DATEBOOK

May 1 – August 28, 2026

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

NOTE: Because events can change and some stop for certain periods of time, contact the event host or visit its website to confirm it is still on and times have not changed. All events are local. All area codes are 772 unless otherwise specified. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

ONGOING

• Treasure Coast Photography Center Art Show – April 9 through May 7. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 807.4488

• Jill Rance, painter, and Steve Schoenbaum, photography – fascinating exhibit from May 12-June 30. Reception May 27, 6-8 p.m. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. 807.4488

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery

• Through the Eye of the Camera – Highly anticipated annual show. Amateur and professional artists whose creative medium is digital and traditional photography display Florida vegetation and landscape, animals, people/portraits, and open subjects in this perennial favorite regional show. backusmuseum.org 465.0630 May 15-June 19