California Events
Friday, July 3, 2026
ADELANTO: U.S. Block Party July 3, 2026, 6-10 p.m. on at John Mgrdichian Park/Desert Trails. Food trucks, music, and family activities and the fireworks around 9 p.m. Location: 11251 Seneca Road, Adelanto, CA. facebook.com/ CityofAdelanto
ALTURAS: Fandango Days Fireworks July 3, 2026 at dusk at California Pines & Parade July 4, 2026, 10:30 a.m. The Fandango Days Parade route will start at the "old hospital" off of McDowell Street, head north onto Main Street, then turn West onto 8th Street where it will conclude. A full day of family fun and entertainment, including a concert, food, vendors and the Classic Car Show take place at the New Veterans Park. Free, alturaschamber.org
ANDERSON: Anderson Explodes Fireworks Show and Concert, 5:30-10 p.m. at Shasta District Fairgrounds. Free
ARTESIA: 4th of July Celebration with concert by Latin Soul Band, 6-8:30 p.m. Free, cityofartesia.us
AUBURN: Kai Schauer playing country and rock music, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Square in Downtown Auburn. Location: 1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA. Free, exploreauburnca.com
BALDWIN PARK: 4th of July Fireworks Show & Concert featuring Beatles vs Elvis concert July 3, 2026, 5:30-10 p.m. at Sierra Vista High School, 3600 Frazier Ave. Baldwin Park, CA baldwinpark.com
BENICIA: Third of July Torchlight Parade downtown, July 3, 2026, 6:30 p.m. It's an annual tradition bringing fun to all. Independence Day parade stretches along First Street and includes dancers, floats, local groups, and entertainment. beniciamainstreet.org
BOONVILLE: Towse, 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Valley Brewing Company Concerts. Location: 17700 CA-253, Boonville, CA. Free, avbc.com
BRIDGEPORT 4th of July Celebration July 2-5, 2026. July 3 features concert with Jennifer Grant at Bridgeport Barns & Terrace; Horseshoes in the Park; Ranch Rodeo; Trapshoot; Kids Fun at Courthouse Lawn; and Arts & Crafts Festival on School Street. bridgeportcalifornia.com
BURNEY: Burney Basin Days July 2-4, 2026. 7/3 is Burro Race, Softball & Pit River Casino Social; 7/4 is Lions Breakfast 7-11 a.m., Craft Faire 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kiddie Parade at 10:15 a.m., and The Burney Basin Days Parade at 10:45 a.m. Free Fireworks Show held at Burney High School Football Field, where gates open at 6 p.m. with concert by Hook band before the fireworks show. burneychamber.com
CARUTHERS: Independence Day Fireworks at Caruthers District Fairgrounds July 3, 2026. Gates open at 6 p.m. Fireworks start at dusk. Location: 13595 S. Raider Ave., Caruthers, CA. Free, $ parking at Tahoe Ave. Soccer Fields, caruthersfair.com
CHERRY VALLEY: Highland Springs Lavender Festival June 6-July 19, 2026, 5-10 p.m. Spend an evening filled with entertainment & exploration at the largest organic lavender farm in Southern California. $8-16, 123farm.com
CLEARLAKE OAKS: Clearlake Oaks Annual Fireworks Display over the lake at dark. Free to see, clearlakeoaks.org/ fireworks
CLOVIS: The Element band performs at Bluegrass in the Park 6:30 p.m. to dusk. Band is comprised of dobro, harmony vocals, mandolin, banjo, bass and guitar. Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial Park (Liberty Park), 901 Fifth St., Clovis, CA. Free concert, great music!
COSTA MESA: B Side band, rock, pop, funk, soul 6-9 p.m. Metro Pointe Concerts Fridays and Saturdays at Metro Pointe Shopping Mall. Location: 901 S. Coast Dr., Costa Mesa, CA. Free. metropointe.com
COSTA MESA: Community 4th of July Festival and Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 5-11 p.m. at Orange County Fairgrounds. Concerts, contests, kids activities, food and drinks. Location: 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA. Free admission, ocfair.com
CRESTLINE: Fireworks Over Lake Gregory July 3, 2026, 9 p.m. at Jamboree Days. Beaches close at 5 p.m. and reopen at 6:30 p.m. for public admission. Free, jamboreedays.com
CYPRESS: Pop Vision band plays top 40s, 6-8 p.m. + Salute to America at Summer Concerts on the Green. Special location: Cypress College, 9200 Valley View St., Cypress, CA Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free, cypressca.org
DELANO: Star Spangled Spectacular Fireworks Show & Family Fun Day 5-9 p.m. at Memorial Park with fireworks shot from north end of Delano Airport. The evening begins with fun activities for the family. Fireworks begin after dark. Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Delano. Free but donations needed, facebook.com/ groups/626933170823431
DEL MAR: San Diego County Fair "Once Upon a Fair" June 10-July 5, 2026 (closed Mon & Tue). Craft Brew & Wine Competitions, Livestock, Home Arts, Crafts, Carnival, Food, Concerts, more. Location: 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar, CA. $20-25, sdfair.com
DUARTE: Legacy band plays classic rock & covers at Duarte Independence Day Celebration with Concert & Fireworks July 3, 2026, 6-9:45 p.m. | gates open 5:30 p.m. at Duarte Sports Park. Location: 1401 Central Ave., Duarte, CA. Free, accessduarte.com tributes
EL CAJON: Jimmy's Buffet band plays a tribute concert to the music of Jimmy Buffett, yacht rock & Margaritaville, 6-8 p.m. at Music on Main On the Prescott Promenade. Location: 329 E. Main, El Cajon, CA. Free, downtownelcajon.com
EL DORADO HILLS: Hip Service concert at 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks July 3, 2026, 6-11 p.m., Live on the Boulevard, El Dorado Hills Town Center, Steven Young Amphitheater. edhtowncenter.com
FAIRFIELD: Fairfield Farmers Market Fridays May 1-September 25, 2026, 3-7 p.m. at the County Green. Locally grown produce, artisan foods, and a fun atmosphere. Location: Texas Street at Jefferson Street in Downtown Fairfield, CA. Free admission, fairfield.ca.gov
FOLSOM: Folsom PRCA Rodeo July 2-4, 2026 at Dan Russell Rodeo Arena. Location: 403 Stafford St. Folsom, CA $30-up, folsomrodeo.com | rodeo
FORTUNA: Fireworks Festival July 3, 2026, 5:30-10:30 p.m. Pyro Spectacular and family fun with the biggest night dance party on the North Coast, kids' activities, apple pie eating contest and more. At 8:30 p.m. the kids' activities wrap up for the evening and the dance party begins! Dance until the fireworks start at dark around 10ish! Fireworks start at dark. Newburg Park, 2700 Newburg Road, Fortuna, CA. Free, friendlyfortuna.comFRESNO: 4th Of July Fireworks at The Island Waterpark July 3-4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Island Waterpark goes all out on Independence Day weekend with a Fireworks Show on July 3 & 4. Location: 6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA. $50 approx., islandwaterpark.centeredgeonline.com
FRESNO: 4th Of July Fireworks at The Island Waterpark July 3-4, 2026, 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Island Waterpark goes all out on Independence Day weekend with a Fireworks Show on July 3 & 4. Location: 6099 W. Barstow Ave., Fresno, CA. $50 approx., islandwaterpark.centeredgeonline.com
GRAEAGLE: 4th of July Celebration July 3-5, 2026 includes Parade, Fireworks, Concerts, Picnic, Pancakes and activities for all ages. Fireworks are free to see at Mill Pond on July 4 | Parade takes place on July 5, 2026. Free, graeagle.com
GRASS VALLEY: High Sierra Music Festival July 2-5, 2026 at Nevada County Fairgrounds. Over 50 bands perform rock tributes, indie, Americana, and a versatile mix of popular genres. $tickets, highsierramusic.com
HOLLYWOOD: The Beach Boys with Special Guest John Stamos and July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular starts at 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Bowl Concerts. Location: 2301 N. Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA. Tickets: hollywoodbowl.com
HUNTINGTON BEACH: 4th of July Festival (July 3-5) and Friday Night Block Party. Free! hb4thof july.org
JACKSON: Independence Day Fireworks & Family Picnic July 3, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at Detert Park. The fun and games at Aimee Baseball Field to celebrate Independence Day with family games include bingo, a soda/snack bar, and raffle for bicycles and other great prizes, all leading up to the spectacular fireworks show that the Lions Club is famous for providing to the community beginning at dark, usually around 9:30 p.m. Bring chairs or blankets for seating. Location: Parking at Argonaut High School, then catch the free shuttle. Free, JacksonLionsClub.org
JURUPA VALLEY: Independence Celebration 3rd of July Fireworks Show begins July 3, 2026, 4 p.m. at Vernola Family Park. Concert with bands performing, Food Vendors, Jumpers, Game Booths, (requires separate purchase) capped off by a Spectacular Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Location: 5211 Wineville Ave., Jurupa Valley, CA. $7-10, jarpd.org
KERMAN: Kerman Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 6-10 p.m. at Kerman High School Stadium. Food, live entertainment, music, and shop the boutiques before enjoying a fireworks show! Bulldog Blitz Skydivers, weather permitting. Location: 205 South First Street, Kerman, CA. $6, kermanchamber.org
KING CITY: Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 9-10 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Salinas Valley Fairgrounds Stampede Arena, 625 Division St., King City, CA. $1 admission, kingcity.com
KINGSBURG: Independence Day Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 6 p.m. at Kingsburg High School Football Stadium! The Fireworks Show should start shortly after 9 p.m. Food Vendors serve between 6 & 9:30 p.m. $5 admission, $5 parking, kingsburgchamber.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Sawdust Festival June 26-September 6, 2026, 11 a.m. daily. Outdoor, juried fine arts festival set among eucalyptus groves of Laguna Canyon, features sawdust on the grounds as carvers, painters, photographers, glass-blowers, jewelers and ceramic artists display their works while also creating new products. $, sawdustartfestival.org
LAGUNA BEACH: Art-A-Fair June 26-September 6, 2026. Next door to Sawdust Festival is an art festival comprised of a cooperative of independent artists from all over the world. Location: 777 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA. $, art-a-fair.com
LAGUNA BEACH: Pageant of the Masters and Festival of the Arts, The Greatest of All Time, July 9-September 4, 2026. The star-lit amphitheater's nightly production of tableaux vivant (living picture) re-creations of iconic works by Michelangelo, Claude Monet, Vincent van Gogh, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Norman Rockwell, and more are the highlight to this festival also featuring a fine arts show daily. $10-175, foapom.com
LAKE ALMANOR: 3rd of July Celebration with DJ Sana 9 p.m.-1 a.m. on beautiful Lake Almanor. Plumas Pines Resort 3000 Almanor Drive West Prattville, CA Free, plumaspinesresort.com
LAKE ARROWHEAD: Journey USA, tribute to the band Journey 6-9 p.m. (concerts start at 6:30 p.m.) at Lake Arrowhead Summer Concerts in Lake Arrowhead Village in the towering pines of the San Bernardino Mountains. Location: 28200 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA. $, ticket required lakearrowheadsummerconcerts.com
LAKEPORT: Funky Dozen band plays disco, funk and 70s-90s music, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Concerts at the Library. Location: Library Park, 200 Park St., Lakeport, CA. Free, lakecochamber.com
LAKEPORT: Konocti Vista Casino 32nd Anniversary 4th of July Fireworks Show 5-10 p.m. Free Fireworks Show at the Hotel Marina Lawn. Party starts at 5 with live DJ Kutter on the lawn and Outdoor Bar, Food Trucks and Craft Booths. All ages are welcome and there is no cover charge to attend! konocti-vista-casino.com
LA MIRADA: Independence Day Celebration July 3, 2026, 4-9 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park, 13701 Adelfa Dr., La Mirada CA 90638. The event features concerts with tone Soul band playing Motown, dance and party music, vendors selling foods and beverages, and fireworks display after dark. cityoflamirada.org
LA PUENTE: 4th of July Celebration & Fireworks at La Puente Park includes beer garden, kids activities, and 5 hours with bands and a DJ!
LOS ALAMITOS: 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Training Base gates open at 4 p.m.
LOS ANGELES: Anime Expo July 2-5, 2026. Los Angeles Anime Expo (AX) the largest Japanese pop culture event in North America, includes exhibit halls, Artist Alley, panels, premieres, concerts, cosplaying, autograph signing, gaming and more. / $95-200, anime-expo.org
MAMMOTH LAKES: Independence Day Celebration July 2-5, 2026. On July 3, 2026 the Village at Mammoth Lakes features Giddy Up Country Music Festival with Rebel Heart + Dave Bernal & Friends performing. giddyupmammoth.com
MAMMOTH LAKES: Mammoth Lakes Arts on the 4th throughout the day features Food Trucks, art demos and booths, kids activities, beverages and live music Free, artsonthe4th.com
MARIPOSA: Dirty Cello, rock, jazz, blues played on a cello, 7-9 p.m. Music on the Green in Art Park. Location: 5013 Highway 140, Mariposa, CA. Free, mariposaartscouncil.org
MODESTO: The Rewind 209, 7-9 p.m. Modesto Music in the Plaza 10th Street Plaza Modesto, CA. Free, visitmodesto.com
MOORPARK: 3rd of July Fireworks Extravaganza & Concerts, 4-9:30 p.m. at Arroyo Vista Community Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and listen to the concert with 3 bands. Then watch the fireworks show Location: 4550 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA, 93021! $8-10, moorparkca.gov/fireworks
MORGAN HILL:
4th of July
Freedom Fest
Celebration Free concerts July 3-4, 2026. Music Fest July 3, 2026 with Main Stage
on
West 4th Street & Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, CA.
Free, morganhillfreedomfest.com
MORRO BAY: Independence Day Concert and Drone Show, Art Show and Waterfront Markets. Free entertainment throughout the day, including a beer garden and floating bar for adults. Free admission, morrobay.org
MURPHYS: B-Sides band plays rock, soul, R&B, funk and country music, 5-8 p.m. Murphys Summer Concerts in Murphys Community Park. Location: 505 Algiers St., Murphys, CA. Free, murphyspark.com
NEWBERRY SPRINGS: Newberry Springs Fireworks Celebration 4-9:30 p.m. at Newberry Park. Location: 30884 Newberry Road, Newberry Springs, CA. Free, facebook.com/ newberrycsd
NEWPORT BEACH: DSB Journey Tribute Band in concert 5-8 p.m. at Tunes at the Dunes. Location: Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Drive, Newport Beach, CA. $35 parking, newportdunes.com
NORWALK: Fourth of July and Fireworks, July 3, 2026, 3-9:30 p.m. Free event held at Holifield Park, 12500 Excelsior Drive. Kids Zone, Food Trucks, Special concert 6-9 p.m. before Fireworks at 9 p.m. Free, norwalk.org
OAKDALE: Randy Mandy and the Frequency Experience plays folk rock, 6-9 p.m. at Oakdale Concerts in the Park. Opening act is George Croft. Come early 5 p.m. for food trucks mini-market. Location: Dorada Park, 590 N Yosemite Ave., Oakdale, CA. Free, oakdalecachamber.org
OCEANSIDE: 4th of July Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 4 p.m. at SoCal Soccer Complex. DJ spinning tunes, dance music before the 9 p.m. display. Location: 3300 El Corazon Dr. Oceanside, CA ci.oceanside.ca.us
OJAI: "An Old Fashioned 4th of July" Concert July 3, 2026, 6 p.m. at Libbey Bowl. Presentation of Color with Vietnam Veterans and free concert with the Ojai Band. Free, 4thofjulyinojai.com
OLYMPIC VALLEY: Jeff Engerbretson 5:30-7:30 p.m. at SunSets Music Series. Location: The Village of Palisades Tahoe, 1960 Squaw Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA. Free, palisadestahoe.com
OXNARD: Stars, Stripes and Sounds, Oxnard Concert at Plaza Park, Oxnard, CA. $tickets, oxnarddowntowners.org
PETALUMA: Sonoma-Marin Fair July 1-5, 2026 at Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma, CA $25 approx., sonoma-marinfair.org
PLEASANTON: Salvage Title band plays rock & roll music, 7-8:30 p.m. at Concerts in the Park. Location: Lions Wayside Park, 4401 First Street, Pleasanton, CA. Free, pleasantondowntown.net
PORTERVILLE: Freedom Fest at Porterville Sports Complex. Saturday before the Independence holiday, the Freedom Fest showcases musical entertainment, a patriotic aerial performance by Skydive Elsinore, local food vendors, and more. Music by DJ Swift and Spray Zone. The finale to the evening is the spectacular display of fireworks at 9 p.m.! Parking $15-30, ci.porterville.ca.us
PORTOLA: Funky Town band plays disco dance music that'll get you on your feet, 7-10 p.m. at Music in the Park in Portola City Park. Bring blankets, chairs and picnics along with libations if you like. Location: 441 S. Gulling Street, Portola, CA Free, cityofportola.gov.
RANCHO CORDOVA: Fourth of July Celebration July 3-4, 2026 includes Fireworks, Carnival and Concert both days! Parade is only on July 4. 1 Mile Run is on July 4. $6.15-10, plus $10 parking for fireworks and concerts, ranchocordovajuly4th.com
REDLANDS: A Star-Spangled Evening of Patriotic Pops celebrating America's 250th Birthday, 8 p.m. at Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival. Location: Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St., Redlands, CA. Free, redlandsbowl.org
REDWOOD CITY: Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! July 3-4, 2026. The Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation presents Chalk Full of Fun on the Square! Part of the fabulous 4th of July festivities in downtown Redwood City. Courthouse Square and Hamilton Street @ Broadway. Pre-registration required. rwcpaf.org
RICHMOND: 3rd of July Fireworks Show July 3, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at Marina Bay Park. Fireworks around 9:15 p.m. Vendors on site sell food and merchandise, there's live music, and activities for kids. Location: Marina Bay Park, Marina Bay & Regatta Blvd., Richmond, CA. Free, ci.richmond.ca.us
SAN ANSELMO: Sweet Sally in concert playing mostly bluegrass mixed with a little bit of folk music and jazz, 6-8:30 p.m. Live on the Avenue Summer Concerts in Downtown San Anselmo. Location: Creek Park, 451 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Anselmo, CA. Free, liveontheavenue.org
SAN CLEMENTE: Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights July 2-4, 2026 This event will feature live music, vendors, a beer garden, and more to kick off July 4th, 2026 Celebration in San Clemente! San Clemente Pier July 3, 2026, 5 p.m. Location: San Clemente Pier Bowl, 622 Avenida Del Mar, San Clemente, CA. Free, san-clemente.org
SAN DIEGO: Ristband band 6-9 p.m. at Clairemont Town Square Concerts. Location: 4821 Clairemont Drive San Diego, CA Free, clairemonttownsquare.com
SAN DIMAS: The Wrecking Crew, 1960s experience, 7-9 p.m. at Music in the Park. Location: Civic Center Park, 245 E. Bonita Ave., San Dimas, CA. Free, cityofsandimas.com
SAN GABRIEL: Independence Day Drone Show July 3, 2026, 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Gabrielino High School, 1327 S. San Gabriel Blvd. San Gabriel. Drone Show at 9 p.m. Live Performances, Food Trucks, Community Booths, Games and Crafts. Free but space is limited, come early to secure your spot! sangabrielcity.com
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Mission Plaza Block Party with an incredible line up of bands: Soul Kool, Max MacLaury & The Compromisers, Moonshiner Collective, ghost\monster and Wolf Jett, 5-8 p.m. Concerts in the Plaza. Mission Plaza, 989 Chorro, San Luis Obispo, CA. Free, downtownslo.com
SAN RAFAEL: Marin County Fair July 1-5, 2026 with Fireworks Nightly at 9:30 p.m. Location: 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA. $20-30, marinfair.org
SANTA CLARA: California's Great America 4th of July Fireworks Light Up the Night July 3 & 4, 2026. Show display is set to a patriotic soundtrack in the skies above the Flight Deck rollercoaster. The best spots to watch are on the midway plaza in front of Flight Deck or in the Redwood Amphitheater. Fireworks start at 9:45 p.m. and will be complemented by a patriotic soundtrack. Location: Great America, 4701 Great America Parkway. $, sixflags.com/cagreatamerica
SANTA CLARA: BayCon May July 3-6, 2026 at Santa Clara Marriott. Scifi convention celebrating speculative fiction features the lively marketplace, music, masquerade, writers, actors, writing workshops, films and 4 days of wow. Location: 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA. $165.05 weekend pass approx., baycon.org
SANTA CRUZ: Santa Cruz Latin Collective band plays Latin rock and salsa music at Midtown Friday Summer Block Parties 5-9 p.m. at Midtown Square. Food trucks and restaurants, specialty drinks, artists and vendors provide additional excitement to the concert series. Location: 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA. Free, eventsantacruz.com
SANTA FE SPRINGS: Queen tribute; No Doubt tribute and more at Independence Day Concerts July 3, 2026, 3:30-9 p.m. | Fireworks at 9 p.m. at Los Nieto Park. Location: 11143 Charlesworth Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA. Free, santafesprings.org
SANTA MARIA: Santa Barbara County Fair July 3-12, 2026 at Fairpark. Food - Funnel Cakes, Carnival Rides, Discovery Zone, Livestock, Kids Day, Crafts, Home Arts, Fine Arts and many contests. Location: 937 S. Thornburg, Santa Maria, CA. $15-20 approx. santamariafairpark.com
SANTA MARIA: 4th of July Celebration Along McClelland Street Downtown Fridays, Drone Light Show 8:45 p.m., Orcutt Jazz Band and ECO band at Friday Concerts in Downtown Santa Maria - McClelland Street from Boone Street to the Library, Santa Maria, CA. Free, dtfsantamaria.com
SANTEE: Joe Rathburn (tropical rock) + The Tradesmen (Country, oldies) 1-7 p.m. at Santee Lakes Summer Concerts. Location: Santee Lakes, 9310 Fanita Parkway, Santee, CA. Free, santeelakes.com
SEBASTOPOL: Fireworks Extravaganza & Music Extravaganza July 3, 2026, 4-9:30 p.m. at Community Center and Fireworks at Analy High School Football Field, 6950 Analy Avenue Sebastopol, CA. Food & beverages available for purchase. $17-20, $5 kids, sebastopolkiwanisclub.org
SELMA: Fireworks show celebrating the 4th of July on July 3, 2026, 6:30p-9:30 p.m. Food, Raffles, Concert with band & Fireworks Display. Come our, bring your blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy the Show. $5 admission for adults $3 for ages 5-10 years, 4 and under Free, Veterans Free. Location: Selma High School, 3125 Wright St. Selma, CA selma-chamber.com/events
SIERRA MADRE: Independence Day Pre-Parade Party in Memorial Park is on July 3, 2026, 5-10 p.m. The community joins together for a pre-parade 4th of July Concert, and kids zone with confetti eggs and bubble wrap fireworks. Free, cityofsierramadre.com
SOUTH GATE: 4th of July Celebration July 2-5, 2026. Fiesta de Carnival for 4 days and Fireworks included on July 4, 2026 only. South Gate 4th of July Festival is one of the largest carnivals with Firework show in Los Angeles. Rides, Live music, plus great food. Hours: July 2 & 3, 2026, 5-11 p.m.; July 4 & 5, 2026, 2-11 p.m. Location: South Gate Park, Tweedy & Pinehurst, South Gate, CA. Admission is approx. $2-5, cityofsouthgate.org
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: Sonik Rewind, 5:45 p.m. at free concerts in Heavenly Village. Location: 1001 Heavenly Village Way, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Free, theshopsatheavenly.com
TAFT: A Hometown Celebration Cruise Night Downtown July 3, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Taft Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Independence Day Celebration with music, food, bounce houses, and classic cars. Free, facebook.com/ taft.chamber | taftchamber.com
TEHACHAPI: All-American 4th of July Festival July 3-5, 2026. On July 3: Concert & Movie in Central Park starting at 6 p.m. with band, 4 of a Kind. On July 4: All-American 5K Run, 7 a.m. Kids Bike Parade 8 a.m. 4th of July Parade 9 a.m. on F St. to Robinson to Tehachapi Blvd. At 10 a.m. in Central Park concerts with Django Staufer and 42 Out plus Makers Market. At 6-9 p.m. Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo and Fireworks. July 5: Freedom Fest at West Park. liveuptehachapi.com
THOUSAND OAKS: Kingsmen Shakespeare Festival features A Midsummer Night's Dream June 19-July 5, 2026, 8 p.m. at Kingsmen Park. Shakespeare in the Park outdoor performances on the campus of California Lutheran University. $28-156, kingsmenshakespeare.org
TRUCKEE: Pop Rocks + New Wave Crave 6 p.m. Tahoe Donner Concerts on the Green Location: Tahoe Donner Driving Range, 12790 Northwoods Blvd., Truckee, CA. $53.74 approx., tahoedonner.com
TULARE: Fireworks Extravaganza Kiwanis Club of Tulare 58th Annual event July 3, 2026, 6 p.m. at Tulare County Fairgrounds, 215 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Tulare, CA 93274. $ admission, tularenoonkiwanis.com
TURLOCK: Turlock Independence Day Celebration July 3-4, 2026. Friday Parade 6:30 p.m. and Fireworks Show 9 p.m.; Saturday Car Show 8 a.m.-1 p.m. takes place Downtown along with Farmers & Makers Markets. Free, turlockdowntown.com/usa
TWO HARBORS: 4th of July Two Harbors July 3, 2026. Children's Festival, Dinghy Parade and Fireworks Celebration over Isthmus Cove 9 p.m. Free, lovecatalina.com
VALLEJO: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's Star Spangled Nights Drone Show July 3&4, 2026, 9:15 p.m. Billed as "the most breathtaking event in the Bay Area" there are more than 200 drones filling the night sky with an awesome display. Location: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr., Vallejo, CA. $, sixflags.com
VENTURA: 4th of July Fireworks Show 7-10 p.m. in Downtown Ventura. Free, cityofventura.ca.gov
VENTURA: Ben Betts+ Red Headed Stepchild, 5-7 p.m. at Ventura Harbor Village Lawn. Location: near 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA. Free, venturaharborvillage.com
VISALIA: Visalia Independence Spectacular July 3, 2026, 6-10 p.m. Concerts, Drone Show Riverway Sports Park 3611 N Dinuba Blvd. Visalia, CA Free, visalia.gov
WATSONVILLE: Retamoza Tones performs in concert June 19, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Music in the Plaza. Location: Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville, CA Free, watsonville.gov
WILLITS: Frontier Days Street Dance and Carnival July 3, 2026 on the Rodeo Grounds; CCPRA Rodeo July 3-4, 2026, 7 p.m. at Jack Tharp Arena. Location: 390 E. Commercial Street, Willits, CA. $25-30 tickets, willitsfrontierdays.com
WINDSOR: Windsor Kaboom Fireworks and Concerts at Keiser Park, Windsor, CA. $10 admission, windsorkaboom.com
WINTERS: Third of July Fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July. Provided by City of Winters and many community sponsors.
WOODLAKE:
Woodlake July 3rd Blast July 3, 2026, 5-10 p.m. at Woodlake City Park. "Best
Patriotic Celebration in the Valley!" with Kids Zone, Patriotic Show, Horseshoe and Cornhole
Tournaments, food vendors, beer trucks, music. Cap off the evening with a FREE fireworks show! It's a perfect FREE family night out in Woodlake! Location:
160 N. Magnolia St., Woodlake, CA. Free, cityofwoodlake.com
WOODLAND: 4th of July Fireworks Show with pre-show activities for the entire family. The Fireworks Show takes place at Woodland High School Stadium. It's free, and gates open at 7 p.m. Location: 21 N. West St., Woodland, CA. Free, cityofwoodland.gov
YUCCA VALLEY: Fireworks & Concert at Yucca Valley High School Stadium, 7600 Sage Ave., Yucca, CA Free, yucca-valley.org
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