Celebrate the Fourth
There’s a lot more to do than just watch fireworks.
FORT LAUDERDALE – Ready to party for patriotism? The Fourth of July is right around the corner and South Florida is planning more than just fireworks.
Head to Sons& Daughters Farm and Winery in Lake Worth and sing along with “America’s Got Talent” contestant Carly Jo Jackson. If you’re interested in learning while you celebrate, check out activities at the Frost Science Museum in Miami. Or get your running shoes out and try the Independence Day Triathlon and Duathlon at Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek.
Whether you’re a foodie or a fitness buff, here’s a sampling ofways to spend your Independence Day. Scientific celebration The Frost Science Museum invites science fanatics, friends and family to don red, white and blue and spend the holiday “with a side of science.” There will be a DJ, and the Food@ScienceCafewill be serving barbecue chicken, burgers, coleslaw and grilled corn in addition to the normal menu. The museum’s exhibits will be open all night, and the Frost Planetarium laser light shows will run every 15 minutes. The museum won’t have its own fireworks show, but guests should be able to view Biscayne Bay’s fireworks. Museum hours will be extended to 9:30 p.m.
What: Independence
Day Celebration When: 6-9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, 1101 Biscayne Blvd, Miami
Cost: $21 for adults; $15 for ages 3-11; free for members
Info: frostscience.org/event/independence-daycelebration
Singalong and pizza pies
The Sons& Daughters Farm and Winery in Lake Worth is serving up Pizza Paradise “American pies” that you can wash down with wine, kombucha and beer this Independence Day. To mark America’s 241th year, take a break fromthe beach and sing your favorite patriotic songs with Carly Jo Jackson, singer and guitarist from Season 9 of “America’s Got Talent.” Sparklers will be provided.
What: Happy Birthday America! When: 6-10p.m. July4 Where: Sons& Daughters Farm and Winery, 5926 Fearnley Road, Lake Worth Cost: Free admission Info: Facebook.com/- sonsanddaughtersfarm, 305-613-8039 Fitness festivities The City Bikes Independence Day races are designed for anyone interested in fitness, whether it’s your first or 50th event. Instead of navigating ocean currents and traffic, race organizers chose a closed course for an added level of comfort because the race is enclosed by Tradewinds Park. Triathletes will swim .25 of a mile in Tradewinds Lake, bike 10miles and run 3 miles around a two-loop course that will allow family and friends to cheer the athletes on. Instead of the usual runner snacks handed out after races, athletes will be served barbecue plates. There will be picnic tables and a playground for supporters of all ages to gather and celebrate the Fourth. On July 3, there’s a pre-race clinic at 5 p.m. and early packet pickup from1 to 7 p.m. If the race is not sold out, late packet pickup and registration will be available from5:30 to 6:30 a.m. July 4.
What: City Bikes Independence Day Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon
When: 7 a.m. July 4 (arriving after 6:15 a.m. may cause you to miss the race)
Cost: $99 for individual registration; $169 for relay registration
Where: Tradewinds Park, 3600W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek
Info: multirace.com/events/108, 954-682-8889