Orlando Museum of Art 2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art

It's another lovely weekend in Orlando. So how are you going to spend it? Every week we update our list of events and things to do around town. But what if you're in a hurry and just need this weekend's top picks? You've come to the right place. Take a look at our recommendations for things to do in Orlando this weekend!

This Weekend in Orlando, June 13 – 15, 2025

It's Dad's weekend! Where to celebrate Father's Day Weekend in Orlando.

Father's Day Bourbon Pairing Dinner

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7pm
Market to Table: 146 W Plant St., Suite 140, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Market to Table offers intimate, four-course prix fixe dining experiences including curated Dinners with select wines or bourbons to accompany each course. Celebrate Father's Day this year with a special Bourbon Pairing Dinner featuring Citrus Cured Salmon, Roasted Bone Marrow and Smoke Beef Tenderloin paired with select Bourbons. Finish the night with delectable Chocolate Raspberry Ganache and a French Vanilla Bourbon.

$95++ per person. For more information call (407) 395-9871. Reservations, note “Chef's Wine Dinner” under Additional Requests.

Market to Table Wine Dinner Collage - by Dani Meyering
Market to Table – by Dani Meyering

River Country Water Park – NOW OPEN!

Westgate River Ranch Resort
3200 River Ranch Blvd, River Ranch, FL 33867

Get ready for splash-filled adventures at River Country Water Park! Splash through thrilling water slides or take a refreshing dip in the pool. Whether you're soaking up the sun or relaxing poolside, there's no better place in Lake Wales for a full day of fun. Plus, book early at RiverCountry.com and score free water park tickets, making your stay even more unforgettable.

Read More on Westgate River Ranch's Day Passes HERE.

2025 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art
Now through August 24, 2025
2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

View the eleventh installment of the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art featuring 10 progressive and exciting artists working in the state who range from emerging to having distinguished records of exhibitions. This year's selected artists are: Nathalie Alfonso, Eddie Arroyo, Leo Castañeda, Kelly Joy Ladd, Amanda Linares, Kandy G. Lopez, Jiha Moon, Troy Simmons, Cornelius Tulloch, and Lisu Vega.

DJ Pauly D
Friday, June 13, 2025, 10pm
The Vanguard, 578 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando
OMG! It’s time for GTL in our very own ORL. The beloved Jersey Shore alum, Pauly D, is set to perform late into the night for your delight.
$20-$60

Central Florida Juneteenth Black History Bus Tour
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 8am-5pm
Shiloh Baptist Church
604 W. Jackson St., Orlando
On Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in Texas on June 19, 1865, this immersive experience aims to highlight the stories of resilience, achievement, and cultural vibrancy that helped shaped Central Florida.
$50

PJ's Birthday PJ Party
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 9am-4pm
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 West Seminole Boulevard Sanford, FL 32771
It’s a pajama party like no other! PJ the rhino is turning 14, and the Central Florida Zoo is throwing a wild celebration in his honor. Come dressed in your coziest pajamas or favorite rhino gear and get $4 off admission (onsite only) plus a free entry into the WILD birthday raffle. Stop by the rhino habitat to watch PJ enjoy birthday treats, splash in his tub, and show off his party style. You could even win a rhino encounter, original rhino art, or a sweet surprise.
$4 off zoo admission at the gate

Island Nights: Adults only 21+
Select Saturday nights, starting June 7, 8:30pm – 12:30am
Island H2O Water Park
3230 Inspiration Dr, Kissimmee, Florida 34747
Guests 21 years and older, watch as Island H2O Water Park transforms from a day of fun in the sun to a neon island paradise! Get tickets for the next Island Nights 21+ Event on June 7th from 8:30pm-12:30am! Enjoy glow in the dark foam, DJ Party, MarGLOWrita Drink Special, shorter ride times & more. Plus, you can enjoy all of the thrilling slides, chill in the lazy river, and catch the waves at Live! Lagoon.
Tickets start at $34.99

Ready for more? Jump over to our full Event Guide for this month!