By Nick Butler
Presented by: Thirsty Planet Brewing
Looking to spend time with friends and family this holiday weekend? We have you covered with the best firework spots and more around Austin! Check them out below.
Friday, July 2nd
10th Annual Independence Daze Week movie and Downtown Fireworks | Blue Starlite | 9 PM
What better way to spend July 4th weekend than with a showing of the hit 1996 film Independence Day! Head over to Blue Starlite Drive-In for their 10th Annual Independence Daze movie series. The presentation will end with a digital fireworks display, so make sure to stick around till the end!
July 2nd VIP Dinner & Fireworks Show | Volente Beach | 9 PM – 9:30 PM
Why watch fireworks from land when you could be on the water? Volente Beach is offering a VIP experience to watch an extravagant fireworks show from the comfort of their beach or on the lake. Book tickets now, because availability for this VIP showing won’t last forever.
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Red, White & BOOM 4th of July Festival | Typhoon Texas | 10:30 AM
Typhoon Texas will be hosting July 4th festivities all weekend long. Starting on Friday, there will be carnival themed activities, live entertainment, and family friendly contests for everyone to enjoy.
Saturday, July 3rd
Sertoma Independence Day Parade and Frontier Days 2021 | Downtown Round Rock | 8:30 AM
The annual parade and frontier days to celebrate Independence Day have returned! Head out to Round Rock for a full day of festivities including a parade, festival, carnival, music and fireworks! The complete package! The parade begins at 8:30am to beat the heat, so make sure to set your alarms.
Nutty Brown Amphitheatre
Bob Schneider Independence Bash & Fireworks | Nutty Brown Amphitheatre | 6 PM
Bob Schneider will make an appearance at the Nutty Brown Amphitheatre on July 3rd. The concert will not only include a performance, but also a complete fireworks show! The event is all ages, so bring the whole family out and enjoy!
2021 Sweet Eats Sunflower Festival | Sweet Eats Fruit Farm | 9 AM – 6 PM
There’s no better time than now to pick yourself some sunflowers! The 2021 Sweet Eats Sunflower Festival offers a wide range of colors and heights of sunflowers for all of your pictures and picking needs. The festival takes place in Georgetown, just 30 minutes outside of Austin.
Sunday, July 4th
Hill Country Galleria
Independence Day Festival | Hill Country Galleria | 4 PM – 10 PM
Head out for a day in the Hill Country for a family-friendly festival at the Galleria. The event will feature live music, kids’ rides, more than 75 artisan vendors, a fireworks show and more! Pets are welcome, and parking and admission are free.
Round Rock Express Independence Day Celebration | Dell Diamond | 6:05 PM
The Round Rock Express will be taking on the Sugar Land Skeeters this weekend. After the game there will be a fireworks display set to patriotic music. The first 7,000 fans to arrive will receive a miniature American flag! Kids are able to enjoy free train rides outside of the stadium before the game, and run the bases post-game.
H-E-B Austin Symphony July 4th Concert & Fireworks | Vic Mathias Shores | 8 PM
Head over to Vic Mathias Shores (formerly Auditorium Shores) for a fireworks display overlooking the Austin skyline! The show will be backed by patriotic tunes performed by the Austin Symphony. The event is free and open to the public, so grab your friends and enjoy the “mile-high” fireworks!
