Things to do to celebrate Father’s Day in Orlando

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025, and Central Florida is a great place to celebrate everything he does for you. 

From a day at a brewery to an outdoor adventure, there are plenty of free and cheap things to do with Dad during Father’s Day in Orlando.

Free admission & discounts on Father’s Day in Orlando 2025

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens offers free admission for dads on Father’s Day, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to stroll through Orlando’s most beautiful garden. For everyone else, garden admission is $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Shingle Creek Golf

Make Dad’s day at Shingle Creek Golf Club. Book a half-day lesson at Shingle Creek Golf Academy and get a free round of golf in return.

The Orange County Regional History Center

The Orange County Regional History Center is celebrating dads by giving them free admission on June 15, noon to 5:00 p.m. Any caregiver gets free admission when accompanied by a loved one.

Art and History Museums of Maitland

Dads get free admission on Father’s Day to three museums: The Maitland Art Center, The Maitland History Museum, and the Telephone Museum. 

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden

Free admission for Dads on Father’s Day to the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Garden. 

Dezerland Park Orlando Auto Museum

Take advantage of Buy One Get One Free tickets to the Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland for Father’s Day and see over 2,000 cars across 20 themed rooms including some incredible cars used in classic movies such as Ghostbusters and Back to the Future. 

SAK Comedy Lab

Dads get half-price admission to all 3 of the Father’s Day shows. See Orlando’s best and brightest performers improvise a comedy show for Dad and the whole family. Tickets usually sell out, so purchase in advance.

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Things to do with Dad in Orlando on Father’s Day 2025

Plant Street Market, home to Crooked Can Brewery.

For Dads Who Love a Beer or Wine

• For a fun craft beer experience, check out Crooked Can Brewery at Plant Street Market. Take a tour of the brewery for $5 each (make reservations online).
• Head to downtown Sanford for a cold beer at one of the many breweries, enjoy a German lunch at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, and then take a stroll along the Riverwalk. If you have little ones in tow, cool off at the Fort Mellon Splash Pad Park. 
• If Dad enjoys a nice glass of wine, take a trip to Lakeridge Winery in Clermont for free live music on Saturdays & Sundays and complimentary winery tours.

For Outdoorsy Dads

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. Photo courtesy of Visit Orlando.

• Float through the canals and lush landscape of Winter Park’s waterways on a tranquil Scenic Boat Tour ($16 for adults, $8 for kids).
• Black Hammock Adventures is one of the best locations to watch the sunset in Central Florida. You can also sign up for an airboat tour of Lake Jessup, which boasts the densest population of alligators in the state of Florida. 
• Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures takes you through Florida wetlands at speeds up to 50 mph for an up-close look at the native wildlife.
• Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is open for cruising on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
  It’s an 11-mile drive with a chance to view native animals in their natural habitat including 174 bird species. It’s FREE and you can enjoy this tour inside your car in the AC with their audio tour online.

• If Dad prefers slower-paced fun on the water, book a rental at King’s Landing in Apopka to explore the pristine waters of Rock Springs Run. 

Visit freshwater springs in Central Florida. Image courtesy: Visit Lake, FL

• Go swimming in our gorgeous natural springs, including those at Blue Spring State Park, De Leon Springs State Park, Rock Springs at Kelly Park, and Wekiwa Springs State Park.

• It’s free to journey through the trails of Central Florida: Orange County trails, Lake County trails, and Volusia County trails.

Daytona Beach is a short drive from Orlando and you’ll find plenty of free & cheap things to do. Image courtesy: Daytona Beach CVB

• The beach is just a 45-minute drive from Orlando. Pack the car for a day trip to Cocoa or New Smyrna Beach.

Check out this list of free & cheap things to do in Daytona Beach & New Smyrna.

• Watch dad soar on a zip-line obstacle course at Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park or zip-line over alligators at Gatorland’s Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.
• Play volleyball, corn toss, enjoy live music, and a take dip in the cool waters of the Wekiva River: all for free at Wekiva Island. This eco-recreation destination has an old Florida feel, a bar that serves beer and wine, and riverside cabanas. Admission is free during the week, but the charge is only a dollar or two on the weekends.

• Book a tee time at Winter Park’s 9-hole golf course.
• Rent bikes. Explore the City Beautiful by renting bikes through the Orlando Bike Share program. Simply reserve a bike online or through the app, release the bike to ride, and then return to any one of the designated stations.

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