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Here’s a list of fun events, deals for July Fourth in Columbus and Phenix City

By Kelby Hutchison

With Independence day right less than a week away the Ledger-Enquirer has compiled a list of fun activities for the whole family.

July 3:

Chatt-a-hoots vs. Chattahoochee Monsters: The two hometown teams of the Sunbelt Baseball League will showdown at Golden Park. What better way to celebrate Independence day than baseball, hot dogs and popcorn? So, pack the family into the car and head to the game which starts at 7:05 p.m.

Sandra Adams celebrates her catch of a foul ball in the fifth inning of a doubleheader between the Chatt-a-Hoots and the Alpharetta Aviators Saturday afternoon, July 3, 2021. The Hoots lost both games.
Sandra Adams celebrates her catch of a foul ball in the fifth inning of a doubleheader between the Chatt-a-Hoots and the Alpharetta Aviators Saturday afternoon, July 3, 2021. The Hoots lost both games. Darrell Roaden Special to the Ledger-Enquirer

July 4:

National Civil War Naval Museum: Head down to the National Civil War Naval Museum to get a “Bang” for your buck. The museum will be hosting an Independence Day celebration with live music, hot dogs and drinks (while supplies last), and a live cannon firing at 1 p.m. Tickets will be $5 plus tax.

Faith Serafin and her paranormal investigative team have collected electronic voice phenomenons (EVP), which ghost hunters have long said are messages from the spirits, at the National Civil War Naval Museum, where she gives ghost tours.
Faith Serafin and her paranormal investigative team have collected electronic voice phenomenons (EVP), which ghost hunters have long said are messages from the spirits, at the National Civil War Naval Museum, where she gives ghost tours. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledgerr-enquirer.com

Phenix City 4th of July Celebration: Phenix City will be hosting a celebration at the Phenix City Amphitheater with live music by the Red Clay Strays, a food truck court, beer garden and fireworks show. The best news is it’s FREE! Gates will open at 4 p.m. EDT.

A flier for a Fourth of July Celebration at the Phenix City Amphitheater on July 4, 2023.
A flier for a Fourth of July Celebration at the Phenix City Amphitheater on July 4, 2023. Retrieved from the phenixcityal.us website.

Freedom Fest at the National Infantry Museum: The National Infantry Museum will be hosting its annual Freedom Fest on July 4 with live music, kids activities, food trucks and more. Admission to the fest is free but there will be costs for the Virtual Reality simulators, food and drink.

Spotted at the 2018 Freedom Fest at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
Spotted at the 2018 Freedom Fest at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center Special to the Ledger-Enquirer/Darrell Roaden

July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party: Callaway Gardens will be throwing a party for the whole family on Robin Lake Beach from July 1 through July 4. There will be beach volleyball, putt putt, water activities like paddle-boarding. A fireworks show will light up the sky each night thank to their Fireworks Extravaganza. Admission will be $35.95 each.

Contributed Photo
Contributed Photo Callaway Resort and Gardens

Fourth of July Deals:

Best Buy: Save up to 40% on select kitchen appliances for July 4th at Best Buy. The sale ends on July 12.

Macy’s: Save anywhere between 20-60% off when you use code: FOURTH during the company’s Fourth of July sale. The deal ends on July 4.

Target: Save on Summer products and essentials with Target’s “Sizzling Savings Event”. Save on outdoor furniture, pool floats, beach towels and more. The sale ends of July 4.

Applebee’s: Applebee’s will be offering free kids meals all day July 4. This deal is dine-in only and you must mention the offer. Each free kids meal must be accompanied by an adult entree purchase. Limit two kids, 12-years-old and under, per adult.

This story was originally published June 29, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

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