Free & low-cost things to do this week in South Florida
When the Fourth of July rolls around this year, what are you especially excited about — the fireworks displays or the holiday picnics?
Look to us as your guide to what’s going on around Miami-Dade on July 4, 2022. Please return as other events are added.
Ocean Drive
Dazzling fireworks and a symphony orchestra performance are featured during festivities 8:30 p.m. July 4 on Ocean Drive. Independence Day fun and entertainment are presented by Ocean Drive Association. Patriotic entertainment features Miami Beach Classical Music Festival Symphony Orchestra. Venue: Lummus Park, 599 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.
Bayfront Park
Entry is free for Fourth of July fun at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Boulevard, Miami 33132. The event includes fireworks at 9 p.m.
4 p.m. – 9 p.m. event includes food trucks and entertainment
- Timbalive,
- Latin All Stars
- Genesis Diaz performing the National Anthem
- Julio Montalvo
For kids, bouncy houses are on site.
Hialeah
Fireworks and laser display, live entertainment & food vendors are featured at July Fourth festivities 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. July 4 at Milander Park, 4800 Palm Avenue.
Entertainment includes
- Leoni Torres
- Srta. Dayana
- Chacal
- DJs
Information is online or 305-883-5800

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Homestead
Entry & parking are free for festivities, fun & fireworks 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. July 4 at Miami Speedway, 1 Ralph Sanchez Speedway Blvd., Homestead 33035.
Event includes
- Kids zone with rides
- Fireworks synced to popular & patriotic favorites
- live entertainment
- food vendors
- games
Information is online
Miami Symphony Orchestra
Popular event at Peacock Park 8 p.m. July 4 features a free Symphony Orchestra performance, 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami. Information is online.
Miami Beach
Fourth Fun & fireworks at 12 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in and outside Miami Beach Bandshell, 73rd & Collins Avenue, includes
- family activities
- food vendors
- live entertainment
- roller disco
- fireworks @ 9 p.m.
- circus performers
Entertainment includes
- Amazing Animals
- Dangerfun Show
- The Incredible Ian
- Miami Beats
- Bootleg
- Jam with Jamie
- Camie Liz
- DJ Ivan
Free shuttles
- Free shuttles are provided 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. between the 42 Street garage, on Sheridan Avenue north of 41st Street, and Miami Beach Bandshell.
- Free trolley from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Information about the event, parking & shuttles is online
Miami Lakes
Fun & entertainment 6:30 p.m. July 4 at Veterans Park includes fireworks and concert. Veterans Park, 15151 NW 82nd Ave, Miami Lakes 33016. Information is online.
The Wharf Miami
Wharf Miami, an events venue at 114 SW North River Drive, Miami 33130, a dining and entertainment venue, is offering July Fourth festivities July 4, including
- live entertainment
- drink deals
- fireworks show
- RSVP online for a free Tito’s drink before 4 p.m. Kids and leashed pets are permitted prior to 6 p.m. After 6 p.m., the venue is for ages 21 and older.
Table reservations are online, information is online.
Coral Gables
Gables Fourth festivities & fireworks extravaganza is at Biltmore Hotel golf course, 1200 Anastasia Ave. Venue opens at 5 p.m., with concert at 7 p.m, & fireworks at 9 p.m. Entry is free. Information is online.
Zoo Miami
Entry at Zoo Miami is a reduced rate July 4 of $17.76, including tax. Limited tickets are available. Purchase online. The website states: “No refunds. Unused tickets can be used towards the purchase of future admission tickets (while offer is valid).” Entry is free for ages 2 & younger. Regular prices are $22.95 for ages 13 and older and $18.95 for ages 3 -12. Tax is extra.
Other July Fourth fireworks, parades & fun in South Florida
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