This Fourth of July, families can take in a tried-and-true fireworks display in nearly any town or city in NoVA, or they can play holiday-themed games and make patriotic-inspired crafts. For adults flying solo this Fourth, there’s beer and, well, more beer (and some wine). Check out a full list of holiday events below, and find even more things to do right here.
Independence Day Celebration Fireworks
June 30-July 2
Make your weekend a luxurious getaway by booking an overnight stay at Airlie that includes a shuttle to the fireworks display at Great Meadow and a breakfast buffet on Sunday. // Airlie: 6809 Airlie Road, Warrenton
Celebrate America
July 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Kids will enjoy making Independence Day-themed crafts and learning about American inventors at this Bealeton Library event. // Bealeton Library: 10877 Willow Drive N., Bealeton
All American Bar Crawl 2017
July 1, 1-9 p.m.
The Clarendon iteration of this bar crawl will take participants to Mister Days, Clarendon Grill, Bracket Room, Whitlow’s and more. The crawl is $25-$30 per person. // Clarendon
Fourth of July Craft Day at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
July 2, 1-4 p.m.
Families can head to Fairfax Station Railroad Museum to create Fourth of July- and railroad-inspired crafts. // Fairfax Station Railroad Museum: 11200 Fairfax Station Road, Fairfax
Independence Day Celebration in Lovettsville
July 3, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Lovettsville’s celebration starts with its annual parade and concludes with a fireworks display. // Lovettsville Community Center: 57 E. Broad Way, Lovettsville
Red, White & Brew Fourth of July!
July 3-4
What is the Fourth of July without beer anyway? Celebrate right at Tysons Biergarten with 18 German and Belgian beers on tap, live music and games. // Tysons Biergarten: 8346 Leesburg Pike, Tysons
Fourth of July at Salamander Resort & Spa
July 3-5
The Middleburg resort has a full weekend of activities planned, including a barbecue, pool party, geocaching, trivia and more. // Salamander Resort & Spa: 500 N. Pendleton St., Middleburg
Fourth of July Hometown Celebration, Parade and Fireworks
July 4, 8 a.m.
Great Falls will host a celebration that includes a 5K, parade and fireworks event at Turner Farm Park that begins at 6 p.m. // Great Falls Village Centre: Columbine Street and Walker Road, Great Falls
Ol’ Time Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Claude Moore will, of course, celebrate the holiday in a historically accurate fashion with pony and wagon rides, tours, games and music. // Claude Moore Park: 21544 Old Vestal’s Gap Road, Sterling
Fourth of July in Paradise – Red, White and Rose!
July 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Not a fan of beer? Paradise Springs Winery closes early on the holiday, so stop by early for a glass. // Paradise Springs Winery: 13219 Yates Ford Road, Clifton
Fourth of July Fun & Fireworks at Franklin Park
July 4, 2 p.m.
Franklin Park’s celebration starts at 2 p.m. with live music and food, and fireworks will kick off at sunset. // Franklin Park: 17501 Franklin Park Drive, Purcellville
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 6 p.m.
Food trucks will be parked at Signal Hill for its fireworks display. // Signal Hill Park: 9300 Signal View Drive, Manassas
McLean Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration
July 4, 6:30 p.m.
In addition to fireworks, McLean’s celebration will have live music and food. // Churchill Road Elementary School: 7100 Churchill Road, McLean
Falls Church Independence Day Fireworks and Celebration
July 4, 6 p.m.
Falls Church’s celebration will boast food trucks (Margaret’s Soul Food, Los Wingeez and more), live music from the Darby Brothers and fireworks at 9:20 p.m. // George Mason High School: 7124 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
