Washington’s National Mall turf restoration closes sections through January
The National Park Service has fenced turf and tree panels between 3rd and 14th streets, with two more panels scheduled to close September 16.
Events
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Pokémon World Championships bring closures and drone shows to San Francisco
San Francisco hosts the Pokémon World Championships Aug. 28-30, with SoMa closures, event traffic controls, longer BART trains and free nightly drone shows.
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Cincinnati Black Family Reunion expects 10,000-person crowd Saturday at Sawyer Point
Cincinnati’s 38th annual Midwest Black Family Reunion continues Saturday, August 15, with an 11 a.m. parade, family programming and a 6 p.m. Kenny Lattimore concert at Sawyer Point and Yeatman’s Cove.
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Nashville summer events show different effects on hotels, crowds and spending
Alan Jackson’s June 27 Nissan Stadium finale coincided with Nashville’s strongest downtown hotel occupancy among three major summer events, while CMA Fest led reported visitor spending and Let Freedom Sing drew the largest reported crowd estimate.
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Wellington’s Free Back-to-School Party Set for Aug. 7
Wellington’s free Back-to-School Party in the Park is scheduled for Aug. 7 with a new Children’s Market, family activities, food trucks and a PBSO-PBCFR Touch-a-Truck display.
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Cowboys’ 20th Oxnard training camp continues through August 18
The Cowboys’ August 4 open practice in Oxnard is free, first come and capacity limited, with more public practices and a Saints joint practice scheduled through August 18.
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Springfield Jazz & Blues Fest returns Aug. 7-8 with new lineup, downtown parking plan
Springfield’s Jazz & Blues Fest runs Aug. 7-8 downtown, with two stages, free organizer-listed parking, a mobility shuttle and State Theater cooling.
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Thornton Opens WinterFest Marketplace Registration for Vendors
Thornton opened WinterFest marketplace registration August 3. Vendors have until 9 p.m. September 25 to apply for one of 36 heated-tent spaces.
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Lexington Open brings professional tennis to UK courts through Aug. 9
Men’s main-draw play begins Aug. 3 at UK’s Lexington Open, where fans can watch professional tennis through the Aug. 9 finals.
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Louisville’s Street Rod Nationals return Aug. 6-9 with fairgrounds parking restrictions
The 57th annual NSRA Street Rod Nationals begin Thursday, Aug. 6, at Louisville’s Kentucky Exposition Center, with all-day no-parking areas on five nearby street segments.
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The Ranch opens 21-acre Event Lawn during Larimer County Fair
The Ranch’s new 21-acre Event Lawn opened July 31 in Loveland during the Larimer County Fair, becoming the first completed Phase II project as county financing supports the broader campus plan.
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Minneapolis prepares for final day of WWE SummerSlam weekend
WWE SummerSlam’s second night is scheduled for Aug. 2 at U.S. Bank Stadium, while free fan programming continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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Omaha guide highlights 10 events planned for August, including Balloon and Wine Festival
An Omaha World-Herald guide published June 16 highlights 10 events planned in Omaha during August 2026, including the Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival.
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West Las Vegas youth arts camp performance scheduled for Aug. 1
The City of Las Vegas lists a 2 p.m. Aug. 1 performance by its Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp at West Las Vegas Theatre.
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Bronzeville Week Continues in Milwaukee With Sunday Festival Along North Avenue
Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Week opened Saturday, August 1, and continues through August 8. Sunday’s festival is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along North Avenue between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and 7th Street.
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Drumright cancels July 4 fireworks, eyes Sunday backup at Whitlock Park
Drumright OK – The city canceled Saturday’s fireworks because of incoming weather and put a Sunday, July 5, about 9:30 p.m. backup on the table.
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Vista readies July 4 fireworks night with parking, ticket and crowd rules
Vista, CA — The city’s July 4 celebration at Brengle Terrace Park is Friday, with 7 a.m. park access, 5 p.m. gates, $5 entry, free parking and street closures.
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Fremont’s July 4 guide: fireworks ban, parade closures, drone show
Fremont CA – The city is warning residents not to use fireworks, laying out downtown street closures for the July 4 parade, and recapping the week’s America 250 drone show and other holiday events.
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Tipp City July 4 event at Kyle Park includes food trucks, music, fireworks
Kyle Park’s July 4 event starts with food trucks at 5:30 p.m., live music at 6, fireworks at 10, and a Sunday rain date in Tipp City, OH.
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Fremont’s 4th of July parade returns Saturday with early downtown closures
Fremont CA – The city’s 4th of July Parade returns Saturday at 10 a.m., with early downtown closures, no-parking zones, and traffic impacts around the route.
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Norfolk festival weekend brings road closures, free transit June 19-22
Downtown Norfolk faces closures June 19-21 as Juneteenth, Sail250 Virginia and Harborfest overlap; HRT adds free rides and Sail250 shuttle service.
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Buffalo launches District Live to draw more foot traffic downtown
Buffalo, NY — District Live launched June 4 with concerts, games and seasonal events meant to keep the Electric District busy after work and on weekends.