Are you looking for fun Fourth of July events to go to this weekend? Starting Saturday, July 2, and going through the 4th of July there are so many fun, family-friendly events you can attend! Scroll through and start making your plans!
SATURDAY, JULY 2 EVENTS:
Bastrop’s Patriotic Festival
Kick-off the holiday weekend on July 2 with a party at Fisherman’s Park in Bastrop. There’s an 8 a.m. Fun Run 1K and an 8:20 a.m. Run, White & Blue 5K, with other festivities beginning at noon. Fireworks show starts at 9:15. More information at visitbastrop.com/events/festivals/bastrop-patriotic-festival.
Dripping Springs – Bob Schneider’s Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks at Dreamland
Dreamland, an outdoor entertainment venue, is hosting an Independence Day Celebration on Saturday. The event will include music from 7-10 p.m. and fireworks at 10 p.m. Tickets are $25 for general admission, $10 for children ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and under. More info: https://form.jotform.com/220696898720167
Lago Vista Freedom Fest
Gates at Bar K Park and Kids Zone opens at noon. Live music starts at 3 p.m. Little Miss Lago Vista pageant, potato sack races, hot dog eating contest, and more. Fireworks at dusk. Full festival details here.
SUNDAY, JULY 3 EVENTS:
Buda – Doc’s Drive-In Theatre – July 3 & 4
Watching “Independence Day” before seeing fireworks? Sign us up! Tickets are on sale now for the movie and fireworks event on July 3 and 4 at Doc’s in Buda. More information at docsdriveintheatre.com.
Liberty Hill’s Independence Day Spectacular
The celebration goes from 6 to 10 p.m. at Liberty Hill Middle School and is free (but bring cash for parking). More information at experiencelhtx.com.
MONDAY, JULY 4 EVENTS:
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert and Fireworks
Austin Symphony is putting on its annual free concert and fireworks show at Vic Mathias Shores. The event starts at 8 p.m. and fireworks and music begin at 8:30 p.m. More information at austinsymphony.org.
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks
The (mostly) annual summer concert and its fireworks show will be at Austin’s Q2 Stadium, home to the Austin FC soccer team. Doors open at 11 a.m. July 4 and the show starts at noon. Tickets currently start at $50. More information can be found at q2stadium.com/event/willie-nelsons-4th-of-july-picnic-and-fireworks.
Bee Cave’s Independence Day Festival at Hill Country Galleria
The Bee Cave shopping center’s annual holiday event will run from 4 to 10 p.m. July 4 and will feature live music. Admission is free. More information at hillcountrygalleria.com.
Belton’s Fourth of July Celebration
The city’s celebration starts at 9 a.m. at the Bell County Courthouse with a patriotic program. A parade starts at 10 a.m. at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Other festivities will start at 11 a.m. at Nolan Creek. The final event of the day is a backyard party at Schoepf’s Bar-B-Que with live music and fireworks. More information at beltonchamber.com.
Red White and Buda
Red White and Buda is an all-day Fourth of July event, starting at 9 a.m. with a bike parade down Main Street in downtown Buda. From 5 p.m. until dusk, check out a market and food court at City Park. Live music starts at 6 p.m. on the Great Lawn, and fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. More information at budaamphitheater.com.
Cedar Park’s July 4 Celebration
The celebration starts at 4 p.m. will last all evening in Milburn Park. Activities include a washer and cornhole tournament, carnival rides, laser tag and food trucks. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m. followed by a showing of “The Lego Movie.” More information can be found online at cedarparktexas.gov.
Georgetown’s July 4 Celebration at San Gabriel Park
Head over to San Gabriel Park for a parade starting at 11 a.m., followed by live entertainment from noon to 10:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. More information at georgetown.org.
Hill Country’s Galleria Independence Day Festival
From 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. enjoy shopping with over 60+ art vendors on the streets of Hill Country Galleria plus a full line-up of live music taking place in the Central Plaza. BStick around until dark to enjoy a stellar firework show! More info: https://www.hillcountrygalleria.com/event/Independence-Day-Festival/2145561598/
Hutto’s 4th of July Celebration
The celebration at Brushy Creek Amphitheater starts at 5 p.m. and goes to 9:30 p.m., ending with a fireworks show. More information at brushycreekamp.com.
Kyle’s Independence Day Fireworks
Kyle will hold a 20-minute fireworks show at around 9:30 p.m. and KAZI 88.7 FM will play music paired with the show. You can watch the show from the Hays Performing Arts Center or another nearby vantage point. More information at cityofkyle.com/recreation/independence-day-celebration-fireworks-show.
Leander’s Liberty Fest 2022
Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m., but get out to Leander’s Liberty Fest during the day for live music and food. The event will start at 2 p.m. at Lakewood Park. Admission to the fest is free. More information at leandertx.gov.
Pflugerville’s July 4th Pfireworks
Pflugerville’s fireworks show, in partnership with Typhoon Texas, starts at 9 p.m. at the field next to the water park. The field is at the intersection of Texas 130 and Pflugerville Parkway. More information at pflugervilletx.gov.
Round Rock’s Sertoma July 4th Parade and Frontier Days
The daylong event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with a parade, which goes along Mays Street between Mays Crossing and U.S. 79 in Round Rock. After the Austin Symphonic Band performs, fireworks will start at dusk, followed by more live music. More information at roundrocktexas.gov.
San Marcos
The SummerFest firework show will start at 9:30 p.m. The city recommends watching fireworks from the San Marcos Activity Center, San Marcos Public Library, City Park or Bobcat Stadium.
Smithville 4th of July Celebration
A 5k freedom run, parade and a full day of activities at Riverbend Park. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Full details here.
Taylor 4th of July Celebration and Fireworks
Celebration will take place in Murphy Park. Parade at 9 a.m., Ice Cream Social at 10 a.m., music at 7 p.m. and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Park open all day. More info: https://www.ci.taylor.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=4677&month=5&year=2022&day=20&calType=0
Wells Branch’s FourthFest Parade
Wells Branch Municipal Utility District’s Parks and Recreation Department is throwing a parade at 10 a.m. at Katherine Fleischer Park. The rest of the day will include a cornhole tournament, live music and fireworks at 9 p.m. at the Wells Branch Recreation Center. More information at wellsbranchmud.com.
