Orlando Top 10 - July 2025

FIREWORKS AT THE FOUNTAIN

July 4, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy live entertainment, family-friendly fun, and food & beverages will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors. At 9:10 p.m., the sky will illuminate with fireworks set to a live patriotic performance by the Orlando Concert Band. orlando.gov

DIARY OF A WIMPY KID

July 18 – 27 at Orlando Family Stage by the Youth Academy. Grab a hall pass, and don’t be late for an adventure familiar to anyone who survived middle school with this hilarious and heartfelt musical. orlandofamilystage.com

DISNEY H20 GLOW

Select nights throughout July at Typhoon Lagoon at WDW. This is a limited capacity ticketed event. Experience the water park illuminated at night. Enjoy complimentary treats, lower wait times, and a DJ dance party! disneyworld.disney.go.com

ACCESS TO ALL AT OMA

July 17, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Orlando Museum of Art. Free admission for all visitors! Enjoy live performances, educational experiences, and more. Sketching materials will be available between 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Plus, take a docent-led tour that will begin at 7 p.m. omart.org

WICKED THE EXPERIENCE

Throughout July at Universal Orlando. Step into the world of “Wicked” with film costumes, prop replicas, and Elphaba and Glindathemed photo ops. Legendary artists have also collaborated on a collection featuring Wicked-inspired prints on apparel, accessories, home goods, and treats. Located inside Hollywood. universalorlando.com

JAZZ COMMON GROUND

July 16, 7 p.m. at Judson’s Live at Dr. Phillips Center. The next generation of jazz. Brothers Jack and Jacob Kaiser are young musicians playing an integral part in the viral jazz renaissance of the post-internet age. They’ll sync up with rising talent Gerald Law II on drums and Will Patrick on guitar. drphillipscenter.org

RUN, WHITE & BLUE 5K

July 5, 7:30 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando. This is a family-friendly walk or fun run. The race takes place on the back 9 of the 18-hole championship course. After the race, have some champagne or a mimosa and healthy snack options. Register in advance at runsignup.com/Race/FL/Orlando/runwhiteandblue5k.

MERMAID EXTRAVAGANZA

July 26, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Dr. James R. Smith Pool. This event features music, dancing, food, a photobooth, vendors, meditation, games & activities, CPR demonstrations, a swim lesson for all ages, and more! Purchase tickets in advance at orlando.gov.

BEGINNER WATERCOLORS

July 11, 1 p.m. at Leu Gardens. Learn to paint a picture of watermelon. All supplies are included, ages 12 and up. You will get a step-by-step instruction for painting your own creation. No previous experience required. Registration includes admission to the gardens before or after class. Register on eventbrite under Harry P. Leu Gardens.

FLORIDA-FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

July 29, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. This virtual webinar will focus on sustainable landscaping practices that are intended to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticides by properly selecting and maintaining plants that thrive, provide nutrients and habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife, and help keep pollution out of our waterways. Register in advance at orlando.gov.