Awesome 4th of July Family-Friendly Cookouts and Pool Parties

Nothing says ‘Merica like BBQs and picnic-style feasts with the family. Check out these awesome July 4th events to celebrate our great nation with some great eats. All family-friendly, just pack up the car (and comfortable clothes) for these fun feasts around town.

And don’t overlook the patriotic parades around town, and the best fireworks for families!

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4th of July Places to Eat and Cookouts

The View Clermont

When: July 4th, 4pm – 9pm
Where: Clermont
Cost: $5 – $20 depending on what protein you choose plus sides

Pre-order your protein and sides for the buffet to save time. Live music on the patio and sparklers for the kids! Multiple fireworks displays will be visible in the distance.

Country Weekend at Boxi Park

When: July 3–6, Thursday & Friday: 5pm – 11pm, Saturday & Sunday: 12pm – 9pm
Where: Boxi Park, Lake Nona
Cost: Free entry; food and drink available for purchase

Four days of live entertainment, drink specials, and country-inspired fun. Highlights include line dancing Thursday night, bounce houses and crafts on Sunday, and live music each day.

Eagles Edge Holiday Food & Beverage

When: July 4th
Where: Eagles Edge at Omni Championsgate
Cost: Pricing varies by platter selection

Celebrate with a hearty BBQ feast featuring smoked meats and classic sides. Choose a BBQ Platter with two meats and two sides, or go all-in with the BBQ Butcher Board loaded with four meats and all the fixings. Includes corn on the cob, coleslaw, jalapeño cornbread, pickled red onions, and dill pickles.

Annual 4th of July Cookout on the Rooftop

When: July 4th, 4-10pm
Where: Hotel Melby, 801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
Cost: $30

Admission includes a great spread of classic BBQ favorites. Enjoy giant Jenga, cornhole, connect four, and other games too! Stay late for the best rooftop fireworks vantage point and views of the coastal waterways.

Astro Skate Hot Dogs and Skating

When: July 4th, 1-4pm
Where: Astro Skate Orlando, 866 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32822
Cost: $10

All you can eat FREE hot dogs (first hour only) while you skate at Astro Skate this July 4th! Enjoy some cool A/C, classic skating for $10 (plus rental), and family fun.

July 4th at Rock & Brews Oviedo

When: July 4 -6 11am – live music from 1-4pm
Where: Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo FL
Cost: No cover charge, food & drink specials

Come for your favorite snackies and Americana vibes at Rock & Brews, where on the 4th they will be dishing up live music, and beer & BBQ specials!

Red, White and Grill: Poolside 4th of July Party

When: July 4th, 12-4pm
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Titusville Kennedy Space Center, 6245 Riverfront Center Boulevard Titusville, FL 32780
Cost: $30

Celebrate the Fourth poolside with live music, lawn games, pool floats, and a family splash zone. Each ticket includes a pulled pork sandwich or hot dog, BLT pasta salad, chips, and a soft drink or bottled water. The Splashdown Pool Bar will be serving drinks all afternoon, including a special holiday cocktail.

July 4th BBQ and Pool Party at Cypresswood Golf & Country Club

When: July 4th, 5-9pm
Where: Cypresswood Golf and Country Club, 1099 Clubhouse Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33884, United States
Cost: FREE

Open to the public, join this free poolside event featuring live music, food for purchase, and icy snowball treats for the kiddos!

DIY BBQ for Independence Day

Bring home a DIY feast from Orlando’s hottest BBQ joint, The Ravenous Pig. They’re offering pick up meals for pre-purchase. Details here.

While you’re thinking of DIY BBQ…don’t forget 4 Rivers, Mission BBQ, and all the other wonderful BBQ shops around town! 

And what better way to spend a day than grilling out at the Florida State Parks and Orange County Parks? Expect crowds at the Springs, so show up early or venture out somewhere new, like Fort Christmas, whose giant BBQ grills can easily accommodate crowds.

Wekiva Island offers up all the right vibes too, so consider grabbing eats at their food truck and enjoying some fun in the sun.

If you can hold off until July 5th, SeaWorld starts their annual Bands, Brews and BBQ – great for noshing on all your favorite smokehouse meats. Select dates between July 5 through August 24.

Weekends at the Winery

When: Saturday, July 5th and Sunday, July 6th from 12-4pm
Where: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 North, Clermont, Florida 34715
Cost: FREE

Live music schedule: Zack Denby Duo on Saturday and Scott Davidson on Sunday. Enjoy rolling hills and vineyard views at this family-friendly picnic-style event, which happens every weekend! If the family couldn’t get out for July 4th, this is a perfect place to have an all-American experience over the holiday weekend. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy live entertainment, BBQ options for purchase, and samples of the vineyards’ wine. With ample space for the kids to run and play, this is a fun-for-all event.