Fun events and cheap or free stuff for Father’s Day
When is Father’s Day? If you’re asking yourself this question, 2024 Father’s Day is on Sunday, June 16th this year.
Not sure what to do or what to get? Here’s a list of Father’s Day gift ideas that say “Happy Father’s Day!” without breaking the bank.
Similarly, if your birthday is coming up, check out our Birthday Freebies list.
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Things To Do
Atlanta Father’s Day Craft and Vendor Market | June 15-16, 10am-5pm – Free Admission
Get ready to celebrate Dad in style at the Atlanta Father’s Day Craft & Vendor Market, happening at the Tanger Outlets Locust Grove! Enjoy a weekend of fun and shopping. Prepare for an amazing experience featuring local vendors, delicious treats, and endless gift ideas for Dad.
Find more details here: Atlanta Father’s Day Craft and Vendor Market
Art Gone Wild Artist Market | June 15, 10am-4pm – Free Admission
Want to go to the zoo and support local art? Art Gone Wild is happening at Zoo Atlanta. This pop-up artist market will feature a curated variety of handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, wall art, body products, gifts and so much more from over 40 Atlanta artists.
Find more details here: Art Gone Wild Artist Market
Chattahoochee Nature Center – Free Admission For Dad
On Father’s Day, moms can get in for free at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Rosewell! Bring a picnic, and explore the Wildlife Walk and the Boardwalk Trail.
Find more details here: Chattahoochee Nature Center
College Football Hall of Fame – Free Admission For Dad
Dads get in for free at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Dads will also receive a gift card from Home Depot.
Find more details here: College Football Hall of Fame
Dads & Donuts | June 14, 3-5pm – Free admission
Celebrate Father’s Day and Flag Day with the Chattahoochee Hills Library! Join them for a fun-filled drop-in event honoring dads and our nation’s flag. Enjoy delicious donuts, a creative flag-painting activity, and quality time with your family.
Find more details here: Dads & Donuts
North Georgia Wildlife Park | June 16 – Free entry for Dads
Free Admission for Dads! Dads get in FREE with accompanying child and adult ticket purchase at North Georgia Wildlife Park in Cleveland, GA. Perfect for a day trip!
Find more details here: North Georgia Wildlife Park
The Fringe – Free Admission For Dad
The Fringe is offering free mini-golf admission for Dad on Father’s Day. It’s located at Area 51 in Rosewell.
Find more details here: The Fringe
10th Annual Family Food Fest Atlanta | June 16, 3-6pm – Starting at $20
Family Food Fest Atlanta is a multicultural Father’s Day charity fundraiser and food-tasting celebration where we celebrate fathers and men who impact their families and communities. During this event, you will sample various foods throughout the day, including special vegan/vegetarian dishes! The Family Food Fest Atlanta festival is for everyone and is open to the entire family.
Find more details here: 10th Annual Family Food Fest Atlanta
Blueberry & Beer Festival | June 15, 3-10pm – Free Admission
Enjoy great beer, blueberries, and blues music! This festival features acts from all around Georgia with the latest and greatest in blues music.
Find more details here: Blueberry & Beer Festival
Brews & Boards Charcuterie Board Workshop | June 16, 1-2:30pm – Starting at $50
Celebrate Father’s Day with an exciting afternoon at Skint Chestnut Brewing Company! Cheersworthy Charcuterie will lead the group through a fun and interactive session on creating the perfect cheese and charcuterie board. Each attendee will craft a beautiful 10″ board to take home and have a pint of beer to enjoy while crafting.
Find more details here: Brews & Boards Charcuterie Board Workshop
Father’s Day Corn Hole Tournament | June 15, 11am-4pm – Starting at $10
Hang out at a state park and join the Corn Hole Tournament! Sign up for the father-son/daughter bracket bean bag toss tournament. Prizes for winners. Bring your picnic and make Dad a special craft to celebrate.
Find more details here: Father’s Day Corn Hole Tournament
Father’s Day Fishing | June 16, 9-10:30am – Starting at $5
Celebrate Father’s Day with fishing. Loaner poles are available for 1 hour each, in limited quantities so first come first serve. Bring your own bait or purchase at the park office.
Find more details here: Father’s Day Fishing
Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at City Winery | June 16, 11am – Starting at $25
Introducing Antoine Gibson began in playing in venues all around Atlanta with his band TraVerse. While in college at Florida A&M University, he had the opportunity to participate in the VH1 movie “Drumline 2: A New Beat”, which led to a minor acting role in the BET show, “The Quad”, where he also composed and recorded music for the series. Since then, he has performed on some of the world’s largest stages including Carnegie Hall, Baltimore Jazz Festival, and Super Bowl LI. Antoine has also made appearances in a host of TV shows and movies including Tyler Perry’s “A Jazzman’s Blues” and “Coming 2 America alongside afrobeat artist Davido.
Find out more details here: Father’s Day Jazz Brunch at City Winery
Father’s Day Nerf Battle Event | June 15, 11am-1pm – Free Admission For Dads
Get your game face on for a legendary Father’s Day Nerf Battle! Dads get in the game for free and snag a top-notch blaster! Brace yourself for heart-pounding rounds of elimination matches and epic showdowns of dads versus all challengers at ATL Dart Club.
Find out more details here: Father’s Day Nerf Battle Event
Jazz on the Lawn | June 15, 5-8pm – Starting at $5
Enjoy the Jazz Band with the community best – De Wayne Martin on sax and DJ BLUUE to keep it going between the sounds of Jazz! Food trucks and Giveaways are included to set the Father’s Day weekend mood! Don’t forget your lawn chairs! This night of jazz benefits the Family Bridge Inc. Fundraiser.
Find out more details here: Jazz on the Lawn
Museum After Hours: Sci-Fi Summer Night | June 14th, 5:30-9pm – Starting at $25
Embark on an out-of-this-world evening at the Computer Museum of America! Celebrate the fun and imagination of all things science fiction by dressing as your favorite Sci-Fi character, time-traveling hero, steampunk scientist, or cosmic villain.
Tickets include a themed scavenger hunt (compete with friends or simply find the answers on your own), full museum access, light bites, and live music from The Human DJ.
Find out more details here: Museum After Hours: Sci-Fi Summer Night
Things To Eat
Buffalo Wild Wings | All of June – All You Can Eat Boneless Wings and Fries
B-Dubs takeout & delivery is now Buffalo Wild Wings GO. For a limited time, add a 6 count traditional or boneless wings and get them for FREE using promo code GOWINGS on all orders $10+. Cannot be combined with any other discount offer (Ex: BOGO).
Find out more details here: Buffalo Wild Wings
Moe’s Southwest Grill – Kids Eat Free
Every Sunday, kids eat FREE at Moe’s with the purchase of an entrée of $6 or more. Perfect for a family-friendly Father’s Day meal.
Find more details here: Moe’s Southwest Grill
TCBY | June 16 – Free Frozen Yogurt
Cool off with Dad at TCBY! Dad’s first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt and toppings are FREE on Father’s Day.
Find more details here: TCBY
Arby’s – Arby’s Burger Driver | June 10-16 – 5 for $5 Classic Roast Beef Sandwiches
Celebrate Dad with a delicious deal! Arby’s Rewards Members can enjoy 5 classic roast beef sandwiches for just $5 when ordering through the Arby’s app or website from June 10-16. Perfect for a Father’s Day feast.
Find more details here: Arby’s
Baskin-Robbins – Best Dad by Par Cake
Combine golf and cake with Baskin-Robbins’ new Best Dad by Par Cake! If golf isn’t your dad’s thing, go for the Cold One Cake. Pre-order through the Baskin-Robbins app and get $5 off any ice cream cake purchase of $35+ with promo code DAD between June 1-15.
Find more details here: Baskin-Robbins
“Bourbon and Bones” Father’s Day Brunch at the Omi | June 16, 11:30am-2pm – Starting at $69
Experience modern sophistication at NSK’s Father’s Day “Bourbon & Bones” Brunch, June 16th, 2024, $69. Indulge in Southern Chop Chop Station, Baby Wedge Steakhouse Salads, Made-to-Order Cage Free Eggs, Fruitwood Smoked Bacon, Country Biscuits & Gravy, and artisanal pastries. Comfort Food for Dad includes Southern Low Country Boil, Smash burgers, Buttermilk Chicken ‘n’ Waffles, and Pan Roasted Blackened Salmon. Sweet Endings features Peach-Bourbon Bread Pudding and Pineapple Foster’s Action Station. Complimentary valet parking, live music, and a Southern Peach Mint Julip upon arrival.
Find more details here: “Bourbon and Bones” Father’s Day Brunch at the Omi
Caribbean Father’s Day Brunch | June 16, 12-6pm – Food Specials
Jamrock Jerk Center in Atlanta, Georgia, serves fresh and authentic Caribbean food, grilled chicken, fresh fish, fresh homemade juices, and much more. Get an authentic taste of the Caribbean right here in Atlanta. A few of the entrees they serve include Curry Chicken, Stew Oxtails, and Curry Goat.
Find more details here: Caribbean Father’s Day Brunch
Cold Stone Creamery | May 15- June 16 – Father’s Day Caramel & Chocolate Cake
Indulge in the Father’s Day Caramel & Chocolate in Cahoots cake available from May 15 to June 16 at Cold Stone Creamery.
Find out more details here: Cold Stone Creamery
Dairy Queen – Special OREO Blizzard Cake
Celebrate Father’s Day with the ultimate treat—a Special OREO Blizzard Cake from Dairy Queen. Layers of soft serve, fudge, crunch, and an OREO Blizzard make this the perfect end to a special day.
Find out more details here: Dairy Queen
Dunkin’ | Father’s Day Weekend – Triple Points on Donuts and MUNCHKINS
During Father’s Day Weekend, Dunkin’ Rewards members earn 3x points on all bulk orders of donuts and MUNCHKINS. Don’t forget to grab a $1 Chocolate Chunk Cookie once the donuts and MUNCHKINS are gone!
Find more details here: Dunkin’
Father’s Day Brunch at The Americano | June 16, 11:30am-2:30pm – Starting at $75
Chef Scott Conant’s The Americano hosts a Sunday brunch program featuring live music, with house-made favorites including Steak & Eggs, Wagyu Beef Cheek Hash, Pasta al Pomodoro, a tableside Bloody Mary Cart, and much more.
Find out more details here: Father’s Day Brunch at The Americano
Father’s Day at Tucker Brewing | June 16, 12:00-5:00pm – Food Specials
Join Tucker Brewing for a special Father’s Day event with wings, great beer, and live music by Collective Undecided! There will be live music and lawn games to play.
Find out more details here: Father’s Day at Tucker Brewing
Olive Garden – Extra Take-Home Entrée
Take Dad to Olive Garden and enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Choose from a variety of delicious options.
Find out more details here: Olive Garden
SONIC | Through June 30 – Groovy Fries for $1
Treat your dad to SONIC’s new Groovy Fries and Groovy Sauce for just $1. The ranch, herb, and sriracha sauce are perfect for a fun and flavorful snack.
Find out more details here: SONIC
The Melting Pot | June 16 – August 1 – Forever Fondue
Starting on Father’s Day and running every Monday through Thursday through August 1, enjoy a three-course fondue experience at The Melting Pot. Pricing varies by location.
Find out more details here: The Melting Pot
Things to Gift
Framebridge for Father’s Day | June 8, 11am-3pm – Free Typewriter Poetry
Create a memorable keepsake for Father’s Day that will make Dad laugh, cry, or both! Celebrate all of the little things you love about Dad with custom typewriter poetry from the renowned Ars Poetica Agency. Share a favorite “Dadism,” story, quote, or anecdote about your father figure, and our talented poets will craft a frameable and heartfelt tribute with the purchase of a Framebridge frame.
Find out more details here: Framebridge for Father’s Day
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice – Free Card & Flavorite
Customers will receive a Father’s Day “card” with any purchase, which entitles their dad to a free Flavorite on his next visit to Jeremiah’s.
Find out more details here: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Amazon – Discounts: There are tons of deals running now for Father’s Day, and they change daily. We’ve recently seen up to half off on Echo smart speakers. You can also shop by price and category. Check out the deals!
Groupon – Discounts: Shop for flowers, spa certificates, experiences, and other gifts on Groupon’s Father Day sale page. In some cases, you can get an extra discount with the code PROMO at checkout.
Einstein Bros. Bagels | June16 – 20% Off Digital Gift Cards
All Einstein Bros. Bagels digital gift cards purchased online are 20% off through June 20. Perfect for a Father’s Day brunch!
Find out more details here: Einstein Bros. Bagels
IHOP | April 1 – June 30 – $5 Bonus with Gift Card Purchase
Buy a $25 gift card from IHOP and get a $5 bonus card through June 30. Perfect for the early-rising dads who love breakfast deals.
Find out more details here: IHOP
Jimmy John’s – Custom Bloody Mary Mix
For $9.99 per bottle, give Dad a special Father’s Day drink—the custom Bloody Mary mix from Jimmy John’s and Zing Zang. Enjoy the flavors of Jimmy John’s pickles and Zing Zang’s renowned Bloody Mary mix with any meal.
Find out more details here: Jimmy John’s
Maggiano’s Little Italy | Through June 23 – $20 Bonus with Gift Card Purchase
Enjoy an Italian feast with Dad and get a $20 bonus card with the purchase of a $100 gift card at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Available online only.
Find out more details here: Maggiano’s Little Italy
McAlister’s Deli | June 7-16 – Two Free $5 Reward Codes
From June 7-16, each online purchase of $30 in gift cards at McAlister’s Deli entitles the purchaser to two free $5 Reward Codes.
Find more details here: McAlister’s Deli
Ono Hawaiian | Through June 16 – $10 Bonus Card
$10 Bonus Card Buy a $40 gift card at Ono Hawaiian and get a $10 bonus card free. Celebrate with 10% off catering for online orders using code: 10LUAU.
Find out more details here: Ono Hawaiian
Outback Steakhouse | Through June 23 – $10 Bonus Gift Card
Gift Card and Bonus Treat Dad to an Outback Steakhouse meal without the grill. Purchase a $50 gift card by June 23 and receive a $10 bonus card, redeemable until August 25.
Find out more details here: Outback Steakhouse
Panda Express | Through July 31– Free Bowl with $30 Gift Card Purchase
Free Bowl with Gift Card Purchase Buy $30 worth of gift cards from Panda Express by June 16 and get a free bowl until July 31. Enjoy a delicious Father’s Day meal on the house!
Find out more details here: Panda Express
Paris Baguette | June 8-16 – Cheers to Dad Cake
Toast Dad with Paris Baguette’s Cheers to Dad Cake from June 8-16. Enjoy a vanilla sponge, chocolate cream, and beer mug decor.
Find out more details here: Paris Baguette
Sonny’s BBQ Father’s Day | June 14-16 – Discounted
Sonny’s BBQ servin’ up two delicious deals all Father’s Day weekend. For $29.99, take home a full rack of our famous St. Louis Ribs, either Sweet & Smokey or House Dry-Rubbed. You also get two-pint Sidekicks and four pieces of bread. Treat Dad to a $13.99 Pork & Rib Combo. That’s his choice of our slow-smoked Pork, St. Louis Ribs, two Sidekicks, and bread.
Find out more details here: Sonny’s BBQ Father’s Day
