There are a lot of things going on this week in Houston and communities around the country! Many or most of them are free. This is a great time to take advantage of getting out and doing something in your community without a lot of added expense.
Pack a cooler with drinks, food, and goodies and spend the day listening to music and watch fireworks at night!
Find a local parade and ride your bikes to see the events. It will be hot, but you can cool off in your pool or a local swimming pool. In the past in The Woodlands on July 4th, all the local pools have been free and you have as many as 15 to choose from!
We traditionally do the same thing every 4th, but try changing it up a little bit by checking out all the things Houston has to offer below!
::Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion The Woodlands:: FREE
FRIDAY July 3rd – STARTING AT 6:30 P.M.:
- Meet Uncle Sam and have your picture taken with Puffy Pine Cone!
- Listen to Betsy Ross, Paul Revere, Martha and George Washington sing patriotic music!
- See a living Statue of Liberty!
- FREE American flags and patriotic pinwheels, while supplies last!
- Radio Disney Road Crew on hand with games, dancing and prizes!
Lawn chairs are FREE! Picnics are welcome(no outside beverages).
::Red Hot and Blue Festival:: The Woodlands FREE, 6pm-10pm
Saturday, July 4th The Festival is FREE and open to the public. The Festival will feature live music, face painting, strolling performers, games, hot dog and watermelon eating contests, vendor booths, concessions, fireworks and much more!
The Fireworks Extravaganza will begin at dusk, weather permitting, and will be simulcast on Sunny 99.1.
Heroes are made in America! The Children’s Museum of Houston invites you to celebrate Kidpendence Day, July 4, at the Summer of Epic Adventure – where superheroes come to train. Superhero trainees will celebrate Star Spangled Superheroes who have contributed to making America the land of the free and the home of the brave. Boom! We’re seeing stars and stripes!
WHERE: Children’s Museum of Houston, 1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
HOURS/COST:
- MUSEUM HOURS: Mon. – Sat.: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sun: Noon – 6 p.m.
- Second Saturday of every month opens at 9 a.m. for members.
- General Museum admission: $9 per person and $8 for seniors 65+ and for active duty military personnel. Children under one and Museum Members receive free admission.
::Citycentre :: FREE
The July 4 weekend welcomes four nights of free concerts to CITYCENTRE plus an Independence Day fireworks spectacular that you don’t want to miss!
- Thursday, July 2: Live music from 7 – 10 PM featuring Grady Gaines (R&B)
- Friday, July 3: Live music from 7 – 10 PM featuring the Texas Unlimited Band (Country)
- Saturday, July 4: Live music from 7 – 11 PM featuring the Marcus Eldridge Band (Country) & fireworks spectacular at 9:30 PM
- Sunday, July 5: Live music from 5 – 8 PM featuring The Coconuts (Jimmy Buffet-style Rock)
:: Bayou Bend :: FREE
Celebrate Independence Day at Houston’s home for American decorative arts and paintings. The annual 4th of July blowout at Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens offers up an extravaganza of Americana: performers, crafts, activities, refreshments, and more. Don’t forget to sign the giant Declaration of Independence before you leave! With its unique blend of the arts and American history, Bayou Bend is the perfect place to celebrate American freedom in style.
:: Freedom Over Texas :: – Saturday, July 4th 2014 –
Fireworks will ignite the sky, and country tunes will set the stage for Houston’s signature annual patriotic celebration, Southwest Airlines Freedom Over Texas from 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 at the newly renovated Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou (along Allen Parkway).
Prolific singer-songwriter and Houston son, Clint Black and double-platinum-selling singer, songwriter Josh Turner will headline the 29-year-old annual event on the Southwest Airlines Stage that will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display by CITGO.
::PLACES TO WATCH FIREWORKS IN HOUSTON::
- Oyster Creek Park in Sugar Land – Free 7pm to 10pm
- Tomball 4th of July Parade – Highway 249 Business, north of FM 2920. An evening of celebration honoring America’s independence. Live music, food, games and activities followed by a fireworks spectacular at dusk. Come early to get the best seat. Fireworks at dusk.
- Webster – Festivities begin at 5 p.m. in Texas Avenue Park and culminate with the fireworks show at 9:15 p.m.
- Missouri City – Festival with bands from 2pm to 9pm.
- Seabrook – Kids Parade The City of Seabrook will host a 4th of July Kids Parade on Saturday, July 4, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Meador Park, 2100 Meyer Road. Stick around after the parade for more fun and games including face painting and a moonwalk. Refreshments and hot dogs will also be available. Please bring your lawn chairs and cameras.