Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend.

Not sure what to do with the kids this 4th of July weekend in Chicago? We've rounded up tons of events this weekend, including fireworks, parades, festivals, and carnivals for patriots of all sizes! And plenty of the things to do in Chicago this 4th of July weekend are perfect for littles who can't stay up late enough to see fireworks: Kids can enjoy parades in Hyde Park, Hinsdale, or Arlington Heights, concerts in Rosemont, Grant Park or Cantigny Park, or festivals in Washington Park or Oak Brook.

Beat the heat this weekend in Chicago at one of the best free public pools or lakeside beaches. Or get out of town for the Fourth of July weekend with a Chicago-area day trip, by staying at a local campground, or discovering one of the best children's museums in the country.

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Orlando is one of the top Fourth of July travel destinations in the country! It's no surprise that this weekend is bursting with 4th of July fireworks, parades, and more in Orlando. Celebrate our nation's birthday with fireworks at the theme parks or one of the many Independence Day events with beautiful Central Florida fireworks displays. Take advantage of the long weekend with a summer day trip or a trip to a local beach as well.

4th of July weekend in San Francisco and the Bay Area is alight with fireworks, fun runs, parades, and more family-friendly events. 

Independence Day weekend is here, and this year it's a super long one! So we've packed our weekend roundup with things to do: Spend the 4th of July at Great America's 4th of July Celebration in Santa Clara for rides, water slides, BBQ, and fireworks. Run off the BBQ and flag cake at the Firecracker Run in Santa Cruz. And the Bay Area's ever-popular 4th of July Parade and Fireworks takes place in Redwood City, where you can have festive family fun without spending a dime. 

Before the rockets' red glare and fireworks blast off, celebrate Independence Day with the best 4th of July activities for kids, including crafts, games, and flag cake.

Read on for our picks for the best things to do all Fourth of July weekend long, including county fairs, chalk fun, a rodeo, and so much more! 

Have a happy 4th of July Weekend in Boston, with fireworks, festivals, and more family fun.

Count on fireworks, parades, and plenty of fun over 4th of July weekend in Connecticut.

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this 4th of July weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Kick off the first weekend in July with Independence Day festivities at Atlanta attractions like Fantastic Fourth at Stone Mountain Park (a fireworks spectacle following the new laser light show) and Six Flags Over Georgia. Head to FREE 4th of July events like Decatur's Pied Piper Parade, Concert, and Fireworks and Marietta's 4th in the Park Celebration. Find a complete list of all the awesome July 4th parades and events at Where to See 4th of July Fireworks in Atlanta 2024!

And of course, it wouldn't be Fourth of July in Atlanta without the annual AJC Peachtree Road Race, the biggest 10K in the world! Cheer on the runners and experience the citywide holiday tradition.