Looking for deals and free things to do with dad this weekend in the Twin Cities?
Here’s a list of deals, activities and freebies for dad! If you have any freebies or events to add, let me know! (twincitiesfrugalmom@gmail.com)
FOOD:
Boston Market – Buy One Sandwich Get One Free with coupon.
Firehouse Subs – Get a free medium sub with the purchase of an additional medium or large sub, chips and drink this Father’s Day – June 16. To claim the offer, dads can redeem a coupon online via this link.
Papa John’s – Buy one, get one free pizzas when you use coupon code DADBOGO at checkout. Good through June 16th.
Portillo’s – Get $5 off shipping with the promo code DAD1.
Potbelly – Free shake for dads June 10th – 16th with any purchase.
TCBY – Enjoy 6 oz of frozen yogurt FREE at your local TCBY this Father’s Day. At participating locations only. Offer valid Sunday, June 16th.
ATTRACTIONS:
Bunker Beach Water Park. Make a Dad sized splash this Father’s Day. Enjoy 50% off admission when you bring your dad. Not valid with any other offers or coupons.
Como Zoo. Always free (though donations are welcome).
Cottage Grove Strawberry Festival. June 13 – 16. The Cottage Grove Strawberry Fest is a four-day, family focused event that offers something for everyone. An estimated 20,000 to 25,000 people will enjoy wonderful food, fantastic bands, a carnival and more! FREE!
Crayola Experience – This Father’s Day, all dads get in FREE with the purchase of an adult or child admissions ticket! Kids can color pictures and create crafts for dad all throughout Crayola Experience! (Offer must be redeemed at the admission’s counter. Valid Sunday, June 16th 2019.) For the rest of the family and every day of the year, get discount tickets via my special link! Tickets are $13.99 (regularly $21.99; save $8 per ticket!) THIS IS THE LOWEST PRICE OUT THERE!
- Just click on my personalized online store web link (URL) and enter the access code TCFM. (Or visit https://tickets.crayolaexperience.com and enter my personalized store name: Twin Cities Frugal Mom)
- You’ll be able to purchase and print the tickets right away, saving you time waiting at the entrance turnstiles and bypassing ticket booth lines! And they’re valid for up to a year.
Crystal Airport Open House. County Rd 81 & 58th Avenue N., Crystal, MN. Sunday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Pancake Breakfast, Flyover, airplane and helicopter rides and more! FREE admission. (Facebook event page here.)
Father’s Day Food Trucks. This Saturday and Sunday, Pahl’s Market in Apple Valley will have food trucks for Father’s Day. (Not many details on their website as of this posting but check back for updates.)
FlyOver America. At the Mall of America. FATHER’S DAY SPECIAL! On June 16, 2019 dad can fly free with the purchase of 2 full-priced tickets at FlyOver America! Just show this post at their admissions counter to give dad the gift of flight! Learn more here https://bit.ly/2EZYTvC. *Offer valid 6.16.19 ONLY. Must show post. Free offer valid on general admission tickets only.
Minnesota Children’s Museum – You can get FREE Museum admission all day Sunday 9:00 – 5:00. Admission is free the 3rd Sunday of every month.
Minnesota Parent’s Kid Fest. Saturday, June 15th! At this 6th annual FREE event, families can enjoy entertainment, live music, activities and more at the Lake Harriet Bandshell on Saturday from 10 -1. FREE.(
Stone Arch Bridge Festival – Take dad to the Minneapolis Riverfront this weekend! On Saturday and Sunday enjoy 2 days of art and music from 200+ artists on three performance stages, plus activities, a family art park and a Father’s Day car show. FREE admission.
Touch-a-Truck Event. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Albertville Premium Outlets, 6415 Labeaux Ave NE, Albertville. School buses, police cars, fire trucks, and more.
AT COST
There are so many things going on this weekend that I added a few that aren’t free but sound fun!
Ice Cream Sunday. Gibbs Farm: Pathways to Dakota & Pioneer Life, 2097 Larpenteur Ave W, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113. Sunday 10-4! A delicious treat for the heat of summer. Enjoy homemade ice cream while experiencing the beauty of the Gibbs Farm, gardens and prairie. Demonstrations and samples are offered every hour from 11:15-2:15. Ice cream is included in general admission. Admissions: $8 adults, $7 seniors 62+, $5 children 4-16.
Food Truck Extravaganza. 11:00am – 8:00pm. Washington County Fairgrounds. The very popular Food Truck Extravaganza community event takes another bite out of Stillwater when it returns on June 15, 2019, MOVING TO the Washington County Fairgrounds, to accommodate this growing event and new this year, a Beer & Wine Tent! Family friendly, outdoor entertaining event includes over 30 food trucks, an expanded Marketplace, and Business Avenue, Live Music, and Kid’s Activities. Cost is $1 to get in. A portion of the proceeds goes to the SAHS scholarship fund. ID’s will be checked and verified at the beer tent to purchase tickets for beer/wine.
Peanuts Celebration. Every weekend in June at Valleyfair, Shakopee. Valleyfair’s Peanuts Celebration, an all-new event uniquely dedicated to celebrating the beloved Peanuts characters, invites guests to step inside the pages of a Charles M. Schulz comic strip as the characters take over the theme park for the very first time. The newly introduced event will take place on weekends beginning June 8 through June 30. Get their 2019 Gold Season Pass for $89 on Groupon while it lasts!
WANT MORE?
Get dad a gift card and get a bonus gift card free with these limited time deals:
Here’s my guide to free summer fun 2019:
And if your family qualifies, you may be able to get free or cheap admission to these places:
As always, check out my Twin Cities Discount Guide for Families:
More resources:
Deals & Events Calendar – View my calendar of local family fun.
MELSA SmARTPass Program – FREE passes to local museums and performances! Includes more than I’ve listed above. You just need a library card from one of the 8 library systems in the Twin Cities area.
Groupon – For discounted tickets, dining, shopping, travel and so much more.
Goldstar – See my Half Price Tickets page for half price and otherwise discounted tickets on local events from Goldstar!
Kids Eat Free – My list of Twin Cities restaurants where kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal.
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