Rock and Boom

View fireworks right from the deck of the historic Steamship William G. Mather. Starting at 8 p.m., you can climb aboard the Great Lakes Science Center's 618-foot freighter, docked at the North Coast Harbor. Snag some food and drinks at the Science Center Cafe; or check out the family friendly beer garden. The boom part of the evening begins at dusk, approximately 9:30. Make sure to bring some lawn chairs or blankets. Entry is $16 a person, or $13 for Science Center members; register online, by phone or at the Science Center box office. (Goldfarb)