INDEPENDENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES IN
BRUNSWICK AND THE GOLDEN ISLES OF GEORGIA
Though Brunswick and the Golden Isles are a year-round destination, summer is a special time for enjoying our abundant natural beauty, sun-drenched beaches and golden sunshine. Independence Day week is even more special, with an array of fun activities for visitors. Here's a roundup of Independence Week activities in Brunswick and The Golden Isles!
JULY 4 FIREWORKS FESTIVITIES AND DISPLAYS
BRUNSWICK - Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Enjoy a traditional small-town holiday celebration, complete with games, prizes, free watermelon, music and fireworks at dusk. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Gloucester and Bay Streets, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-262-6934.
JEKYLL ISLAND - Jekyll Island Fireworks Extravaganza. Enjoy this annual family fun party and fireworks finale, on the Jekyll Island beach. $5.00 parking fee at gate. 5:00 to 9:00 pm. Information: 912-635-3636.
INDEPENDENCE WEEK ACTIVITIES
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
July 2 / First Friday. Visit the shops, galleries and restaurants of historic downtown Brunswick. "He said beer, she said wine" tastings at select shops; live music at various locations. This has become a popular way to spend a quiet Friday evening with friends! 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle and Gloucester Streets, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-265-4032.
July 2-4 / Sunshine Festival Arts and Crafts Show. Local and regional artists display pottery, jewelry, painting, sculpture, garden art and more. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Postell Park, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Information: 912-262-0628.
July 3 / Sunshine Festival 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. An enjoyable run-walk through the St. Simons Island village area. Proceeds help support the St. Simons Island Land Trust to fund public walking and running trails. Information: 912-634-2514 or visit goldenislestrackclub.com.
July 3 / Living History at the Horton House. Hear tales of the Spanish attack on Horton House following the Battle of Bloody Marsh. Sample Major William Horton's "ale" or root "beer" in honor of Georgia's first brewery. Enjoy colonial games, early American crafts and soldier drills. 2:00 pm. Horton House, Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island. Information: 912-635-3636 or visit jekyllisland.com.
July 3 / Brunswick Bazaar and Farmers Market. Open air market with fresh produce, prepared foods, plants, arts & crafts, antiques, flea market finds, etc. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay and Gloucester Streets, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-262-6665
RAINY DAY FUN
July 6 / Story Time. Stories and simple craft projects tied to various themes, for younger children. 10:30 am, Brunswick Three Rivers Regional Library, 208 Gloucester Street, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-267-1212.
July 7 / Movies for Kids. 2:00 pm, Brunswick Three Rivers Regional Library, 208 Gloucester Street, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-267-1212.
July 8 / Scrapbooking for Kids. Workshop for kids ages 9 and up. Pre-register: 912-580-4320. 2:00 pm, Brunswick Three Rivers Regional Library, 208 Gloucester Street, downtown Brunswick.
July 8 / Turtle Talk. Staff of the Georgia Sea Turtle Center discuss their work with sea turtles and other animals of the ocean. 7:00 pm, Brunswick Three Rivers Regional Library, 208 Gloucester Street, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-267-1212.
Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia offer a variety of recreational activities, fascinating museums and historic sites and more. For more information, click here.
