Carolina Celebrations: 4th of July with Kids (+ FREE Events!)

4th of July brings many FREE and inexpensive patriotic celebrations for families and the Carolinas are no exception.

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In fact, some of our favorite summer events are 4th of July events.

4th of July Events: Guide to Fireworks in Upstate, SC and More: If you're looking for places to celebrate the 4th near Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson and even into Western North Carolina, this is the guide you're looking for. Its loaded with family-friendly events fo the 4th, plus battlefields and other historic places to visit worthy of your 4th.

Celebrate the 4th of July in Midlands, SC: Are you near Columbia, SC? This is the guide you want. It covers all the family-friendly Independence Day events in the Midlands.

4th of July & Fireworks near Charlotte, NC: If you're anywhere in York County, SC through the greater Charlotte region, this is the fireworks and 4th of July events list you want. There are so many places on this list to catch totally free fireworks shows and lots more!

Now that the great big giant lists are out of the way, what are the best 4th of July celebrations to see? Here are some of our top picks.

Fireworks Night with the SC United Bantams: Celebrate the 4th this year with a soccer game and fireworks on June 29th.

Charlotte Motor Speedway's Cook Out Summer Shootout: Tickets include the race and fireworks following. This one is on July 2nd!

Fireworks at Unity Park, Greenville, SC: FREE! July 4th from 6 to 10 pm with live music. Don't forget to pack your picnic! July 4th

Climb @ Blue Ridge, Taylors, SC: FREE! Everyone climbs for free on July 4th. Hot dog plates available for purchase while supplies last, fireworks at dusk. July 4th

Greenville Drive 4th of July: $25 ticket gets you into the game and a pre-game picnic buffet. Make sure you plan to stay for the fireworks after the game. July 4th

Kings Mountain 4th of July Fireworks: FREE! This might be the biggest fireworks display in the region! July 4th

Lexington, SC Peach Festival: Celebrate Independence Day with peaches! There will a car show, fireworks and lots more. Free admission. July 4th