Maitland Farmers Market - 9:00 AM
Studio Move Grill at Sunset Walk - 11:00 AM
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - 10:00 AM Pick
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - 10:00 AM Pick
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
20 Things to Do on Father's Day: Father's Day Events in Orlando
Celebrate dad with some fun Father's Day events in Orlando this year! Whether your dad is the outdoorsy type, the tech-savvy type, the sporty type, or whatever other type in between, Father's Day is a special moment to let your dude know how much he's appreciated. We've collected some of our favorite activities for Father's Day in Orlando to bring a smile to any dad's face.
Need more ideas about how to spend your summer (beyond Father's Day in Orlando)? Take a look at our extensive Orlando Summer Activities Guide for more ideas about what to do under the hot Florida sun. Or need an idea to put the kiddos while they're out of school? Try searching one of the many Orlando summer camps we've reviewed in our Summer Camp Guide, organized by interest, age groups, and more!
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
Father's Day in Orlando: Outdoors
Lake Kissimmee is a great Orlando lake for fishing, boating, and kayaking.
Gone Fishin'
Take dad out on a Father's Day excursion to one of the many fishing lakes in Orlando and Central Florida. Lake Jessamine, Lake Virginia, Lake Toho, Harris Chain of Lakes, and many more are teeming with bass, bluegill, and more species.
Extreme Water Sports
If your dad rather ski the waves instead of fish in them, consider heading to a water sports complex, like Buena Vista Watersports Complex.Thrill-seeking fathers will love skimming the water on all the jetskis, wakeboards, ski boats, and other watercraft.
Visit a Natural Spring
Skip the swimming pool and go all out for Father's Day by taking dad to a breathtaking natural spring in Orlando. These picturesque swimming holes offer tons of water activities and off-shore fun.
Go Camping
Some dads love roughing it in nature; and some like a softer overnight stay under the stars. Whatever his preference, pack s'mores, sleeping bags, a tent (or camper) and let dad do his thing as he harnesses his inner primitive man (with or without matches).
Kayak and Paddleboard
Have an adventure on the water by renting a kayak or paddleboard and traveling through Central Florida's many waterways.
Free Garden Admission
Leu Gardens celebrates Father's Day on Sunday, June 19 with FREE admission for dads! This attraction features a butterfly garden, tropical stream garden, rose garden, and more lush spots.
There are great hiking trails for dads to enjoy throughout Central Florida. Photo by Charlotte Blanton
Take a Hike
Enjoy the great outdoors by taking a nature walk or hike through Central Florida. Bring water and bug spray to handle June's intense conditions.
Get Outdoors Casselberry
Save some money on Father's day in Orlando by joining the City of Casselberry on Saturday, June 18 for a FREE chance to try out kayaking and paddleboarding at no cost.
Father's Day in Orlando: Arts, Music, & Sports
Crafty Dads
Visit participating Michaels stores for their Sunday Makebreak craft projects on either Sunday, June 12 or Sunday, June 19 to create a special Father's Day present (coaster and canvas).
Visit the Library
Head to the Southeast Branch Library on Friday, June 17 for a Daddy and Me event, featuring crafts, songs, and of course, books.
Rock N' Roll Playhouse Father's Day Concert
Head to the Hard Rock Cafe on Saturday, June 18 for a kid-friendly concert featuring songs from Bob Marley performed by the Rock N' Roll Playhouse.
RELATED: 19 Indoor Entertainment Centers in Orlando: Arcades, Go-Karts, Trampolines
Classic Car Show & Cruise
Dads will love a classic car show every Saturday with hot rods, street rods, and antique cars in Kissimmee's Old Town. The car show starts at 1pm, then cruise through Old Town at 8:30pm.
Hole in One
Whether your dad calls it mini golf, putt putt, miniature golf, or something else, sink a few balls at one of these fun Orlando golf courses. Bonus? Tiny pencils! Or make it a party and visit TopGolf.
Get a Strike
Knock down 10 pins on Father's Day and strike up a great afternoon at the bowling alley.
Take dad for a day of unbridled fun at an amusement park, like Universal Orlando. Photo courtesy Universal
Take a Wild Ride
Spend Father's Day in Orlando at one of the many awesome amusement parks and watch dad's take a thrill on some of the newest, coolest rides from this year.
SeaWorld Electric Ocean
SeaWorld Orlando is great on any day, but the amusement park's special Electric Ocean event, running until Labor Day weekend, features new shows, glowing sea creatures, a dance party, and a fireworks and fountains display.
Father's Day in Orlando: Food
Barbecue and Movie
Enzian is hosting a special Father's Day event on Sunday, June 19 with a barbecue buffet and a showing of Airplane (plus dads receive their first select beer for free)! Doors open at 11:30am and the movie starts at 12:30pm.
Grab an Ice Cream
Dads are always spoiling kiddos with yummy treats, so this Father's Day, take dad out for a scoop. Better yet, splurge for a Father's Day sundae...get it?!
Cook with Dad
On Sunday, June 19, Publix at Winter Park Village hosts its Publix Aprons: Big and Little Chef class with a Father's Day twist. Parent and child combos will create Southern-style broccoli salad, Big Daddy double bacon cheeseburgers, shrimp and veggie kabobs, and peanut butter cookie shakes.
Bro Brunch
Take dad to a Father's Day brunch in Orlando for food, fun, and fathers! The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, The Boheme at Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando, and more local restaurants and hotels will love treating your dad like the king he is.
