Make Father’s Day 2024 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 16, 2024. 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. This list will be updated as more Father’s Day deals and events are announced.
Also, scroll down for a list of gift card bonuses, and 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, and a Father’s Day gift guide for online shopping.
You can also keep track of free and cheap things to do in the Charlotte area by subscribing to the free email list and following us on Facebook.
Grab a food deal
In addition to these special food deals, there are a number of gift card offers. Keep reading, or jump to the gift card offers.
Carolina Ale House
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, dads get a free Varsity Cheeseburger at Carolina Ale House locations in North Carolina, Tennessee and Florida. Dine-in only. Local locations are at Concord Mills and Waverly.
PDQ
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, dads get a free meal with any meal purchase at PDQ. All the meals come with a side of waffle fries and a regular tea or soft drink. Participating locations only. In-store orders only. Choose from:
- 3 pc. Tender Meal
- 8 pc. Nugget Meal
- Classic Sandwich Meal
- Salad Meal
Marco’s Pizza
Marco’s Pizza is offering a Mega Meal Deal, with a large 1-topping pizza, CheezyBread and Cinnasquares for just $19.99, using code MEGAMEAL. Also, get 10% off the purchase of e-gift cards. The deals are available from June 10 to 16, 2024.
Morelia Gourmet Paletas
Morelia Gourmet Paletas is offering dads a free paleta (gourmet popsicle) on Father’s Day, June 16, 2024. Locations in Huntersville and South End.
Starbucks
Buy one hand-crafted drink at participating Starbucks locations and get one free. June 16, 2024, from 12 to 6 p.m. For rewards members only.
TCBY
Dads get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free at participating TCBY locations. Offer might vary by location.
Wendy’s
From June 14 to 16, 2024, buy one Baconator at Wendy’s and get one free. The offer is available only in Wendy’s app.
Last year there were also deals or freebies at the following places (lots are added at the last minute), so we’re keeping an eye on them:
- Beard Papa’s
- Krispy Kreme
- Huntersville Ice Cream Shop
Angry Ale’s
Angry Ale’s, at 1518 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC, is offering Dad’s Big Burger, a 1-lb bacon cheeseburger with fries and onion rings for $19.99, and $3 Bud Light Drafts, on June 16, 2024.
Climb
Dads climb for free on Father’s Day at both locations of Inner Peaks Climbing Center, in Matthews and South End. In addition, if dads visit the South End location they’ll receive one free drink and 25% off at Monday Night Brewing.
Dad’s Day Out at Hi-Wire Brewing
Enjoy Dad’s Day Out at Hi-Wire Brewing, 340 West Tremont Avenue, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. This free event features a Dad Joke Competition, TV Dad Trivia, and a dad bod contest. Vendors will be on hand, as well as Union Barbecue.
HeroesCon
Take Dad to HeroesCon. This long-running comic convention takes place June 14 to 16, 2024, at Charlotte Convention Center. One day passes are $35 on Friday and Sunday and $30 on Sunday. Kids 16 and under are admitted for free with a paying adult.
Mad Grooves — A Vinyl Appreciation Day in NoDa
For dads who love vinyl, don’t miss Mad Grooves — A Vinyl Appreciation Day at Divine Barrel Brewing, 3701 N Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 3 to 7 p.m. There will be a vinyl swap market, live DJ sets and lessons, a vinyl pop-up, food trucks and more. This is a free event.
Hot Wheels Legends Tour
Take Dad to the Hot Wheels Legends Tour in Monroe, North Carolina, on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Custom car builders are competing to have their creations turned into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. Check out more than 100 unique vehicles, plus the Hot Wheels Garage Legends life-size cars. Free to attend. Walmart, 2406 W Rooseveltl Blvd, Monroe, North Caorlina.
More Car Shows
Auto aficianados are not limited to Hot Wheels style cars! There are several other car shows and cruise-ins in the Charlotte area on Father’s Day Weekend, including Cars and Coffee at Charlotte Motor Speedway, the Charlotte Jeep Meetup at OpenTap and Mooresville Classic Car Cruise-In in Mooresville. These are all free to attend.
Armenian Food Festival
Show up hungry at St. Sarkis’ Armenian Food Festival June 14 to 16, 2024. It takes place at the church at 7000 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. Admission is free. Pay for the (delicious) food! The event also features kid-friendly entertainment, live music and cultural performances.
Go to an Outdoor Movie
There are lots of outdoor movies in Charlotte and most of them are free. On Father’s Day weekend choose from Black Panther at Seoul Food Meat Co. (Mill District), The Game Plan at Fountain Park in Rock Hill, Wonka at Veterans Park in Huntersville, Cars at Rea Farms and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back at Cabarrus Brewing Company.
Bowl for Free
Dads bowl for free on Father’s Day at Piedmont Social House, 2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd, Charlotte, NC. Includes shoe rental for dads. Walk-ins only.
The Mint Museum
Dads get free admission to The Mint Museum Uptown and The Mint Museum Randolph on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, 2024. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. In addition, get $20 off membership when purchase in person at either of the museums.
Race Your Kids
Fathers can race against their kids at The Pit, 346 East Plaza Drive in Mooresville, and Dad’s first race is free. Sunday, June 16, 2024. Subsequent races are half price for dads.
Visit the birds
Fathers are admitted for free to Carolina Raptor Center, 6000 Sample Road, Huntersville, North Carolina, on Father’s Day.
Xtreme World Wrestling
Lenny Boy Brewing is hosting Xtreme World Wrestling on Friday, June 14, 2024, and admission is free!
Visit Davis General Store
Davis General Store has been at its location at 8940 Old Statesville Road, Charlotte, NC, since 1908 and it’s still going strong! They’ll be celebrating Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., with food vendors, raffles and other surprises. Not to mention, you’re guaranteed to find something special for a Father’s Day gift.
Lavender Bloom Festival
Dallas Lavender Lane, 937 Old Willis School Road, Dallas, North Carolina, is hosting its 5th Annual Lavender Bloom Festival on June 15 and 16, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The festival is free to attend, with a $5 parking charge. It features a lavender plant sale, u-cut lavender, music, petting zoo, music a bubble show and much more. Among the resident animals is a Highland Cow named Roxie.
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.
Havana Night at Camp North End
Havana Night, on June 15, 2024, from 5 to 10 p.m., at Camp North End, is free to attend. Celebrate Cuba’s culture with authentic food, music and drinks.
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 Camp North End
Take this self-guided turn-by-turn mural tour of Camp North End. It’s under a mile and you’ll see tons of art in a unique setting. There’s plenty of tasty treats to try there too!
Swim in a Quarry
Carrigan Farms’ Swimming Quarry, 1213 Oak Ridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, offers one of the most beautiful and natural places to swim in the region. The cost is $25 a person. When you make an advance reservation, the reservation will cost an extra $5, but that will be converted to a dining voucher when you get there.
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.
Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of African-American people from American slavery. Celebrate this weekend at one of these festivals.
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.
Father’s Day Gift Card Deals
Moe’s Southwest Grill: Until June 16, 2024, get two $5 Rewards with qualifying $30 eGift Card purchase. Rewards can be redeemed through August 31 at participating Moe’s locations and require a Moe Rewards account to unlock.
McAlister’s Deli: Until June 16, 2024, guests will receive two $5 Rewards with qualifying $30 Gift Card purchase. Rewards can be redeemed between June 17 and August 11 at participating McAlister’s locations and require a McAlister’s Rewards account to redeem.
Schlotzsky’s: From June 7 through June 17, 2024, consumers who purchase $30 in gift cards will receive $10 in eRewards. The Reward Code must be unlocked in a Schlotzsky’s Rewards account prior to July 17 to be redeemed at participating locations and will expire 14 days after being unlocked.
Cinnabon: Guests who purchase $25 in Cinnabon gift cards will receive a FREE $5 reward to be used on a future visit. Available in bakery through June 23, 2024, and available online through June 30.
Reward Code must be unlocked in the Cinnabon Rewards Program to be redeemed and is valid for redemption between July 1 and August 25, 2024 at participating Cinnabon locations.
Jamba: Guests who buy $30 in gift cards will get $10 in e-rewards from June 7 through June 16, 2024, available for redemption June 17 through August 31 through a Jamba Rewards account.
Auntie Anne’s: Guests who buy $25 in Auntie Anne’s gift cards get $5 Reward on their next purchase from June 7 to June 17, available to be unlocked in the Auntie Anne’s Rewards Program through June 23, 2024, and redeemed by July 21, 2024.
Smashburger: Receive free $5 smash cash when you purchase a $25 gift card in-store only, through June 18, 2024. Participating locations only.
Complete Father’s Day Weekend Calendar
Looking for more stuff to do Father’s Day Weekend? Here you go!
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Crystal says
Wonderful info! Thanks for putting it together for us!