“Summer means happy times and good sunshine.” — Brian Wilson

Independence Day weekend is shaping up to be a sizzler, with temperatures reaching into the 90s by Sunday. It’s a great weekend for the city’s outdoor July 4 celebration, a farmers market and a Sunday night concert at the Newton Centre Bowl.

Here are five things to do in Newton this weekend.

Friday, July 4

From 10 a.m. to noon, children ages 3-12 are invited to participate in a patriotic costume parade and pet costume parade, starting at Newton Centre Bowl off Tyler Terrace. There will be free ice cream.

From 1 to 10 p.m., Newton’s Independence Day Celebration will begin at 1 pm at Albemarle Field/Halloran Sports Complex, with children’s carnival rides and food trucks. At 6 pm, there will be free live music. Fireworks start at 9:10 p.m.

Saturday, July 5

From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., head over to Newton North High School for the Saturday Farmers Market.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy a look at centuries of Newton’s history with a free visit to the Jackson Homestead and the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds.

Sunday, July 6

At 6 p.m., hear Motown, R&B, Soul and Jazz performed by D’Vinci Soul at the Newton Centre Bowl near Tyler Terrace.