July Fourth weekend is right around the corner, and cities across Central Texas are hosting events to celebrate with food, activities and fireworks.
Austin does have rules regarding fireworks, so if you plan on lighting some yourself, be sure to check the to see what鈥檚 allowed.
Austin
The city will be hosting its annual at the Long Center for Performing Arts. The evening will be full of music, with pre-event openers and a performance by the Austin Symphony. After the concert, there will be a 鈥渕ile-high鈥� fireworks display over the city skyline. The event is free, and attendees can watch the show at Vic Mathias Shores.
The is returning to Q2 Stadium. The Austin tradition is celebrating 50 years, and will feature special musical guests like Tyler Childers and Shakey Graves. Tickets are between $35 and $999.
Bee Cave
The in Bee Cave features local vendors, live music and rides. Event-goers can expect to see craft breweries, local eats, face painting and water games. After dark, the firework show will begin.
Round Rock
Fourth of July celebrations in Round Rock are an all-day affair. The starts at 8:30 a.m. and is followed by at Old Settlers Park. The event has carnival rides, racing pigs, a pepper-eating contest, music and fireworks.
If you鈥檙e a baseball fan, the minor league baseball teamis battling the Sugar Land Space Cowboys in a Fourth of July game at Dell Diamond. After the ballgame is a fireworks show.
Pflugerville
Pflugerville is partnering with the waterpark Typhoon Texas to put on its annual . Residents can view the 鈥淧fireworks鈥� on the lawn outside the park, or buy tickets to enjoy the happening inside.
Hutto
Hutto will host its at the Brushy Creek amphitheater. The celebration is free and features live music, food trucks, activities and fireworks.
Dripping Springs
The annual will take place Saturday, July 1, at the Hog Heaven Sporting Club. There will be hot dogs, snow cones and a dinner before the fireworks show benefiting local veterans.
Cedar Park
Cedar Park鈥檚 is an event-packed affair, with a performance by rock band Suede, free laser tag, carnival rides, inflatables and food trucks. After the fireworks, there will be a movie showing in the park.
If you鈥檇 like to celebrate Independence Day in style, Haute Spot is hosting . Doors open at 4 p.m., and live music starts at 4:45. Tickets are required. They are $10 for general admission and $50 for the balcony.
Buda
The festival opens with a downtown parade. It features cornhole competitions, sand volleyball and rock climbing. The event also has all the classic Fourth of July staples like food vendors, live music and fireworks.
Leander
尝别补苍诲别谤鈥檚 is happening Monday, July 3, at Devine Lake Park. This celebration is the largest annual event in Leander and will have music, food, bouncy houses and a fireworks display.
Kyle
Head over to the Hays CISD Performing Arts Center to watch . The event will start with a performance by Austin cover band and end with a 20-minute fireworks display.
San Marcos
San Marcos鈥� is free and has activities for the whole family, like field games and crafts. The celebration takes place at Spring Lake and ends with a fireworks show.
Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified Sugar Land's baseball team.
