Events calendar: Celebrate the Fourth of July in Ormond Beach, Flagler County

What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.


Fireworks over the Halifax river on the Fourth of July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Fireworks over the Halifax river on the Fourth of July. Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
Photo by Suzanne McCarthy
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Thursday, July 4

Stars and Stripes parade

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: North 6th Street to South 6th Street along A1A, Flagler Beach

Details: The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach will present its annual parade, following its traditional route, for the Fourth of July. Free.

Music in the Park

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: DJ Vern will provide music for the Fourth of July. This is part of the United Flagler 4th celebrations.

Choral Arts Society presents 'Celebrate America'

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

Where: St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 5400 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: The Choral Arts Society will present this concert on the Fourth of July. Free, but donations are accepted to assist in providing scholarships to local college-bound students. Visit casfl.org.

United Flagler 4th

When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: Flagler Executive Airport, 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast

Details: Flagler County residents and visitors are invited to the United Flagler 4th Community Celebration, hosted by Flagler County Government and the cities of Palm Coast, Flagler Beach and Bunnell. Gates open at 5 p.m. and fireworks start at 9 p.m. There will be vendors, a beer garden, kids' activities and a main stage with a DJ. At 7 p.m., local officials will recite the Declaration of Independence. 

City of Ormond Beach's Independence Day Celebration

When: 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join the city of Ormond Beach for its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. Fireworks at 9 p.m. There will be music and food trucks. Call 676-3241.

Friday, July 5

Red, White & Boom

Where: 8 a.m. Friday, July 5, to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 7

Where: Florida Cracker Ranch, 797 County Road 200, Bunnell

Details: Celebrate the Fourth of July all weekend long. Gates open at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5. There will be live music with the Cam Wheaton band and food truck vendors including Cool Beans Barbecue, Sassy's Lemonade, Dean's Oyster Bar and Wild Thorne Dairy. There will be a free kids zone. Come explore over 1,200 acres of ATV trails. Tickets, which include camping, cost $40 in advance and $65 at the gate. Visit https://flaglerbroadcasting.com/.

Summer classes for kids

When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Art Among the Flowers, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite A114, Palm Coast

Details: Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Art Among the Flowers is offering classes for children ages 7-16. All classes will include a tour of the flower shop, exploring and learning about the different plants and flowers, and then hands-on learning a different technique with a professional instructor. Children also get to take their creations home. This class will teach them to design a flower arrangement with fresh-cut stems in a wicker basket. Class costs $25. Visit artamongtheflowers.com.

Movies on the Halifax

When: 8:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "The Little Mermaid," rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

Saturday, July 6

Share with the Mayor

When: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast City Hall, 160 Lake Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Engage with Palm Coast Mayor David Alfin at this weekly event, to be held every Saturday morning at the outdoor seating area by the flagpole and garden at City Hall. 

Ormond Art Walk

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.

Kate Moseman book signing event

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Fern and Fable Books, 51 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Meet local author Kate Moseman and get your book personally signed. Moseman is the author of the "West Side Witches," "Midlife Elementals" and "Supernatural Sweethearts" series. Free event.

Red, White and Blue dinner

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Atlantic Grille, Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Enjoy dinner and a front row seat to watch the firework show starting at dusk at Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa. Atlantic Grille is offering a prix fixe three-course diner for $65 per person. Reservations required. They can be made at opentable.com.

Monday, July 8

Vacation Bible School: The Great Jungle Journey

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, July 8-12

Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast

Details: Explore answers to Biblical questions while on a jungle adventure. The camp is open to children in pre-K to eighth grade. Free. Register at fbcpc.org.

Tuesday, July 9

'On My Way to K'

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: WUCF is hosting a pop-up experience at the Ormond Beach library. Families are welcome to stop by and grab a guidebook, experiment with different activities and learning tools featured in the book, and take home a PBS Kids Summer Learning Pack.

Wednesday, July 10

AARP Ormond Chapter 1057 meeting

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Universalist Unitarian Church, 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: This month's guest speaker will be Michael Pyle, an attorney, author and local historian. An optional $5 light lunch will follow. For more information, call President Jeff Boyle at 386-341-9013.

Probus Club of Palm Coast

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Social Club of Palm Coast, 51N Old Kings Road

Details: This is a social club for retired and semiretired men and women meeting monthly with a guest speaker on a topic of interest with other social events during the month. This month's guest speaker is Lauren Johnston, Palm Coast assistant city manager. Free meeting. All are welcome to attend. For more information contact Larry Wright at [email protected].

Friday, July 12

Summer classes for kids

When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Art Among the Flowers, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite A114, Palm Coast

Details: Looking for something fun for your kids to do this summer? Art Among the Flowers is offering classes for children ages 7-16. All classes will include a tour of the flower shop, exploring and learning about the different plants and flowers, and then hands-on learning a different technique with a professional instructor. Children also get to take their creations home. This class will teach them to design a dish garden with a variety of live plants in a decorative container. Class costs $25. Visit artamongtheflowers.com.

July comedy dinner show

When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Join Redefined Food Co. for its July comedy diner show featuring local comedian Doug Canney as the emcee and Johnny Mac as the headliner. Seating is limited to 52, with four at a table. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m. Tickets range between $26.50 and $41.80. Visit https://www.redefinedfoodco.com/.

Ongoing

'Figuratively Speaking' exhibit

When: 1-4 p.m. Thursday to Sunday, through July 19

Where: Art League of Daytona Beach, 433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibit on figurative art by the Art League of Daytona Beach. There are 80 works of art on show.

BAM Senior Fitness Class

When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: Palm Coast First Baptist Church, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast

Details: Join this Balance and Motion class and develop strength and endurance, core stability and balance. Taught by senior fitness specialist Artie G, the class is open to all fitness levels and free with most insurances. A donation is accepted for those without coverage. See full schedule at synergyseniorfitness.com or call 386-931-3485.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Join this book club, which will study "Love Stories of the Bible Speak" by Shannon Bream. The book club will meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.

Moms of Pre Schoolers

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts. Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386-255-2588.

MOAS exhibitions

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display: "Tide Pools: Exploring Coastal Communities" ; "The Lure of Florida Fishing" ; and "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived."

 

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