Celebrating the 4th of July in Central Florida marks a high point in summer festivities, and 2026 is shaping up to be a great year for July 4th weekend events, especially since it’s also the 2506h birthday of this country!
July 4th falls on a Saturday this year, so events run throughout the weekend across Central Florida, and I’ve sifted through all the listings to find you the best ones.
Here are our picks for where to celebrate 2025’s Fourth of July holiday in the Orlando area:
Aquatica Orlando is ready to light up the summer nights with the return of AquaGlow for its third year, reimagined with ALL-NEW experiences, enhanced entertainment and even more ways to glow, select nights from May 15-September 26, 2026.
Universal Orlando has announced the musical headliners and more details for its Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval event, which runs February 7 through April 4, 2026.
LEGO® NINJAGO® Weekends return to LEGOLAND Florida starting January 17, 2026, allowing families to enjoy the world of NINJAGO and more.
This holiday season, Aquatica Orlando will debut ILLUMINATE – A Lantern Festival, a brand-new nighttime experience that will transform the award-winning water park into a radiant realm of light and imagination.
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival will be held this fall from August 28 through November 22, 2025, and Walt Disney World has released the list of menu items at the Global Marketplaces that guests will be able to enjoy when they visit.
Celebrating the 4th of July in Central Florida marks a high point in summer festivities, and 2025 is shaping up to be a great year for July 4th weekend events.
July 4th falls on a Friday this year, and events run throughout the weekend across Central Florida, and I’ve sifted through all the listings to find you the best ones.
Here are our picks for where to celebrate 2025’s Fourth of July holiday in the Orlando area:
LEGOLAND® Florida is holding its first-ever LEGO® Festival May 3 to June 8, 2025, and has announced it is adding LEGO® Fortnite® to the list of fun things to experience.