Make Father’s Day 2025 special in the Charlotte area with these ideas about how to spend the weekend. When more deals, freebies or events are announced we’ll let you know that too!
As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.” Also, “Close the door, we don’t own the electric company.” And “If your friends jumped off the bridge would you do it too?”
Check out some of these events and deals and start planning for a special Father’s Day on the cheap. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025. Some of these events take place on other days on Father’s Day Weekend and some of the activities are always available.
Make sure to follow the links for important details.
Also, scroll down for our complete Father’s Day Weekend calendar!
We’ve also put together a list of ideas for Father’s Day Brunch, Lunch or Dinner in Charlotte.
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Grab a food deal
Keep checking for updates! We add them as we see them!
Ben & Jerry’s Davidson
Ben & Jerry’s: Dads get a free scoop at Ben & Jerry’s Davidson on June 15, 2025. 202 South Main Street, Davidson, North Carolina. This location only.
Carolina Ale House
Carolina Ale House is offering dads a free Varsity Cheeseburger on June 15, 2025. In person only, available in North Carolina, Florica and Tennessee locations.
Denny’s
From June 13 to 15, 2025, Denny’s is offering $10 off an online order of $30 or more — for pick up or delivery. Use promo code RADDAD at checkout.
Hooters
On June 15, 2025, Dads enjoy 10 FREE boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings any style at Hooters. The offer is only available for dine-in. Limit one sauce or rub per order of 10 wings.
Rita’s Italian Ice
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is making it easy to treat Dad on Father’s Day. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, make a $1 minimum purchase in the app, and get a small Italian Ice for just $1.
The offers is only available for in-app purchases. If you have an account on the app you should see a single-use reward, redeemable on June 15.
Scooter’s Coffee
Scooter’s Coffee is offering a buy one, get one free drink on June 15, 2025, when you order with the mobile app. Locations in Indian Trail, Monroe and Denver, NC, and Rock Hill and York, SC.
Shake Shack
From June 9 to 16, 2025, Shake Shack is offering a FREE Double ShackBurger with the purchase of another Double ShackBurger at participating locations. The offer excludes all paid add-ons such as extra avocado or bacon.
The offer is valid only for purchases placed at a kiosk in-restaurant or for delivery or pick-up via the Shake Shack app or at shakeshack.com. Use promo code DADMODE at checkout. (Note: Promo code must be entered in ALL CAPS.)
TCBY
Dads get their first 6 oz. of frozen yogurt for free at TCBY on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The specific offer might vary by location. For self-serve stores, toppings are included in the 6-ounce weight, with customer paying the difference if it weighs more than 6 ounces. For traditional over-the-counter stores, toppings are extra. Participating locations only.
Town Brewing
Dads eat for free (one free item per dad) at Town Brewing, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, NC, on Sunday, June 15. (And keep reading to learn about Town Brewing’s Father’s Day party.)
Wendy’s
For one day only, on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, celebrate the dad in your life at Wendy’s with a buy one, get one free premium sandwich, with the offer available exclusively through the Wendy’s app.
Live Wrestling
The Cam Jackson Block Party takes place on Sunday, June 15, 2025, starting at 2 p.m., at Devine Barrel Brewing, 3701 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina. It features live professional wrestling and is FREE to attend.
Compete in a Cornhole Tournament
Daniel Stowe Conservancy is hosting its first Trailhead Cornhole Tourney at The Trailhead Store, 6500 S New Hope Road, Belmont, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m.
This is a free event, but please register if you’d like to compete. There will also be live music, a food truck, and beverages (beer, wine and coffee) for purchase.
Visit the birds
Fathers are admitted for free to Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, on June 14 and 15 2025. Also, if you purchase a membership in the gift shop one of those two days, you’ll receive a free coffee mug.
Father’s Day BBQ at Brewers at 4001 Yancey
Brewers at 4001 Yancey is hosting a Father’s Day BBQ on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dads get their first beer for free!
Pints & Pops: Father’s Day Event
Both locations of Primal Brewery are hosting Pints & Pops on Sunday, June 15, 2025. This Father’s Day celebration includes a dad joke showdown, ugly tie hall of fame, yard games and live music. It takes place from 12 to 8 p.m. at 16432 Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 52 Ervin Street, Belmont, NC.
Go “Fishing”
Take the kids “fishing” at Bass Pro Shops. They’ll have activities like a catch and release pond and casting challenges. This free event takes place Friday, June 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. While you’re there, shop the Father’s Day sale! 8181 Concord Mills Blvd, Concord, NC, and 1000 Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill, SC.
Durags with Dad
Durag Festival (which is an 18+ event on June 21, 2025) is presenting a family event on the weekend leading up to the festival.
Durags with Dad takes place Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Independent Picture House, 4237 Raleigh Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Celebrate fatherhood in style (whether or not you’ll be wearing a durag) on the lawn of the theater. This event, geared toward dads and their children, features cartoons, games, music and more.
If you’d like to attend the movie inside the theater, Follow That Bird, you need to register. It’s free and there will be free milk and cookies too!
Father’s Day Party at Town Brewing
Town Brewing Company, 800 Grandin Road, Charlotte, North Carolina, is hosting a Father’s Day party on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Dads eat free (one free item per dad) all day, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Plus, there will be a craft station where kids can make Father’s Day cards, a selfie photo booth and lawn games. From 1 to 4 p.m. there will be live music.
Free Mini-Golf
Dads play mini-golf for free on June 15, 2025, at Mr. Putty’s Fun Park, 2333 Dam Road, Tega Cay, South Carolina, on Father’s Day. The attraction is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Adventure Landing is also celebrating Father’s Day by letting dads play for free on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Each dad must be accompanied by one mini-golfer paying regular price. Adventure Landing is at 2600 E. Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, and is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Kart Racing
If a dad you know has the need for speed, take him to The Pit Indoor Kart Racing on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025. All dads accompanied by a kid paying the full price for a race will get to race for free.
After that first race, dads get half-price races the rest of the day. The Pit is at 346 East Plaza Drive, Mooresville, North Carolina, and is open from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
Tianyu Lights Festival
Tianyu Lights Festival is an immersive outdoor lantern festival featuring larger-than-life, handcrafted light displays taking place outside Concord Mills through June 22, 2025. Ticket prices range from $15 to $30. The discount previously mentioned has expired.
2nd Friday Street Festival in Cornelius
2nd Friday Street Festival takes place on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius, North Carolina. It’s free to attend and features live music, craft breweries, artisans and vendors, a kids’ zone, games, giveaways, food trucks and more.
Havana Night
Celebrate Cuba’s rich culture at Havana Night on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. It takes place in the Boileryard at Camp North End. This is a free event. Just pay for your food and drink.
Enjoy authentic Cuban food, drinks, live music and dancing. 1824 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte, NC, is a good place for parking to go to the Boileryard, but follow the above link for more parking options.
Go to an Outdoor Movie
There are lots of outdoor movies in Charlotte and most of them are free. There are many choices on Father’s Day weekend!
Outdoor Concerts
Check out our big list of outdoor concerts in the Charlotte area. Most are free. On Father’s Day Weekend there are at least 16 outdoor concerts, most free.
Show off Dad’s Skills
Super Abari Game Bar, 1015 Seigle Avenue, Charlotte, is a bar/arcade with a ton of video games and pinball machines. Challenge Dad to an old-school competition!
Explore a Waterfall
Get out of town and cool down at a breathtaking North Carolina waterfall. We’ve put together a photo guide to 9 of them. Make sure to visit the official website for each waterfall or park to verify that it’s open (some might still be closed from hurricane damage.)
Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the end of the enslavement of African-American people in the United States. There are many Juneteenth festivals and celebrations on Father’s Day Weekend.
Pick Berries
Many farms in our area let you pick your own produce. Right now farms are starting to feature U-pick blueberries, and maybe blackberries. Check out one of these U-pick farms near Charlotte, pick some fresh, delicious berries, and make a pie for Dad!
Go on a Hike
If you think you’ve seen it all, try one of these hikes. Our list of 50+ hikes and walks in the Charlotte area will almost certainly include something you haven’t tried yet.
Go on a Charlotte Walking Tour
Explore the history of a neighborhood in Charlotte with one of these self-guided walking tours, including NoDa, Elizabeth, Plaza Midwood, and Fourth Ward.
Complete Father’s Day Weekend Calendar
Looking for more stuff to do Father’s Day Weekend? Here you go!
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