Looking for something to do this weekend? Look no further! The Fourth of July is on Friday, and if you have the holiday off, we recommend starting your holiday weekend off with a trip out to Eleanor Tinsley Park for Freedom Over Texas!
If you’re spending the weekend in Houston or the surrounding area, there’s plenty of options for those looking for some family fun, a date night out, fun with friends and more!
“This year’s Freedom Over Texas is an event filled with six-hours of festivities, tradition, and live concert stages, along Allen Parkway. Freedom Over Texas will feature local, regional, and national entertainment and will be capped off with a musically choreographed, “Texas-sized” fireworks finale. This event has become Houston’s annual signature July 4th celebration with an average of 50,000 people in attendance and is televised live in Houston. The event will solicit television affiliates from across the state of Texas to simulcast a portion of the event. Freedom Over Texas will feature a unique non-profit component that joins forces with the Houston Food Bank to help fill an extraordinary demand in our regional community. The event will donate a percentage of food and beverage sales to the Houston Food Bank. We look forward to enjoying a fun, engaging, and safe event for our nation’s birthday.”
About: “This grand patriotic event, the largest parade between Houston and Dallas, celebrates with fire engines, floats, marching bands, military units, and much more. It begins at 9:00 a.m., winding through The Woodlands Town Center and Market Street, with pre-parade entertainment starting at 8:00 a.m. in Market Street. Parade announcers, including Emcees located above the North Commons in Market Street will guide the event. A panel of Community Celebrity Parade Judges will select the best entries in ten award categories. This year’s theme, “Wings of Liberty: Celebrating the Bald Eagle,” honors the Bald Eagle as the U.S. National Bird, symbolizing independence, strength, courage and patriotism.”
3. City of Bellaire Celebration of Independence
Date: Friday
Location: South Rice and Valerie St
Time: 9AM to 12PM
About: “The City of Bellaire invites you to a Celebration of Independence Parade and Festival! The parade will begin at 9:00 AM, followed by the festival.”
4. 4th of July Celebration on Skylawn
Date: Friday
Location: POST Houston
Time: 5PM to 10PM
About: “Join us for a celebration of America with a rooftop view of the City of Houston’s firework show, Freedom Over Texas. We’ll also have multiple cirque performers, complimentary balloon artists and face painting, delicious food, multiple bars on the roof, live performances by Houston Brass Band and the best cover band in Texas – Alias Band – jamming out all your favorite hits!”
About: “Celebrate Independence Day with our annual 4th of July Parade along the Seawall! The parade kicks off at 6:00PM on Friday, July 4th, as a festive lineup of Jeeps, golf carts, and decorated vehicles rolls from 22nd Street to 45th Street in a patriotic display.”
6. Galveston Island 4th of July Fireworks Show
Date: Friday
Location: Galveston Seawall
Time: 9PM to 10PM
About: “Right after the 4th of July Parade, grab a spot along the Seawall and get ready for the show—fireworks begin at 9:15 PM. The best views are between 27th and 37th Streets, but you’ll be able to see the display from just about anywhere on the island. Bring a lawn chair, kick back, and enjoy the grand finale to a day of celebration.”
7. Kemah Boardwalk 4th of July Celebration
Date: Friday
Location: Kemah Boardwalk
Time: 2PM to 11PM
About: “Celebrate freedom with a bang! Get to the Boardwalk early – thrilling rides, live music, explosive patriotic displays, and unforgettable memories await!”
8. The Woodlands Fireworks
Date: Friday
Location: Waterway Square District
Time: 9:30PM
About: “The Fireworks Extravaganza will take place at approximately 9:30 p.m. The primary fireworks display will be located near Northshore Park and Lake Woodlands, with a secondary close-proximity (special effects) display at Town Green Park. The 2025 Fireworks Extravaganza will also feature a fireworks display in the Waterway Square District off the Waterway Square Parking Garage and Rob Fleming Park in the Village of Creekside Park.”
9. Star Spangled Salute Produced by Houston Symphony
Date: Friday
Location: Miller Outdoor Theatre
Time: 10AM
About: “Let freedom ring and celebrate the red, white, and blue with your Houston Symphony as we bring our annual celebration of America’s birthday to Miller!”
“Enjoy our “Star-Spangled Salute,” featuring patriotic fan-favorites like 1812 Overture, The Stars and Stripes Forever, and America the Beautiful, followed by a grand finale that lights up the night sky with a breathtaking firework display provided by the Miller Theatre Advisory Board.”
“The Houston Symphony envisions itself as a world-class orchestra and Houston cultural leader, creating extraordinary musical experiences for all. To support that vision, the Houston Symphony’s mission is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience in Houston and beyond through exceptional musical performances, creating enduring impact in our community.”
10. Heights & Co. Fourth of July Celebration
Date: Film screening on Friday, specials throughout the weekend.
Location: Heights & Co.
About: “Celebrate the Fourth of July in true blockbuster style at Heights & Co., where the evening kicks off with a special outdoor screening of the patriotic sci-fi classicIndependence Day at sunset. Grab a seat on the patio, sip something festive, and relive the cinematic triumph of aliens vs. America under the stars.”
“To keep spirits high all weekend, Heights & Co. is serving up two boozy takes on a childhood favorite: the Reposado Espresso Martini Float and the Bourbon Root Beer Float, both made with house-made ice cream. On the 4th, enjoy $10 classic margaritas, $10 Aperol Spritzes, and $1 off all beers.”
11. Beach Cleanup Along the Seawall
Date: Saturday
Location: On the sand at 35th and Seawall Blvd. in Galveston.
Time: 8AM to 10:30AM
About: “After a day of fun and fireworks, let’s come together to celebrate in a new way — by giving back to the beach we all enjoy.”
12. Coffee & Cars
Date: Saturday
Location: POST Houston
Time: 8AM to 11AM
About: “We have an incredible lineup this Saturday! Couple of Ford GTs will be joining us this weekend and more special surprises! July 5th is our next Coffee & Cars event and it’s an Open Showcase! See an incredible collection of Hypercars, Exotics, Muscle, Classics, JDM and Much More!”
13. DJ Screw Day 2025
Date: Saturday
Location: George R. Brown Center
Time: 12PM to 7PM
About: “Prepare for an unforgettable day of music, cars, and community spirit at DJ Screw Day! Presented by Screwed Up Records & Tapes, this event promises a blend of entertainment, culture, and excitement for attendees of all ages.”
Cost: $45
14. Concacaf Gold Cup Trophy Exclusive Showcase
Date: Saturday
Location: Hilton Americas-Houston
Time: 2:30PM to 6PM
About: “Calling all soccer fans! Hilton, the official hotel partner of the 2025 Concacaf Cup events, is proud to host the iconic Concacaf Gold Cup trophy on July 5, 2025, at Hilton Americas-Houston (1600 Lamar St.). Don’t miss this exclusive photo opportunity and an up-close look at the trophy in the lobby between 2:30 and 6 p.m.”
15. Beats on the Beach: Live Music & Fireworks
Date: Saturday
Location: Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach
Time: 5:30PM to 9PM
About: Head to Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach and take in Beats on the Beach, a family-friendly event that gives guests the opportunity to get up and dance to the music. See ticket prices at the website.
16. Kings Harbor Fireworks on the Pier
Date: Saturday
Location: Kings Harbor
Time: 9:15PM
About: “Don’t miss our big 5th of July Patriotic Fireworks Celebration, packed with live music, games, face painting for the kids, and more! This event is free and open to the public, and if you’re hungry, grab delicious takeout from our fantastic on-site restaurants. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.”
17. The Crooklyn Cookout
Date: Sunday
Location: DeLUXE Theater
Time: 12PM to 9PM
About: “Pull up for a day full of flavor, fun, and film at The Crooklyn Cookout! We’re bringing the block party vibes with food trucks, double dutch, and classic games for all ages. Catch Crooklyn, Spike Lee’s nostalgic love letter to Brooklyn on the big screen at 12PM and 7PM.”
Cost: $5
18. CONCACAF Gold Cup 2025 Final
Date: Sunday
Location: NRG Stadium
Time: Gates open at 1PM, kickoff is at 6PM.
About: “The Final of the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup has been awarded to NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. In addition to hosting numerous Gold Cups, the FIFA World Cup 2026 host venue is home to the NFL’s Houston Texans and has hosted some of the world’s most important sporting and entertainment events, including two Super Bowls, the College Football Playoff National Championship, and WrestleMania, among others.”
19. Weic | Koninut – An Interactive Art Installation
Date: All Weekend
Location: Avienda Houston
Time: Daily
About: “Avenida Houston will soon be home to a one-of-a-kind cultural experience with the world premiere of Weci | Koninut, an immersive outdoor art installation celebrating Indigenous stories, seasons, and traditions. This groundbreaking project invites the public into a dreamlike environment that blends large-scale visual art, sound, and storytelling inspired by the Atikamekw people of Canada.”
20. Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros
Date: Monday
Location: Daikin Park
Time: 7:10PM
About: The Cleveland Guardians come to town to face off against the Houston Astros for the first of a three-game series.
