Things to Do on Father’s Day Weekend: Deals for Dad, brunch, and more!
There are so many fun ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Tampa Bay and something for every dad style!
We’re sharing a few Father's Day deals for Dad in Tampa Bay, cool brunches, and more fun things to do as you celebrate the number one guy in your life. Reminder: Father's Day is Sunday, June 15, 2025 this year!
2025 Father's Day Deals for Dads in Tampa Bay
BOGO for Dad at the Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside Dr, Tampa
Sunday, June 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Take dad to the Florida Aquarium for an under the sea adventure while taking advantage of a BOGO deal on admission Father's Day weekend. You will need to purchase this ticket deal at the Aquarium ticket office.
Dads Ride Free on Pirate Water Taxi
Tampa
Sunday, June 15, 2025 – to be confirmed
What better way to explore downtown Tampa than by boat?? Dads ride free on Father's Day, so get out and explore all that Tampa has to offer like Armature Works, Glazer Children's Museum, and MORE.
Dads Ride Free on the Bay Rocket
Tampa
Sunday, June 15, 2025 – to be confirmed
Maybe Dad wants to try something a bit more thrilling than a normal boat ride… how about a thrill ride on the water on board Tampa Bay's only jet-powered boat? It'll surely be a day everyone in the family never forgets.
The James Museum in St. Pete
150 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Sunday, June 15, 2025, from 10 am-5 pm – to be confirmed
Dad gets in FREE at The James Museum with the purchase of another admission ticket on Father’s Day! You can purchase tickets at the admissions desk to take advantage of the deal.
Discounted Admission for Dad at Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Winward Passage, Clearwater
2025 TBA
Dads receive 50% off adult general admission with the purchase of another adult admission ticket! Give Dad an unforgettable day at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where he can see dolphins nose to nose and maybe even upgrade your day and feed a dolphin or experience the limited-time only Capybara Chillout with the extra cash you save on a Father's Day admission.
Special Events to Celebrate Father's Day Weekend in Tampa Bay!
Make This Father’s Day Magical at the Zubrick Magic Theatre!
1211 1st Ave N., Suite 101, St. Petersburg
Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. | Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. | Sunday, June 15 at 2 p.m.
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day? Skip the socks and ties—give him an experience he’ll never forget! Bring the whole family to the Zubrick Magic Theatre for an unforgettable performance filled with mind-blowing illusions, jaw-dropping sleight-of-hand, and moments of wonder that will leave everyone—especially Dad—amazed. Whether your dad’s a longtime fan of magic or someone who enjoys a night of laughter, surprises, and jaw-dropping entertainment, this is the perfect way to celebrate him.
Daddy Daughter Hair Workshop & Tea Party
5407 North Central Avenue, Tampa
Saturday, June 7, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Dad and daughter can enjoy a special morning of bonding with the Hair Workshop & Tea Party at Michele Renee The Studio.
Father's Day Fan Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa
2025 TBA
Score big this Father's Day weekend with Busch Gardens' Father's Day Fan Fest! Grab your team's favorite jersey and rally the family for a Father's Day Sports Fest. Guests who come to the park wearing fan gear from their favorite Tampa Bay team, NASCAR, or favorite race team will have the chance to win exciting Busch Gardens upgrades like Quick Queues, Skyride Passes, and more!
Yacht Starship Father's Day Lunch and dinner Cruise
603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
Sunday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Try something new this Father’s Day and set sail aboard a Starship Cruise. While aboard, enjoy a lavish meal prepared by the Executive Chef, and enjoy the beautiful views from the water that Tampa Bay has to offer. Guests can purchase a lunch cruise or a dinner cruise depending on preference and availability. In honor of Father’s Day, drinks ordered by Dads are free (two per dad)! Admission is $69.95 and up per adult and $49.95 and up per child ages 2-12.
Father's Day Skate at United Skates of America
5121 N. Armenia Ave., Tampa
Sunday, June 15, from 4 p.m.-8 p.m.
Celebrate dad on the rink with old-school music hits! Dads skate free with a paid child's admission.
Starkey Market's Fifth Annual Father's Day Cornhole Tournament
3460 Starkey Blvd., Trinity
2025 TBA
Get ready to toss some bags, groove to live music, crack a cold one, and enjoy delicious food from the Trough all day. Prizes will be awarded from 1st-4th place. There will be 32 teams – two people per team. Sign up by purchasing tickets.
Father's Day Market at KRATE
5817 Wesley Grove Blvd., Wesley Chapel
2025 TBA
Head to KRATE on Father's Day weekend for exciting sports games, refreshing water slides, and FREE family fun.
The Dad Games at Dave & Buster’s
10209 Estuary Lakes Dr., Tampa
2025 TBA
Grab the fam and 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 are encouraged! Win the Grand Prize: Bragging rights and free gameplay for a year at Dave & Buster’s. 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 Feast Kids Cooking Class
13936 W. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa
Sunday, June 15, 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Treat Dad to a culinary adventure this Father’s Day with a special Father’s Day Cooking Class at AJ’s Kitchen Drawer! Show your appreciation for the man who appreciate good food and great company by giving him the gift of gourmet cooking and a good time. Roll up your sleeves and dive into a hands-on cooking experience that celebrates Dad by creating handmade dishes just for him! The class will make BBQ sliders, fries, heart shaped pizza, cookies, and snack jars. $60 per child.
Turtlely Awesome Father's Day 1M, 5K, 10K, 31.1, 26.2
Virtual
2025 TBA
In the spirit of making a difference, the organization will donate at least 15% of each registration to Team Hoyt, which is dedicated to fostering the character, confidence, and self-esteem of disabled and physically challenged young people throughout America.
Race Options: Choose between 1 mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1 miles, or 26.2 miles. Select the distance that resonates with you and your father figure.
Timeframe: Complete your race at any time during June 2024. Medals will begin shipping out by mid-May, ensuring you receive yours in time to celebrate Father's Day.
105.5 The Vibe Father Daughter Dance Presented by Moffitt Cancer Center
Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMillen Booth Road, Clearwater
Saturday, July 26, 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Fathers and their princesses can come dressed up for a fun-filled evening with a delicious buffet, music, dancing, raffles and more!
Father's Day Gifts of Experience in Tampa Bay
FOR THE SPORTY DAD:
Take Dad to a Tampa Bay Rays Game
From June 16 to June 22, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays have a series of home games at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. Here's a breakdown of each game and the special events associated with them:
Monday, June 16 – vs. Orioles
Greek Heritage Night – special Greek Heritage Jersey with ticket package
Tuesday, June 17 – vs. Orioles
No special promotion
Wednesday, June 18 – vs. Orioles
Mexican Heritage Night – special Mexican Heritage Hat with ticket package
Thursday, June 19 – vs. Orioles
Shane Baz Bobblehead Giveaway for all fans
Friday, June 20 – vs. Tigers
City Connect Night – debut of new uniforms
Pride Night – special Pride Hat with ticket package
Saturday, June 21 – vs. Tigers
Devil Rays Day – team wears throwback Devil Rays uniforms
Sunday, June 22 – vs. Tigers
Shane McClanahan Player Pin Giveaway for all fans
Get tickets here.
Buy Dad some new home team swag at the Tampa Bay Sports Store
The 4,500-square-foot store is located right across from Ford Thunder Alley right by the Amalie Arena Box Office. It’s your one-stop shop for all of your home team gear, including the “largest selection of exclusive Lightning merchandise on the planet”. The Tampa Bay Sports store is open six days a week, Monday-Saturday. The store opens at noon.
Take Dad to Popstroke in Wesley Chapel or Sarasota
Head south to Sarasota or stay local in Wesley Chapel for a golf experience the whole family can enjoy! Each location features mini golf courses, a rooftop bar, a playground, and outdoor gaming areas. Each player gets to keep a commemorative golf ball with their round of golf. BONUS: Dads get a complimentary beer with a golf purchase on Father's Day. Book your experience at popstroke.com
FOR THE GAMER DAD
Esports Players Club
If dad loves video games, he’s going to love a day at the new Esports Players Club in Tampa. You can buy him a day pass to play and learn OR gift him a membership to play on his own time too.
Elev8 Fun Tampa
The latest gaming arena to make its way to Tampa is Elev8 Fun. Located in the old Sears storefront a Citrus Park Mall, this massive gaming center has no shortage of fun. It boasts twelve bowling lanes, a blacklight mini golf course, a virtual reality arena, go carts, a ropes course, laser tag, and of course, tons of awesome arcade games. There’s also a full bar and restaurant downstairs.
This Father's Day, dads can enjoy half-priced games and BOGO appetizers at Elev8 Fun.
FOR THE MUSEUM LOVING DAD:
Play at MOSI in Tampa
Wow Dad with their latest exhibit – Brick Dinos, featuring LEGO! Check out one of their two new 360-degree movies, venture to space at Moonbase, climb the ropes at the Ropes Course, and polish it all off with a local beer from Zydeco Brew Works.
Meet the World's Largest Triceratops at Glazer Children's Museum
Take Dad for a prehistoric day out and let him go nose to snout with Big John, the world's largest fossil triceratops! The record-setting dinosaur was purchased by a local Tampa dad too!
Take Dad to an art museum
There are several amazing art museums around Tampa Bay. We love the Tampa Museum of Art in downtown Tampa. Head over to St. Petersburg to wander around the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art, The Dali Museum, or the contemporary art museum, the Imagine Museum. Dad gets in FREE at The James Museum with the purchase of another admission ticket on Father’s Day! You can purchase tickets at the admissions desks to take advantage of the deal.
FOR THE DAD WHO LOVES TO BE ON THE WATER
Yacht Starship Cruises in Tampa and Clearwater
Sail away with Dad on a Father’s Day Brunch or Dinner on the Yacht Starship in Tampa or Clearwater. Brunch sailings are at 10 am and 2 pm and dinner sails at 6 pm. Dad gets two premium drinks covered on the brunch cruise and a free bar a sea during the dinner cruises.
Book a Fishing charter
This is a popular gift of experience, and lucky for you, there is no shortage of options for fishing charters in Tampa Bay! You can even team up with some of his dad's friends and book a group outing for a ‘Dad’s Day Out.’
Rent a cabana at the beach
Upgrade a normal beach day by booking a cabana. You can even up the ante and book a ResortPass at a fancy beach hotel like the Don CeSar and play like a tourist for the day. There’s no shortage of amazing beaches around Tampa Bay, so this is an easy way to celebrate Dad!
Father's Day Brunch in Tampa Bay
Yacht Starship Father;s Day Lunch and Dinner Cruise
603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater
Sunday, June 15 at 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 6:30 p.m.
Try something new this Father’s Day and set sail aboard a Starship Cruise. While aboard, enjoy a lavish meal prepared by the Executive Chef, and enjoy the beautiful views from the water that Tampa Bay has to offer. Guests can purchase a lunch cruise or a dinner cruise depending on preference and availability. In honor of Father’s Day, drinks ordered by Dads are free (two per dad)! Admission is $69.95 and up per adult and $49.95 and up per child ages 2-12.
Father’s Day Brunch at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa
105 N. Bayshore D., Safety Harbor
2025 TBA
Enjoy a fabulous Father’s Day Brunch with Dad! There will be a carving station, seafood boat, hot chef’s meals, and more. Bloody Marys, mimosas, and a full bar will be available. $89 per person. Reservations are required.
Father’s Day Brunch on Craft River Journey
603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
2025 TBA
Celebrate Father’s Day in style with a memorable dining experience aboard the Craft, America’s first open kitchen concept with gas cooking equipment on a river cruise. Order a craft cocktail and toast to Dad as you take in the views. The cruise is 2 hours long and includes a freshly prepped 3-course meal. Cocktails are available for purchase.
Father’s Day Brunch at The Attic Cafe
1920 E. 7th Ave, Tampa
2025 TBA
Reservations are required during this special brunch at The Attic Cafe. Call 813-766-7226 to reserve.
Check out our full listing of where to Take Dad to Eat on Father's Day.