America 250 is a celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are events happening around the Tampa Bay area in July.Dig In!: U.S. National ParksWHAT: Explorers will learn about America's oldest park, crea te a volcano, and become an honorary national park ranger.WHEN: July 1, Session 1: 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Session 2: 3p.m. to 4:30 p.m.WHERE: North Greenwood Library, 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., ClearwaterCOST: FreeAmerica's Birthday BashWHAT: Celebrate Americas Birthday Bash at the Land O Lakes Library with storytime, crafts, museum artifacts, food trucks, Touch-a-Truck, and family-friendly activities including a bounce house, face painting, and a petting zoo.WHEN: July 1, 10 a.m.WHERE: 2818 Collier Parkway, Land O LakesCOST: FreePreschool StorytimeWHAT: Enjoy Preschool Storytime featuring stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts that build school-readiness skills and help children learn about America.WHEN: July 1, 11 a.m.WHERE: Keystone Heights - GeneralCOST: FreeFolk Art FlagsWHAT: Create a rustic patriotic folk art flag using popsicle sticks, paint, and other supplies during the America 250: Folk Art Flags event.WHEN: July 2, 11 a.m.WHERE: Middleburg-Clay Hill - Meeting RoomCOST: FreeSalute to America 250WHAT: Celebrate the Salute to America 250 in Veterans Park with a full day of activities including a 5K run, golf and pickleball tournaments, an Independence Market, live music, food trucks, carnival rides, district games, a mural ribbon cutting, a Veterans Memorial ceremony, a barbecue cookout, a dog show, a parade of flags, and a fireworks finale.WHEN: July 3, 9 a.m.WHERE: Sun 'n Lake of SebringCOST: TBDLiberty by the BayWHAT: Celebrate Liberty by the Bay at Julian B. Lane Park with live music, food trucks, a kids zone, water ski show, patriotic pet show, kids procession, drone light show, and a fireworks finale as part of Tampas Fourth of July and America 250 celebration.WHEN: July 4, 4 p.m.WHERE: Julian B. Lane ParkCOST: FreeKids 4th of July CelebrationWHAT: Celebrate America 250 early at the Promenade at Sunset Walk with the Kids 4th of July Family Celebration featuring a live DJ, musical performance, and a confetti blast.WHEN: July 4, 11 a.m.WHERE: Promenade at Sunset WalkCOST: FreeA Star-Spangled Story: Battle for AmericaWHAT: Celebrate Independence Day at the Tampa Bay History Center with hourly screenings of A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America, a Smithsonian Channel documentary about the history and meaning of The Star-Spangled Banner.WHEN: July 4, 10 a.m.WHERE: Tampa Bay History CenterCOST: $18.95East Pasco County Celebrates America 250thWHAT: Celebrate Independence Day at the Tampa Bay History Center with hourly screenings of A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America, a Smithsonian Channel documentary about the history and meaning of The Star-Spangled Banner.WHEN: July 4, 6 p.m.WHERE: Dade City Historic CourthouseCOST: FreeCupcake Decorating WorkshopWHAT: Decorate your own sweet treat with celebrity baker Jamal Lake from Ganache Bakery in celebration of Americas 250th birthday.WHEN: July 4, 5:30 p.m.WHERE: Mandel Public Library of West Palm BeachCOST: TBDDinosaur World 4th of July CelebrationWHAT: Celebrate Independence Day at Dinosaur World with live music, free gifts, dinosaur exhibits, fossil digging, and hands-on family attractions.WHEN: July 4, 10 a.m.WHERE: Dinosaur WorldCOST: $24.95 ...read more read less