There are plenty of events happening around Central Massachusetts in July. Here are our top five picks!

Big Birthday Party

Celebrate America’s birthday with the City of Worcester’s annual Independence Day Celebration, presented by the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce. Fireworks will light up the sky during this continuing tradition of patriotic fun. Free, 6-10 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Cristoforo Columbus Park on Shrewsbury Street.

An American Celebration

Mark your independence by coming to the first Great American Celebration. Head to the Spencer Fairgrounds for fireworks, music, drinks and a carnival in the greatest Independence Day party since 1776. July 3-5 at Spencer Fairgrounds, 48 Smithville Road. Tickets start at $20, ticketriver.com/event/15677.

Walk and Rock

Walk and Rock your way down Shrewsbury Street on choice Thursdays in July. Enjoy a variety of music provided by local bands and grab a bite to eat at your favorite Shrewsbury Street restaurant. Free, shrewsburystreet.org/walkrock.htm

Bikes & Cars

If you can’t imagine your life without wheels, then fire up the engine and head to Bike Night at Perfect Game on Wednesday evenings. Enjoy the free buffet and a dizzying array of bikes. Prefer your fun on four wheels? Check out Compass Tavern’s Sh’Booms Classic Car Show on Thursdays. There’s entertainment, raffles and prizes, and 50 percent of the proceeds go to local charities. Bike Night is Wednesdays at 6 p.m. (buffet starts at 7 p.m.) at Perfect Game, 64 Water St., Worcester. Sh’ Booms Classic Car Show is Thursdays at 5 p.m. at The Compass Tavern, 90 Harding St., Worcester.

Just relax

Join the Green Rovers Band for a music-filled night of original songs and traditional Irish tunes, all set against the backdrop of Coggshall Park in Fitchburg for the 23rd anniversary of the summer concert series. Bring family and friends and enjoy a melodious evening.  Free, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, July 12.