Here's our list of 2026 Independence Day celebrations and fireworks in the Acton-Lexington area! Links for specific details will be added as more information becomes available.
Wednesday, July 1
Lexington
The annual Fourth of July Carnival is open today from 3-11 PM at Hastings Park.
Thursday, July 2
Lexington
The annual Fourth of July Carnival is open today from 3-11 PM at Hastings Park with fireworks at approximately 9 PM.
Acton
From 4-7:15 pm, the Acton Celebration will feature games, inflatables, and activities (some free, some paid). Readings, patriotic music and the Acton Minutemen from 7:15-8 pm, followed by live music and a laser light show. Food trucks available from 4:00 to 10:15 pm.
Friday, July 3
Lexington
The annual Fourth of July Carnival is open today from 1-11 PM at Hastings Park.
Saturday, July 4
There are no fireworks in Acton in 2026.
Concord
The 49th annual Picnic in the Park takes place at Emerson Field from 11 AM to 4 PM with a children's parade at 11 AM (decorate bikes and wagons with red, white and blue!). Enjoy music and games until 4 PM. Bring a picnic or purchase food from vendors.
The Concord Museum is open for a free Fourth of July Community Day.
Lexington
Olde Fashioned Youth Games will be held from 10 AM - 12 PM on the softball field at Lexington High School.
The annual Fourth of July Carnival is open today from 1-11 PM at Hastings Park.
Lincoln
The annual 4th of July road race, celebration, parade and cookout start at 8:30 AM.
Sunday, July 5
Lexington
The annual Fourth of July Carnival is open today from 1-6 PM at Hastings Park.
Visit the July 4th Guide in our sister edition Macaroni Kid Lowell for more information on Lowell, Dracut, Groton, Pepperell, Tewksbury and Chelmsford festivities and fireworks.
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