Father's Day Freebies and Deals 2014

A gentle reminder: It's Father's Day on June 15. So you still have time to come up with a way to show your dad how much you appreciate all that he does. You could take advantage of one of the many freebies, deals or sweepstakes for fathers on or around June 15. We found several -- or you could check the Web sites and Facebook pages of your dad's favorite spots to see if they're offering any Father's Day specials.

Beef 'O' Brady's will treat dads to a free meal (up to $10) on June 15 with the purchase of a meal of equal or greater value at participating locations. There are more than 200 locations in the U.S.

BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse is giving dads a free limited edition pint glass June 14 and 15. You also can enter the "Best Memories with Dad" photo contest by liking BJ's on Facebook for chance to win a $100 BJ's gift card. BJ's has 151 locations in 18 states.

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Boston Market has a coupon you can use to buy one BBQ ribs meal and get one free for your dad on June 15. Present the coupon when ordering. There are more than 450 Boston Market restaurants nationwide.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar will give fathers who make a reservation and dine at its locations for Father’s Day brunch a $25 gift card for a future visit. The gift card must be redeemed by July 30. Father's Day brunch costs $39.95 per person. Fleming's has restaurants in 28 states.

Redbox has a special promotion now through June 15 in honor of Father’s Day. Reserve any movie or game online and get 50 cents off another DVD.

Ruth's Chris Steak House will be giving dads who dine at one of its 140 locations during Father's Day weekend a special gift (varies by location).

Ryan's, Hometown Buffet and Old Country Buffet will be distributing "Two Can Dine for $17.99" coupons to customers June 13 through 15. The coupons can be redeemed on a subsequent visit between June 16 and June 25. The coupons also have a code that can be used to enter a sweepstakes for an outdoor getaway valued at $5,000 for Dad and a guest.

Shoney's will be giving away two $500 Home Depot gift cards to the winners of its Father's Day 2014 Giveaway. You can enter online through 10 p.m. CT June 15.

Spaghetti Warehouse is offering dads a free lasagne or spaghetti entrée on June 15, no coupon required. If you enter Spaghetti Warehouse's "Incredible Dad Photo Contest," you can get a free appetizer (with the purchase of a meal) and chance to win a lasagne entrée for each month of the year.

Texas de Brazil will give fathers who present this coupon while dining on Father's Day at one of its locations in 16 states a certificate for a complimentary dinner, valid June 16 through August 28.

The Counter is giving diners who tell their server "My dad is a BFD" on June 15 a standard one-third pound burger for their father. There's a limit of one free burger per dad with a paying guest. The Counter has locations in nine states. BFD, by the way, stands for "Burgers for Dads."

Award-winning journalist, speaker, family finance expert, and author of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk.

Cameron Huddleston wrote the daily "Kip Tips" column for Kiplinger.com. She joined Kiplinger in 2001 after graduating from American University with an MA in economic journalism.