July 3rd in the Park
Join us for the annual July 3rd in the Park Independence Day celebration.
Our Events
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An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
An Independence Day Eve to Remember!
Mark your calendars to celebrate that truth with us on Independence Day Eve (Thursday, July 3rd!) with hundreds of grateful Americans at Magnalia Homestead & Farm in Stokesdale.
Independence Day Celebration at Hickory Ridge History Museum
Step into the past this Independence Day weekend at Hickory Ridge History Museum, where history comes to life with living history demonstrations, patriotic traditions, music, and more, honoring America’s founding.
Burlington Sock Puppets vs Danville Otterbots
Step back in time and celebrate America’s story at a truly unforgettable night at the ballpark!
Mebane Recreation July 4th Celebration
Enjoy an afternoon packed with food trucks, live music, inflatables, eating competitions, games, and plenty of family‑friendly fun.
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza
Celebrate Independence Day with a full day of Wild West Family Fun at Tweetsie Railroad and the largest fireworks show in the High Country.
Burlington Sock Puppets vs Danville Otterbots
Step back in time and celebrate America’s story at a truly unforgettable night at the ballpark!
Denton Antique Festival
Get ready for the 2026 Denton Antiques Festival!
250th Celebrate America Indoor Craft Show
This in-door craft show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial events being held at Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist Church on July 4th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Capitol 250: North Carolina Freedom Fest
Experience the best of North Carolina with DNCR at Capitol 250: NC Freedom Fest!
Onslow County Freedom Festival
Celebrating Fourth of July in Onslow County
250th Celebrate America Classic Wheels Show
This car show is in conjunction with the semi-quincentennial celebration taking place at the Lake Toxaway Community Center and North Toxaway Baptist church on July 4th, 2026.
250th Celebrate America
Lake Toxaway, North Carolina will celebrate the semi-quincentennial of America this July 4th with family fun, food, and entertainment.
Independence Day Celebration at Historic Halifax
Musket firing, living-history demonstrations, and a special reading of the Declaration of Independence will combine to make this a Fourth of July to remember in the historic town of Halifax!
Independence Day Celebration at Museum of the Waxhaws
Celebrate Independence Day with the Museum of the Waxhaws from 12–4 PM as we honor America’s 250th anniversary in true patriotic fashion!
Gladys Knight
The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the greatest.
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash
If the phrase “male acappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses… think again.
ONE by ONE Community Portrait
Photographer Tom Strykowicz returns to the Greensboro History Museum, ready to turn his lens on you.
40th Annual Outdoor Rosen Sculpture Walk
Now in its 40th year at Appalachian State University, the Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition celebrates An Appalachian Summer Festival tradition!