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:
Buca di Beppo – On Sunday, June 15th, all fathers who dine at participating restaurants will receive a free World Famous Half-Pound Buca di Beppo meatball, while quantities last.
- FREE Jr. Popcorn for Dad on Sunday, June 15
- Redeem Jr. Popcorn in the theatre at the food ordering area.
- Select $3 domestic taps (16oz) at locations with bars from June 13 to June 15
- Plus, don’t miss this gift card special for both Dads and Grads
- $5 promo eCard with purchase of $25 in eGift cards
Sea Life Aquarium – Dads visiting with their family can visit for free and get 50% off admission for up to 3 of their family members when getting tickets at the attraction.
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!
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 – 12:00pm. 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 40+ attractions. Also Sunday. DADS & GRANDPAS – FREE ADMISSION
Stone Arch Bridge Festival – Take dad to this 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 40+ attractions. Also Saturday. DADS & GRANDPAS – FREE ADMISSION
Stone Arch Bridge Festival – Take dad to this 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.
Historic Hastings Car Show. 11:00am – 4:00pm. Sunday, June 15th. 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
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.
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 14th. 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 GAME ON exhibit 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 2025:
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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