Fourth of July in The Woodlands

The Woodlands, TX -- For anyone not interested in dealing with the traffic and the crowds that define the Freedom Over Houston celebration, there are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July closer to home:

Fourth of July Concert in the Park

Northshore Park (2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380)

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

The Spicolis! will entertain park goers right up until the fireworks display begins.

Watermelon and Hot Dog Eating Contests

Town Green Park (2099 Lake Robbins Dr., The Woodlands, TX 77380)

6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.

As part of the all day event that is The Woodlands Fourth of July celebration, Town Green Park will host hot dog and watermelon eating contests every 30 minutes.

Red, Hot & Blue Festival

31 Waterway Square Place, The Woodlands, TX 77380

6 p.m.- 10 p.m.

The 19th Annual Red, Hot & Blue Festival kicks will feature vendors, food, music and culminates in a 23 minute firework display.