Make Father’s Day 2023 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 18, 2023. Some of these events take place on other days on Father’s Day Weekend and some of the activities are always available.
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.
We have also put together a Father’s Day gift guide for online shopping.
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Grab a food deal
Krispy Kreme: On June 17 and 18, 2023, enjoy $0 delivery on your order. $5 order minimum, at participating locations.
TCBY: On Sunday, June 18, 2023, dads get their first 6 ounces of frozen yogurt for free at participating TCBY shops. Offer might vary by location.
Marco’s Pizza: From June 12 to 18, 2023, get 30% off all menu priced pizzas using the promo code FD23.
The Den: The Den, at The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, Pittsboro, NC, is offering free soft-service ice cream cones to dads a and father’s figures on Sunday, June 18.
PDQ: Dads eat free at PDQ on Sunday, June 18, 2023. With the purchase of a kids or adult meal, dads get the choice of a 3-piece Tender or 8-piece Nugget meal, or any sandwich meal or salad. This offer is valid in-store or drive-thru only and is not available for online ordering or third party delivery, or at the PDQ Test Kitchen, airport, arena or stadium locations.
Go Ice Skating
All Polar Ice Skating facilities are offering free ice skating for dads on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, with the purchase of a kid’s or adult’s admission. Walk-ins only. The time of the public skate session varies per location:
Polar Ice Cary
1410 Buck Jones Road
Raleigh, NC
12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Polar Ice Garner
103 New Rand Road
Garner, NC
4:15 to 6:15 p.m.
Invisalign Arena
111-100 Competition Center Drive
Morrisville, NC
3 to 5 p.m.
Polar Ice Raleigh
2601 Raleigh Blvd
Raleigh, NC
1:45 to 3:45 p.m.
Polar Ice Wake Forest
1839 S Main Street
Wake Forest, NC
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Baseball
The Durham Bulls are at home all Father’s Day weekend, playing the Charlotte Knights. There are some special features at each game. On Friday the team will pay homage to the movie Bull Durham and there will be fireworks after the game. Saturday is Camp Out Night! There will also be fireworks, and Ripken the Bat Dog returns. On Sunday, kids can run the bases after the game. Buy tickets here.
Soccer
There is plenty for soccer fans too! On Saturday, June 17, 2023, the NC Courage plays Orlando Pride. And on Sunday, June 18, 2023, North Carolina FC plays Lexington Sporting Club. Both games are at WakeMed Soccer Park.
Pro Ultimate Disc Golf
Watch the Carolina Flyers take on the Dallas Legion in Pro Ultimate Disc at Durham County Memorial Stadium on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 7 p.m. At every game there’s a bounce house, face painter and balloon artist, as well as a kids’ ultimate clinic.
Golf Party
Kids and their dads or male mentors are invited to My Guy & Me Father’s Day Par-Tee at Roberts Park, 1300 E Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 6 to 8:30 pm. The cost is $10 per person. The celebration includes golf lessons, video games, crafts, food and more. Follow above link to register.
Go to the Farm
Old Mill Farm is celebrating dads with a Father’s Day Boil ‘n’ Brew on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.. The farm, at 8913 NC-751, Durham, is featuring music from the Blue Note Dixieland Jazz Band and a shrimp boil. Admission is $12 (free for kids under 12.) Or pay $40 for admission plus all you can eat shrimp, fixin’s, and a side of PITR special remoulade. Meet goats, alpacas, chickens and rabbits.
BBQ Festival on a Farm
Phillips Farms of Cary hosts a farmers’ market every Saturday in the summer, with lots of vendors, plus live music and farm activities. On Saturday, June 17, 2023, they are upping the ante with a BBQ food truck festival and Father’s Day celebration. It’s from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and free to attend.
Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo
If Dad is a video game guy, take him to Raleigh Retro Gamers Summer Expo at Moore Square in Raleigh on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, and there will be 70+ vendors, games, music and food trucks.
Go to an Outdoor Movie
Go to an outdoor movie! You can see The Princess Bride on Friday at Moore Square in Raleigh, Top Gun: Maverick, also on Friday, at MOSAIC in Pittsboro, or Encanto on Saturday at Joyner Park in Wake Forest. We keep a running list of outdoor and drive-in movies in the Triangle.
Collectible Show
For the dad who’s a kid at heart, or who loves collectibles, the Raleigh Toys, Sports Cards, Pokémon & Hot Wheels Show is a perfect Father’s Day weekend destination. It will be at the Kerr Scott Building of the NC State Fairgrounds on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. Weekend passes are $7. The show features over 250 tables of collectibles.
Pops & Hops
Tap Yard, at 1610 Automotive Way, Raleigh, is celebrating dads with Pop & Hops Father’s Day Celebration, starting at 12 p.m. on Sunday, Jun e 18, 2023. Enjoy beer, a vendor market and food from a food truck.
Pop-Up Shop and Fashion Show for Men
Bring that fashion-conscious dad to Spring Fling & Fashionable Mens Things Pop-Up Shop & Fashion Show on Sunday, June 18, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., at DoubleTree by Hilton Midtown, 2805 Highwoods Blvd, Raleigh. Admission is free.
Free Ice Cream and Tunes in Pittsboro
Lilly Den Farm is a farm in Goldston, NC, that raises animals for sustainable meat and milk. At The Plant, 220 Lorax Lane, they have a food truck, Meats & Eats, and a retail store, The Den.
On Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18, 2023, The Den is offering free soft-serve ice cream cones for dads and father figures. The Den’s Sunday hours are 12 to 6 p.m. There will also be live music by The Coffee Filters from 2 to 5 p.m.
Field of Dreams
Enjoy a Father’s Day screening of Field of Dreams at Durty Bull Brewing Company, 206 Broadway Street, Durham, NC. It takes place Sunday, June 18, 2023, at 5 p.m., and is 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.
301 Endless Yard Sale
Shop for 100 miles at tons of yard sales along a stretch of US 301 in Johnston, Halifax, Wilson, Nash and Harnett Counties! The 301 Endless Yard Sale takes place June 16 and 17, 2023. Or check out this big list of markets taking place around the Triangle. There are a ton this weekend.
Money Expo
The 48th Annual Raleigh Money Expo will be taking place at the Exposition Center at the NC State Fairgrounds on Father’s Day Weekend. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission and parking is free. This is perfect for the dad who is a coin or stamp collector.
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
Applebee’s
Let Applebee’s make dinner for Dad. Buy a $50 gift card and the restaurant will throw in a $10 bonus card for him.
Benihana
Cut it up with Dad at Benihana. Receive a $10 promotional card with the purchase of $50 in gift cards or, for more value, get a $60 promotional card with the purchase $200 in gift cards.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Buy Pops a $50 electronic gift card at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse and get a $10 bonus card.
Chili’s
Does Dad enjoy Tex-Mex and margaritas? Treat him to lunch or dinner at Chili’s. Buy him a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card. The offer is only available online.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Need bagels for a Father’s Day brunch? All Einstein Bros. Bagels digital gift cards purchased online are 20% off — through June 20.
Hooters
Wing it on Father’s Day! Take Dad out for a few drinks and wings at Hooters. For every $25 gift card purchased, get an extra $5 Bonus Bucks.
IHOP
Hop over to IHOP for a Father’s Day breakfast or brunch. Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card — through July 9.
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Enjoy an Italian feast with Dad on his big day at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Get a $20 bonus card with the purchase of a $100 gift card. The bonus offer is only available online.
McAlister’s Deli
With every $25 wroth of gift cards purchased at McAlister’s from April 23 to June 18, 2023, get a $5 reward bounceback (online) or a reward voucher (in-store), to be redeemed June 19 to July 31, 2023.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
To honor dads, Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering a gift card promo from now through June 18, 2023. For every $25 in gift cards purchased, guests will receive $5 in Moe Rewards to be redeemed in the app through August 31, 2023.
On The Border
Enjoy a Mexican feast at On The Border on Father’s Day. Buy a $50 digital gift card and receive a $10 bonus card.
Panera Bread
Break bread with Dad at Panera Bread. Get 20% off all gift cards purchased online. Use the gift cards on sandwiches, soups and more for an enjoyable and budget-friendly Father’s Day lunch.
RA Sushi
If Dad loves sushi, get him a $50 gift card at RA Sushi and get a $10 promotional card. If Dad really loves sushi, buy him a $200 gift card and receive a $60 promotional card.
Red Lobster
Fishing for savings on Father’s Day? Buy Dad a $50 gift card at Red Lobster and receive two coupons each good for $10 off your next order of $40 or more in July and August.
Smashburger
Smashburger: Buy $50 in gift cards and get $15 in Smash Cash. June 16-18, 2023.
Schlotzky’s
From June 16 to June 19, 2023, buy $50 worth of gift cards and get $15 in eRewards codes at Schlotzky’s.
Subway
Slather on the savings, please. Dads everywhere love a good sub sandwich. Enjoy a FREE 6″ sub with the purchase of a $25 gift card at Subway.
Taco Bell
Spice up Father’s Day at Taco Bell. Buy $50 or more in select digital gift cards and get 15% off instantly. That means you will only pay $42.50 for a $50 gift card. The offer is only available online.
The Cheesecake Factory
Dads are always so sweet! Treat Dad to an extravagant lunch or dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. Purchase a $25 gift card and receive a $5 bonus card; a $50 gift card and receive a $10 bonus card; or a $100 gift card and get a $20 bonus card. You could even use the gift card to buy a cheesecake for a Father’s Day brunch at home.
The gift card deals originally appeared on Living on the Cheap and are used with permission.
Complete Father’s Day Weekend Calendar
Looking for more stuff to do Father’s Day Weekend? Here you go!
Friday, June 16, 2023
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Sunday, June 18, 2023
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