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.

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.