This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Food, Nature, Etc. There is surely something for everyone. There is also an extensive complementary list of On-Going events in the area as well & you can find those by Clicking Here! These are events that either occur on a regular basis or are special events for an extended period of time such as Art Exhibitions & the Theater.
ART
1ST THURSDAYS: INTO THE WILD
What: Experience the artistic splendors of nature along with a short film by Matt Morris, ecological talk-backs, jazz music by Please Respect Our Decadence and more
When: July 1 - 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
www.omart.org
FIRST THURSDAYS: THOMAS BROOKS
What: Showcasing works by the Florida back country artist
When: July 1 - 6 – 9pm
Where: Fredlund Gallery
221 S. Knowles Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-622-0102
www.FredlundGallery.com
FIRST FRIDAY ART STROLL IN IVANHOE VILLAGE
What: The ArtsHub presents a sidewalk stroll bursting with local artwork displays and live mucis by Tr
When: July 2 – 6 - 9pm
Where: Ivanhoe Village Main Street
Orange Ave btwn New Hampshire & Princeton Aves
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
INDEPENDENCE DAY OPEN HOUSE
What: The museum will display its 1798 cream jug by American patriot and Boston silversmith Paul Revere
When: July 3 – 9:30am – 4pm
4th – 1 – 4pm
Where: Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N. Park Ave
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-645-5311
www.MorseMuseum.org
AUTHOR
ALLEN F. HOOKER BOOK SIGNING
What: The Lakeland author will be available to sign copies of his book, My Friends & Heroes: One Veteran’s Quest to Share America’s Living History
When: July 2 – 11am – 1pm
Where: Java Lava
47 E. Robinson St
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-770-1818
www.JavaLavaCoffeeShops.com
PAT BENATAR BOOK SIGNING
What: The singer will sign copies of her tell-all book, Between a Heart and a Rock Place
When: July 3 – 12:30pm
Where: Barnes & Noble
7900 W. Sand Lake Rd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-345-0900
DANCE
ORLANDO SALSA CONGRESS
What: Latin dance workshops, pool and dance parties, and live music by The Mambo Swing Orchestra and Domingo Quinones
When: July 1- 4 – various times
Where: Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Pkwy
Orlando
Cost: $15 - 225
Contact: 407-313-4300
www.OrlandoCongress.com
MOVIE/THEATER
WTF THEATER
What: Showing of Logan's Run and Car Wash
When: June 30 – 8pm
Where: Little Fish Huge Pond
309 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-920-1321
www.LittleFish-HugePond.com
ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI
What: Follow world surfing champion Kelly Slater as he seeks out the perfect wave
When: July 1- 4 – noon & 3pm
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-514-2000
www.osc.org
THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, JR.
What: Orlando Youth Theatre presents a high-spirited New York City musical directed by Tim Hanes
When: July 1 - 3 – 7pm
Where: Orlando Youth Theatre
398 W. Amelia St
Orlando
Cost: $10
Contact: 407-254-4930
WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
What: UCF Conservatory Theatre presents Edward Albee's fiercely ferocious Tony Award-winning drama
When: July 1 - 3 & 8 – 10 – 8pm
4 & 11 – 2pm
Where: UCF Conservatory Theatre
12501 Research Parkway
Orlando
Cost: $17
Contact: 407-823-1500
THE TRAVELER’S REST
What: Remy Connor stars in a spectacle of magic, mentalism and mayhem
When: July 1 - 3 – 7 & 9pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center – Goldman Theater
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $10 - 15
Contact: 407-447-1700
www.RemyConnor.com
INDEPENDENCE DAY
What: Free showing on the lawn in honor of the 4th of July
When: July 4 – 8pm
Where: Enzian Theater
1300 S. Orlando Ave
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-629-0054
www.Enzian.org
CHILDREN
FIRE-CRACKIN’ FOURTH OF JULY WORKSHOP
What: Explore the science behind fireworks as you make crafts, eat snacks and listen to stories
When: July 3 – 9:30am - noon
Where: Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando
Cost: $25 per parent/child couple
Contact: 407-514-2000
www.osc.org
HANGING OUT AT THE PORCH
What: Children's Library offers afternoon games, crafts, movies and more
When: July 2 – 3pm
Where: Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7481
www.ocls.info
NATURE – LANDSCAPING - ENVIRONMENT
SKIES DOWN UNDER: SOUTHERN ASTRONOMY
What: look at six constellations only viewable in the Southern Hemisphere
When: July 2, 16 & 30 – 8:30 – 9:30pm
Where: Seminole State College Planetarium
100 Weldon Blvd
Sanford
Cost: $6
Contact: 407-708-2360
FOOD & DRINK
HARBOR NIGHTS AMERICANA
What: Independence Day-inspired food and wine celebration with music from the Robert Harris Group
When: July 2 – 6:30pm
Where: Lowe’s Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Blvd
Orlando
Cost: $35 - 45
Contact: 407-363-6890
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATIONS
OLDE FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Patriotic music by the Bach Festival Brass Band, horse-drawn wagon rides and performances by the Orlando Cloggers and the Rockin' Roadster Road Show
When: July 3 – 9am - 1pm
Where: Central Park
N. Park Ave & W. Morse Blvd
Winter Park
Cost: Free
RED, WHITE & ZOO
What: Summer fun with music, food, a waterslide and animal encounters in honor of the 4th
When: July 3 & 4 – 9am - 3pm
Where: Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 N. US Hwy 17-92
Sanford
Cost: $11.95
Contact: 407-323-4450
www.CentralFloridaZoo.org
INDEPENDENCE FOR THE ANIMALS VEGAN POTLUCK PICNIC
What: Bring your favorite vegan dish and join the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida for the 11th annual Independence Day picnic
When: July 3 – 2pm
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning Dr
Winter Park
Cost: $3 donation – rain or shine
Contact: 407-968-2400
www.AnimalRightsFlorida.org
4TH OF JULY BASH AT BALDWIN PARK
What: Baldwin Park Rotary Club presents a watermelon seed-spitting contest, homemade apple pie contest, most patriotic dog contest and more
When: July 3 – 4 – 10pm
Where: Baldwin Park
New Broad & Jake Sts
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: www.BaldwinParkRotary.org
RED, HOT & BOOM
What: 15th annual Independence Day celebration with vendors, fireworks and live music by Big 10-4, 2am Club, Neon Trees and others
When: July 3 – 4 – 11pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
274 Cranes Roost Blvd
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
www.UptownAltamonte.com
PARTY IN THE PARK
What: Winter Garden Parks & Recreation hosts games, food, children's crafts and live music by the Porch Dogs
When: July 3 – 5 – 9:30pm
Where: Newton Park
29 Garden Ave
Winter Garden
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-656-4155
4TH FEST
What: Celebrate our independence with live music from over 25 bands including Happy Valley, 1991, Mumpsy, Great Deceivers and others
When: July 4 – 1:30 – 9pm
Where: Gaston Edwards Park
1236 N. Orange Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-484-5839
FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN
What: A patriotic Independence Day celebration with live entertainment and an appearance by Mayor Buddy Dyer
When: July 4 – 4 – 10pm
Where: Lake Eola Park
N Rosalind Ave & E Washington St
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2827
www.CityOfOrlando.net
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION
What: Avalon Park marks the American holiday with an apple pie bake-off, home-run derby, hot dog-eating contest and, of course, firework
When: July 4 – 5 – 9pm
Where: Avalon Park Town Center
13001 Founders Square Dr
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-658-6565
www.AvalonPark.com
CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM 10
What: The park hosts a Star-Spangled Showcase singing competition, performances by the Winter Springs' Performing Arts, 17-170 Band, Rock the Nations and fireworks
When: July 4 – 5 – 9:30pm
Where: Central Winds Park
1000 E SR 434
Winter Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: www.WinterSpringsFL.org
A FLASHBACK 4TH OF JULY
What: '50s themed costume contest, fireworks and music by The Dixieland Jazz Band
When: July 4 – 5:30pm
Where: Celebration Town Center
690 Celebration Ave
Celebration
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-566-1202
STAR SPANGLED SANFORD
What: 4th of July celebration on the Riverwalk with a picnic, splash pad and fireworks over Lake Monroe
When: July 4 – 6pm
Where: Fort Mellon Park
1000 E. First St
Sanford
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-301-5732
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Here’s a look at free fireworks displays in the Greater Orlando Central Florida area. Hope everyone has a safe and fun 4th of July!
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