Several Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks displays and local businesses are planned through July 4 in the Tomball and Magnolia areas.

1. July 4th Celebration and Street Festival
The city of Tomball presents an evening of celebration featuring live music, food, and a tribute to veterans. 5-10 p.m. (fireworks at dusk). Free (admission and parking). Business 249 north of FM 2920, Tomball. 281-222-4775. www.tomballtx.gov

2. Fourth in Unity Park & Bicycle Parade
The city of Magnolia hosts a family-friendly event featuring live music, food, a bicycle parade and a fireworks display. 4:30 p.m. Free (admission and parking). Unity Park, 19450 Unity Park Drive, Magnolia. 281-356-2266. www.cityofmagnolia.com

3. Red, Hot & Blue Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza
The Woodlands will host a community-wide Fourth of July celebration with food, live entertainment, children’s activities and family fun at multiple locations around The Woodlands, which includes Town Green Park, Waterway Square, Rob Fleming Park and Northshore Park. The event will also feature an 18-minute fireworks show, with the primary display being at Northshore Park. Town Green Park and Waterway Square will have secondary close proximity displays. Town Green Park, 2099 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands. Rob Fleming Park, 6055 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands. Northshore Park, 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands. Free. 6-10 p.m. www.thewoodlandstownshiptx.gov

Not interested in fireworks? A number of businesses in the area are hosting Independence Day celebrations beginning this weekend.

4. Magnolia nonprofit organization Boots for Troops hosts a Fourth of July Burger Burn & Corn Hole Tournament on July 4 with live music, games and food at its new location on Wright Road. The family-friendly event is free to attend, and burger plates are available for $10 per person. Guests can participate in the tournament for $50 per team for a chance to win a new barbecue pit. 3-9 p.m. 32931 Wright Road, Magnolia. 281-794-9128. www.boots4troops.org

5. The Farmer's Market on Tamina hosts an Independence Day Market on Saturday, July 1, with live music, food, drinks and local artisan vendor booths. Free. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 32907 Tamina Road, Magnolia. www.facebook.com/farmersmarketontamina

6. Deacon Baldy's hosts two nights of live music Friday, June 30, and Saturday, July 1, with beer and signature cocktail drink specials in honor of Independence Day. 5451 FM 1488, Magnolia. 281-650-2558.  www.deaconbaldys.com

7. The Montgomery County Animal Shelter hosts an event for volunteers and dog lovers to walk shelter dogs waiting to be adopted. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe. www.mcaspets.org

For more area events, check out a list of Greater Houston area fireworks shows here, and for those setting off fireworks at home, be sure to read up on safety tips and local laws in Harris and Montgomery counties.