Make Father’s Day 2025 special in the Triangle with these ideas of how to spend the weekend. When deals or freebies for Dad are announced we’ll let you know that too!
As Dad always says, “We’re not made of money.”
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.
Check out this list of family-style take-house meals, and special Father’s Day dine-in meals in the Triangle.
Also, scroll down for our complete calendar for Father’s Day Weekend.
Make sure to follow the links for important details. This list will be updated as more Father’s Day deals and events are announced.
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10th and Terrace Rooftop Lounge
10th & Terrace is a rooftop lounge at Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown, 616 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, dads and father figures get $5 pints of draft beer.
Carolina Ale House
Carolina Ale House is offering dads a free Varsity Cheeseburger on June 15, 2025. In person only, available in North Carolina, Florida 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 Clayton, Durham, Smithfield and Wilson.
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.
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.
Baseball
The Durham Bulls are at home all Father’s Day weekend, Friday to Sunday, playing the Charlotte Knights. There are some special features at each game. There will be fireworks after the games on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, kids can run the bases after the game. Buy tickets here.
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! 201 Cabela Drive, Garner, NC, and 801 Bass Pro Lane, Cary, NC.
Free Mini-Golf
Do you know a dad who loves golf? Mini-golf, that is. Adventure Landing is celebrating Father’s Day by letting dads play for free on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Each dad must be accompanied by mini-golfer paying regular price.
No coupon or promo code needed.
Adventure Landing is at 3311 Capital Boulevard, Raleigh, North Carolina, and is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Father’s Day Picnic and Tournament of Dads
Mystic Farm and Distillery, 1413 Stallings Road, Durham. Norrth Carolina, is hosting Father’s Day Picnic and Tournament of Dads on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include bourbon tasting and one cocktail. No ticket required for age 20 and under. Dads can compete for prizes in contests like Dad Jokes, beer chugging and a pie eating contest. Purchase BBQ at the event or bring your own picnic. Music by String Break Band.
Watch Robots Fight
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, head to Common Market, 1821 Green Street, Durham, North Carolina, for Giant Robot Fight Club from 7 to 9 p.m. Cheer on as people wearing cardboard robot costumes fight.
Tractor Day at Pace Family Farms
Pace Family Farms, 12701 Buffalo Road, Clayton, North Carolina, is hosting Tractor Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Come by the farm to see farm equipment of all shapes and sizes! Local International Harvester tractor club will be on site for antique tractors.
Bright Leaf Hotdogs will be serving free hotdogs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chips and drinks will be available for purchase.
NC Hops Festival
NC Hops Festival is an afternoon of NC craft beverages, local vendors, food trucks and live music. It takes place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 12 to 5 p.m., at Midtown at North Hills, 4011 Cardinal at North Hills Street, Raleigh, North Carolina. A GA Tasting Ticket, purchased in advance, is $51.75, and that gets you unlimited samples. But use promo code triangleonthecheap to get $15 off the ticket. Use all lower-case letters.
Shakespeare in the Park
Switch Theatre is presenting Othello at Sertoma Amphitheatre at Bond Park, 801 High House Road, Cary, North Carolina, for free this weekend. You’ll have four chances to see it. Performances are 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Putts & Pints
Oak City Brewing is celebrating Father’s Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., with Putts & Pints. There will be live music, a vendor market, food trucks and a golf simulator that’s free to use with the purchase of a beer. Oak City Brewing is at 616 N First Avenue, Knightdale, North Carolina.
Triangle Community Band Festival
On June 14, 2025, the annual Triangle Community Band Festival takes place at Durham Central Park at 6 p.m. Five regional community bands will be performing and food trucks will be on hand. Admission is free.
Raleigh Foodie Fare
Raleigh Foodie Fare is a foodie and arts market. It takes place at Moore Square, 201 S Blount Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is free to attend. Shop from 40+ local vendors, while enjoying food from 20+ food trucks and more.
Father’s Day at Downtown Cary Park
Celebrate Father’s Day at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S Academy Street, Cary, North Carolina. On June 15, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., bring the kids to the Great Lawn Pavilion, and you can all unleash your creativity.
Art supplies will be on hand for everyone to explore and create with.
Father’s Day Celebration at Steel String Brewery — Pluck Farm
Bring your dad (or granddad, dog dad or father figure) to Steel String Pluck Farm, 6901 NC-54 West, Mebane, NC, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, for a celebration that features dad rock, BBQ, a bouncy castle (for the kids) and beer.
Go to an Outdoor Movie
Go to an outdoor movie! We keep a running list of outdoor movies in the Triangle. Most are free to attend!
Hit the Trails
Go on a hike! We have put together a photo guide to hiking twelve North Carolina State Parks. Make sure to get an early start if you’re going on the weekend, because some popular parks have been known to reach capacity.
Go to an Outdoor Concert
We keep a running list of outdoor concerts in the Triangle. Many are free, and many are family-friendly. On Father’s Day weekend there are no fewer than a dozen outdoor concerts throughout the Triangle.
Celebrate Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of African-American people from American slavery. Celebrate this weekend with festivals, parades and more.
Father’s Day Gift Card Bonuses
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Complete Father’s Day Weekend Calendar
Looking for more stuff to do Father’s Day Weekend? Here you go!
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However, sometimes things change without notice, and it's also possible that we can make a mistake.
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