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.

SeaWorld and Discovery Cove are celebrating "Shark Week" with interactive experiences, including behind-the-scenes tours, feeding sharks, and educational programs, with a portion of sales supporting conservation efforts.

The Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative offers free family-friendly programs in July, including oceanic explorations, crafting, and technology orientations.

Plymouth's Hilde Nights free concert celebrates the '90s featuring Gen X Jukebox on July 19, with a blend of music and nostalgia, food trucks, and beverages.

Dave Chappelle will headline a fundraiser in Detroit for U.S. Senate hopeful Hill Harper, despite controversy over past remarks. Harper aims to gain support against Elissa Slotkin in the Democratic primary.

Orlando introduces "Wavelength," an immersive concert with 200+ light pillars and a live blend of singers, instrumentalists, and rock musicians at Dr. Phillips Center in August.

The 13th Annual KidsFit Jamathon, a kids dance fitness event, is scheduled for July 17, 2024, in Palm Beach County to promote health and combat childhood obesity.

Fort Worth families can enjoy a free screening of "Inside Out" at NAS JRB Fort Worth's MWR, with details available on their Facebook page or by calling 817-782-6122 for more information.

BET explained the censoring of Usher's Lifetime Achievement Award speech at the BET Awards as due to audio issues and profanity. The full, uncensored speech is now on YouTube.

Queen Creek, Arizona celebrates Park and Recreation Month with events such as "Root Beer Floats with Recreation," a ribbon-cutting for a park expansion, and a splash pad party, also highlighting future recreation and park plans.

Heart's Ann Wilson has postponed the 2024 Royal Flush Tour to undergo chemotherapy for a recent cancer diagnosis. The band aims to return to the stage in 2025.

The National Weather Service forecasts a hot and partly sunny Independence Day week for Knoxville with highs near 94 degrees and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tempe's 4th of July Celebration is set to take place at Tempe Beach Park with activities, live music, and fireworks. It supports local youth organizations and advises public transit due to limited parking.