Free things to do this weekend in the Mid-Cities area
Mid-Cities's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
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Kids Bowl Free - Kids Bowl Free program - Find a participating bowling center near you today!, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, See website for details.
Capitol Fourth 250th Weekend Celebration Live from the West Lawn - Capitol Fourth organizers - East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026, 8pm EDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm PDT / 4pm AKDT
2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks - National Park Service - National Park Service, 1849 C St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20240, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, See website for details.
Texas America250 Reading Challenge - Texas State Library and Archives Commission - Texas State Library and Archives Commission, 1201 Brazos St, Austin, Texas 78701, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, all day
Jurassic Movie Days - Burleson Public Library - Burleson Public Library, 248 Southwest Johnson Avenue, Burleson, TX 76028, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026, 2:30 pm
Sparks & Stripes - City of Irving - 825 West Irving Boulevard, Irving, TX, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, varies
EpicCentral World Cup 26™ Watch Parties - EpicCentral - EpicCentral, State Highway 161, Grand Prairie, TX, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, varies
Independence Day Fireworks in Midlothian - City of Midlothian - Midlothian ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, South 14th Street, Midlothian, TX, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026, 9:15 pm
Southlake Stars & Stripes - City of Southlake - Southlake Town Square, Grand Avenue, Southlake, TX, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026, 5-11 pm
Red, White, & Goals: 4th of July in Duncanville - City of Duncanville - Armstrong Park, James Collins Boulevard, Duncanville, TX, USA, Friday, July 3, 2026 to Saturday, July 4, 2026, see schedule
Story Time at the Interurban Railway Museum - Interurban Railway Museum - Interurban Railway Museum, 901 E 15th St, Plano, TX 75074, United States, Friday, July 3, 2026, 11 am
Downtown Denison Farmers Market - Downtown Denison Farmers Market organizers - 701 West Main Street, Denison, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 am-Noon
2026 World Cup Viewing Party - Traders Village Grand Prairie - Traders Village Grand Prairie, 2602 Mayfield Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052, United States, Saturday, July 4, 2026 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, check website
Hot Sounds of Summer Concert Series - City of Burleson - Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza, West Renfro Street, Burleson, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 7:30 pm
Red, White & BTX - City of Burleson - Chisenhall Fields, Chisenhall Park Lane, Burleson, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 am Parade starts; 5 pm Gates open; 7 pm Program begins; 7:30 pm Concert begins; 9:20 pm Fireworks show
Stars, Stripes & Splashes - Burleson Recreation Center - Burleson Recreation Center, Northwest Summercrest Boulevard, Burleson, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 1-5 pm
Liberty By The Lake - The Colony Public Library - The Colony Public Library, 6800 Main Street, The Colony, TX 75056, United States, Saturday, July 4, 2026, see schedule
Independence Day Parade in Midlothian - City of Midlothian - Midlothian, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10 am
2026 Independence Day Celebration- Rockwall - City of Rockwall - City of Rockwall, 385 S Goliad St, Rockwall, TX 75087, United States, Saturday, July 4, 2026, Parade 11 am; Parachute Jumpers around 6:45 pm; Free live music 7 pm; Food trucks 5-9:30 pm; Fireworks at dusk
July 4th Fireworks Celebration - City of DeSoto - Grimes Park, 501 E Wintergreen Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 6-9 pm
Arlington Independence Day Parade - Arlington Independence Day Parade organizers - Downtown Arlington, East Front Street, Arlington, Texas, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 am
Fun Before the Fest - City of Bedford - Central Park, 1201 Central Dr, Bedford, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9 am-12 pm
Bedford 4thFEST - City of Bedford - Generations Park at Boys Ranch, 2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 5-10 pm
July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza in Grapevine - City of Grapevine - Lake Grapevine, Texas, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 9:30 pm
Fireworks Celebration -Independence Park East - Town of Trophy Club - Independence Park East, Parkview Drive, Trophy Club, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 6-10:30 pm
Parade of Patriots - Town of Trophy Club - Trophy Club, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10 am
Independence Day Bell Ringing - City of Mansfield - Geyer Commons, East Broad Street, Mansfield, TX, USA, Saturday, July 4, 2026, 11:30 am-12:30 pm
Sunday Storytime at Talking Animals Books - Talking Animals Books - Talking Animals Books, 103 West Worth Street, Grapevine, TX 76051, United States, Sunday, July 5, 2026, 10:30 am