Events: 3rd July 2026
Decatur Train Depot Free Tours
Visit the Decatur Historic Train Depot to watch live trains and visit the model train on display. Free admission
Museum of Alabama
Young Alabamians can learn about the state’s past, present, & future through unique, interactive play spaces at the Alabama Museum in Montgomery.
DPL StoryWalks
Decatur Public Library installed StoryWalk on the Atkeson Cypress Trail at the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge in Decatur, Ala.
Star Spangled Celebration in Madison
Celebrate our nation’s Independence with inflatables, live music, food vendors, and fireworks to end the night. Shuttle from Bob Jones High School.
Independence Day Celebration at MidCity District
Join MidCity District from July 3-5 for TONS of wonderful, family-friendly activities, including a massive fireworks celebration on July 4.
Freedom Fest – Gadsden
Gadsden is holding Freedom Fest, a huge celebration with hot air balloon rides, glow balloons for photos, fireworks, live music and more.
Grand Bay Watermelon Festival
Pretty baby contest, car show, rides, games, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, plus, all the free, sliced, ice cold watermelon you can eat!
Family Story Time: Opelika PL
Friday & Saturday mornings @ the Library for stories, rhymes, songs, and other fun activities designed to develop literacy and social skills.
Patriotic Concert & the Fourth in Prattville
Kick of Independence Weekend with a patriotic concert followed by cardboard boat races, BBQs, fireworks and more.
Jacksonville Jax Fest
Enjoy live music, vendors and food trucks, plus a petting zoo, photo booth, games, New Level Pro Wrestling, the foam party, and fireworks.