Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4, at Freedom Fest. Have a fantastic Fourth with this star-spangled event at the Port St. Lucie MidFlorida Event Center. There will be family-friendly activities with food trucks featuring tasty treats, live music, and awesome fireworks at 9 p.m. The event is free for all ages, 5-9 p.m. Call 878.2277 for more information. CITY OF PORT ST. LUCIE

The family-friendly Treasure Coast History Festival on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. features guest speakers and storytellers, a working village, live music, food trucks and Summerlin’s famous fish fry. Enjoy free admission to the St. Lucie County Regional History Center where you’ll see antique automobiles, historical exhibits from organizations throughout the Treasure Coast, and a children’s area. Call 462.1795 for more information. INDIAN RIVER MEDIA GROUP

Experience the wonder and joy of Garden of Lights – Heathcote Botanical Gardens' 3D light display with thousands of lights depicting delightful scenes. Bring your camera to capture the lighted scenes from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 28.The gardens are open Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5:30-9. Call 464.4672 for more information. JOHN FURLONG, TREASURE COAST PHOTOGRAPHY CENTER

Get ready, Treasure Coast! PalmCon is coming to the MidFlorida Credit Union Event Center in Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9. A family-friendly pop culture and comic convention filled with costumes, cosplay, special guests, games, activities, and vendors offering comics, collectibles and more, this event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 807.4488 for more information. MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION EVENT CENTER