Summer Fun: Final Event of July 4 Weekend Today at Lindsay Museum

If you're sticking close to home, here's what to do in Walnut Creek over the weekend, including a a special July 4 concert in Civic Park.

The National Weather Service says that the temperatures were expected to rise to the low- to -mid-90s on Independence Day. But fog was returning to the Bay Area on Monday, and temperatures should drop inland, if just to the 80s. 

Check here for expert tips on how to stay safe in the heat--and in every other way--this weekend. The Contra Costa County fire district also issued this fireworks warning for this weekend. 

If you don't have a picnic planned, or you want to take a break from cooking, here are what readers and--yours truly--say are favorite dishes and drinks available at Walnut Creek restaurants and grocery stores. 

Continuing this weekend and through July 18: The 16th Annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibition, Ruth Bancroft Garden. Walnut Creek's national treasure hosts another wonderful opportunity to view the outstanding work of local sculptors against the backdrop of some unique and breathtakingly beautiful cacti and succulents that call the Ruth Bancroft Garden home.  www.ruthbancroftgarden.org.

Walnut Creek Concert Band's Annual July 4 performance: The official band of the city of Walnut Creek will perform a free outdoor concert, starting at 6 p.m. Sunday in Civic Park.  Bring a blanket and picnic, sit on the grass and celebrate the holiday with friends and family. 

Eagle Days at the Lindsay Wildlife Museum, Monday: This special celebration includes presentations and interactive displays that show what makes these birds so majestic.