The Weekend Calendar

These are highlighted events for the southeastern region of the United States.  If you would like to advertise your family-friendly event here for FREE, please CONTACT US.*

Alabama

MARKET ON THE SQUARE (7/3)
Mobile, Alabama
Locally grown produce, seafood, beef, honeys, breads, pastas, cheeses, plants, handcrafted goods for kitchen and home; live music; and other activities. City of Mobile’s Neighborhood & Community Services. Sat, 7:30 – 11 AM. Cathedral Square (downtown Mobile, bounded by Dauphin, Jackson, Conti and Claiborne Sts) Through Jul 31 – with art and craft market on alternate Sats, beginning May 1.
Contact: 251-208-7443 (Chris Barraza)/ www.ncsmobile.org

SUNDAYS AT THE EXPLOREUM (7/4)
Mobile, Alabama
Half-price admission. 2 PM: Explore TEC workshops (for ages 12+) focusing on a different software program each month. Noon – 5 PM. Gulf Coast Exploreum (65 Government St) Through Jul 4. Adults (19 – 59)/ $5.50; youth and senior citizens (60+)/ $4.75; children (2 – 12)/ $4.50. Standard IMAX rates apply (children/ $6; youths (13 – 18) & seniors/ $6.75/ adults/ $8)
Contact: 251-208-6851/ www.exploreum.com

BALDWIN POPS BAND: A SALUTE TO THE GREATS (7/4)
Fairhope, Alabama
Conductor: Randy Davis. A mix of patriotic, jazz, show tunes and marches – with salutes to Geoge M. Cohan, Irving Berlin, the Gershwin brothers, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim and Ray Charles; children’s march with flags; accompaniment to the fireworks show over Mobile Bay. Bring chairs and picnic suppers. 7:30 PM. Henry George Park in Fairhope. Free.
Contact: 251-928-3754/ 251-987-5757/ www.baldwinpopsband.com

FAMILY 4TH CELEBRATION (7/4)
Dothan, Alabama – 5622 Hwy 231 S
Car show, games, water slides and entertaining shows from 1-9 Fireworks, too!
Contact:   334-699-1475
Florida
FOURTH OF JULY BASH (7/3)
Orlando, Florida – Baldwin Park, New Broad Street
Event will include vendors, games, food and drink, and lots of family fun topped off with a fireworks display.
Contact:  975-0507
Georgia
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL & FIREWORKS (7/3)
Auburn, Georgia – 1369 Fourth Avenue
2-Day Event – Come Celebrate with us, Music, Games, Food, Fun for Everyone, ending with Fireworks!
Contact:   770-963-4002
MARKET & SHOW (7/3-7/4)
Woodstock, Georgia – 9464 Main Street
An Outdoor Market & Antique Show featuring vintage, antiques, plants, produce, unique & one-of-a-kind!
Contact:   770-517-7771
GOD & COUNTRY ARTS/CRAFTS FESTIVAL (7/3)
McRae, Georgia – 408 E. Oak Street
arts, crafts, music, entertainment, activities from 10 am until dark when annual fireworks show begins.
Contact:  229-868-6365
SPARKS IN THE PARK (7/3)
Dawsonville, Georgia – 445 Martin Road
Fun, fireworks, food, live entertainment.
Contact:  344-3646
PARTY IN THE PARK FIREWORKS & MORE (7/3)
Cecil, Georgia – 2521 Highway 41
Fireworks Festival at South Georgia Motorsports Park limited to 40 exclusive vendors.
Contact:    229-896-2281
PUCKETT STATTION ARTS CRAFTS FESTIVAL (7/3)
Moreland, Georgia -
Annual Festival including vendors and a BBQ
Contact:   404-418-6524
PRIDE OF PIKE INDEPENDENCE DAY (7/3)
Williamson, Georgia – 135 Twin Oaks Road
The activities start at 4pm at the Soccer Complex that includes music, food, arts & craft vendors and Fireworks at dark.
Contact:   770-567-2027
URBANFEST (7/3)
Monroe, Georgia – Church Street
This multicultural celebration demonstrate the diversity of Walton County and surrounding areas.
Contact:    404-838-3233
RED WHITE & BLUES MUSIC ON THE BLUFF (7/3)
Darien, Georgia – 105 Fort King George Drive
Annual festival featuring the Sensational Sounds of Motown, followed by fireworks display over the river. Adults $10, Kids $
Contact:   912-437-6684
JULY 4TH CELEBRATION (7/4)
Porterdale, Georgia – 2 N. Broad St.
We will have food, arts and crafts, entertainment and a fabulous fireworks show to end the fun filled day.
Contact:   770-787-1832
LAKE COUNTRY FREEDOME FESTIVAL (7/4)
Eatonton, Georgia – 208 Crooked Creek Drive
Festival with Vendors, Kids Zone, Live Music, and fireworks to benefit Camp Kudzu and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Contact:   985-1039
RED, WHITE & BLUE CELEBRATION (7/4)
East Point, Georgia – 2777 East Point Street
Carnival begins June 30-Festival and Pyro-digital Fireworks on the 4th.
Contact:    404-270-7059
South Carolina
 
FUN FOURTH FESTIVAL (7/3)
Greensboro, North Carolina – Downtown
Since 1975 a celebration of Independence Day, All varieties of arts, crafts and vintage/antique dealers
Contact:   336-274-4595
FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO (7/3-7/5)
Durham, North Carolina – West Point on the Eno City Park
31st annual -Music, juried crafts, food, tons of demonstrations, activities, exhibits-on the banks of the beautiful Eno River
Contact:   919-620-9099
RED, WHITE & BOOM (7/4)
Charlotte, North Carolina -
Come to Memorial Stadium in Center City Charlotte for a spectacular 4th of July celebration!
Contact:    704-332-2227
Tennessee
MUSIC CITY JULY 4TH (7/3-7/4)
Nashville, Tennessee – Riverfront Park
Free live music and fireworks shows each night, July 2-4th. Chuck Wicks, Julianne Hough, Trace Adkins & more are to perform.
Contact:    615-259-4754
ROCKIN’ THE DOCKS (7/4)
Lenoir City, Tennessee -
Live bands, food, fireworks, children’s play area on beautiful Fort Loudoun Lake
Contact:  986-1223
SMOKIN’ THE WATER (7/4)
Kingston, Tennessee – Kingston’s Waterfront, along Hwy 70
Celebrate a small town 4th of July with fireworks on the water
Contact:    865-376-1356
OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY (7/4-7/5)
Etowah, Tennessee -
Food and Craft vendors with Games and Rides for the Kids, Music and Entertainment all day long!
Contact:    423-263-2202

Texas

OLD FASHIONED 4TH OF JULY (7/2-7/4)
Granbury, Texas – 100 Pearl Street
Vendors, parade, rodeo, games, live entertainment, USO style dance and Fireworks! 
Contact: 817-573-1622
 
FRONTIER DAYS (7/3)
Timpson, Texas
Live demonstrations, folklore, entertainment, arts & crafts, parade, pageant, rides and more.
Contact:   936-254-2603
 
FAMILY 4TH CELEBRATION (7/4)
Rosenberg, Texas – 3831 Highway 36 South
Held at Seabourne Creek Park. Family fun and includes a free concert, carnival area, food and fireworks.
Contact:   832-595-3525
 
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELELRBATION(7/4)
Tenaha, Texas -
There will be patriotic and gospel singing program, and large fireworks display.
Contact:    936-248-3841
 
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (7/4)
Austin, Texas
Enjoy fireworks and the Austin Symphony and Orchestra. Lots of fun for the family.
Contact:   512-441-9015
 
RED, HOT & BLUE FESTIVAL (7/4)
The Woodlands, Texas – 2099 Lake Robbins Drive
13th Annual, Come celebrate July 4 with fireworks and free family activities and live music.
Contact:  281-363-2447
 
4TH OF JULY FAMILY FUN FEST (7/4)
Temple, Texas – 1919 S. 1st St.
Fireworks, music, fun family activities, including a splash pad, mechanical bull, KidZone, food and more!
Contact:   254-298-5900
 
FREEDOM FEST (7/4)
Fort Hood, Texas – Railhead Drive
Celebrate July 4 at Fort Hood’s Freedom Fest. 30-minute firework display, free carnival and live music. Open to all.
Contact:  254-286-5342
 
FREEDOM OVER TEXAS (7/4)
Houston, Texas – 500 Allen Parkway
Houston’s 4th of July Fireworks show with performance by Pat Green
Contact  713-224-9115
 
NACOGDOCHES FREEDON FEST (7/4)
Nacogdoches, Texas -
Fourth of July festival including the Oscar Meyer Weiner-mobile, hamburger cook-off, water slides, and fireworks display
Contact:  936-564-7351

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