Fun and Relaxing Father’s Day Events in Orlando (2026)

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Looking for last-minute Father’s Day ideas? Whether your dad’s a thrill-seeker, a nature enthusiast, or craves a day of quality family time, this list is packed with fun and relaxing activities that will make him feel cherished. Get ready to celebrate Dad, and the fatherly figures in your life, in style with our guide to Orlando’s best Father’s Day events and outings!


Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2026. And there are lots of places offering freebies and discounts.

Father’s Day Events in Orlando

A Day with Dad Father’s Day Event – Make Matching Bracelets

  • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 12pm-4pm
  • Location: Fingernail Moon Jewelry, 718 Highland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: $75.84, tickets purchased in a minimum of 2

In this fun workshop, you’ll learn how to design your matching (or not!) bracelets, how to knot leather cord, and work with beads to create trendy bracelets that reflect your love and connection. Their skilled instructor will guide you every step of the way, ensuring that each bracelet becomes a cherished keepsake, AND a cool piece to wear! Children may be of any age, 6 years and up. One adult may bring up to 2 children 10 years and under, up to 3 children if at least 1 child is 11 years or older. Adult children are welcome, too!

STAR 94.5’s Daddy Daughter Dance

  • Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5pm – 8pm
  • Location: Aloft by Marriott Orlando Downtown, 500 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: $107.52, Daddy/Daughter Duo Ticket

Fathers and their princesses come dressed to impress for a fun-filled evening that includes music by DJ Kyle LaRue, dancing, contests, food, and more. Dinner from Metro Diner is included in your ticket. Valet parking is also included.

Events at Rockler Woodworking and Hardware

Father’s Day Celebration

  • Date: June 18th – June 21st, 20262026 TBD
  • Location: Boxi Park Lake Nona, 6877 Tavistock Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
  • Cost: Free Admission

Father’s Day Weekend at Boxi Park takes over June 18–21! Kick off the weekend with Boxi Park Run Club on Thursday, plus a B.I.G collaboration with Rollin Bunz on Thursday & Friday. Then, join us for a B.I.G collaboration with Nomacha on Saturday & Sunday, and wrap up the weekend with Family Fun Day on Sunday.

  • Thursday & Friday: 5 PM – 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 PM – 11 PM
  • Sunday: 12 PM – 9 PM

Dad & Me Class: Make a Cribbage Board

  • Date: Friday, June 19, 2026, 1pm-5pm
  • Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, 515 E Altamonte Dr Suite 1018, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • Cost: $106

During this hands-on workshop, participants will create a beautiful, two‑piece cribbage board under the guidance of skilled instructors.

Father’s Day Adventure Race

  • Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 7am
  • Location: Little Big Econ State Forest, Jones East Trailhead Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732

The Father’s Day Adventure Race takes place at Little Big Econ State Forest with multiple race categories. Think of this as the ultimate family-style team-building event with biking, paddling, and more.

Father’s Day at Taverna Opa

  • Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 11:30am to 10pm
  • Location: Taverna Opa, 9101 International Dr #2240, Orlando, FL 

This year, we’re cooking up a special Greek feast to celebrate the accomplishments of fathers throughout the community. 
– Dad eats lunch free with a family-style menu for 4 or more from 11:30am to 3pm.
– Belly dancing entertainment during lunch and dinner

To reserve, call 407-351-8660 or visit www.opaorlando.com

Judson’s Live debut on Father’s Day

  • Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 5pm & 7:30pm
  • Location: Dr. Phillips Center, 445 South Magnolia Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801
  • Cost: Tickets from $41.01

Serving up a soulful stew of Memphis-style electric blues, renowned blues guitarist Chris Cain and his band. Be there for his Judson’s Live debut on Father’s Day featuring songs from his latest album Good Intentions Gone Bad, along with B.B. King classics like “Darling You Know I Love You,” and fan favorites “Hush Money” and “Drinking Straight Tequila.”

father and son walk towards Dr. Phillips Center for AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando at Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with Kids - image by Dani Meyering
A Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts with Kids – image by Dani Meyering

Take Dad out to eat for Father’s Day in Orlando

Dad deserves a great meal. Whether you’re honoring your father, your partner, or the father figure in your life, it’s time to celebrate. And a special holiday is a great reason to enjoy a great meal together. There are plenty of places to eat on Father’s Day in Orlando, and we’ve put together a full list.

Whether you’re looking for a takeout restaurant for Father’s Day, someplace with his favorite food, or a restaurant with Father’s Day specials, this list has it all.

Bite30 – Orlando’s 30 Day Restaurant Week

  • Dates: June 1 – July 13, 2026
  • Locations: Multiple restaurants around town

During Bite30, participating restaurants offer special prix fixe menus that offer multi-course dinners at a set price of $38. Diners get the opportunity to try multiple dishes on the restaurant’s menu for about the cost of a single entree.

Check back for 2026 information…

BBQ & Bourbon Brunch for Dad at Propagate Social House

  • Date: 2026 TBD
  • Location: Propagate Social House, 40 E. 5th St., Apopka, FL

Honor the dads in your life with a legendary BBQ & Bourbon brunch. Enjoy a mouthwatering feast, courtesy of Pit Masters from Follow the Smoke Memphis BBQ. The Shade House Bar will be there serving up drinks from an exclusive bourbon menu. From 12 pm-3 pm, the Ultimate Santana Tribute Band will be rocking the deck with live music.

Father’s Eve – Dad’s Night Out

  • Date: 2026 TBD
  • Location: TBD

Celebrate Father’s Eve with Orlando Dads Group at Rockpit Brewing! Great BBQ food options, great craft beer brewed in-house, live music, and a great atmosphere! They’ll connect to the Father’s Eve Live Stream and join Dads around the globe for a countdown to the 8:00 p.m. toast to Dads everywhere! (Local time in each time zone.)

The Dad Games

  • Date: 2026 TBD
  • Location: Dave & Buster’s

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!

TICKETS INCLUDE: Entry to The Dad Games arcade competition, access to a mouthwatering appetizer banquet, unlimited soft drinks, $20 Power Card®
DAD BONUS: Unlimited Video Games ALL DAY!

Father’s Day At Whisper Creek Farm

  • Date: 2026 TBD
  • Location: JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando

Treat dad to an over-the-top burger special and craft beer pairings.

We hope you have a great Father’s Day weekend! Extend the fun with these Father Son Activities in Orlando.