Are you and your family looking for something to do on July 4? Houston Family Magazinehas suggested the following activities in Houston and its suburbs:

• Freedom Over Texas: This fun-filled festival for the entire family celebrates the birth of our nation, honors our military, educates us about our country’s history, entertains the crowd with top name acts from diverse musical genres, and reaches out to the community through a partnership with Houston Food Bank. All ages. $8 (children under 5 free). 4pm-10pm. Eleanor Tinsley Park. 901 Bagby, Houston. http://freedomovertexas.org.
• A Star-Spangled Salute: Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski presents a rousing musical salute to Independence Day. The celebration concludes with a magnificent display of fireworks. This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. All ages. Free. 8:30pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston. 281-373-3386 or http://milleroutdoortheatre.com.
• Towne Lake Celebration: Towne Lake, Caldwell Companies’ northwest Houston community connected by water, hosts its fifth annual Fourth of July celebration featuring live entertainment and family-friendly activities. All ages. Free admission (food and drink available for purchase). 7:30pm-9pm. Towne Lake. 18915 San Saba Creek Circle, Cypress. 281-256-2772 or www.TowneLakeTexas.com.
• Bayou Bend: This patriotic annual family event includes crafts, activities, refreshments, performers and a signing of the Declaration of Independence. All ages. Free. 1pm-5pm. Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. 6003 Memorial Dr., Houston. 713-639-7750 or www.mfah.org/bayoubend.
• Red, Hot and Blue: Celebrate our nation’s independence in The Woodlands with one of the area’s largest fireworks displays, live music, children’s activities, vendors and more. All ages. Free. 6pm-10pm. Town Green Park and Waterway Square, The Woodlands.www.redhotblue.org.
• Parade and Cowboy Fest: Chappell Hill’s 37th Annual 4th of July Parade, “Best Small Town Parade in America!” features floats, cowboys, antique cars, children’s activities and the renowned Marching Kazoo Band. All ages. Free admission. 10am. Downtown Chappell Hill, TX (on 290W near Brenham). 888-273-6426 or www.chappellhilltx.com.
• Big Backyard BBQ at La Canterra: In addition to live music, great food and an interactive Kids’ Zone, this patriotic holiday event is highlighted with the best fireworks display in West Houston & Katy. Guaranteed fun for the whole family! All ages. Free admission. 5:30pm-9:45pm. La Centerra at Cinco Ranch. 23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd., Katy. www.lacenterra.com.
• Kemah 4th of July Celebration: Enjoy live music and a patriotic fireworks show over Galveston Bay. All ages. Free admission. 9:30pm. Kemah Boardwalk. 215 Kipp Ave., Kemah. 281-474-9700 or www.kemahboardwalk.com.
• CITYCENTRE 4th of July Celebration:Mark your calendar for what’s become one of the season’s most explosive summer nights—July 4 at CITYCENTRE! The Grooves Band kicks off the fun at 6:30pm and the fireworks spectacular begins at 9:30pm. All ages. Free. 6:30pm. CITYCENTRE. 800 Town and Country Blvd., Houston. 713-629-5200or http://citycentrehouston.com.

Thanks to Silvercreek Tribune for sharing information!