Wednesday, July 4

1 p.m., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: Children's activities, parade at 2 p.m.
1800 Lakeside Avenue.  $10 adults, $6 children 3 p.m.-12 a.m.  804-262-9887 for info.

1 p.m., Old Fashioned Forth of July Celebration: Live music, hot-air balloon rides, petting zoo, musket salute.
Meadow Farm/Crump Park.  1 p.m.-5 p.m. 804-501-5121 for info.

2 p.m., Fourth at the Fort: Concert, arts and crafts, magic, fireworks.
804-765-3053 for info.

3 p.m., Henrico County Independence Day Celebration: 5K race, car show, live music, fireworks finale.
Richmond Raceway Complex.  Tickets per car are $12 in advance, $20 at the gate.  804-777-7752 for info.

5 p.m., Comcast Fourth of July Celebration: Children's activities, fireworks at dark.
Chesterfield County Fairgrounds. 804-748-1132 for info.

5:30 p.m., Dogwood Dell Fourth of July Celebration: Fireworks follow free concert.
804-646-3355 for info.

7 p.m., Richmond Braves Fireworks Extravaganza: Fireworks begin after game.
804-359-4444 or www.rbraves.com for info.

9:15 p.m., Colonial Heights Fireworks: Fireworks viewing in Southgate Square.
804-520-9390 for info.

9:30 p.m., Racing to the Stars and Stripes, Colonial Downs: Concert and fireworks follow races.
$2 general admission. 804-966-7223 for info.

Thursday, July 5

7 p.m., Richmond Braves Fireworks Extravaganza: Fireworks begin after game.
804-359-4444 or www.rbraves.com for info.