Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland provides something for everyone during the Fourth of July holiday Palm Springs VillageFest The Thursday night street fair featuring arts, crafts, food, and entertainment! Looking for things to do in the Coachella Valley? We invite you to join the thousands of visitors and locals to beautiful downtown Palm Springs this Thursday for the Valley's finest event. July 4th at 10am Olathe - July 4th Fireworks Display at College Boulevard Activity Center July 4th at 9:45pm Overland Park - Star Spangled Spectacular at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park July 4th at 5pm | fireworks at 10pm Prairie Village - VillageFest at Prairie Village Municipal Campus July 4th at 7:30pm | fireworks at 9:30 VillageFest Schedule of Events: 7:30 – 11 a.m.: Pancake breakfast at the park pavilion – $6 per person. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.: FREE activities for kids; includes face painting, carnival rides, ponies, a petting zoo, bounce houses and more. Noon – 6 p.m.: FREE swim at the Prairie Village pool. Villagefest July 4th at 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Prairie Village, 77th and Mission Road. Celebrate the 4th of July at this fun, all-ages event with activities, arts and crafts, and more. Everyone is invited to VillageFest! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors! July 4, 2025 | 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Prairie Village Municipal Campus Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Prairie Village’s 28th Annual VillageFest Celebration on Thursday, July 4. Activities are held on the Municipal Campus at 7700 Mission Road and in Harmon Park. The festivities begin with a pancake breakfast hosted by Chris Cakes from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Harmon Park Pavilion. (WAND) - WAND has compiled a list of Fourth of July celebrations, including fireworks, parades, and festivals, taking place across central Illinois. July 4 will see Independence Day celebrations across the Kansas City region. Here's our full list of activities to enjoy. Where you can go in the Kansas City area to see Fourth of July fireworks. Fourth of July, Independence and Firework Festivals this weekend, along with County Fairs, Asian Lanterns, and more. The Village of Itasca is proud to collaborate with the Itasca Park District, Lions Club, and a variety of local organizations to bring our community a lineup of exciting, family-friendly events throughout the year. These events provide great opportunities for residents and businesses to connect, celebrate, and enjoy all that our village has to offer. Planning our own special event? Check out Unsure of what to do for the Fourth of July? Join in on the patriotic fun with these events around the DFW area. Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Prairie Village’s 28th Annual VillageFest Celebration on Thursday, July 4. Activities are held on the Municipal Campus at 7700 Mission Road and in Harmon Park. The festivities begin with a pancake breakfast hosted by Chris Cakes from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Harmon Park Pavilion. Celebrate Independence Day at the City of Prairie Village's 28th Annual VillageFest Celebration. Activities are held on the Municipal Campus at 7700 Mission Road and in Harmon Park. 2025 Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series Line Up: Friday, July 4, 2025: Cheap Trick (Rotary Green) Concert: 8:00pm Lions Club Firework Show: Approx. 9:30pm Thursday Canyons Village Management Association will host its fourth annual Forum Fest from July 3 to July 5 at Canyons Village. Known as one of the best Independence Day celebrations, the three-day celebration will feature themed decorations and public art displays throughout the village, nightly fireworks, drone shows, headliner concerts, kids activities and much more. Forum Fest highlights include Whip up your most coveted, made-from-scratch, secret pie recipe and enter the annual VillageFest Pie Baking Contest. Contest Details: All pies must be entered by 8:30 a.m. on July 4th inside City Hall (7700 Mission Road). Judging will begin at 9 a.m. and winners will be announced at 10:30 a.m. The Fourth of July is coming up! Check the list of local events below: Palm Springs Thursday, July 3, enjoy the Fourth of July weekend “Kick-Off Party at Villagefest,” located at Downtown Palm Come celebrate Independence Day at the City of Prairie Village’s 23rd Annual VillageFest Celebration on Thursday, July 4. Admission is free, and all activities are held on the Municipal Campus at 7700 Mission Road.
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