Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on July 5

Join a “Family Paint Night,” for ages 8 and older, 6:30-8:30 p.m. every two weeks at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, on U.S. 421, just south of Kure Beach, with instructors from Saltwater Surf Art and these themes: dolphin on July 5, sand piper July 19, and lorikeets Aug. 2. Reservations required at 910-772-0500 or www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher. Each session, for $45, includes paint, canvas, and easel use. Courtesy photo

Museum plays ‘Carolina Stories’ films weekly

See a documentary at 1 p.m. Wednesdays, with more “Carolina Stories,” with “Jail, No Bail” on July 5, “The Last Auction” July 12, “Finding Clovis” July 19, and ETV’s “South Carolinians in World War II: A Time to Fight” July 26. Details at 843-915-5320 or www.horrycountymuseum.org.

Details: At Horry County Museum, 805 Main St., Conway, open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Free.

Hobcaw gears ‘Wild Wednesdays’ to youngsters

“Wild Wednesdays” a summer series every two weeks for families with children, continues with an “Alligator Birthday” for Andy, showcasing these reptiles. Registration required at 843-546-4623 or www.hobcawbarony.org.

Details: 2:30-4 p.m. at Hobcaw Barony, on U.S. 17, just north of Georgetown. $10, and free for ages 6 and younger with accompanying adult.

Myrtle Waves will ‘Sing’ with wave-pool movie

Family “Dive-In Movie Nights” roll every Wednesday, weather permitting, on this evening with “Sing” on July 5. Also: “Finding Dory” July 12, “The Jungle Book” July 19, “The Lego Batman Movie” July 26, “Kung Fu Panda 3” Aug. 2, and “Dolphin Tale 2” Aug. 9.) Park opens 10 a.m. daily. Details at 843-913-9250 or www.myrtlewaves.com.

Details: 6:30 p.m. at Myrtle Waves Water Park, at 3000 Mr. Joe White Avenue North Extension, Myrtle Beach, at U.S. 17. Special general admission after 4 p.m. Wednesdays for $13.99 plus tax – no next day free with this rate.

Brookgreen open late for ‘Cool Summer Evenings’

During “Cool Summer Evenings,” Brookgreen Gardens stays open until 9 p.m. Wednesdays-Fridays, through Aug. 11, with concerts at 7 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday, this week with the Alan Bibey Project and Sea Cruz, respectively. Also, on Thursdays: Butterfly Field activities at 5 p.m., Ron Daise orating stories at 6 p.m., and for extra $8 for adults, $4 children, “A Pirate Adventure” boat rides at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Details at 843-235-6000, 800-849-1931 or www.brookgreen.org/CoolSummerEvenings.html.

Details: At Brookgreen, on U.S. 17, between Murrells Inlet and Litchfield Beach (open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily). Free with admission, which lasts seven days: $16 ages 13-64, $14 ages 65 and older, $8 ages 4-12, and free ages 3 and younger.

Dolphin focus in aquarium’s ‘Family Paint Night’

Join a “Family Paint Night,” for ages 8 and older, every two weeks with instructors from Saltwater Surf Art and these themes: dolphin on July 5, sand piper July 19, and lorikeets Aug. 2. Reservations required at 910-772-0500 or www.ncaquariums.com/fort-fisher.

Details: 6:30-8:30 p.m. at N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, on U.S. 421, just south of Kure Beach, each $45 per person, including include paint, canvas, and easel use.

Edwards, Avatar Blue perform blues, jazz

Take in some jazz and classic blues with Jerry Edwards, an 85-year-old guitarist, with the band Avatar Blue, every Wednesday night. Details at 843-267-9940.

Details: 7-9 p.m. at The Old Bull and Bush, 4700 U.S. 17, on west frontage road, just north of Palmetto Pointe Boulevard, near Socastee and south city limits of Myrtle Beach. No cover charge.

This story was originally published July 4, 2017 at 5:00 AM with the headline "Things to do in the Myrtle Beach area on July 5."