FRIDAY, JULY 4

Lexington County Peach Festival   
Gilbert Community Park (115 Rikard Cir.) hosts Lexington’s biggest Fourth of July event, the Lexington County Peach Festival. The sweetest summer gathering in town features fan-favorite attractions like the Peach Parade, an antique car show, local craft vendors, food trucks, a fireworks display and live music. And of course, there are plenty of delicious fresh peach treats. This event runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and there is a $5 parking fee, but it is otherwise free to attend. Visit lexingtoncountypeachfestival.com for more information.

Town Of Lexington Independence Day Celebration
The Icehouse Amphitheater (107 W. Main St.) hosts the Town of Lexington’s annual Independence Day Celebration. Enjoy a day of patriotic music courtesy of the 246^th Army Band, pick up some beer, wine, nonalcoholic beverages and settle in for the fireworks display at around 9:20 p.m. This event is free to attend and begins at 7 p.m. Visit icehouseamphitheater.com for more information.

Fourth of July Laser Light Show
Moore Park (7507 Eastview Dr.) hosts an eye-popping Fourth of July laser light show in their Prisma Health Amphitheater. Enjoy an exciting laser light show, grab a complimentary hot dog (while supplies last) or cool down with a treat available for purchase from Kona Ice. Guests are encouraged to bring bag chairs, coolers and enjoy a night of dazzling lights and live music from Laser Chicken. This event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/thetownofIrmo for more information.

SATURDAY, JULY 5

Charles Page & Company (concert)
Chayz Lounge (607 Meeting St.) and bandleader Charles Page invite you to enjoy “A Night of Jazzy Grooves.” Expect to hear hits and classics by Blackstreet, Santana, Chaka Khan, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Bruno Mars, Guy, Stevie Wonder and many more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is 8 p.m. Admission is $30. Dressy attire is required. Visit chayzlounge.com for more information.

Backyard Saturday
Saluda Shoals Park (5605 Bush River Rd.) invites you to their fun and family-friendly Backyard Saturday event. This program is designed for children up to age seven and their families. Each session encourages curiosity, exploration and a deeper connection with the natural world. Each Backyard Saturday session has a new nature theme, brought to life through interactive activities, crafts, educational biofacts and storytelling. Backyard Saturday runs from 10 a.m. until noon and admission is $5. Visit icrc.net for more information.

Alex Eubanks (concert)
S.C. singer/songwriter Alex Eubanks performs at The Haven Harley-Davidson (941 Western Ln.). Eubanks plays a mix of covers and folk-country originals starting at noon and running until 4 p.m. This show is free to attend. Visit thehavenharley.com for more information.

SUNDAY, JULY  6

Purple Martin Tour
The Spirit of Lake Murray (docked at 216 Shadowood Dr.) takes you around the lake on a Purple Martin tour. Set sail on an unforgettable evening aboard the Spirit of Lake Murray and witness the gathering of thousands of Purple Martins at sunset. This exclusive boat tour offers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most mesmerizing spectacles. The tour runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and food and drinks are available. Tickets are $59. Visit exploretock.com for more information.

Colton Beasley (concert)
Columbia’s own singer/songwriter Colton Beasley performs at Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.). Colton plays a mix of covers and Americana roots-rock originals from 4 to 7 p.m., and this show is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

MONDAY, JULY 7

Kids Night
East Bay Deli at Parkland (917 State Rd.) hosts a family-friendly kids night. Beat the heat with custom-made snow cones and kid-friendly karaoke. It’s the perfect pairing with a free kids meal (with purchase of adult meal) on a hot summer day. Kids Night runs from 4 to 7 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit eastbaydeli.com/location/cayce-parkland for more information.

TUESDAY, JULY 8

Savage Trivia Night  
Savage Craft Ale Works (430 Center St.) hosts their weekly Savage Trivia Night. Unlike other trivia nights, Savage Trivia puts your mental AND physical skills to the test for a chance to win great prizes. Trivia takes place in the Savage Craft Armory, located in the brick building in the beer garden. Bring your friends and enjoy a night of fun games. This event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/savagecraftaleworks for more information.

Toucan Tuesday
The Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (500 Wildlife Pkwy.) hosts their popular weekly Toucan Tuesday event. Riverbanks teams with Harvest Hope Food Bank once again, and every Tuesday this summer, guests who donate two non-perishable food items will receive buy-one-get-one-free general admission and buy-one-get-one regular-sized ICEEs. Toucan Tuesday runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit riverbanks.org for more information.

Across the county line

The Town of Newberry invites you to Harper St. on Friday, July 4, for their annual patriotic Harper Street Bike Parade. Decorate your bike, golf cart or wagon and show your patriotism, or line up as early as 9 a.m. at the corner of Harper and Hunt Streets. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. and proceeds towards Calhoun Street. Refreshments will be available on the lawn at 1725 Harper St., and after the parade, the fire truck hooks up to the fire hydrant at the corner of Harper and Walnut Streets. Children of all ages are invited to enjoy the cool spray. This family-friendly event is free to attend. Visit facebook.com/HarperStreetBikeParade for more information.

Grab the kids and head over to Ft. Jackson (Hartsville Guard Rd.) on Friday, July 4, for their Independence Day Fireworks Celebration. In addition to a huge fireworks show at around 9 p.m. (or sundown), enjoy carnival rides, food and beer trucks, misting stations so you can stay cool and much more. This family-friendly event is free to attend and begins at 4 p.m. Visit jackson.armymwr.com for more information.

The Columbia Fireflies invite you to Segra Park (1640 Freed Dr.) on Friday, July 4, for an evening of baseball and fireworks. Take in a game between the Fireflies and the Augusta Green Jackets and then enjoy an Independence Day fireworks celebration after the game is over. The Fireflies and Green Jackets play three games from July 4 to 6 and there will be fireworks after each game. Visit milb.com/columbia/schedule/2025-07 for more information.

The Jamil Shrine Temple (206 Jamil Rd.) hosts a fun event for gamers and anime lovers on Saturday, July 5. The 3rd Annual Anime & Video Game Expo returns to Columbia with over 100 vendors and artists/crafters, special celebrity guest appearances, Q&A panels, a free-play arcade and much more for fans of all ages. The 3^rd Annual Anime & Video Game Expo runs from 10 a.m. on Saturday until 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 6. Admission costs between $16 and $107. Visit jamilshrinecenter.com for more information.

On Sunday, July 6, the S.C. State Museum (301 Gervais St.) invites you to their First Sunday event. On the first Sunday of every month, admission to the museum is $1. For that price, guests can explore four floors of South Carolina art, cultural history, natural history and science/technology, including the Boeing Observatory and the Robert B. Arial Collection of Historical Astronomy located on the fourth floor. For an additional price, guests can enjoy a planetarium show and/or a 4D theater movie. The museum is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit scmuseum.org for more information.