Coconut Grove Festivities: (See Barnacle Picnic entry.) A coconut scavenger hunt begins at the bull sculpture in the Mayfair Passage (Grand Avenue near Mary Street) at 3:15 p.m. Hot dog eating contest at 4:30 p.m. at Cocowalk (3015 Grand Ave., Coconut Grove). Festivities continue in Peacock Park (2820 McFarlane Rd.) with live entertainment by Ryan Stone Music, First October, JT4 and Campo Deluxe. Ends with fireworks over Biscayne Bay at 9 p.m.; free. 305-461-5506 or www.coconutgrove.com.

Doral Extravaganza: Includes free live entertainment, games for the family and fireworks at 9 p.m. Unlimited carnival rides for $3. Bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets; 6-9:30 p.m.; J.C. Bermudez Park, 3000 NW 87th Ave., Doral. 305-593-6600 or 305-593-6610 or www.cityofdoral.com.

Edo Association Picnic: Includes competitions, prizes and activities for children. Bring beach chairs ; 10 a.m.; Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65th St., Hialeah; free but $5 per car parking fee. 786-586-0796 or 305-528-3432.

George's in the Grove Cyclist's Special Breakfast: George's celebrates the Fourth and the start of the Tour de France (July 4-26). Menu features omelets or pancakes plain or with fresh fruit, coffee and bread. Also includes a mimosa. The breakfast is offered every weekend through July; 9 a.m.; George's in The Grove, 1345 Commodore Plaza, Coconut Grove; $10. 305-444-7878.

Charles Hadley Park's Family Festival and Rib Cook-Off: Features barbecue, children's play area, fireworks and a concert with jazz, R&B and gospel performers; 4-10 p.m.; Charles Hadley Park, 1300 NW 50th St., Model City; free. 305-250-5390 or

miamigov.com.

Hialeah's Independence Day Jubilation: Features concert by Latin musicians Carlos Oliva y Los Sobrinos del Juez, laser light show, food and fireworks; 6:30 p.m.; Milander Park, 4700 Palm Ave., Hialeah; free. 305-889-5701 or www.hialeahfl.gov.

Homestead Concert and Fireworks: Features car show, rides and entertainment, food and performances by The Mauxms, The Caribbean Chillers and Music Depot. Fireworks at 9 p.m., noon-9:30 p.m. Saturday; Homestead Sports Complex, 1601 SE 28th Ave., Homestead; free. 305-224-4580 or 305-224-4570 or www.cityofhomestead.com.

Jungle Island Festivities: Features barbecue buffet, family fun and entertainment, music, dancing, animal visits and fireworks at 9 p.m. at Treetop Ballroom; 6:30 p.m.; Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami; $19.50, $13.50 children 3-10, free for children 2 and under and all active-duty service members, reservists and veterans, reservations required. 305-400-7231 or

jungleisland.com/tickets.

Key Biscayne Blast: Starts with traditional parade along Crandon Boulevard at 11 a.m. The annual old-fashioned picnic follows on the Village Green. Fireworks at the beach at sunset; 11 a.m.-midnight; free. 305-365-5511 or keybiscayne.fl.gov.

Marathon Beach Party: Includes a parade from Marathon High School (350 Sombrero Beach Rd., Marathon) to the beach, live music, food and fireworks; 10:30 a.m.; Sombrero Beach, Mile Marker 50, Marathon; free. 305-743-5417 or info@florida

keysmarathon.com.

Miami Art Museum Beat the Heat and Admission Deal: The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. with two-for-one admission offer; Miami Art Museum, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami; regular admission is $8, $4 seniors, free for members, kids 11 and under and students with ID. 305-375-3000 or www.miamiartmuseum.org.

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