Father’s Day is on the way, and while any day is a good day to show your dad how much you appreciate everything he's done for you, now is the perfect time to plan a memorable day for Dad here in Orlando.
Ideas For Celebrating Father's Day In Orlando 2024
Father's Day falls on June 16 this year, a day to celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, father-like figures, and other special men in your life. There's plenty to do in Orlando, including car shows, dining at a restaurant, visiting an attraction, sporting events, and so much more!
To help you plan the perfect Father's Day, we've brought together some of the best Father's Day activities happening throughout Orlando,
Check back often as we add even more things to do for Father's Day in Orlando!
FATHER'S DAY IDEAS & ACTIVITIES
Challenge Dad To A Round Of Mini Golf
Play A Round Of Put Put At Congo River Golf
Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf, there's an adventure for everyone. Congo River Golf has locations on I-Drive, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and more.
Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk
Come experience Central Florida's most outrageously themed miniature golf - Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk Orlando!
Bonanza Golf & Gifts
Bonanza Golf features two 18-hole miniature golf courses with an Old West mining theme, as well as a snack bar and gift shop.
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf in Kissimmee offers a unique “Adventure Golf” experience for ages 3 to 93. Follow in the footsteps of notorious pirates like Blackbeard and Captain Kidd.
Drive Dad To A Drive In Movie Theater
Silver Moon Drive-In offers two screens with double features 7 nights a week. It recommends arriving an hour early on Friday and Saturday nights and 30 minutes early during the week. Snacks and treats are available onsite.
Sláinte! Treat Dad To A Guinness!
What could be better than sitting in a subtropical surrounding sipping on a beautifully-poured Guinness or a dram of uisce beatha in Orlando.
Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant
At Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant, quench your thirst with refreshing libations. Choose from an enticing array of beverages, including Irish beers, American beers, wine, cocktails, Irish whiskey and more. Catch talented singer-songwriters and energetic bands belting out Irish tunes, popular ballads and pub classics on multiple stages. Plus, behold mesmerizing performances from Irish dancers.
The Harp and Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant
Lively, 2-story space with cozy wood booths provides an Irish-pub setting for classic eats & brews. The Harp and Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant is a great place to eat, drink and enjoy a good Irish atmosphere. You'll hear the music the moment you walk in the door.
Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
The Claddagh Cottage is a cozy, neighborhood pub that has been around for over 20 years, known for its proper pints of Guinness, delicious home-style food, and authentic Irish atmosphere.
Irish Shannon's Pub
Irish Shannon’s Pub is the perfect spot for an after work pint or an evening out with friends. Equipped with an unusual assortment of Irish Whiskeys & Vodkas, Irish Shannon’s also features live music every weekend. The food is distinctly Irish, and is well known for their Guinness pie.
An Tobar Irish Pub
From the moment you walk into An Tobar Irish Pub, you'll feel like you're stepping into a piece of Ireland. With 3 levels, there‘s always a spot to chat, enjoy an Ale, people watch, grab a bite or catch a game on one of An Tobar's giant TV's.
The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant
An authentic Irish pub and restaurant in College Park, The Castle Irish Pub and Restaurant offers an authentic Irish experience with great food drinks, good hospitality, and a whole lot of fun including live entertainment.
Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
I-Drive's only Irish owned and operated pub, the Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub offers classic Irish staples, including Guinness on tap, Irish whiskey and delicious Irish food. The Lucky Leprechaun also has live music every night, so you can enjoy a pint while listening to some great tunes.
Chill With Dad Over An Ice-Cold Treat
When the temperature sizzle, here in Orlando we have some of the best ice cream shops around, from organic gelato, funky soft-serve and old-fashioned sundaes served at the city’s best ice cream shops, locals and visitors have a yummy list of scoop shops to choose from.
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream is a local, handcrafted ice cream shop. They make all their ice creams and sorbets at their shops right here in Central Florida. In addition to dairy ice creams, they also offer non-dairy alternatives!
Described as Orlando's little ice cream boutique, a visit to Greenery Creamery is a must in downtown Orlando or Sanford. The shop offers a range of dairy and plant-based flavors, some of which are gluten free. of course, no visit to Orlando is complete without soft serve from Twistee Treat, just look for their giant cone buildings! Also serving up yummy soft serve delights is Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard. The much loved brand has local locations on International Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Winter Garden, and Kissimmee.
Jeremiah's Italian Ice serves up tasty frozen treats with a smile! The menu hosts refreshing Italian Ice (available in over 40 flavors), rich & creamy soft ice cream, and the Jeremiah's Gelati - the perfect layering of any flavor Italian Ice with soft ice cream! Find Jeremiah's at tons of locations throughout the Orlando area!
Swim With Dolphins At Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort where guests can enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to swim with dolphins, snorkel among thousands of tropical fish and rays, hand-feed hundreds of exotic birds, encounter playful otters and more.
Relax and explore rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, colorful reefs, winding rivers and white, sandy beaches. Guests will experience the most exciting animal encounters the world Iin a breathtaking tropical atmosphere.
Catch A Game With Dad At Orlando's Best Sports Bars
Whatever sport or team is your Dad's favorite, Orlando has the best spots to catch the game.
Tom's Watch Bar
“America’s Super Sports Bar,” Tom’s Watch Bar features giant stadium screens and 150+ TVs lining the restaurant and bar, plus amazing views of the Orlando skyline from the two-story venue’s prime rooftop location.
City Works at Disney Springs
Watch the big game on the big screens at City Works in Disney Springs! City Works have your game-day essentials including the ultimate game-day food, 90 beers on tap and 17 extra-large HDTVs with state-of-the-art audio and an enormous video wall.
NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk
NBC Sports Grill & Brew at Universal CityWalk features more than 100 HD screens streaming live sports every day. Guests can experience the Super Bowl like never before with live entertainment, special characters, exclusive food and drink options, including more than 100 beers on draft and in bottles, along with a house designed and locally-made IPA and more.
Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando
Stadium Club at Caribe Royale Orlando is the latest place in Orlando to watch the big game! Stadium Club is a 9,000- square-foot, two-floor, 500-seat, fully immersive, interactive sports entertainment destination with massive screens to watch the big game, described as having the energy of a nightclub with the comfort and ease of a neighborhood sports bar.
Miller's Ale House - Various Locations
One of the best place to watch all the football action is Miller's Ale House with multiple location throughout Central Florida. Catch the Big Game on 60+ TVs. Plus, the’ve got you covered with great food and drink specials to fuel all the fun.
Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Disney Springs
Splitsville Luxury Lanes is one of the coolest places to to watch sports. They have more than 70 flat-screen TVs, with four bars, offering great food and drinks.
Main Event Entertainment Orlando at Pointe Orlando
With 61 big-screen TVs, you’ll be immersed in the big game action while enjoying American fare and handcrafted cocktails at Main Event Entertainment Orlando at Pointe Orlando.
The Pub Orlando at Pointe Orlando
When your favorite team scores on the big screens, toast them with a festive cheers at The Pub Orlando, a British-inspired pub at Pointe Orlando on I-Drive.
Relax With Dad Aboard The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.
Treat Dad To A Beer Spa
Beer Spa located on I-Drive serves frosty mugs of local brews as you unwind in their signature beer-soak hot tubs. The latter get filled with beer’s main ingredients — water, hops, malt and brewer’s yeast — which helps to relax tight muscles, purify the skin, lock in moisture and reduce stress. Admission also includes unlimited beer from self-service taps located right next to your tub.
Visit Lake Eola Park And Ride An Iconic Swan Boat at Lake Eola
Lake Eola Park is a must visit, located in the heart of Downtown Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length, relax amid beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of Orlando’s skyline and the gorgeous Lake Eola, enjoy the swans and other birds inhabiting the park, or you can check out a free concert, movie or a play in the Walt Disney Amphitheater.
Plus, The City of Orlando rents pedal-powered swan boats on historic Lake Eola so guests can view the park from the lake and enjoy the fountain up close.
Challenge Dad At Go Kart Racing
Here in Orlando we have some pretty awesome indoor kart tracks, experience the adrenaline rush of electric go-kart races with instant acceleration as you put the pedal to the metal around hairpin turns, up and down elevation changes, and foot to the floor action on long straightaways.
The karts at Andretti Karting and Games Orlando are powerful, ergonomic, safe, and environmentally friendly plus pack enough torque to take you all the way to victory lane.
Plus, K1 Speed Orlando on I-Drive offers indoor go-kart racing too, and anyone 4'10" or taller can drive their fast all-electric go-karts that can reach speeds of 45 miles per hour!
Have kids that don't meet the height requirement? No problem! They also have junior karts for kids 48" (4') or taller that can accelerate to 20 mph - much faster than those go-karts found at mini golf places. No reservation required - Arrive & Drive!
Over at Dezerland Action Park you can experience Florida's longest and fastest indoor Go Kart track at Karting Orlando.
Take Dad High Over Central Florida
Take in Central Florida's natural beauty is by flying above it aboard a hot air balloon at Airhound Adventures Hot Air Balloon Tours. Dad will love will soar gently over Florida's wilderness getting a spectacular view from thousands of feet in the air.
Enjoy a beautiful sunrise over Orlando while sipping champagne, for the most romantic way ever to start your day together.
Fore! Practice Your Swing With Dad At TopGolf
At Topgolf Orlando, enjoy our climate-controlled hitting bays for year-round comfort with HDTVs in every bay, and throughout the sports bar and restaurant. Using complimentary clubs or your own, take aim at the giant outfield targets and our high-tech balls will score themselves.
Treat Dad To A Night Of Laughter At A Comedy Club
Need a good laugh? Orlando has a side-splitting choice of comedy clubs, with an electric mix of talent taking to the stage from local talent to a ssteady stream of national headliners.
SAK Comedy Lab
Taking inspiration from the cult-favorite TV show, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, SAK’s talented troupe of comedians serves up stories, songs and characters that are improvised on the spot — and always based on ideas from the audience. You might even be one of the lucky few who get selected to star on stage with the SAK Comedy Lab cast.
Funny Bone Comedy Club
At Pointe Orlando on International Drive, Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant hosts a constantly evolving lineup of local talent, up-and-coming touring comedians, and national headliners.
Bonkerz Comedy Club
Enjoy some side splitting laughter at Bonkerz Comedy Club – Orlando inside The Corner! Join Bonkerz for hilarious comedy shows every Friday and Saturday night featuring Bonkerz’ comedians from TV & the Movies!
See Natural Florida First-Hand Aboard An Airboat Ride
Travel the beautiful wetlands at Wild Florida and see natural Florida first-hand. 100% pure Florida wilderness at its finest. Come explore the real Florida and the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
Boggy Creek Airboat Tours is set in an enchanted 32 acre landscaped park with lighted brick pathways along the shore of a beautiful lake where nature is abound. Experience the ultimate outdoor fun under a canopy of majestic oak trees. View juvenile alligators for an up-close and personal view of Florida favorite reptile.
Orlando’s highest-rated Airboat Ride company is Spirit of the Swamp. Marvel at the beautiful Florida scenery that includes Florida’s most famous resident - the Alligator!
Kissimmee Swamp Tours offers Real Florida Airboat Tours in Real Florida Swamps and protected wetlands where there is an abundant amount of wildlife.
Black Hammock Adventures is an exciting "Real Florida" lakeside experience like nowhere else just outside the City Beautiful, Orlando! Their airboat rides will take you on a thrilling exploration of Lake Jesup which has the largest alligator population in Florida.
Drive Dad Into Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park
Visit Orlando Auto Museum to see the country’s largest auto museum which is home to more than 2,000 vehicles worth over $200 million, featuring everything from military vehicles used in combat to cars made famous by television and movies and vehicles from a variety of decades and countries around the world.
Enjoy A Relaxing Tour On Clermont's Chain Of Lakes!
This isn’t your typical watercraft - and it isn't your typical lake cruise either: At Catboat Escapes you'll be captaining your own personal catamaran across some of the cleanest waterways in all of Florida - pushing the throttle at up to 25MPH while enjoying some of the best scenery you can find during a 2 hour adventure out on the Clermont Chain of lakes.
Over the course of your tour, expect to see breathtaking waterways, Lake Minnehaha, tons of flora and fauna, and learn the significance of being at the top of the Florida peninsula. It’s like your own personal Jungle Cruise.
Enjoy Sports With Dad
Of course, Golf is huge here in Orlando and Dad won’t lack for places to hit the links while he’s in Orlando. What really sets us apart, though, are pro-designed golf courses that Dad will definitely want to play on!. Arnold Palmer’s layouts can be found at Shingle Creek Golf Club, Orange Lake Resort,Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge and Walt Disney World Golf’s courses.
Palmer also designed one of the three courses at Reunion Resort, with the others designed by Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus. Another Nicklaus designed course is at Grand Cypress Golf Club. Other pro designed courses are from Greg Norman, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes, and Reese Jones, Waldorf Astoria Golf Club, among other celebrated designers.
If tennis is Dad’s racket, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) National Campus in Lake Nona is the Home of American Tennis with 100 courts spread across 64 acres. Players of all ages and skill levels can play for free, plus for Pickleball fans they even have full-size Pickleball courts.
Treat Dad To A Lakeridge Winery Tour
FREE Guided Tours and Tasting are offered 7 days a week starting at 10 am each day, with the last tour offered at 4 pm. Tours usually run every 30-40 minutes and begin with a 10 minute video presentation, which guides you through the entire wine making process and the history of Florida wine.
Your personal Tour Guide will then show you the winemaking area and the spectacular view of the vineyards where the grapes are grown and harvested. The guided Wine tasting offers a selection of award winning wines ranging from dry to sweet, and also sparkling. The winery tour and wine tasting lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Fly High Above Orlando This Father's Day
Treat Dad to a high flying helicopter flight. International HeliTours helicopter flights are a favorite with Florida's tourists, HeliTours is the ONLY 5 passenger Tour provider in Orlando that offers air conditioned comfort. Another option is Air Force Fun giving you and your family a fun and safe bird's eye view of Orlando!
Let Dad Drive A Tank At Tank America
Dad can drive a Tank in Orlando, and experience the thrills of crushing a car at Tank America. Get behind the controls of a 17-ton monster and navigate your way through a 3/4 mile tank course from the driver's seat of a FV 433 Abbot. The tank course requires you to negotiate hair pin turns, climb steep hills, and barrel through everything in your path
Saddle Up For A Father's Day Ride At Lazy H Ranch
The Lazy H Ranch offers scenic trail rides through hundreds of acres of pristine Florida ranch lands. Mosey along and ride across the Kissimmee Valley, through hundred-year-old oak hammocks and along the shores of beautiful lake Tohopekaliga. Take in the beautiful scenery while you hear the tales of Florida's cattlemen, Kissimmee's cow town heritage, and what it means to be a Florida Cracker.
Enjoy Father's Day At ICON Park
ICON Park offers a unique collection of branded immersive experiences including attractions, restaurants, bars, live entertainment and shops.
ICON Park encompasses multiple, world-famous entertainment attractions, over a dozen immersive restaurants and bars, nightly live music, and an extensive shopping and outdoor marketplace – all anchored under the brilliant lights of The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments.
Just a few of the famous brands that call ICON Park home include Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds and Sea Life Aquarium, Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, Darden’s Yard House, Gordon Ramsay’s Fish & Chips, The Sugar Factory, Museum of Illusions, Shake Shack, Tin Roof, Uncle Julio’s and more.
Cheers - Raise A Glass To Your Dad At A Local Brewery
Orlando offers an amazing choice of acclaimed craft breweries, and taprooms,
Crooked Can Brewing Company
Crooked Can anchors Plant Street Market in Winter Garden, which houses an eclectic collection of eateries and retailers and is the centerpiece of the city's main strip, Plant Street. No matter your preferred style — stouts, Irish reds, lagers, IPAs, Belgian ale or others — Crooked Can brews it, and you just gotta try the Florida Sunshine Lager!
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
An Independent craft brewery and tasting room, Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company is located in the historic Ivanhoe District of Orlando. Within the Industrial-chic beer brewery tasting room discover innovative brews made with quality ingredients and names that evoke Orlando’s spirit, such as Park Hopper Golden Pilsner, Joyland American IPA, and Bungalow Belgian Witbier.
New York Beer Project
Celebrate the Big Apple’s rich brewing history at New York Beer Project in Winter Garden, a glorious re-creation of NYC’s famous Atlantic Garden Beer Hall circa 1892. Savor their brews, including flagship offerings like NY Amber, Cerveza, Orlando Lager and more, plus seasonal selections, as you drink and dine in the splendor of electric gas light chandeliers, chestnut trees, rich interiors and their signature, copper-clad New Yorker Bar.
Redlight Redlight
Redlight Redlight in Orlando's trendy Audubon Park Garden District is a popular neighborhood brewpub established back in 2005. The pub is home to originals, plus several other craft breweries, ranging from native Florida brewhouses to eclectic imports for more than two dozen choices. And that selection pales in comparison to their extensive, 20-plus-page list of bottled and canned beers, ciders, meads and wines, presented as a book complete with chapters.
Rckpit Brewing
Rckpit Brewing is the SoDo District's family-owned, neighborhood brewery with a warm and family-friendly taproom and an ever-changing line-up of small-batch beers. Their taproom boasts 20 drafts with a huge variety of in-house crafted beer and hard seltzer waters. In addition to three to five IPAs on any given visit, you can also look forward to sours, Belgian and German beers, lagers, pilsners and more.
Sideward Brewing
Sideward Brewing is a family-owned brewery, taproom, and kitchen located in downtown Orlando's Milk District. Come drink their beer 50 feet from where it was made. Featuring 20 taps with a solid lineup of popular beers, the family-owned Sideward is a craft-beer destination you gotta try.
Tactical Brewing Co
Tactical Brewing Co is in Orlando’s Baldwin Park was founded by U.S. military veterans who are passionate about craft beer and equally dedicated to helping fellow veterans and first responders.
Their output is a tasty mix of new and interesting beers along with a balanced, traditional portfolio. They’re also keen on devising memorable names for their creations, with suds such as No Haze for You IPA, Cobra Thai Imperial Stout and even Pho Sho, a Vietnamese-style gose made in partnership with Orlando eatery Viet-Nomz.
Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co
Founded by two best friends with a shared passion for American- and Belgian-style craft ale, discover Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co in DeLand. You will discover a core lineup of brews that include stouts, IPAs, porters and Belgian Dubbel, plus they brew one-offs, seasonal and specialty beers for a variety of celebrations and occasions.
Ten10 Brewing
Straddling Orlando's hip Mills 50 and Ivanhoe Village districts, Ten10 Brewing is a local brewery with a relaxed, modern vibe using pure ingredients and a brewing system designed to amplify their brews' great taste. House-made beers that include white stouts, witbier, red ales, Kölsch and more.
Visit A Retro Arcade
On I-Drive, Arcade Monsters features over 16,000 square feet of arcade gaming, restaurant, bar, merchandise store, and anime art exhibit space.
Enjoy pinball, rhythm games, retro classics, consoles, driving, shooting, fighting, the hottest new releases, and greatest games of all time are offered on Free Play for one low price per person.
Strike! Go Bowling For A Fun Father's Day
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Kings Dining & Entertainment on I-Drive brings a chef driven scratch kitchen, lounge, upscale bowling, billiards, world class A/V and sports packages and more to International Drive while providing a kid-free haven for adults in the evening.
Main Event at Pointe Orlando
Every occasion is a celebration when you visit Main Event Entertainment, your headquarters for family FUN and entertainment at Pointe Orlando.
Main Event Entertainment combines dining, state of the art bowling, high ropes adventure course, billiards, and a brand NEW laser tag arena! Come in and Eat. Play. Bowl. It’s the most fun you can have under one roof!
Boardwalk Bowl
Boardwalk Bowl offers 80 lanes of mega fun at the largest bowling center in the southeast! Boardwalk Bowl was made for all bowling lovers – From the pros and league bowlers to open-play guests.
Aloma Bowl
Aloma Bowl boasts a great mix of bowling action with the relaxing feel of a lounge. Come smash some pins while relaxing on comfortable couches with a drink or two!
Airport Lanes
Located near Sanford Airport, Airport Lanes has 32 lanes to satisfy your bowling needs.
Dive Into Father's Day At Nona Adventure Park
Nona Adventure Park is a water-based entertainment center in Lake Nona. Their inflatable aqua park/obstacle course, Nona Wake cable park, and 60’ climbing tower/ropes course/rock walls provide the ultimate outdoor adventure! It’s a great place to spend quality time with your family and friends as there’s something for everyone in the family.
Ride The Showcase of Citrus Monster Truck Tour
The Showcase of Citrus’s Park Rangers drive guests aboard monster trucks into the vast Florida Outback. Guests will explore Native Woodlands, Citrus Groves, and Bigfoot territory. Be sure to keep a sharp eye out for Giant Bigfoot, Woodfairies, and Friendly Gnomes!
Saddle Up For The Rodeo
Watch in amazement as expert riders at the Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo fight to hold onto a wild, bucking bull! Experience all the excitement of the weekly Saturday night Rodeo as athletes compete in trick riding, barrel racing and bull riding.
Saddle up and come on down to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo for an evening of family fun at the Saturday Night Rodeo! Be mesmerized by the excitement as rodeo athletes from across the region compete weekly at the 1,200-seat rodeo arena in trick riding, barrel racing, and bull riding.
Ride A Glass Bottom Boat
Glass Bottom Boats have wowed visitors to Silver Springs since the 1870s with breathtaking views of underwater life and the many springs that feed the Silver River. In fact, the Glass Bottom Boat was invented here!
Take a tour aboard one of our historic Glass Bottom Boats and marvel at the beauty and sheer size of Mammoth Spring, the river’s head spring. You’ll explore many other beautiful feeder springs and see countless species of fish, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts and even underwater movie props from the days when Hollywood productions flourished at the park!
See Mermaids At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Step back in time at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and enjoy the classic mermaid show, but remember this quintessential Old Florida site is also home to the deepest freshwater cave system in the country and abundant protected wildlife.
Perhaps the best-known symbol of the yesteryear of Florida tourism, Weeki Wachee’s iconic mermaids perform in pure aquamarine water that flows from a first-magnitude spring.
Enjoy A Ride In An Amphicar
The Boathouse Orlando is the only place in the world that offers the unforgettable & thrilling experience of a Captain’s Guided Tour in a vintage Amphicar. These rare cars drive on land and enter the water with a splash, taking you on a Captain Guided, 25-minute tour of the landmarks of Disney Springs.
Go For A Relaxing Electric Bike Ride With Dad
Take a 2-hour Kissimmee or St. Cloud lakefront tour on an electric bike or adult 3-wheeled electric trike from Toho Bikes. No pedaling required! Available with a private tour guide or self-guided. A map will be provided of the trail along with Points of Interest. Take in the stunning Florida nature and wildlife views as you ride for miles along the lakefront on your electric cruiser!
Explore Space At Kennedy Space Center
Explore space with more space at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Come and walk through the giants of space travel in our famous Rocket Garden, learn about the men and women who’ve lived and worked among the stars at our Heroes and Legends exhibit, and stand nose-to-nose with the actual Space Shuttle Atlantis. But if that’s not enough, you can come and watch an actual rocket launch.
FATHER'S DAY EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT
The Dad Games at Dave & Buster's
June 16
Do you think you have what it takes to lead your family to victory? Find out this Father’s Day at Dave & Buster’s Orlando! Grab the fam & battle for fatherly glory in the first-ever Dad Games. Champion your team as you compete against other families in an epic arcade showdown. Team colors, matching t-shirts, or themed-family outfits encouraged!
Classic Albums Live: Prince 'Purple Rain'
June 14
Classic Albums Live features the finest studio musicians performing classic rock albums LIVE note for note, cut for cut. This time it's Prince "Purple Rain" live at Hard Rock Live Orlando.
Country Club (18+)
June 14
Country Club (18+) comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
Aventura: Cerrando Ciclos Tour
June 15
Aventura returns one last time to steal your heart with its “Cerrando Ciclos” tour. Don't miss your chance to see Romeo, Henry, Lenny and Max together one last time. Get your tickets now!
Hooray for Hollywood!
June 15
Join the nation's largest community choir as they present a rousing review of spellbinding classics from Hollywood's greatest films, TV Shows, and more at Dr Phillips Center.
Louie TheSinger: Desperado Tour
June 15
Louie TheSinger: Desperado Tour comes to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
Orlando City SC vs. Los Angeles Football Club
June 15
Orlando City Soccer Club takes on Los Angeles Football Club at Inter&Co Stadium in downtown Orlando. Get your tickets now!
World of Whiskey at Orlando World Center Marriott
June 15
World of Whiskey is a beverage festival with a twist. World Center’s Chefs pair up with vendors to create a unique tasting experience. Showcasing the top 30 selling whiskies, scotch and bourbon on the market today.
Bluey's Big Play
June 15 - 16
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Get your tickets for the show at Dr Phillips Center.
Xana
June 16
AEG Presents Xana at The Abbey on June 16. Get your tickets now.
Enzian Theaters Father’s Day Movie
June 16
Dads, kick back your feet and enjoy Happy Gilmour and a FREE BEER on the Enzian! Proof of Dadliness through a groan-worthy joke may be required.
Blues Brunch Featuring Avey Grouws Band
June 16
With its blistering guitar and emotional vocals, Avey Grouws Band blends blues, rock, roots and soul. Catch them live at Judson’s Live Brunch Series at Dr Phillips Center. A mouthwatering menu meets a top-shelf performance by Avey Grouws Band.
Silversun Pickups
June 16
Silversun Pickups come to House of Blues Orlando. Get your tickets now!
Who's Your Daddy? Pride Burlesque Show
June 16
Come see Les Vixens for Pride and Father’s Day at Cocktails & Screams! Who’s your Daddy?
FATHER'S DAY DINING
Father's Day at Taverna Opa
June 16
Looking for that special meal to let Dad know how important he is? Come to Taverna Opa's Father’s Day Brunch and honor him with a Greek Feast! Dad eats free with a family-style menu for four or more during lunch (11 am to 3 pm) with belly dancing entertainment during lunch and dinner.
Father's Day at Texas de Brazil
June 16
This Father’s Day, give Dad a break from the grill! Let us serve up a sizzling feast that’s sure to make his day memorable - no apron required! Gather the whole family for a carnivorous celebration at Texas de Brazil on I-Drive, and let Dad enjoy an endless parade of perfectly grilled meats. Book your table today today because spots will fill up faster than his plate!
Father's Day Fiesta at Kavas Tacos + Tequila
June 16
Celebrate Father’s Day at Kavas Tacos on June 16 with a special brunch, delicious tacos, and family fun in Orlando. Plus, Dad gets a free beer!. The colorful Pointe Orlando eatery will also celebrate with live mariachi music during Sunday brunch.
New York Beer Project
June 16
Dig into Dad-approved dishes and delicious craft beer at New York Beer Project. The Atlantic Garden Beer Hall-inspired eatery will feature special dishes like The Father’s Day Brisket Hash n Eggs, The MVP Omelette, and The VIP Steak Platter, plus featured cocktails like the Dad’s Day mimosa or bacon-garnished Breakfast Bourbon.
Paddlefish at Disney Springs
June 16
Treat Dad at Paddlefish at Disney Springs to a feast of snow crab, Florida littleneck clams, Andouille sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and cornbread ($49) at Paddlefish, a reimagined steamboat with incredible panoramic views at Disney Springs.
Rosen Centre Hotel
June 16
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill at Rosen Centre Hotel will host a breezy Father’s Day picnic buffet featuring savory brisket, freshly grilled veggies, spicy roasted salmon and more flavorful picks. Wash it all down with a complimentary draft beer, and don’t forget the chocolate cigars and more from the sweet station.
Rosen Shingle Creek
June 16
Dads can enjoy a legendary dinner at absolutely no cost at Rosen Shingle Creek this Father’s Day. Simply purchase one entree at Italian bistro Cala Bella or Florida-inspired steakhouse A Land Remembered, and Dad’s meal is free
Summer House on the Lake
June 16
Dad can enjoy a relaxing a la carte meal at Summer House on the Lake at Disney Springs. Brunch highlights include Dungeness crab hash ($27.95), wagyu steak and eggs ($43.95) and cinnamon roll pancakes ($17.95). Dads can also enjoy the full dinner menu with special Father’s Day dishes of wild snapper crudo ($19.95), avocado and ricotta pizza ($22.95), Pacifico bass ($41.95) and Maine Lobster Risotto ($31.95).
Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen
June 16
Four Flamingos: A Richard Blais Florida Kitchen at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypres is celebrating Father's Day with a special Father’s Day Dinner Special for Two.
Enjoy cashew caesar salad with bread & butter, followed by ribeye oscar for two: chargrilled 18oz steak, king crab & mango bearnaise, with whiskey & foie braised mushrooms, batatas bravas with chorizo crisps. For dessert enjoy The Baked Florida: frozen key lime pie. $116 menu for two,
Terralina Crafted Itialian
June 16
At Disney Springs, Terralina Crafted Italian will offer a special Father’s Day porterhouse steak served with red wine and shallot butter, herbed marble potatoes and wild carrots ($56). Pair it with a candied bacon Maple Bourbon Old Fashioned ($17.50) for the perfect Father’s Day.
Father's Day at Tabla
June 16
At Tabla, they have curated a special Father’s Day menu that promises to delight the senses and satisfy the palate. The chefs have crafted an exquisite selection of dishes that blend traditional Indian flavors with modern culinary techniques. All dads will also receive a complimentary vodka pani poori shot.
Father's Day Brunch at SeaWorld
June 16
Enjoy an unforgettable Father's Day at Shark's Underwater Grill! Treat Dad to a delicious three-course, prix fixe meal that includes savory seafood delights, mouthwatering grilled specialties and tasty sweet treats to start the morning. As a token of appreciation, every father will receive a complimentary print.
Reserve your table now for an enchanting celebration filled with delectable cuisine, breathtaking views, and cherished memories at Shark's Underwater Grill.
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
June 16
This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of authentic Mexican flavor and craft beer at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, where he’ll receive his choice of a complimentary beer, and kids under 10 years old will enjoy a free dessert!
Guests can expect a full sensory dining experience, complete with upbeat music while savoring cuisine that embodies the true spirit of Mexico.
Brother Jimmy's
June 16
Dad's first round is on Brother Jimmy's Orlando. All dads can get their first specialty cocktail, beer, or glass of wine for free. Plus, the whole family saves with a Kids Eat Free special.
Maria and Enzo’s
June 16
Dad can dig into tempting favorites during Maria and Enzo’s weekly brunch affair at Disney Springs. Pair Spaghetti Carbonara Americana and other temptations with signature craft cocktails and bottomless mimosas or bellinis.
Mission Resort + Club
June 16
On Father’s Day, La Hacienda at Mission Resort + Club will also host Dad’s Grill and Chill Buffet with a selection of barbecue-inspired dishes, Beer Mimosas, and traditional Sunday brunch offerings available from 11 am. – 3 pm. $54 adults, $24 ages 5 – 12, under 5 free.
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FATHER'S DAY FREEBIES, DEALS & DISCOUNTS
Leu Garden's Father's Day Special
June 16
Enjoy this special day with your dad in the beautiful Leu Gardens with FREE Admission for Dads on Sunday, June 16, 2024. Stroll the winding pathways and discover all the amazing fairy doors hidden in the Gardens. Pack a picnic of your dad’s favorite foods and enjoy the Gardens.
Free Admission For Caregivers At Orange County Regional History Center
June 16
Father’s Day is a time to celebrate all the important men or caregivers in our life. It might be your dad, your grandfather or anyone who has played an important role. On Father’s Day, the Orange County History Center offers free admission to any caregiver accompanied by their loved one.
The Art & History Museums of Maitland (A&H)
June 16
Looking for the perfect spot for Father's Day? Bring the family to A&H, dad's go free!
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
June 16
Sip and savor BOGO (buy one, get one) draft beers at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company this Father’s Day, with Dad able to choose from a selection of delicious local brews.
Central Florida Zoo
June 16
Dads and grandfathers get into the Central Florida Zoo for free. Bring dad & grandpa to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a memorable Father’s Day visit! Whether he’s into birds, bears, butterflies or burgers, it’s sure to be a great time.
Bok Tower Gardens
June 16
All dads receive free admission to Bok Tower Gardens on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16. Visit the Gardens to celebrate and make memories!
Brevard Zoo
June 16
Dad's will love a visit to Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, plus Dads are treated to FREE admission to the Zoo on Father’s Day! There’s so much to experience at Brevard Zoo. The lush, open-air habitats are home to over 900 animals from around the world! The Zoo also offers animal feedings, kayak tours, train rides, aerial adventures and more.
Fun Spot America
June 16
Make Father’s Day unforgettable with an exciting day at Fun Spot on Sunday, June 16, 2024! Purchase a regular-priced Single Day Fun Pass in-park, and Dad will get his Fun Pass for free!
Please note that this offer is only valid in-park and cannot be purchased online. Must purchase a pass on June 16th to get the free pass. The free pass must be used on the day of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer or coupon.
Hooray for Hollywood
June 15 -16
This Father's Day weekend, give Dad the gift of music! Celebrate the nostalgia and power of community through music by using the code Fathers10 to get 25% off select tickets to Hooray for Hollywood! This special celebration of the movies takes place this weekend, Saturday, June 15, at 7:30 pm, and Sunday, June 16, at 3 pm at the spectacular Steinmetz Hall at The Dr. Phillips Center, 445 S. Magnolia Ave, Orlando.
Tickets start at $20. Available online at http://www.CFCArts.com/Events or by calling 407.358.6603
Dezerland Park
June 16
This Father's Day, guests can receive BOGO admission to the Orlando Auto Museum. For each children's pass purchased, guests can receive a free admission ticket.
Airport Lanes, Boardwalk Bowl, and Aloma Bowl
June 16
Dad bowls for free at Aloma Bowl's three locations here in Central Florida when accompanied by a paying child. This offer includes 2 games and shoes.
Elev8 Fun Sanford
June 16
Join Elev8 Fun Sanford on June 16th for a special Father’s Day event with half-priced games and BOGO appetizers.
Showcase of Citrus
June 16
Roll out with your family in style at the Showcase Of Citrus! The first 50 Dads ride free! Call to reserve today : +1 (352) 394-4377. Good Beer Good Food Good Music FREE MONSTER TRUCK RIDE .. what more could a guy ask for!?
Tank America
June 16
This Father’s Day, give Dad the ultimate adventure at Tank America. Save $137 dollars with our FATHERS DAY special. Add the Basic training package, 3 passengers, & scrap car obstacle. Then use code: DAD24 at check out. Valid for purchase before June 16 and can be booked for any date.
Brother Jimmy's
June 16
Dad's first round is on Brother Jimmy's Orlando. All dads can get their first specialty cocktail, beer, or glass of wine for free. Plus, the whole family saves with a Kids Eat Free special.
Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar
June 16
This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of authentic Mexican flavor and craft beer at Rocco’s Tacos & Tequila Bar, where he’ll receive his choice of a complimentary beer, and kids under 10 years old will enjoy a free dessert!
Guests can expect a full sensory dining experience, complete with upbeat music while savoring cuisine that embodies the true spirit of Mexico.
Rocks & Brews
June 16
Celebrating all of the rockstar dads this Father's Day weekend! At Rocks & Brews all dads get a FREE pretzel & pint glass on 6/16 while supplies last! Plus, enjoy our Cedar Plank Salmon special available all weekend long. All locations including Sunset Walk, Orlando, and Oviedo.
Father's Day at Taverna Opa
June 16
Looking for that special meal to let Dad know how important he is? Come to Taverna Opa's Father’s Day Brunch and honor him with a Greek Feast! Dad eats free with a family-style menu for four or more during lunch (11 am to 3 pm) with belly dancing entertainment during lunch and dinner.
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