Kyle Weinapple won the Cross Street Market hot dog eating contest in Baltimore by consuming 14 hot dogs, earning a $1,000 prize and the title "Big Dog."

Missoula Children's Theater partners with CYP for a "Sleeping Beauty" production, running July 15-19, 2024, for kids aged 6-13. Auditions start July 15, with rehearsals spanning five days, and parental attendance required for non-CYP campers.

The Maple Grove community is preparing for its National Night Out on August 6th, featuring morning activities at Central Park and evening block parties to enhance ties between residents and emergency services.

Baltimore celebrated Independence Day with fireworks and a drone show at Inner Harbor, featuring performances and a strong police presence for security.

The Palindrome roller coaster at Circuit of the Americas is nearing completion, adding a 95-foot-tall, 51 mph ride featuring two inversions to the COTALAND amusement park, with a planned opening in early 2025.

San Antonio celebrates the Fourth of July at Woodlawn Lake Park with activities, food trucks, live performances, and a fireworks show, while the USPS unveils new stamps at the event.

Universal Orlando Resort is launching Epic Universe in 2025, with over 50 attractions, dining & retail experiences, including a Super Nintendo World and a Dark Universe based on classic monsters.

The Company of Rowlett Performers presents Disney's "The Little Mermaid" at Plaza Theater in Garland, TX, with shows from May 23 to June 1, 2025. Tickets range from $17-$27.

The Company of Rowlett Performers presents "Krazy Kamp" at Plaza Theater, a comedic play with music, chaotic summer camp antics, and vibrant characters, opening July 18, 2025.

Urban Air Adventure Park is set to open in Glen Burnie's Harundale Plaza, offering activities like climbing walls and laser tag. The park opens on July 13, aiming to provide a fun family experience.

Washington D.C. faces dangerous heat with a Heat Advisory in effect as temperatures may reach a heat index of 107 degrees, prompting health warnings and safety recommendations from NWS and OSHA.

The Maple Grove teen center, inside the Community Center, has extended its summer hours to accommodate local youths in grades 6-12 with activities like gaming and billiards.

Twin Cities' Aquila Park will host a 4th of July event with fireworks, food trucks, face painting, and a sensory area, from 7 to 10 p.m. Rain date is July 5.