Looking for the best things to do in Miami and South Florida this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your weekend list!
It's July 4th weekend in Miami. With the holiday on Friday, you can expect a weekend's worth of family-friendly entertainment in South Florida celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States.
We've compiled a host of Fourth of July events to enjoy with the kids, including rides, live music, and a pie-eating contest at the Independence Day Celebration in Pembroke Pines as well as fireworks celebrations in Miami Beach's North Beach and South Beach. Spend the day celebrating America with live bands, a kids zone, beach games, and activities at the 4th of July Spectacular in Fort Lauderdale. In West Palm Beach, 4th on Flagler offers fireworks, entertainment, a kids zone, and more.
For added holiday weekend inspiration, check out our South Florida Activities Calendar, which is updated regularly with the best Miami and South Florida happenings for kids and families, including the best places to view July 4th fireworks in the region.
If you're heading to the Keys this holiday weekend, make sure to visit Key West's annual Key Lime Festival, which celebrates the island's signature citrus fruit.
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Best Things To Do 4th of July Weekend in Miami
Wednesday, July 2-Saturday, July 5
Disney's Mary Poppins is capturing hearts in a whole new way: as a practically perfect Broadway Junior musical. Disney's Mary Poppins Jr. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, and breathtaking dance numbers. Read More
Wednesday, July 2-Sunday, July 6
It's time to celebrate citrus, eccentric people, and pie at this fun festival. Enjoy five days of culinary events for every taste, including the Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll, and the Key Lime Pie Hop. Read More
Thursday, July 3
Be immersed in a vibrant atmosphere featuring interactive games, festive photo stations, and more all to celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday AND Weston’s 30th anniversary of incorporation. Read More
Thursday, July 3-Sunday, July 6
The Key West Mermaid Festival returns from July 3 to 6 in downtown Key West, offering a four‑day, family‑friendly celebration of mermaid lore and ocean awareness. Events include splash parties, meet‑and‑greets with mermaids, boat sails, beach games, and themed gatherings such as “Red, White, Blue & Mermaids Too” on Independence Day. Read More
Friday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Florida charm, a family fun day, and fireworks. Read More
Friday, July 4
4th on Flagler on the West Palm Beach waterfront celebrates the Fourth of July with entertainment, live music, a kids zone, and fireworks. The event features an 18-minute fireworks display, multiple stages of live music, a military honor ceremony, entertainment zone, roaming entertainment, and kids activities. Read More
Friday, July 4
Join the Independence Day festivities in Plantation with a parade, patriotic pool party, kids zone, live concert, and a fireworks show to cap off the night. Read More
Friday, July 4
The City of Fort Lauderdale's FREE 4th of July Spectacular features live bands, a kids zone, beach games, contests, family activities, and a dazzling fireworks display. The kids zone provides music, inflatable water slides, face painting, and a variety of other amusing beach games. Read More
Friday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July at Weston’s annual Hometown Celebration Parade. Cheer on local performing groups, fire trucks, police vehicles, community groups, businesses, and more, all decked out in red, white, and blue as they parade around and through Weston Town Center. Read More
Friday, July 4
Get ready for a FREE, family-friendly July 4th celebration, packed with excitement all day long. Enjoy carnival rides, live concerts, food trucks, a rodeo, and a fireworks spectacular. Read More
Thursday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July with the City of Pembroke Pines. Enjoy an evening of celebration, live music, rides, arts and crafts, food trucks, a pie-eating contest, and a fireworks show at 9pm. Read More
Friday, July 4
This annual event features fireworks, live music, tournaments, arts and crafts, and a fun zone with bounce houses, carnival rides, rock wall, and more. Read More
Friday, July 4
Enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends, with a spectacular fireworks display synchronized to music over the waterfront. This FREE event features food trucks, carnival games, family activities, and live entertainment. Read More
Friday, July 4
Celebrate the Fourth of July with food, live entertainment, and one of greater Miami's most popular fireworks shows. Drawing more than 20,000 attendees annually, the event features local food vendors, family-friendly activities, kids zone, concert, and a 30-minute fireworks and laser display, touted as one of the best in the region. Read More
Friday, July 4 OPENING WEEKEND
Experience a fireworks display set to live classical music on the shores of South Beach. The annual Independence Day Fireworks & Patriotic Concert on Ocean Drive and 12th Street begins with an orchestra performance by the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival at 8:30pm. The fireworks display starts at 9pm. Read More
Friday, July 4
An evening of food, music, and family-friendly fun awaits at Altos del Mar Park this Fourth of July. Festivities include live performances, food trucks, a family zone with kids activities, outdoor roller disco, and a drone and fireworks show to end the night. Read More
Friday, July 4
Spend Independence Day beachside at the annual July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. Dance to live beats from a DJ as the sun sets, then oooh and aaah at a jaw‑dropping fireworks show over the waves. Read More
Friday, July 4
If you’re looking for family-friendly 4th of July entertainment this year, look no further than the Village of Wellington. Enjoy entertainment and activities from 6pm to 9pm, followed by fireworks at 9:15pm. Read More
Friday, July 4
The City of Coral Gables invites community members with autism and other sensory sensitivities to join the Independence Day festivities from Ruth Bryan Owen Waterway Park. Read More
Saturday, July 5
The Barnacle Historic State Park celebrates its fifth annual 4th of July cookout with food, music, and games. You will also be able to sign a replica Declaration of Independence, just like our forefathers did back in 1776. Read More
Saturday, July 5
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, Shrek The Musical TYA brings the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre to dazzling new life on the stage. In a faraway kingdom, things get turned upside down when an unseemly ogre shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Read More
Saturday, July 5
Spend the day immersed in music, art, and community action at this all-ages fundraising event focused on creative expression and civic engagement. Set in the heart of Wynwood, this all-day gathering features performances by South Florida artists, live DJ sets, interactive art, outdoor games, and local vendors while supporting a cause rooted in immigrant justice. Read More
Sunday, July 6
It's time to enter the multi-verse. The Ninja Kidz are leaping out of your screens and into your city with Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities. The fate of the universe hangs in balance as imposters threaten to infiltrate a stage near you. Join for the first ever Ninja Kidz live-action adventure filled with audience participation, physical challenges, games, and epic battles. Read More