July 4, 2012
WEDNESDAYFouth of July
Headliners
| 9:30 am- 4:30 pm | Old Fashioned Fourth. Vintage cars and collectible cars on display in the front courtyard area plus music, BBQ and games for the kids in the garden. H… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:30 am | City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade!. Begin the day with a 5K run at 7am followed by a 10:30am parade starting at Town Center Blvd. and Three Village Road to Bonavent… Weston Town Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-349-5900 |
| 11:00 am- 9:30 pm | July 4th Spectacular. A DJ will host interactive games and contests for children of all ages. The celebration will continue with Coast 97.3 FM provid… Fort Lauderdale Beach. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Old Fashioned 4th of July. Featuring lawn games, board games, kite and boat making, paper dolls, and a treasure hunt. Refreshments to purchase will be avai… Barnacle State Historic Site. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-448-9445 |
| 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration. Peacock Park revelers will enjoy live music, food, kidz zone and fireworks. Peacock Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-444-7270 |
| 3:00 pm- 9:30 pm | America's Birthday Bash. Celebrate Americas Birthday with food and drink, and children's activities along with a spectacular fireworks display shot over… Bayfront Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-358-7550 |
| 4:00 pm | A Gables Fourth. Join us as we will have activities for the family throughout the day capped off with a fireworks show and a live performance by… The Biltmore Hotel. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-460-5600 |
| 4:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration. A bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts, live music and more. Fireworks begin at 9m. The Village at Gulfstream Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-378-0900 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 4th on Flagler. West Palm Beach Independence Day celebration on the Waterfront. Themed, 'This 4th was Made for You and Me: Celebrating great mom… Meyer Amphitheater. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-946-1093 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Race to the Fourth at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Come salute the troops in this free events to see the rock and country bands, children's attractions, food trucks and amazing fi… Homestead-Miami Speedway. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-230-RACE |
| 6:00 pm | Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy food, games and entertainment prior to the fireworks display at 9pm. No personal fireworks, pets or alcoholic beverages ar… Mullins Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-345-2200 |
| 6:00 pm | Independence Day with Craft & Fireworks Show. An arts and crafts display, live country music, bounce houses, petting farm, hay rides and food. Fireworks starts at 9pm. Pine Island Park - Multipurpose Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 6:30 pm | July 4th Celebration. Begins at 6:30pm with a concert by Whitestone Band performing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Following the concert, stay for ou… Sunset Cove Amphitheater. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Salute to Independence Celebration. Live Music by Monique McCall Band at 6:30, Patriotic Salute and 9pm fireworks musically choreographed. Intracoastal Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 561-742-6246 |
| 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | Cooking with Kids. Skills include cooking from scratch and making meals from fresh ingredients. Ages 8-12. Please pre-register. Beverly Park Community Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4234 |
| 6:30 pm | Jungle Island's 4th of July Fireworks Bash. Enjoy the holiday with your favorite animals and fill your belly at the All-American BBQ Buffet in the Treetop Ballroom where th… Jungle Island. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-400-7000 |
| 9:00 pm | July 4th Celebration. The city of Aventura will host a fireworks show which can be viewed anywhere along Country Club Drive. Miami Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-466-8930 |
| Pahokee 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and fireworks on the Pahokee Marina. The inaugural cook-off event featuring bar-b-cue & dessert compe… Fort Lauderdale Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
Festivals
| 9:30 am- 4:30 pm | Old Fashioned Fourth. Vintage cars and collectible cars on display in the front courtyard area plus music, BBQ and games for the kids in the garden. H… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:30 am | City of Weston 4th of July Hometown Parade!. Begin the day with a 5K run at 7am followed by a 10:30am parade starting at Town Center Blvd. and Three Village Road to Bonavent… Weston Town Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-349-5900 |
| 11:00 am- 9:30 pm | July 4th Spectacular. A DJ will host interactive games and contests for children of all ages. The celebration will continue with Coast 97.3 FM provid… Fort Lauderdale Beach. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Old Fashioned 4th of July. Featuring lawn games, board games, kite and boat making, paper dolls, and a treasure hunt. Refreshments to purchase will be avai… Barnacle State Historic Site. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-448-9445 |
| 2:00 pm- 9:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration. Peacock Park revelers will enjoy live music, food, kidz zone and fireworks. Peacock Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-444-7270 |
| 3:00 pm- 9:30 pm | America's Birthday Bash. Celebrate Americas Birthday with food and drink, and children's activities along with a spectacular fireworks display shot over… Bayfront Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-358-7550 |
| 4:00 pm | A Gables Fourth. Join us as we will have activities for the family throughout the day capped off with a fireworks show and a live performance by… The Biltmore Hotel. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-460-5600 |
| 4:00 pm | 4th of July Celebration. A bounce house, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts, live music and more. Fireworks begin at 9m. The Village at Gulfstream Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-378-0900 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | 4th on Flagler. West Palm Beach Independence Day celebration on the Waterfront. Themed, 'This 4th was Made for You and Me: Celebrating great mom… Meyer Amphitheater. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-946-1093 |
| 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Race to the Fourth at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Come salute the troops in this free events to see the rock and country bands, children's attractions, food trucks and amazing fi… Homestead-Miami Speedway. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-230-RACE |
| 6:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Wine Down Days. Choose from10 different varietals & sip through 5 wines for $10.00 (wines are poured 2oz). Also $5.00 cocktails and $6.00 marti… Frankie's Pier 5. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 954-454-2410 |
| 6:00 pm | Fourth of July Celebration. Enjoy food, games and entertainment prior to the fireworks display at 9pm. No personal fireworks, pets or alcoholic beverages ar… Mullins Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 954-345-2200 |
| 6:00 pm | Independence Day with Craft & Fireworks Show. An arts and crafts display, live country music, bounce houses, petting farm, hay rides and food. Fireworks starts at 9pm. Pine Island Park - Multipurpose Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 6:30 pm | July 4th Celebration. Begins at 6:30pm with a concert by Whitestone Band performing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Following the concert, stay for ou… Sunset Cove Amphitheater. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Salute to Independence Celebration. Live Music by Monique McCall Band at 6:30, Patriotic Salute and 9pm fireworks musically choreographed. Intracoastal Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 561-742-6246 |
| 6:30 pm | Jungle Island's 4th of July Fireworks Bash. Enjoy the holiday with your favorite animals and fill your belly at the All-American BBQ Buffet in the Treetop Ballroom where th… Jungle Island. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-400-7000 |
| 9:00 pm | July 4th Celebration. The city of Aventura will host a fireworks show which can be viewed anywhere along Country Club Drive. Miami Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 305-466-8930 |
| Pahokee 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy the beautiful sunset and fireworks on the Pahokee Marina. The inaugural cook-off event featuring bar-b-cue & dessert compe… Fort Lauderdale Metro Area. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
The Arts
| 6:00 pm | Reel Big Fish.  Performing live in concert. Revolution Live. (Arts - Concerts). 954-449-1025 |
Sports
| 7:15 pm | Dania Jai-Alai. The Game is played in a round-robin, usually by 8 players or teams as they hurl a rock-hard ball at a wall with speeds in excess… Dania Jai-Alai. (Sports - Jai Alai). 954-920-1511 |
For Children
| 9:00 am | Open Gym. We are an open gym for all ages. Come in and enjoy our bounce houses, climbing structures, ball pit, slides, swings and our excl… Zippy Rides Jumping Gym. (Kids - Children's Activities). 786-873-7343 |
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Martial Arts Summer Camp. Aikido Camp is for children ages 5-15. The camp teaches self-defense in the martial art Aikido, helping kids to build confidence… Holiday Park Activity Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-562-1093 |
| 10:00 am | Playful Story Time. My Tree House Indoor Playground offers stories, music and activities for children and their caregivers. After activities, My Tre… My Tree House Indoor Playground. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-643-0849 |
| 10:30 am | Weekly Storytime for the Barnes & Noble, Jr.. A Barnes & Noble employee reads a popular story to pre-school children. Barnes & Noble Booksellers. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-723-0489 |
| 10:30 am- 11:00 am | Toddler Tales Story Time. For ages 18-24 months. Space is limited, however free tickets are obtained from Youth Services Desk on the morning of the event. Weston Branch Library. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-389-2098 |
| 11:00 am | Children's Storytime Hour. Professional storyteller Henny Berns shares fun stories every Wednesday and Saturday. Borders Books & Music. (Kids - Children's Activities). |
| 11:30 am- 12:00 pm | Toddler Tales Story Time. For ages 18-24 months. Space is limited, however free tickets are obtained from Youth Services Desk on the morning of the event. Weston Branch Library. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-389-2098 |
| 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | Cooking with Kids. Skills include cooking from scratch and making meals from fresh ingredients. Ages 8-12. Please pre-register. Beverly Park Community Center. (Kids - Children's Activities). 954-967-4234 |
Community
| 6:30 am | Women's Outdoor Fat Blaster Weight Loss & Nutrition Camp. Women's Outdoor Fat Blaster Weight Loss & Nutrition Camp with instructor Shondelle Solomon-Miles. Includes strectching, body sc… Jefferson Park. (Community - Self Help). 305-785-2458 |
| 8:00 am- 6:00 pm | Butterfly Pavilion. Florida native butterflies appear each day. Staff members are on hand to explain the life cycle, describe the species and offer… Flamingo Road Nursery. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-476-7878 |
| 9:30 am- 5:30 pm | Flamingo Garden Tours. Tours are presented in non-technical format by knowledgeable volunteers and bring you a close-up view of the Gardens, wildlife s… Flamingo Gardens, Botanical Collections & Wildlife Sanctuary. (Educational - Walking Tour). 954-473-2955 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Museum of Discovery and Science Exhibits. Featuring a variety of hands-on exhibits dealing with space, Florida's unique ecosystems, The Everglades, sound and light, scien… Museum of Discovery and Science. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-467-6637 |
| 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | English Literacy Cafe. The English Cafe, for intermediate lerners of English, is part of a series of Literacy Programs offered at the Weston Library ea… Weston Branch Library. (Community - Self Help). 954-389-2098 |
| 6:00 pm- 7:45 pm | English Literacy Cafe. Hosted on the 5th floor for intermediate learners of English, the English Cafe is a conversational practice group. Broward County Main Library. (Community - Self Help). 954-357-7444 |
| 7:00 pm | Stories for a Starry Night. Enjoy a show about the wonders of the night sky. Show includes a sky tour of the current night sky. Buehler Planetarium. (Educational - Science & Nature). 954-201-6681 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Salsa Classes. Celebrate the beauty of Salsa through connection with the music and body movement. Students learn to express themselves through… Casa Salsa Dance Studio. (Educational - Class). 954-588-8085 |
| Horseback Riding. Bar-B-Ranch offers Summer Camp for kids ages 7 - 16 Monday thru Saturday from 8am - 4pm. You may also take a 1-hour guided trai… Bar-B-Ranch. (Community). 954-424-1060 |
Health & Fitness
| 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Adult Walk-A-Bout Club. Adult Walk-A-Bout Club is a commit 2B fit program encouraging fitness with others. McNicol Community Center. (Health & Fitness). 954-921-3511 |
| Stepping Out: A Fitness Program for Walkers. For Families, Seniors, Singles, Mommies and children (all others welcome). Call for times. C.B. Smith Park. (Health & Fitness). 954-437-2650 |
Dining Specials
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour at Tarpon Bend. A lively crowd enjoys 2 for 1 drink specials. Tarpon Bend. (Dining - Happy Hour). 954-523-3233 |
| 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Sunset Dinner at Cafe Del Mar. Buy one entree receive $10 off your second entree of equal or lesser value. Not applicable to daily specials. Cafe Del Mar. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-767-8233 |
| 6:30 pm | All-You-Can-Eat Night at The Clubhouse. Chicken and Baby Back Ribs includes fries and cole slaw for $9.95. The Clubhouse. (Dining - Dining Specials). 954-920-1511 |
| 8:00 pm | Mai-Kai Polynesian Dinner Show. Enjoy an Island Revue performed by native Polynesian dancers nightly. Show includes the Wedding Dance and a Samoan fire and kni… Mai-Kai. (Dining - Dinner Show). 954-563-3272 |
Nightlife
| 2:00 am | Afterhours Party. Enjoy 3000 square feet of fun. Featuring a full size bar, a dance floor, two dance poles, a pool table, a mood lounge and play… Club 525. (Nightlife - Parties). 800-795-3186 |
| 10:00 am- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour Drink Specials at Kim's Alley Bar. Happy Hour drink specials everyday with $.50 off all drinks and free pool. Kim's Alley Bar. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-763-7886 |
| 11:00 am | Tommy Trash. Featuring Tommy Trash live at LIV Nightclub. LIV Nightclub. (Nightlife - Parties). 305-674-4680 |
| 4:00 pm- 7:00 pm | Live Music at Aruba Beach Cafe. Aruba Beach Cafe features live music everyday. Aruba Beach Cafe. (Nightlife - Jazz). 954-776-0001 |
| 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Blue Martini Happy Hour. Happy Hour features discounted drinks and 1/2 price appetisers. Blue Martini. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-653-2583 |
| 5:00 pm | Wine and Dine Wednesdays. Join us for half-priced wines from our selection of more than 60 wines by the glass every Wednesday. Village Tavern. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 954-874-1001 |
| 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm | America's Backyard Happy Hour. Wednesday through Friday 2-4-1 you call it & 5 for $5 Happy Hour Menu! America's Backyard. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). 954-727-0950 |
| 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Happy Hour at Aizia. Featuring Chef selection half-priced appetizers and $7 martinis. Aizia. (Nightlife - Happy Hours). |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Music & Dancing Under the Stars. Enjoy live music from Motown to ballroom and country to rock n' roll as you dance under the stars. Monday through Wednesday yea… Hollywood Beach Theatre. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-921-3404 |
| 7:30 pm | Timpano Lounge Live Music. Live music in the lounge. Timpano Italian Chophouse & Martini Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-462-9119 |
| 8:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Advanced Line Dance Lessons. Advanced Line Dance Lessons with Lisa Spangler on the 2000 square foot dance floor. Round Up Country Western Club & Restaurant. (Nightlife - Dance). 954-423-1990 |
| 8:00 pm | Blue Velvet Nights. Jazz nights that evoke a NYC lounge feel with mood lighting, great food and entertainment. Different entertainment each night a… Ciao Pasta & Grill. (Nightlife - Parties). 954-616-8300 |
| 9:00 pm | Live Jazz and Blues at Alligator Alley. Alligator Alley features live blues, jazz, funk and roots. Alligator Alley Native Florida Taproom & Music Hall. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-772-7474 |
| 9:00 pm | Ladies Night. Ladies drink free cocktails, wine, bottled beer & draft after 9pm! No cover for ladies all night. America's Backyard. (Nightlife - Ladies Night). 954-727-0950 |
| 9:00 pm- 3:00 am | Open Pro Jam with Andy Mendez. Every Wednesday join Andy Mendez and friends for live music. Bands are welcome to shedule showcases in advance. Ladies drink fre… Cheers. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-771-6337 |
| Live Music at Mango's. Mango's features live entertainment nightly with top local musicians. Mango's Restaurant & Lounge. (Nightlife - Live Music). 954-523-5001 |
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