CELEBRATING THE FOURTH, MINUS THE FIREWORKS

THURSDAY» If you’re looking for Fourth of July fun without the explosions, you’re in luck next week: Gilpin County will hold its 4th of July 1-9 p.m. on July 4, with live music from

and others; arts and crafts vendors; Colorado craft brews; and food and kid’s rides. Tickets are $35, and free for kids 12 and under. 230 Norton Drive in Black Hawk. (Note: Black Hawk’s own fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.) peakmusic.org. The 30th Evergreen Music Festival arrives July 4 with a diverse lineup of local music, from the Montbello Drumline to Red Rocks headliners FACE Vocal

as well as a classic car show, children’s activities, food and drink, and more. Tickets: $5-$15; kids 12 and under free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. at Buchanan Park, 32003 Ellingwood Trail in Evergreen. evergreenmusicfestival.org. If you’re feeling energetic, both Leadville and Superior are holding high-country 5Ks on July 4, with the attendant parades and pancake breakfasts. Sign up at leadville.com or superiorcolorado.gov.

Rustling up family fun in Greeley.

7» The 98th Greeley THROUGH JULY

is off and running this week with everything crowds have come to expect from the Western institution, which continues with dozens of events through July 7. That means not only bull riders and ropers, themed parties, classic cars, a carnival, parades, fireworks, stunt teams and 4H displays, but also headliners such as REO Speedwagon (June 28), Brett Eldrege (June 29), Kip Moore (July 4), Cody Johnson (July 5) and Brothers Osborne (July 6). Stampede Arena at Island Grove Park. 600 N. 14th Ave. Concerts: $35-$50. greeley

Bright night at the museum.

This month’s event from the final-Friday