- Auburn: 4th of July Festival, July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at Les Gove Park. Free (wristbands for $5 for unlimited activities). Information: auburnwa.gov.
- Federal Way: Red White and Blues Festival, July 4 at 4 p.m. at Celebration Park. Free admission. Live music, family and children’s activities and games. Fireworks show at 10:15 p.m.
- Gig Harbor: Community Hot Dog Social: July 4, Gateway Park in Gig Harbor. Information: keypenparks.com.
- Tacoma: Freedom Fair, July 4, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Ruston Way waterfront. Information: freedomfair.com.
- Eatonville: July 3, fireworks show at dusk at Eatonville Elementary School. July 4, town parade at noon and picnic-barbecue at Eatonville Eagles hall, 1:30 p.m. Information 360-219-5879, eatonvillechamber.com.