Check out these events in the Austin metro area happening this weekend, July 4-6. For a round up of additional Fourth of July events, click here.
This list is not comprehensive. Events are subject to change.
Star Spangled Fest
This Independence Day celebration will kick off with the Texas Music Scene Independence Eve Party, featuring a performance by Reckless Kelly at The Long Center’s Dell Hall. The 48th Annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th concert and fireworks show will have more live music, a taco eating contest, an orchestra performance, fireworks and more.
- July 3, 7 p.m.; July 4, 5 p.m.
- $31.39 and up (Independence Eve); Free (admission), VIP tickets available (Independence Day)
- Vic Mathais Shores, 900 W. Riverside Drive, Austin
- www.starspangledfest.com
Anthem Celebration 5K and Kids DashKyle’s Anthem neighborhood will host a race to benefit Cullen Elementary School. There will be a 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash.
- July 4, 6 a.m. (packet pickup); 7 a.m. (race start)
- $15 (Kids Dash, 5K participants 18 and under); $25 (5K)
- 140 Monroe Drive, Kyle
- www.fortheloveofgo.com/calendar
City of West Lake Hills 4th of July Parade & CelebrationHosted by the Westlake Chamber of Commerce, the event celebrating Independence Day will feature a parade, costume contests, live music, free food, games, face painting, a balloon artist and more.
Red, White and BudaBuda's annual Independence Day celebration will begin with a bike parade at 9 a.m. The afternoon festivities will include live music, food trucks, a fireworks show and more.
42nd annual Sertoma Club Family July 4 CelebrationCommunity members can celebrate with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, a petting zoo, games and rides. Attendees can also watch the firework show, which begins at 9:30 p.m.
Frontier DaysThe annual Fourth of July celebration event will take place at Old Settlers Park with carnival rides, entertainment, live music, food vendors, a pepper-eating contest and other entertainment. A fireworks show will take place at dark featuring a live performance from the Austin Symphonic Band.
- July 4, noon
- Free
- 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
- www.roundrocktexas.gov
Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic and FireworksJoin Willie Nelson and other musicians, including Bob Dylan, The Avett Brothers, The Mavericks, Asleep At The Wheel and Tami Neilson, for an Independence Day musical tradition.
Cedar Park SpectacularCommunity members can attend the annual celebration featuring live music, carnival rides, inflatables, food vendors, a fireworks display and a movie in the park.
Red White and BoomA Fourth of July fireworks display will take place at Typhoon Texas Waterpark in Pflugerville.
SuperHeroes RunCommunity members can participate in a 5K, 10K, half marathon or one-mile fun run. Event registration includes a T-shirt, a finisher’s towel or giveaway, a finisher’s medal, a digital training pack and more.
- July 5, 7:30 a.m.
- $40-$45 (5K registration), $45-$50 (10K registration), $48-$54 (half marathon registration), $40-$45 (virtual registration and family one-mile fun run)
- 3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park
- Eventbrite: SuperHeroes Run 5K/10K/13.1 Austin/Round Rock
Bakersfield TX ConcertNorth Austin locals are invited to enjoy live music at Water Trough at The Domain, featuring classic country music.
Till Death Do Us Part: A Couple’s Lasting RelationshipArtist and photographer Becky Wilkes will answer questions about her latest exhibit, which is a multimedia experience about her parents’ relationship, and the emotional complexity of morality, aging and grief. The exhibit will be available to view from July 5-Aug. 3.
