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)
FREEBIES & DEALS:
Red Cow – Free Beer! All Red Cow Locations. FREE BEER to all dads when they dine in this Sunday, June 16th.
Red Robin. Kids eat for 50% OFF on Father’s Day!
Starbucks. BOGO! Celebrate Father’s Day with a free drink when you buy one Sunday, 6/16, from 12–6 PM.
FREE EVENTS:
ALL WEEKEND
FRIDAY
North St. Paul History Cruze Car Show. Friday from 6:00 – 10:00pm. (Every Friday this summer.) History Cruzers Car Show is in downtown North St. Paul on 7th Avenue, between 1st Street & Henry Street.
SATURDAY
Father’s Day Apron Decorating at Fleet Farm. 9:00am – 1:00pm. Fleet Farm locations.
Truck & Tractor Weekend. 9:00am – 5:00pm. 9748 110th St East, Northfield, MN. Come explore and see a variety of trucks and tractors throughout our farm while exploring our 40+ attractions. Also Sunday.
Big Rock Creek – Free Admission for Dads! Big Rock Creek, St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin. “Join us at Big Rock Creek on Saturday, June 15th, from 12-5 PM for an unforgettable Father’s Day celebration! Enjoy a FREE DAY PASS, complimentary kayaking and lake activities, and live music by Shady & Sam! Plus, indulge in delicious treats from the Pizza Barn and ice-cold beverages. Use code, “DAD” at checkout to get your free day pass!”
Hodgepodge Food Truck Grand Opening Weekend at Forgotten Star Brewing. Deals all day including: 11:00am – 1:00pm Kids Eat Free with Purchase!
Stone Arch Bridge Festival – Take dad to this 30th annual Art Festival this weekend! On Saturday and Sunday enjoy 2 days of art and music from 200+ artists on 2 performance stages, plus family activities, and a car show. FREE admission.
Sensory Friendly Saturday at Bell Museum. 8:00am – 10:00am. Bell Museum, St. Paul.
SUNDAY
Crystal Airport Open House. Bottineau Blvd. & 58th Ave. N., Crystal, MN. Sunday from 8:00am – 3:00pm. Pancake Breakfast ($10 per person – makes a great meal out for dad!), Flyovers, airplane and helicopter rides and more! FREE admission, though there’s a charge for some activities.
Truck & Tractor Weekend. 9:00am – 5:00pm. 9748 110th St East, Northfield, MN. Come explore and see a variety of trucks and tractors throughout our farm while exploring our 40+ attractions. Also Saturday.
Dad’s Day Paintball Event. 9:30am – 5:00pm. Splat Tag, Hudson. Dads and Kids play paintball for Free
Dads that play with their kids enjoy FREE entry, FREE equipment rental, and FREE HP air refills for both Dad and his kids all day! Only paintball purchase is required.
Hodgepodge Food Truck Grand Opening at Forgotten Star Brewing. 1 FREE beer and ice cream cone for dads! Plus a free bounce house for kids.
Stone Arch Bridge Festival – Take dad to this 30th annual Art Festival this weekend! On Saturday and Sunday enjoy 2 days of art and music from 200+ artists on 2 performance stages, plus family activities, and a car show. FREE admission.
The Minnesota Reptile Show. 10:00am – 4:00pm. Doubletree, 2020 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425. Ticketed event.
Historic Hastings Car Show. 11:00am – 4:00pm. Sunday, June 16th. In downtown Hastings on the third Sunday of the month this summer. This historic main street bordering the Mississippi River fills with classic cars, piped in music, and great food.
Father’s Day Celebration. 11:00am – 10:00pm. Tamarack Tap Room, 8418 Tamarack Vlg, Woodbury, MN. FREE beer for dad. All day long ~ Available only with purchase of entree. Up to $10 Value.
The Dad Games. 12:00 – 2:00pm. Dave & Buster’s locations. Spend quality time together this Father’s Day at D&B! Enjoy food & fun, plus the chance to win FREE game play for a year.
Twin City Model Railroad Museum. 12:00 – 5:00pm. Dads get in free all day (Open noon to 5). Also, all kids 4 and under also get in free every day!
Father’s Day Food Truck Festival. 1:00pm. Canterbury Park, Shakopee.
AT COST
There are so many things going on this weekend that I added a few that aren’t free but sound fun!
Food Truck Extravaganza. 11:00am – 8:00pm. Saturday, June 15th. Washington County Fairgrounds. This is a family-friendly, PET friendly (must be leashed) outdoor event-rain or shine. Free parking.
Minnesota Children’s Museum – The new Monsters on Summer Vacation is now open! Save $3 per ticket with my code TCFM when you buy tickets in person or online, or use for $20 off a membership.
Valleyfair Discounted Tickets – These are all the ways to save!
Free Paper Craft to make for dad!
Make this FREE Super Dad Paper Craft! I have a free template and instructions here:
WANT MORE?
Here’s my guide to free summer fun 2024:
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.
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