AUSTIN, Texas — Independence Day is right around the corner, and people across Central Texas will be celebrating with a bang.
There are all sorts of fun activities happening around the Austin area for kids of all ages.
Tickets are still available for those wanting to attend Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic. It will feature Willie Nelson and Family, Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Shane Smith and the Saints, Sierra Ferrell, Asleep at the Wheel and Practice Kid.
The event takes place on Tuesday, July 4, at Q2 stadium. Tickets for the event are on sale here.
The City of Austin will hold the H-E-B Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert and Fireworks on Tuesday, July 4, at Auditorium Shores at the Long Center. This free event is planned, produced and performed entirely by the Austin Symphony and includes a fireworks display over the city skyline.
The event starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4. VIP events begin at 5 p.m. Learn more.
Enjoy live music, fair rides, water games, face painting and a fireworks show at Hill Country Galleria Independence Day Celebration. Admission and parking is free to the event. Below is the event schedule for Tuesday, July 4:
- 4 p.m.: Festival Begins
- 4 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.: School of Rock
- 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.: Rock Bottom String Band
- 6 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.: The Selfless Lovers
- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: The Tiarras
- 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Vallejo
- 9:35 p.m. - 9:40 p.m.: Mayor Kara King speaks
- 9:40 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Fireworks
Here are other Independence Day events happening around Central Texas:
- Fourth of July Fireworks show at Roughhouse Brewing: Saturday, July 1, from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Liberty Fest 2023 at Devine Lake Park in Leander: Monday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Independence Day Spectacular at Liberty Hill Middle School: Monday, July 3, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Independence Day Celebration Specials at The Loren at Lady Bird Lake: Tuesday, July 4, from 12 a.m. to 12 a.m.
- City of Hutto's 4th of July Celebration at Brushy Creek Amphitheater: Tuesday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Kalahari Kaboom!: Tuesday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Independence Day Celebration Fireworks at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center in Kyle: Tuesday, July 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with fireworks starting at sundown