7/5-8: $4 for the Fourth

In addition to a catered barbecue dinner, guests can enjoy free carousel rides, an inflatable bounce house and slide, special animal appearances and live entertainment. At 9 p.m., head to the back of the zoo to view the Tempe Town Lake Fireworks Spectacular. Beer and wine can be purchased at dinner and during the fireworks show.

Details: 7-10 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. 455 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix. $45 general admission; $35 for children ages 3 to 12; free for children 2 and under. Reservations required. 602-273-1341, phoenixzoo.org.

Visit Phoenix’s 1,500year-old prehistoric Hohokam archaeological site to get a feel for life in the Salt River Valley hundreds of years ago. Following Independence Day, the Pueblo Grande Museum is offering discounted admission of $4 for adults and seniors.

Details: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 to Saturday, July 8. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix. $4 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 17, free for ages 5 and under. 602-4950901, pueblogrande.com.