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25 Best Things To Do in Orlando with Kids June 2025

Get ready for the LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Orlando. Courtesy Legoland Orlando
Get ready for the LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Orlando. Courtesy Legoland Orlando
5/30/25 - 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 brick-tastic adventure at LEGOLAND Florida's LEGO Festival, taking place weekends now through June 8, 2025. Enjoy outdoor movie nights under the stars in Altamonte Springs, Winter Park, and the beautiful Leu Gardens. Celebrate Father's Day with some friendly competition at Dad Games 2025 or family-friendly laughs at a Father's Day improv show. Commemorate Juneteenth with several Juneteenth events in Central Florida. And don’t forget to bookmark our Orlando Summer Activities Guide—your main resource for planning unforgettable summer fun!

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 and follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

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Top Things To Do in Orlando with Kids this June

LEGO Festival at LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Winter Haven
Weekends through June 8, 2025
Get ready for the LEGO Festival, where imagination will run wild, creativity knows no limits, and fun is always the top priority. Dive into five never-before-seen play zones, packed with festival vibes, entertainment, and activities. READ MORE

Matinee Movie Monday at Island H2O Water Park

Kissimmee
Mondays through July 28, 2025
Gather your family for a day of fun and enjoy all of the thrilling slides, or enjoy a more chill island vibe on Chat Creek Lazy River. At 2pm, grab a tube in the wave pool and enjoy floating with your family while Central Florida’s largest outdoor wave pool screen plays a movie! READ MORE

Groveland Wacky Wednesday Waterday

Groveland - FREE
Wednesdays, June 4-July 23, 2025
Visit various parks around Groveland for inflatable water slides and fun activities weekly through the summer. READ MORE

Movie Night at Leu Gardens

Orlando
Friday, June 6, 2025
Stroll the beautiful grounds at Leu Gardens and then relax for an outdoor movie night (weather permitting).  Bring your own seating and a picnic dinner. READ MORE

Lake Nona Pineapple Festival

Orlando - FREE
Saturday, June 7, 2025
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

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

Winter Park - FREE
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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 13 & 27, 2025
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

Juneteenth Celebration in Hannibal Square

Winter Park - FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
In honor of Juneteenth, the Hannibal Square Heritage Center invites the community to a special Open House commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and take guided tours of the Heritage Center while reflecting on this important milestone in American history. READ MORE

Kissimmee Juneteenth Festival

Kissimmee - FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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 14, 2025
The Central Florida Zoo invites families to experience the Zoo after dark with its Night Hike: Myths, Mysteries & Monsters. The evening begins in the Discovery Center with up-close animal encounters, followed by a flashlight-guided tour through the Zoo after hours. READ MORE

Dad Games 2025 at Dave & Buster's

Orlando
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Calling all Dads! Gather your family crew, suit up, and get ready for the annual Dad Games Competition at Dave & Buster’s Orlando. It’s time for dads and their families to go head-to-head in the ultimate arcade showdown. Think you’ve got what it takes to lead your team to victory? Now’s your chance to prove it! READ MORE

Father's Day at the Central Florida Zoo

Sanford
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Bring dad & grandpa to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens for a memorable Father’s Day visit. Whether he’s into birds, bears, butterflies or burgers, it’s sure to be a great time. READ MORE

Father's Day Improv Show at SAK Comedy Lab

Orlando
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Treat Dad to an afternoon of laughs at an improv comedy show appropriate for the whole family. READ MORE

Orange County History Center: Free Admission for Dads

Orlando
Sunday, June 15, 2025
On Father's Day, dads (or caregivers) get free admission to the four floors of exhibits at the Orange County History Center. The exhibits cover more than 12,000 years of Central Florida history. READ MORE

City of Longwood Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom

Longwood - FREE
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The City of Longwood Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom features live music by Kells The Experience, delicious food, vendors, and more. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Various locations - FREE
Thursday, June 19, 2025
On select days throughout the year, all national parks in the United States are open to the public with no admission fee.  READ MORE

The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition

Sanford
June 20-22, 2025
Join Dorothy and her loyal companion Toto as they “Follow the Yellow Brick Road” through the Land of Oz, determined to reach the Emerald City, where the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will help them get home. READ MORE

American Eagle Day at Avian Reconditioning Center

Apopka
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Visit the Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey to celebrate American Eagle Day and learn about our national symbol, the bald eagle. Guests will also have the opportunity to take photos with an ambassador bald eagle. READ MORE

Enchanted Knights at Oviedo Mall

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, June 21, 2025
The longest day of the year is about to get dangerously magical. Step into the shadows of the Kingdom of Night at Enchanted Knights: Summer Solstice — a one-of-a-kind Spooky Renaissance Faire where witches cackle, goblins dance, and the veil between realms grows thin. As the Solstice sun blazes above, the magic of the dead awakens below… and you’re invited to walk among them. READ MORE

Winter Garden Juneteenth Community Celebration

Winter Garden - FREE
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Hosted by the City of Winter Garden, this celebration includes family-friendly activities, entertainment, community resource booths, a variety of food & merchandise for sale, and more. READ MORE

Wawa Summer Fun Days at Bok Tower Gardens

Lake Wales - FREE
June 26 & 27, 2025
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

How to Train Your Dragon Day at East Branch Library

Oviedo - FREE
Saturday, June 28, 2025
This event features crafts, games, and activities celebrating the book series and movies. READ MORE

City of Longwood Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks

Longwood - FREE
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Take the family to Reiter Park for its annual Independence Day event: Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks, featuring food trucks, live music, and, of course, fireworks. READ MORE

Busch Gardens Summer Nights

Tampa Bay
Daily through August 10, 2025
As the sun goes down, the party heats up at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during Summer Nights! Enjoy world-class coasters, electrifying entertainment and so much more during extended summer hours. READ MORE

Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Typhoon Lagoon

Lake Buena Vista
Select nights through September 13, 2025
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

Places featured in this article:

Various Locations
Kissimmee Civic Center
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Dave & Buster's - Orlando
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Longwood Community Building
National Parks - Multiple Locations
Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey
East Branch Library
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

About the Author

Charlotte Blanton
Charlotte Blanton, a Central Florida native and mom of three, holds a business degree from the University of Florida (Go Gators!). After a career in corporate finance, she pivoted to stay home with her kids and found her passion for writing through Mommy Poppins. She loves exploring local theme parks and discovering fun activities for families in Central Florida.
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