Father’s Day in Orlando: Events, deals and ways to celebrate dad

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel
·3 min read

Father’s Day is June 18, marking a day to celebrate dads, grandfathers and paternal figures of all kinds.

Central Florida offers a number of ways to celebrate the special men in your life, from free admission to attractions and a theme park pub crawl.

Here are some ideas for enjoying Father’s Day in the Orlando area.

Deals

  • Tank America offers the “basic training” package with three passengers, a mud hole experience and scrap car obstacle for 25 percent off now through June 18. More information: tankamerica.com

  • Central Florida Zoo provides free admission for dads and grandfathers. Each free free admission must be accompanied by a paid admission and the deal is only valid at the gate. More information: centralfloridazoo.org

  • ICON Park gives dads a free ride on The Wheel with a paid family member. In addition, the first 100 dads to dine at Brother Jimmy’s on Father’s Day will receive a free Pabst Blue Ribbon and koozie. More information: iconparkorlando.com

  • Dezerland Action Park offers buy-one-get-one-free passes to Orlando Auto Museum. More information: dezerlandpark.com

  • Airport Lanes, Aloma Bowl and Boardwalk Bowl has a deal with two free bowling games and shoe rental when accompanied by a paying child. More information: alomabowlingcenters.com

  • Elev8 Fun Sanford gives dads one free go-kart race with a child present. More information: elev8fun.com

  • Brevard Zoo offers dads free admission to the Melbourne attraction on Father’s Day accompanied by a paying child of any age. At Treetop Trek, dads can take advantage of 50 percent off a course of their choosing. More information: brevardzoo.org

  • Orange County Regional History Center gives free admission to dads, grandfathers and caretakers on Father’s Day when accompanied by their loved one of any age. More information: thehistorycenter.org

  • Leu Gardens celebrates dads with free admission on Father’s Day. More information: leugardens.org

  • Shots Orlando gives fathers a complimentary beer with every purchase of a beer on Father’s Day. More information: shotsbar.com

Events

  • SeaWorld Orlando invites dads on a pub crawl with local brews, signature cocktails and specialty snacks. An $89.99 sampling lanyard includes pours and bites at nine stops throughout the park. The event is available from 11:30 a.m. until park close June 17-18. More information: seaworld.com

  • A Father’s Day Adventure Race in Little Big Econ State Forest invites fathers and participants of all ages for an adventure that includes trekking, biking, paddling and navigation. The race from FLX Adventures starts at 8 a.m. (check-in at 7 a.m.) June 18 at 2050 Snow Hill Road in Chuluota. More information: flxadventures.com

  • Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford celebrates Father’s Day with Wood Panel Basement playing the music of Grateful Dead for kids. The all-ages show is $15 and tickets are available in advance. The show begins at noon June 18 at 200 Myrtle Ave. in Sanford. More information: ticketweb.com

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