Outside the Rock: 2026 July 4th Celebrations

Looking to catch even more fireworks this 4th of July? This guide rounds up the best Independence Day celebrations just Outside the Rock in 2026 — from Georgetown’s Sertoma show and Cedar Park’s Sparktacular to Willie Nelson’s Picnic and Austin’s Star Spangled Fest. Plan your fireworks road trip with dates, times, and locations.

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Day Trip: Off-Roading Spots Within 2 Hours of Round Rock

Round Rock sits close to some of Central Texas’s best off-road parks. Here are the top spots within two hours — Hidden Falls, Reveille Peak Ranch, and Flat Rock Ranch — for your next family trail day.

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The Austin Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday observed on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Rooted in the legend of Qu Yuan, the festival inspired dragon boat racing and the custom of eating zongzi. Today, communities around the world celebrate with vibrant races, cultural traditions, and ceremonies symbolizing the awakening of the dragon.

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