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5/31/24 - By Charlotte B

Get ready for summer vacation! Things to do in Orlando this month include Juneteenth celebrations, Father's Day, and lots of summer fun. 

Kick off June in Orlando with a trip to the Silver Spurs Rodeo in Kissimmee for bull riding, barrel racing, and more rodeo fun. Visit Wild Florida for just a small cash donation during the park's Gator Week event. Celebrate Father's Day with a beer for dad at Enzian or a family-friendly improv show. Commemorate Juneteenth with several events around Central Florida. And bookmark our Orlando Summer Activities Guide to help plan the rest of your summer!

We’re adding more events to our family activity calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently. And get our picks for every weekend in your inbox—sign up for our newsletters!

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Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this June

Gator Week at Wild Florida

Kenansville
Daily through June 1, 2024
Visit Wild Florida for Gator Week, where guests receive FREE admission to the Gator Park with a small cash donation to the Wild Florida Scholarship Fund. This week-long event is dedicated to educating and debunking common myths about alligators and their reptile cousins through interactive experiences and live demonstrations. READ MORE

Lake Nona Pineapple Festival

Orlando - FREE!
Saturday, June 1, 2024
Party into the night at this family-friendly festival celebrating the flavors of Puerto Rico. The festival includes cultural cuisine and live entertainment. READ MORE

Silver Spurs Rodeo

Kissimmee -
Saturday, June 1, 2023
School’s out and the rodeo is in! Watch the sport of rodeo's seven traditional events: bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, and women's barrel racing. READ MORE

Dive-in Movie Nights at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Fridays through July 26, 2024
Experience all of your family favorite movies on Central Florida’s largest outdoor digital wave pool screen every Friday night. Season passholders get a free bag of popcorn at every dive-in movie. READ MORE

Groveland Wacky Wednesday Waterday

Groveland - FREE!
Wednesdays, June 5-July 24, 2024
Visit various parks around Groveland for inflatable water slides and fun activities weekly through the summer. READ MORE

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

Winter Park - FREE!
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Bring your family along with a blanket and snacks to enjoy a classic movie in the park. READ MORE

Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night

Altamonte
June 14 & 28, 2024
Enjoy a movie while floating in the pool or relaxing poolside. The pool opens at 7:30pm, with movies beginning at dusk. Kids ages 9 and under must be accompanied by an adult. READ MORE

City of Orlando Juneteenth Celebration

Orlando - FREE!
Saturday, June 15, 2024
The annual Orlando Juneteenth Celebration commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. The celebration includes music, dance, food, cultural celebration, and more. READ MORE

Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival

Kissimmee - FREE! Saturday, June 15, 2024
The Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival is a celebration of community and culture commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and a celebration of African American culture. This free event features live music, delicious food, the KUA Kids Power Zone, and craft vendors. READ MORE

Night Hike at the Zoo

Sanford
Saturday, June 15, 2024
Guests take a flashlight tour on a nocturnal adventure of the Central Florida Zoo, with up-close animal encounters along the way. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Presents Bluey’s Big Play

Orlando
June 15 & 16, 2024
Disney Junior's #1 kids show comes to stage in Orlando with Bluey's Big Play. Join Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, and Chilli in an original story by creator Joe Brumm. READ MORE

Father's Day Beer & Movie at Enzian

Maitland
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Surprise Dad with a free beer and movie at Enzian. Movie shown will be Happy Gilmore (1996; rated PG-13). READ MORE

Father's Day Improv Show at SAK Comedy Lab

Orlando
Sunday, June 16, 2024
Treat Dad to an afternoon of laughs at an improv comedy show appropriate for the whole family. READ MORE

City of Longwood Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

Longwood - FREE!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The City of Longwood Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom features live music and food. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Various locations - FREE!
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

Fan Girls Expo

Oviedo - FREE!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Unleash your inner warrior, channel your favorite characters, and celebrate the awe-inspiring women who dominate our beloved universes. From the enchanting worlds of Anime and Disney to the mystical realms of Witches and the daring escapades of Steampunk and Pirates, there's a place for every fan girl at Fan Girls Expo. READ MORE

Sami's Park Pop-Up

St. Cloud - FREE!
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Bring the kids to meet Sami the sandhill crane and enjoy bounce houses, surprise activities, and fun giveaways. READ MORE

Central Florida Juneteenth Celebration

Maitland - FREE!
June 22 & 23, 2024
Visit Lake Lily Park in Maitland for two days filled with music, food, and fireworks to commemorate Juneteenth. This event aims to celebrate freedom and unity while honoring African American culture and heritage. READ MORE

Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales - FREE!
June 27 & 28, 2024
Wawa has teamed with Bok Tower Gardens to offer complimentary admission to Bok Tower Gardens on the last Thursday and Friday of each summer month, May through August. Visit the famous Singing Tower carillon and the interactive Hammock Hollow Children's Garden. READ MORE

Busch Gardens Summer Nights

Tampa Bay
Daily through August 11, 2024
Enjoy Busch Gardens after dark this summer, complete with extended hours, all-new entertainment, and fireworks on select nights. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights through August 31, 2024
Visit Disney's Typhoon Lagoon for an after-hours glow party with illuminated rides (with lower wait times), fun snacks, and a DJ dance party. READ MORE

Disney Dreams That Soar Drone Show

Lake Buena Vista - FREE!
Nightly through September 2, 2024
This summer at Disney Springs, 800 drones take to the night sky above Lake Buena Vista in a magical drone light show. READ MORE

SeaWorld Summer Spectacular

Orlando
Select days through September 4, 2024
When the sun sets at SeaWorld Orlando, the park comes to life with lights, music, family-friendly dance parties, and an Ignite fireworks spectacular. READ MORE

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