Events for July 3, 2026

A party 250 years in the making! Come out and celebrate the old USA with fun games, a mist zone, arts and crafts and other activities for people of all ages. Food trucks will be on hand to help satisfy your hunger while the Bark Bar will have cold drinks all night. Stay around for a special screening of the 90’s classic Independence Day (PG-13). 4 – 8 p.m.: Patriotic Activities Cozy Panda- Frantz Square Carolina Blaze Softball- Frantz Square All-American Scavenger Hunt- Frantz Square Lawn Games- Frantz Square Lawn Patriotic Art Cart- The Nest Aquarena (misters, water blasters, and kiddie pools)- The Arena at Park Courts 5 – 7 p.m.: Roaming Entertainment Stilt Walkers from Imagine Circus 6 – 8 p.m.: Trivia and Contest 6 – 8 p.m.: USA Trivia at The Bark Bar 8 p.m.: Liberty Lift Contest at Great Lawn Pavilion Stage 8:30: Movie Night: Independence Day (PG-13) 4 – 9 p.m.: Food and Beverage Tropical Snow- Great Lawn The Refreshery – Great Lawn Tombachi- Park Street Courts Kona Ice- Park Street Courts Ty’s All Natural- Park Street Courts

As part of our July 3rd Celebration and in honor of America’s 250th birthday, catch a screening of Independence Day (PG-13)! Strange phenomena erupt around the globe as massive alien spacecraft appear in the skies. Terror spreads through the world’s major cities, revealing a force of incredible magnitude bent on total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. Humanity’s last hope rests with an unlikely group of heroes, including a fighter pilot, a scientist, and the President, who must unite against unimaginable odds to save the planet. Come early to enjoy pre-screening activities for all ages, as part of our July 3rd Celebration from 4 – 8 p.m. The movie will begin at 8:30 p.m. Grab your cushions, blankets, and chairs for ultimate comfort as you settle in to enjoy the film. Food trucks will also be on site. Upcoming Lineup July 17 – Finding Nemo August 7 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl August 15 – How to Train Your Dragon September 4 – Hamilton October 2 – Frankenweenie October 24 – Halloween Double Feature: The Haunted Mansion & Poltergeist November 6 – Minions Know Before You Go This event is free and open to the public, but bring your own chairs and blankets for a comfortable viewing experience during the movie. Seating is first-come, first-served. Lawn seating setup begins at 5:00 p.m. Chairs and blankets may not be placed earlier. Some areas are blanket-only seating. Chairs are not permitted in these areas. Once set up, please remain with your items. Unattended items may be relocated to Lost & Found at Guest Services. Please keep sidewalks and lawn aisles clear at all times. Use marked entrances and exits to access the lawn. Do not sit, stand, or place seating in flower beds or landscaped …

Celebrate America’s Semi-Quincentennial Anniversary with an evening of patriotic pride, history, and musical excitement as the Cary Town Band presents America’s 250th Anniversary Patriotic Celebration. This concert is free to the public; for more information please visit: https://carytownband.org/concerts/upcoming-concerts/#americas250th2026