Father’s Day offers in Houston include a range of complimentary activities and discounted experiences for families seeking to celebrate without significant expense. Based on 2019 event listings, several local attractions provided free admission or special perks for fathers when other family members purchased tickets or passes. These opportunities spanned water parks, amusement boardwalks, museums, and public events, with specific eligibility requirements and purchasing conditions applying to each offer.
Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Katy offered free admission to fathers on Father’s Day with the purchase of a single-day ticket at the gate. This promotion required in-person ticket purchases, as online ticket buyers did not receive the complimentary father’s admission. The park featured raft rides, tube slides, and body slides, operating from 10:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on the holiday.
Kemah Boardwalk provided a similar structure, granting free all-day ride passes to fathers with the purchase of one full-price pass. The complimentary pass included unlimited access to amusement rides. The boardwalk also offered dining and shopping options for families visiting the area.
Museums participating in Father’s Day promotions included the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, which offered free admission to fathers and grandfathers, along with children aged 12 and under. The venue displayed new exhibits and provided complimentary refreshments at Bayou Bend. The 1940 Air Terminal Museum extended free admission to families receiving SNAP benefits, though standard admission pricing applied to other visitors. The Children’s Museum of Houston and the Houston Zoo also offered discounted tickets to SNAP-eligible families, with zoo tickets priced at $4.50 per person.
Public events provided additional no-cost entertainment. Traders Village hosted a free car show and concert from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., featuring classic cars and a live DJ. While admission was free, parking cost $5, and vehicle registration for display required a $15 fee. Altitude Trampoline Park in Spring offered free jumping for fathers, along with access to basketball and dodgeball activities.
Levy Park presented a free live music event titled “Fuzzy Side Up,” featuring a mix of R&B, rock, soul, and pop. The event included food trucks and encouraged attendees to bring blankets or chairs for seating.
Additional free activities included a Father’s Day scavenger hunt at the Flying Saucer, with two sessions for children starting at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Participants explored downtown landmarks while following clues. Putt-Putt FunHouse offered free play for fathers on June 16, with $5 discounts on Gold All-Day Passes for other family members.
For families seeking dining options, Backstreet Cafe presented a special three-course menu for $46 per adult and $15 for children, featuring items such as scallop crudo, bacon-wrapped quail, steak, and crab cake and eggs. Bayou & Bottle at the Four Seasons Hotel Houston offered its regular à la carte brunch menu from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including Greek yogurt parfait, fried chicken and waffles, and Feges BBQ Brisket Benedict.
Broken Barrel provided a special menu from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., featuring roasted pear parfait, Nutella-stuffed French toast, and smoked brisket quesadillas. Caracol hosted a Father’s Day brunch buffet for $47 per adult and $15 per child, offering antojitos, seafood-stuffed poblanos, and traditional Mexican baked goods. City Acre Brewing held a barbecue bonanza from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Other promotions included a Father’s Day breakfast at Hermann Park’s Pinewood Cafe, which included an arts and crafts project and a ride on the Hermann Park Railroad. Advance tickets were required, and fathers received a free McGovern Lake pedal boat ticket with purchase. Yellow Rose offered steak specials, beer discounts, and live country music from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Several retail and beverage promotions were also available. An ice cream parlor offered two combo pints for $15. True Anomaly Brewing ran a $40 deal including a four-pack of Crowler beers and two glasses. HopDrop provided craft beer delivery services, and Stogies World Class Cigars offered a selection of men’s goods.
A limited-time video promotion allowed families to request a custom Father’s Day video from Orbit, featuring messages from children. The deadline to request a video was June 17.
While these offers were specific to 2019, they illustrate the types of free and discounted Father’s Day activities commonly available in Houston. Families should verify current year promotions directly with venues, as offers, pricing, and eligibility requirements may change annually.