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Free and Cheap: Treat your dad on Father's Day
By Janine Dorsey | TBO.com
Published: June 12, 2012
If your dad is one of the good guys, naturally you'll want to treat him like a king on Father's Day. We show you how you can do it on a pauper's budget. Please be aware we can't list all exclusions and limitations here, we encourage you to visit the facilities' websites for additional details.Published: June 12, 2012
Spaghetti Warehouse Restaurant in Ybor City is treating dad to his choice of entrees, including their specialty – the 15-layer lasagna on Sunday. Dads born in 1972 (the restaurant is celebrating its 40th anniversary) will also get a free brownie sundae supreme. The offer is good only on dine-in orders. http://www.meatballs.com/
Dads not born in 1972 will probably also want dessert. TCBY yogurt shops are offering free froyo for fathers on Father's Day. http://www.tcby.com/
Westfield Citrus Park is the location of Family Fun Day in honor of fathers. On Thursday (June 21) at 4 p.m. dads and their little ones (ages 2 – 5) can enjoy yoga-themed story time and exercise. Kids can make and wrap a gift for dad and enjoy a free snack from Chick-fil-A. For information, call (813) 926-4644 http://www.westfield.com/citruspark
Dads receive free admission to Lowry Park Zoo on Saturday or Sunday with the purchase of their child's full-priced admission ticket (son or daughter can be an adult). Paid ticket must be purchased on June 16 or 17 only. Offer not combinable with other discounts. http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/
The Florida Aquarium, with its 20,000 fishy residents in downtown Tampa, is also offering free admission for fathers with a paid admission. The deal is good both Saturday and Sunday. http://www.flaquarium.org/
King Fisher Fleet, headquartered at Fishermen's Village in Punta Gorda, invites dads to cruise for free in honor of Father's Day. Dads have their choice of a variety of cruises including a sunset cruise on Friday and an afternoon harbor cruise on Sunday. Advance reservations are recommended for all cruises. For information, call (941) 639-0969. http://www.kingfisherfleet.com
The Tampa Bay History Center will celebrate Father's Day with free admission for dad with one paid admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Additionally, arts and crafts for children will also be available throughout the day. http://www.tampabayhistorycenter.org
Fathers get free admission to the H.B. Plant Museum on Sunday. Others pay $10 adults, $7 students and seniors, $5 children ages 4-12. http://www.plantmuseum.com/
Dads receive free admission to Mote Marine Laboratory with purchase of a child's ticket. Kids ages 4-12 are $12. Not valid with any other offers. http://www.mote.org/
Fantasy of Flight in Polk City offers free admission to all fathers when accompanied by a paying guest Thursday through Sunday. Visit their website for schedule of remote control aircraft demonstration flights. http://www.fantasyofflight.com/
We're beginning to see a difference in the offers for Father's Day versus Mother's Day – less flowers and music, more machines and metal. The American Victory Ship docked near downtown Tampa is yet another venue offering free admission for dads on Sunday. The floating museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. http://www.americanvictory.org/
Dinosaur World in Plant City will let your fossil-loving dad in free with purchase of a child's ticket. The offer is good on Sunday. http://www.dinosaurworld.com
All dads will be admitted free to the Highland Family Aquatic Center in Largo with one paid child admission from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Free hot dogs will be given out (while supplies last) and a licensed massage therapist will be on site providing free chair massages. All fathers in attendance will receive a special gift, courtesy of Missing Links in Largo. Child admission is $4 with a recreation card and $7 without a card http://www.largo.com/egov/apps/locations/facilities.egov?path=detail&locId=12
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s - the sports bar known for its Buffalo-style chicken wings and family-friendly environment - is thanking dads with a free meal during its ‘Dads Eat Free’ promotion on Sunday. This special offer is valid up to a $10 value with purchase of an entree at participating locations. http://www.beefobradys.com
Shells Seafood in Tampa will be treating dad's wallet by offering two free kids meals per adult entree on Father's Day. The restaurant will also have happy hour all day and dads will get a $10 gift certificate for a return trip. http://www.shellsseafood.com/More-Info/Location