The Top 10 Things To Do in Orlando this Week, June 29 - July 5, 2026
- Emma Walton
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It's the start of an exciting new week in Orlando, celebrating America's 250th and the 4th of July, and with so much to do in the coming days, we've selected the top ten events and things to do in the city that you don't want to miss!
It's a new week in Orlando, and as the city gears up to celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, there is so much to do! The city has a jam-packed calendar of exciting events and activities happening throughout the city in the days ahead for all ages.
Every week in Orlando features a wide variety of entertainment, including live music, sporting events, community gatherings, musicals, plays, farmers markets, car shows, theme park happenings, and more, and this week is no exception, and to ensure you don't miss anything, we've brought together the "Top 10 Things To Do In Orlando This Week".
Check out the best things to do in Orlando in the days ahead, and whatever you decide to do, have fun, and have a great week!
Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando This Week, June 29 - July 5, 2026
July 1
A Musical Journey of the American Story through Music! Celebrating Amrica's 250th Anniversary, Winter Park presents this free show at the Winter Park Central Stage. Bring a blanket, snacks, and the whole family to Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the USA with the Great American Big Band!
July 2 - 5
Enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend, and join the fun on the Fourth of July for a festive day filled with great food, refreshing drinks, and patriotic fun. Gather your favorite people and celebrate the holiday weekend with Boxi Park in Lake Nona.
July 2
Join us at Baldwin Park's Independence Day Bash. This free, family friendly event offers live performances, face painters, ballon artists, and more The evening wraps up with a choreographed fireworks show beginning at approximately 9:15 pm. With an estimated attendance of more than 30,000 guests, this is one of Central Florida’s biggest community Independence Day events.
July 3
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs, and wear your red, white, and blue to enjoy an evening of patriotic festivities in Winter Park. The event is free and open to the public. The event will begin at the main stage with opening remarks from Mayor Sheila DeCiccio, along with the National Anthem. Festivities will continue with music from the Bach Festival Choir and Brass Ensemble led by Dr. John Sinclair, featuring a special patriotic tribute to America’s Semiquincentennial. Activities will also feature a Kids Zone in the West Meadow with carnival midway games, bounce slides, face painters, Kona Ice and more, all hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department. Winter Park Electric will sponsor FREE individual mini pies, cookies, and water. Cake will be provided after the Bach Festival leads the crowd in “Happy 250th Birthday America!”
July 3
The City is pulling out all the stops for Central Florida's biggest Independence Day celebration! The 29th annual Red Hot & Boom promises an unforgettable evening of live music, mouthwatering food, family-friendly fun and one of the most spectacular fireworks shows around. Experience the best night of the summer with high-energy musical performances by country singer-songwriter Chris Lane, presented by Dan Newlin, along with Wish Radio and Blue Stone Circle. Admission is free. Don't miss it!
July 4
On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the City of Orlando invites you to Lake Eola Park for a historic edition of Fireworks at the Fountain. This year, we aren’t just celebrating the holiday; we are honoring more than two centuries of the American spirit as our nation marks its landmark 250th anniversary. The free festivities begin at 4 pm! Enjoy live music, a dedicated kids' play zone, and a premier selection of local food and beverage vendors. Then at 9.10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by a monumental fireworks spectacular, perfectly synchronized with a live performance by the Orlando Concert Band.
July 4
The City of Winter Garden presents the free Party in the Park, one of the best fireworks shows in Central Florida! The spectacular fireworks display will be even grander this year with a special red, white and blue finale to mark America's 250th anniversary. Preshow festivities begin at 6 pm and the Fireworks Show over Lake Apopka starts at 9:15 pm. Enjoy live music performed by Dead Radio, plus family-friendly games & activities, kids’ crafts, food & merchandise vendors, and more. Look toward the sky at 9:15 pm as the sky bursts with color! One colorful display after another illuminates the night sky with the beauty reflected on the lake water below. Special this year to commemorate America's 250th Anniversary is a red, white, and blue finale!
July 4
Celebrate with the City of St Cloud at 4th On The Lake: Celebrating America 250 on Saturday, July 4, at Lakefront Park for an afternoon and evening of patriotic family fun as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Enjoy: Live music from Modern Ties. Live performances from the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show. Sami's Kid Zone. Vendors. Food & Drink. Yard Games. Hot dog eating contest. Ice cream eating contest. Massive fireworks show to celebrate America250.
July 4
Join the City of Oviedo at Oviedo Mall on July 4, 2026 for an Independence Day Celebration that’s going all out as we mark 250 years of the United States of America. We’re bringing the energy indoors with a full day of shopping, vendors, live entertainment, and interactive experiences for all ages. Skip the heat, avoid the rain, and step into a celebration that’s packed from start to finish.
The Food Court stage will feature live performances from Oviedo’s School of Rock and the University Performing Arts Center with Ziegfried Follies. Throughout the mall, history comes to life with Minutemen walking the crowds, a Town Crier, Betsy Ross, Benjamin Franklin, and George Washington. Explore a full Military Walk Through Time from the Revolution to Space Force presented by the American Legion, plus a Civil War camp re-enactment, face painters, balloon artists, stilt walkers, and more. At 7 pm, don’t miss a live re-enactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at the Food Court stage. At 8 pm, head outside to grab your spot for Central Florida’s largest fireworks display, launching at 9 pm.
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day in a monumental way at Kissimmee Lakefront Park! This is our biggest event of the year and it's packed with live entertainment, including a a live performance by Anti Idol as they bring the energy and music to keep the celebration going. Let the kids burn off some energy at the KUA Kids Power Zone, grab some free glow-in-the-dark giveaways, and stop by for face painting fun. Then of course, don't miss the fireworks grand finale at 9 pm.
So that's it folks, our Top 10 Things to Do in Orlando this Week! Check back each week as we bring you inspiration on what to do in the week ahead, and for ourmassive guide to everything happening in Orlando this month, check out The Best Things To Do In Orlando This Month.
Before attending any of the events listed on Gotta Go Orlando, you should contact the organizer or venue to confirm that the event is taking place as information, changes, and cancellations can and do occur.
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