9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Part of NatureSweet SalsaFest

7:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Enjoy an evening of live music on the United Way Graham and Greenlee Counties Community Stage before the fireworks as the ZGF Band performs a mix of dance music, party favorites, and crowd-pleasing hits. Presented by Energy Solutions and hosted by Graham County, this free concert will keep the energy high and the celebration going as families and friends gather for the Freeport-McMoRan Fireworks.

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Safford City - Graham County Library · 808 S 7th Avenue, Safford, AZ 85546

Weekly on Thu, until 2026-12-18 · Next occurrence Jun 25, 2026

Why wait? Head to the library for some fun, hang out with friends, discover cool new stuff, and enjoy tasty snacks! #TeenLibraryAdventures #LibraryHangout

1:00 PM-3:00 PM

Splash Pad · 3883 W Ballpark St, Thatcher, AZ 85552

Part of Gila Valley 250

About This Event Join the Town of Thatcher and presenting sponsor Big Buckle Roofing LLC for the Eastern Arizona College Splash Pad Party on Independence Day from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Thatcher Fire Department will kick off the event with a fun community spray down. Cool off at the splash pad, enjoy family-friendly activities, and take advantage of complimentary hot dog meals generously sponsored by Food City. Hot dog meals will be available for the first 600–800 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Children can also enjoy FREE face painting throughout the event. Bring your family, celebrate Independence Day, and enjoy an afternoon of summer fun in Thatcher! Photo Courtesy of the Graham County Chamber of Commerce

9:00 PM-11:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Keep the celebration going after the fireworks as the ZGF Band takes the stage with an evening of high-energy party music, crowd favorites, and dance-worthy hits. Presented by Energy Transfer and hosted by Graham County, this free concert is the perfect way to close out Independence Day with friends, family, and neighbors as the Gila Valley 250 celebration continues into the night.

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Part of NatureSweet SalsaFest

10:00 AM-11:00 AM

Join us for a month full of fun with your little ones! Each week, moms and tots can dive into delightful activities such as Baby Time, Bilingual Story Time, Open Play, Toddler Time, and Preschool Time. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn, play, and connect!

1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Community Pool · 1024 W Main St, Safford, AZ 85546

Part of Gila Valley 250

Cool off this Independence Day at Big Buckle Roofing LLC Safford Pool Day, presented by Gila Valley Mortgage and hosted by the City of Safford. The pool will be open free of charge from 1 to 5 p.m., giving families a chance to beat the summer heat and enjoy an afternoon of fun in the water. The first 200 children in attendance will receive complimentary hot dogs and chips while supplies last. Bring the family and make a splash as part of the Gila Valley 250 Independence Day celebration. Photo Courtesy of City of Safford.

4:00 PM-5:00 PM

Monthly, until 2026-12-05 · Next occurrence Jul 4, 2026

Join us at the library for a fun-filled session with board games and LEGO to boost your child's creativity and teamwork skills!

6:00 PM-11:00 PM

Graham County Fairgrounds New Soccer Fields

Part of Gila Valley 250

Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for an evening of music, food, and community celebration at the Gila Valley 250 Music, Food Trucks, and Popsicles event. Presented by the Graham County Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Graham County, the festivities begin at 6 p.m. as food trucks open for dinner service and live music takes the main stage. At 7:30 p.m., the JustServe America250 Heart of Service Awards will recognize outstanding volunteers and organizations whose service has strengthened communities across Graham and Greenlee counties. At 7:45 p.m., enjoy a live performance by the ZGF Band, presented by Energy Transfer, featuring dance music, party favorites, and crowd-pleasing hits leading up to the fireworks show. The Freeport-McMoRan Fireworks Spectacular will begin at dusk, approximately 8:30 p.m., lighting up the sky in celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary. Following the fireworks finale, the ZGF Band will return to the stage for a live music and dancing encore, presented by Energy Transfer, keeping the celebration going late into the evening. Complimentary popsicles will be available while supplies last.

9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Part of NatureSweet SalsaFest