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The free and family-friendly Eustis Hometown Celebration features live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks show on July 1. Photo courtesy of the event
The free and family-friendly Eustis Hometown Celebration features live music, vendors, food, and a fireworks show on July 1. Photo courtesy of the event
6/28/23 - By Charlotte B

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Orlando is one of the top Fourth of July travel destinations in the country! It's no surprise that this weekend is bursting with 4th of July fireworks, parades, and more in Orlando. Celebrate our nation's birthday with fireworks at the theme parks or one of the many Independence Day events with beautiful Central Florida fireworks displays. Take advantage of the long weekend with a summer day trip or a trip to a local beach as well.

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach towel. Plus, each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook page!

Looking for more to do this summer? Our Summer Fun Guide is full of fun ideas to keep the kids busy until school starts up. And be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter to receive the latest and greatest from Mommy Poppins Orlando delivered straight to your inbox.

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Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival

Lake Buena Vista - Final week! Daily through July 5
During the International Flower and Garden Festival, families can enjoy beautiful gardens and elaborate topiary displays, live entertainment, and creative dishes at the festival's outdoor kitchens. There are also interactive play areas, a butterfly house, and scavenger hunts for kids. READ MORE

Altamonte Springs Dive-In Movie Night

Altamonte - Friday, June 30
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

Dr. Phillips Center Presents Bring It On The Musical

Orlando - June 30 & July 1
Dr. Phillips Center AdventHealth School of the Arts present Bring It On The Musical, complete with a colorful assortment of characters, fresh sounds, and choreography featuring aerial stunts. READ MORE

SeaWorld’s 4th of July Fireworks

Orlando - June 30-July 4
Enjoy four nights of fireworks at SeaWorld this Fourth of July weekend. All nights will feature SeaWorld's fireworks display followed by a patriotic fireworks finale. READ MORE

City of Longwood Rock, Freedom, and Fireworks

Longwood - Saturday, July 1
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Eustis Hometown Celebration

Eustis - Saturday, July 1
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Independence Day Celebration at Winter Garden Farmers Market

Winter Garden - Saturday, July 1
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Lake Nona's Great American Block Party

Orlando - Saturday, July 1
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Oviedo's Independence Day Fireworks Show

Oviedo - Saturday, July 1
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Dade Battlefield State Park Patriotic Family Fun Day

Bushnell - Sunday July 2
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MetroWest MusicWorks

Orlando - Sunday, July 2
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Sensory Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese

Multiple locations - Sunday, July 2
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Legoland's Red, White & Boom

Winter Haven - July 2-4
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City of Altamonte's Red Hot & Boom

Altamonte - Monday, July 3
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Mount Dora's Freedom on the Waterfront

Mount Dora - Monday, July 3
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4th of July Celebration at Avalon Park

Orlando - Tuesday, July 4
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AdventHealth July 4th Watermelon 5k

Winter Park - Tuesday, July 4
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Celebration Independence Day Parade

Celebration - Tuesday, July 4
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City of Kissimmee's Monumental 4th of July

Kissimmee - Tuesday, July 4
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Clermont's Red, White & Boom

Clermont - Tuesday, July 4
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Fireworks at the Fountain

Downtown Orlando - Tuesday, July 4
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Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival

Geneva - Tuesday, July 4
Celebrate "Keepin It Rural" during the 52nd Geneva 4th of July Parade & Festival.  READ MORE

July 4th Celebration at the Apopka Amphitheater

Apopka - Tuesday, July 4
Visit the Apopka Amphitheater for Independence Day activities including food, face painting, balloon artists, climbing tower, bounce houses, a bungee trampoline, concert, fireworks, and more. READ MORE

Mount Dora Independence Day Parade

Mount Dora - Tuesday, July 4
Visit downtown Mount Dora for its annual patriotic parade, which begins at the corner of Donnelly Street and Seventh Avenue, concluding at Charles Avenue. READ MORE

St. Cloud 4th on the Lake: Celebrate the USA

St. Cloud - Tuesday, July 4
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Star Spangled Sanford

Sanford - Tuesday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth on Sanford's Riverwalk, with music, food, and a kids zone beginning at 7pm, and a 20-minute firework display over Lake Monroe at 9:15pm. READ MORE

Winter Garden All American Kids Parade & Breakfast

Winter Garden - Tuesday, July 4
Kids can decorate a bike, scooter, wagon, or even their shoes, and participate in the annual All American Kids Parade through downtown Winter Garden. The parade loops around downtown Plant Street. READ MORE

Winter Garden Party in the Park

Winter Garden - Tuesday, July 4
Watch fireworks over Lake Apopka and celebrate beforehand with family activities, live music, and more. READ MORE

Winter Park's Annual 4th of July Celebration

Winter Park - Tuesday, July 4
Celebrate the 4th with a free kid zone with carnival games as well as free cookies, pie, and watermelon-flavored Kona Ice.  READ MORE

Winter Springs Celebration of Freedom

Winter Springs - Tuesday, July 4
Don your red, white, and blue and bring a blanket or lawn chair to this annual event featuring vendors, live entertainment, a free kids area, and a fireworks spectacular. READ MORE
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Places featured in this article:

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