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.
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.
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.
Springfield’s Jazz & Blues Fest runs Aug. 7-8 downtown, with two stages, free organizer-listed parking, a mobility shuttle and State Theater cooling.
Thornton opened WinterFest marketplace registration August 3. Vendors have until 9 p.m. September 25 to apply for one of 36 heated-tent spaces.
Men’s main-draw play begins Aug. 3 at UK’s Lexington Open, where fans can watch professional tennis through the Aug. 9 finals.
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.
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.
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.
An Omaha World-Herald guide published June 16 highlights 10 events planned in Omaha during August 2026, including the Nebraska Balloon and Wine Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Downtown Norfolk faces closures June 19-21 as Juneteenth, Sail250 Virginia and Harborfest overlap; HRT adds free rides and Sail250 shuttle service.
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.
Elkhart IN – Downtown DORA is now live through summer event season, with 21-and-older rules, official cups, posted boundaries, and posted hours.
Norfolk VA – Downtown closures, $10 parking and free HRT service will shape the June 19-23 Juneteenth, Harborfest 50 and Sail250 weekend.
Minneapolis MN – Bill Peterson was named interim police chief June 2 as the city rolled out a summer safety plan with more weekend patrols.
