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 events happening this 4th of July 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, 11am-11pm
Where: Clermont
Cost: FREE, food and beverage cost vary
For a hot ticket, head out to The View Clermont for steaks on the grill alongside all your other 4th of July faves.
Expect food trucks, steak cookout from 4-8pm, live music on the patio and sparklers for the kids! Reserve your steak online in advance to make sure you don’t miss out, since the steaks are limited! You don’t need a reservation to attend, however.
Eden Bar’s July 4th BBQ
When: July 4th, 12-5pm
Where: The Enzian Theater, 1300 South Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751
Hamburgers, hot dogs, sides, and festive drinks are on the menu for this Fourth of July fest under the foliage and shade of the Enzian’s beautiful Eden Bar patio.
Omni Resort 4th of July Pool Party
When: July 4th, all day
Where: Omni Resort at Championsgate, 1500 Masters Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896
Cost: Free for guests. The fireworks display is open to the public, but pool day passes can be purchased for the pool day at their website.
Expect a BBQ at the pool grill, splash in six pools, and enjoy live music and entertainment. Fireworks start at 9pm!
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 drink ticket and 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-Dog-a-Thon
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 4th, 11am – live music from 1-4pm
Where: Rock & Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo FL
Cost: FREE
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
A perfect combination of poolside grilling, a splash zone for the kids, and live music makes for an awesome day on the Indian River in Titusville. Your ticket includes hot dogs and hamburgers and hours of poolside fun. Drinks can be purchased at the pool bar.
July 4th BBQ and Pool Party at Cypresswood Golf & Country Club
When: July 4th, 4-7pm
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 6th, Seaworld starts their annual Bands, Brews and BBQ – great for noshing on all your favorite smokehouse meats.
Weekends at the Winery
When: Saturday, July 6th and Sunday, July 7th from 12-4pm
Where: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards, 19239 U.S. 27 North, Clermont, Florida 34715
Cost: FREE
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.
