July 4th Events

Crozet Independence Day Parade & Fireworks

July 3, 5pm in Crozet (0–1 hour drive)

Enjoy a parade through downtown Crozet, followed by a celebration and fireworks at Claudius Crozet Park. 434-823-4759, crozetfire.org

July 4th Celebration at Colonial Williamsburg

July 4, All day at Colonial Williamsburg (1–2 hour drive)

Celebrate on Duke of Gloucester Street with a full day of patriotic festivities like readings of the Declaration of Independence, hands-on activities, music and more. The day ends with a fireworks display. 888-965-7254, colonialwilliamsburg.org

Independence Day Celebration

July 4, 10am–4pm at Poplar Forest, Lynchburg (1–2 hour drive)

Celebrate with colonial-style entertainment, artisans and craftsmen demos, childrens’ activities and more. 434-525-1806, poplarforest.org

July 4th Celebration

July 4, 4–9:15pm at Graves Mountain Lodge, Syria (0–1 hour drive)

Enjoy a fun-filled evening with food, pony rides, music and fireworks. 540-923-4231, gravesmountain.com

Pre-Fireworks Party

July 4, 5–8pm at DuCard Vineyards, Etlan (1–2 hour drive)

This event will feature live music, a BBQ and more, is kid and pet-friendly and only minutes from the Graves Mountain fireworks display. 540-923-4206, ducardvineyards.com

Stanardsville 4th of July Parade & Celebration

July 4, 5–10pm in Stanardsville (0–1 hour drive)

This free, family-friendly community festival will have a parade, music, activities and more. 434-990-6511, stanardsville.org

Happy Birthday, America!

July 4, 6–10pm at Carter Mountain Orchard (0–1 hour drive)

Celebrate America’s birthday with a day of food, games, hayrides, live music and fireworks. 434-977-1833, chilesfamilyorchards.com

Cool Public Pools

Be sure to bring sunscreen, towels and swim diapers for the little ones. Call ahead for schedule changes for swim meets and thunder/lightning delays! Also, check websites for season pass information.

CROZET

Crozet Park Aquatics & Fitness Center

434-205-4380

Now managed by ACAC, this eightlane outdoor pool features zero-depth entry, a mushroom waterfall, a baby pool, umbrella-shaded picnic tables, snack bar and a bathhouse. Located in Claudius Crozet Park, it offers year-round aquatic amenities and month-to-month membership options. Cost varies. acac.com/crozetpark/

Charlottesville

The City of Charlottesville offers both indoor and outdoor facilities for gallons of water fun! All pools have lifeguards