Looking for a fun way to celebrate this coming Independence Day? Look no further – we’ve rounded up some of the most fun-filled celebrations in your local cities and towns!

In cities and towns all across Arizona, enjoyable events are happening this upcoming 4th of July! Events such as rodeos, parades, fireworks, festivals and more will be going on throughout the weekend. Take your pick! Want an exciting adventure with the family? Perhaps head to one of this weekend’s rodeos or take in a fireworks show. Looking for a low-key weekend with friends? Try out one of the area’s local arts events or Fourth of July festivals. No matter what your age or interests, you will be able to find amazing entertainment and fun for the upcoming holiday!

 

View the list below for a sample of events happening in a city or town near you:

Prescott:

128^th Annual Prescott Frontier Days – World’s Oldest Rodeo

June 29 – July 5

http://azcitieswork.com/event/prescott-frontier-days-128th-annual-worlds-oldest-rodeo/

 

Taylor:

Taylor 61^st Annual Independence Day Celebration & Night Rodeo

July 3

http://azcitieswork.com/event/61st-annual-taylor-independence-day-celebration-night-rodeo/

 

Sierra Vista:

48^th Annual Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Event

July 3

http://azcitieswork.com/event/flyover-fireworks-highlight-fourth-of-july-festivities/

Florence:                                                                                                       

Florence Freedom Fest

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/florence-freedom-fest/

 

Prescott:

35^th Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts and Crafts Show

July 3-July 5

http://azcitieswork.com/event/35th-annual-prescott-rodeo-days-fine-arts-and-crafts-show/

 

 

Pinetop:

40^th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Show

July 3- July 5

http://azcitieswork.com/event/40th-annual-fine-arts-and-crafts-show/

 

 

Flagstaff:

Flagstaff Weekend Events (Including 4^th of July)

July 3-5

http://azcitieswork.com/event/flagstaff-fourth-a-weekend-full-of-fun/

 

 

Sierra Vista:

Flyover, fireworks highlight Fourth of July Festivities

July 3- July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/flyover-fireworks-highlight-fourth-of-july-festivities/

 

Payson:

Independence Day Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/7841/

 

Surprise:

Surprise’s 4^th of July Pool Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/tickets-for-surprises-4th-of-july-pool-celebration-on-sale-monday/

 

Prescott:

Prescott Valley Fourth of July Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/prescott-valley-fourth-of-july-celebration/

 

Tolleson:

Tolleson’s Annual 4^th of July Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/tollesons-4th-of-july-celebration/

 

Surprise:

33^rd Annual 4^th of July Celebration

July 4

 

http://azcitieswork.com/event/33rd-annual-4th-of-july-celebration/

 

Oro Valley:

Oro Valley 4^th of July Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/oro-valley-4th-of-july-celebration/

 

 

Peoria:

Peoria’s Annual Fourth of July All-American Festival

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/thrilling-good-time-at-peorias-annual-fourth-of-july-all-american-festival/

 

Tempe:

July 4^th Tempe Town Lake Festival

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/july-4th-festival-boasts-talented-entertainment/

 

Maricopa:

Maricopa Fourth of July Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/schedule-set-for-fourth-of-july-celebration/

 

Mesa:

Arizona Celebration of Freedom Event

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/arizona-celebration-of-freedom-event/

 

Buckeye:

City of Buckeye Independence Day Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/city-of-buckeye-independence-day-celebration/

 

For even more events happening in the cities and towns, visit www.azcitieswork.com!

 

Chino Valley:

Chino Valley July 4th Fireworks

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/chino-valley-july-4th-fireworks/

 

Phoenix (Ahwatukee Village):

Red, White and Boom

July 3

More boom than ever: Red, White and Boom celebrates 40 years

http://azcitieswork.com/event/more-boom-than-ever-red-white-and-boom-celebrates-40-years/

 

Quartzsite:

4^th of July Celebrations

July 3

http://azcitieswork.com/event/quartzsite-fun-food-and-fireworks-july-3/

 

Bullhead City:

Oatman Sidewalk Egg Fry and Fireworks

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/fireworks-egg-fry-part-of-july-4-events-in-bullhead-city/

 

Clarkdale:

Clarkdale: Parade and traditional 4th celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/4th-of-july-festivities-in-clarkdale/

 

 

Winslow:

4^th of July Freedom Festival Freedom festival

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/4th-of-july-fun-in-winslow/

 

Holbrook:

Holbrook 4^th of July

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/holbrook-annual-4th-of-july-event/

 

Chandler:

Chandler 4^th of July Fireworks Spectacular

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/chandlers-fourth-of-july-fireworks-spectacular/

 

Apache Junction:

Apache Junction 4^th of July Event

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/4th-of-july-celebration-in-apache-junction/

 

Douglas:

Douglas Independence Day Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/douglas-independence-day-celebration/

 

Yuma:

All American BBQ & Fireworks Spectacular!

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/all-american-bbq-fireworks-spectacular/

 

Tucson:

“A” Mountain Fireworks Celebration

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/a-mountain-fireworks-celebration/

 

Scottsdale

Scottsdale 4^th of July at Westworld

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/scottsdale-4th-of-july-at-westworld/

Sedona

4^th of July Concert and Laser Show

July 4

http://azcitieswork.com/event/4th-of-july-concert-and-laser-show/

 

 Thursdays are special during the Summer Reading Program at the Tempe Public Library. Each Thursday in June and July from 2- 4 p.m., children’s entertainers, such as Wildman Phil and his desert animals, Mother Goose and the Arizona Science Center come in for a free, one-hour show. Children’s authors bring their books and library staff helps kids make fun crafts to round out their day. On some Mondays, the portable Stargazers Planetarium visits the library to show the galaxy of stars. The first Totally Tempe Thursday is tomorrow. Got fines? Through June 30, library patrons with overdue fees can bring in a case of water for Tempe’s neediest and the library will waive all your fines. Don’t miss a thing!
Get the library program schedule. 

Click the link below to learn more about participating cities across the county:

http://mcld.azsummerreading.org/

 

 

Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer, Tempe History Museum and Tempe Public Library have amazing free activities for your kids featuring music, arts and crafts, children’s authors and entertainers. There are even a few special Mondays and Saturdays, too!

Music from Around the World Is Also From Your Hometown Sounds of Summer – Tempe History Museum Sounds of Summer at Tempe History Museum is an extension of the Tempe Sound exhibition, which features Tempe musical groups throughout the last century. From 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on most Wednesdays and some Saturdays, kids can play drums and other instruments, do crafts and watch shows featuring many local performing groups, such as Mariachi Corazon, Jam Pak Bluegrass, School of Rock’s Sugar Skulls, African drums with Keith Johnson and more. The first Sounds of Summer happens Wednesday, June 10. There is no admission to the Tempe History Museum.  Get the schedule.

Kids can have fun and learn about Sonoran Desert ecology at Glendale libraries this June and July. The Great Arizona Puppet Theater will present a free puppet show, “Hotel Saguaro,” at the Foothills Branch Library, 19055 N. 57th Ave., on June 15 at 2 p.m. and at the Glendale Main Library, 5959 W. Brown St., on July 29 at 3 p.m.

“Hotel Saguaro” is sponsored by the Glendale Water Services Department – Conservation and Sustainable Living Division. The show is funded by the Arizona Game and Fish Department Heritage Fund.

This award-winning puppet show features Sammy Saguaro, his wise Grandpa, and all the desert animals that call the saguaro their home. Audiences will discover how the saguaro supports a diversity of Sonoran Desert wildlife by providing food and shelter. An entertaining and educational post-show discussion is included.

The 45-minute play is recommended for kindergarten to third grade students and families. No registration is required. For more information, call 623-930-3550.