The Houston skyline will be lit up on the Fourth of July by thousands of fireworks, but Thursday morning, hidden behind a treeline, a crew of six was hard at work, carefully arranging the explosives at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Looking for fun Fourth of July plans? Check out this list of top events—from fireworks and parades to festivals and live music.

The slate of local events features live music, food and drinks, family-friendly activities and, of course, fireworks displays.