L.A. Fleet Week is just a few days away — and there sure is a lot going on.

Here’s the lowdown on what you’ll need to know and answers to some questions you may have.

Where and when is it?

The fourth annual LA Fleet Week officially runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Friday, Aug. 30, to Monday, Sept. 2, along the waterfront in San Pedro, near the Battleship Iowa, 250 S. Harbor Blvd.

There are, however, some events on Thursday, including a welcome party in downtown San Pedro. That party will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at 398 W. Sixth St. And earlier in the day, there will be the Reboot Veterans and Military Job Fair on board the Battleship Iowa.

Admission is free during the entire weekend.

What kind of events and activities will there be?

There will be a host of things to keep folks busy.

Free concerts:

Cheap Trick will perform Friday evening. The legendary band is set to go onat 8 p.m., after a band called the Wing Tips opens.

The Record Company, a Grammy-nominated rock band from Los Angeles, will play on Saturday night, along with Fast Times and Soul Sacrifice, a tribute to the sound of Carlos Santana.

DJ Miss Ninja will spin classic rock, hip hop and disco on Sunday night; award-winning country music entertainer Brent Payne will also perform.

Military activities and events:

Public tours of military ships will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to Monday on a first-come, first-served basis, until capacity is reached. No advance registration or tickets are required. Closed-toed shoes are strongly recommended.

Navy Leap Frogs and Aerial Demonstrations: New this year will be daily jumps (between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., weather permitting) by the U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, the official parachute team of the U.S. Navy and its Naval Special Warfare Command. Navy fighter jets, Coast Guard Search and Rescue teams, and other military and first-responder aircraft will also perform dozens of aerial demonstrations.

Competitions:

A new obstacle course will take place from 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, with a Labor Day finale.

Dozens of students also will compete at a STEM Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

The 11th annual Conquer the Bridge race begins at 7 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2.

Special Military Honor:

A free vehicle will be presented to the Military Warriors Support Foundation by Wells Fargo and Chevrolet of Montebello at 7:15 p.m. Friday. The foundation also will honor Purple Heart recipient and decorated veteran Carlos Perez, a former U.S. Army sergeant wounded during a tour in Iraq.

Should you drive? If so, where should you park?

Carpooling or using ride-share services would be a good idea, since Fleet Week attracts a couple hundred thousand people or so over the course of the weekend.

Parking, meanwhile, will be at the Los Angeles Cruise Ship Terminal, 100 Swinford Ave. Enter at Swinford and Harbor Boulevard. Rates are $2 each hour, with a $19 daily maximum and the first hour free.

There is also a remote lot on 22nd Street, between Sampson Way and Miner Street, that will offer a shuttle service to and from the event site. Parking there is free.

What will there be to eat?

The festival will house food trucks and a covered outdoor dining area within its footprint. But Fleet Week will also take place near downtown San Pedro, where there are plenty of restaurants. Trolleys can take you between downtown and Fleet Week.

What will the weather be like?

It’ll be warm — with temperatures hovering around 80 degrees most days — but not broiling.

That’s a far cry from 2017, when LA Fleet Week dragged through a brutal heat wave with high humidity — and even a cloudburst that cut short one of the concerts.

There will be shade and water stations set up throughout the venue. But still, bring some sunscreen and a hat.

The main exhibit hall, where folks line up for ship tours, will be air-conditioned.

What will security be like?

There will be metal detectors and those in attendance could face pat-downs, similar to airport security.

Here’s what you should bring: A U.S. government-issued identification (driver’s license, passport or California ID card).

And here’s what you should leave at home: Bags (backpacks, large purses), weapons (but you knew that), food, drinks, coolers, fireworks, explosives, skateboards, bicycles, illegal drugs, clothing with gang-related or obscene logos, your drone, and your dog.

You can, however, bring cameras and take photos.