DATEBOOK

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

NOTE: Performances and events may be abruptly canceled, contact the event host or visit its website to be sure the event is still on and times have not changed.

Please call or visit the websites of the below venues for any updates in time, place or other details. Although we can’t promise to have every event in here, we have many of them. Not responsible for errors or omissions.

ONGOING

• Art Exhibit at MidFlorida Event Center – Port St. Lucie. Call: 807.4488. Year round.

A.E. BACKUS MUSEUM & GALLERY

• Outdoor Mural Exhibit: The Moods of Nature – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, Fort Pierce. All new framed mural panels by award-winning photographers will grace the outside walls for three to five years. They are 6 to 8 feet tall. Call 465.0630.

• Conrad Pickel “Glory in Glass” – His studio contributes a dazzling fusion of old-world craftsmanship and new world innovation to the traditions of stained glass. Created from the finest mouth-blown antique glass, their leaded stained-glass windows for religious, secular, and public projects throughout North America embody the art and science of light. A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery 465.0630 Nov. 21-Jan. 4.

ELLIOTT MUSEUM

• House of Refuge – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Exhibit of things from the House of Refuge while it is being renovated. Call: 225.1961. No ending date given.

• Derek Jeter’s Journey from Kalamazoo to the Elliott: Up-close and personal look at the life and amazing career of modern-day baseball legend, Derek Jeter. Call 229.1961. Through Dec. 31.

• Wonderful Things, The Return of King Tut – Elliott Museum, Stuart. Visitors will enter a mysterious, dimly lit chamber shimmering with gold, mystery and wonder, painstakingly recreated by master historians and artisans in Egypt using authentic materials and centuries-old techniques and grandeur of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship. Call 229.1961. Through April 30

• Crowned in Jewels: The Fabergé Imperial Egg Collection – Elliott Museum, Stuart. A breathtaking exhibit featuring 50 meticulously crafted replica Fabergé Imperial Eggs. Originally created between 1885 and 1916 for the Russian Imperial family, these eggs were more than Easter gifts — they were dazzling secrets wrapped in gold, enamel and gems, each holding a hidden surprise inside. Call 229.1961. Through April 30

EMERSON CENTER

• Small Wonders – A holiday showcase of mini-masterpieces. Emerson Center, Vero Beach. Call 778.5249. Nov. 21- Dec. 29

• Lagoon by Brush and Lens – Celebrating the 2026 Emerson Center calendar. Reception: Jan. 14, 5:30-7 p.m. Call 778.5249. Dec. 31-Feb. 4

VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART

• Picasso and the Progressive Proof - Vero Beach Museum of Art. Linocut Prints from a Private Collection explores Pablo Picasso’s late-career printmaking through three key works and their proofs, highlighting his innovative techniques and recurring themes of Spanish heritage, mythology and European Old Masters. 231.0707 Through Jan. 4

• Recent Acquisition Highlights - Vero Beach Museum of Art. Highlights the richness of the museum’s permanent collection. 231.0707 Through Jan. 11

• Double Portraits – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Featuring more than 80 works by renowned American artists, this exhibition traces the evolution of American art with a focus on the 19th and 20th centuries. 231.0707 Through Jan. 11

RECURRING

Saturday

• Downtown Fort Pierce Farmers Market, green market and Jazz Market Arts and Crafts – Melody Lane, downtown Fort Pierce, year-round. Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon; Jazz Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Live jazz at the gazebo from November through April. 940.1145

• Farmers Market Oceanside – Ocean Drive at Humiston Park, Vero Beach. Year round. 8 a.m. to noon. 410.8376 321.4145

• Farmers Market Hobe Sound – Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call first: 341.2421.

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours – A fun and educational experience. Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 242.2293 for information. Reservations required by 4 p.m. the day before.

• Pontoon Boat Trips – Environmental Learning Center, Wabasso, various times. Go to discoverelc.com and click pontoon boat rides. Reserve by calling 589.5050.

• Treasure Coast Model Railroad Club – Clubhouse at 273 S.W. Becker Road. Ever-changing layout with trains in action, open for public viewing, free, 10 a.m. to noon. Best to call first. 621.9636

• Fin-Tastic Feeding – Fish feeding at Manatee Observation Center, Fort Pierce at 2 p.m. Phone: 429.6266.

• Tram Tours – Learn about the significant cutting-edge research taking place at Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce in a 1.5-hour tour of the facility at 1 p.m. Call 242.2293 for information. Reservation required by 4 p.m. the night before.

• Behind the Scenes Tours – St. Lucie County Aquarium, 2 p.m. 462.3474

First and Third Saturday

• Olive Branch Outdoor Greenmarket – Indian River State College Pruitt Campus parking lot, California Ave., St. Lucie West. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. No phone given so check website to be sure this is on. olivebranchmarkets.com/greenmarket

Second Saturday

• Cars and Coffee – Elliott Museum parking lot, Stuart, 8 to 10 a.m. Call first: 225.1961. Go to hsmc-fl.com for information.

• Saturday Night Concerts – In front of Humiston Park, Vero Beach, 5-8 p.m. presented by the Vero Beach Chamber of Commerce, November through April. Concert plus food and drink vendors. Bring a chair. 226.5459

Third Saturday

• Community Garage Sale – Minsky Gym, Darwin Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m. to noon. Call first. 344.4142

Every Sunday

• Rockin’ Riverwalk – Live music on the stage at the Riverwalk, Flagler Park, Stuart. 1-4 p.m. rocknriverwalk.com

• Market on Main – [Formerly Stuart Green Market] featuring produce, crafts and more. Flagler Park at 221 SW Flagler Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April-September and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. October-March. Kids’ Market first and third Sundays. Stuartmainstreet.org 285.0502

• Tradition Neighborhood Market – Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., winter; and 1 p.m., summer. S.W. Village Parkway at The Landing across from Michaels and Target. Traditionneighborhoodmarket.com 828.0188

• Green Market – in front of MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, Feb. 2-April 27, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Can only call Mon.-Fri.: 807.4488.

• Farmers Market Hobe Sound – Bridge Road, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call first: 341.2421.

Second Sunday

• Jensen Beach Art League Show – at the Elliott Museum, November-April, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call first. 486.5240

Last Sunday

• Sunday Sunset Concert – Live music and sundaes at Tradition Gazebo, 5-7 p.m. October through May. See Tradition events calendar before going.

• Cars and Coffee – Port St. Lucie History Museum by the Botanical Gardens on Westmoreland, 8-10 a.m. 877.3020

Various Sundays

• Art in the Park – Vero Beach Art Club at Humiston Park. Stroll and enjoy the fine arts and crafts of club members. This is held on various Sundays, October to April. See the schedule at verobeachartclub.org/art-in-the-park 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Every Monday

• St. Lucie Aquarium Feeding Frenzy Tours – at the aquarium in Fort Pierce, January, February and March only, 10:30 a.m. 462.3474

Every Tuesday

• Guided Tour at McKee Botanical Garden – Discover the remarkable story behind the garden and how it was saved from developers, October through April, 10:30 a.m. [closed Mondays]. 794.0601

Second Tuesday

• Sunset Concerts at the Gallery – Martin Courthouse Cultural Center. See MartinArts.org for updates. September through May. 5:30 p.m. Call for dates: 287.6676.

Third Tuesday

• Bonsai Collection Tour – Tour the extensive James Smith Bonsai collection at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, and learn the history and enjoy the amazing shapes. 2-4 p.m. November-May. 464.4672

Tuesdays through Saturdays

• Harbor Branch Tour – A 1.5-hour tram tour of the 144-acre campus for adults and children 10 and older. Learn the history of the oceanographic institute, learn about its research, and impact on human lives. 10:30 a.m. to noon. $25 per person. Must reserve the day before by calling 242.2293 before 4 p.m.

• Feeding Frenzy Tours – St. Lucie Aquarium April-December at 10:30 a.m. 462.3474

• Fin-Tastic Fish Feeding – Manatee Observation and Education Center, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 429.6266 option 3.

• Snack Time Tours – St. Lucie Aquarium year-round at 2:30 p.m. 462.3474

Every Wednesday

• Ocean Science Lecture Series – January through March. Learn from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute scientists and hear about their latest discoveries. Great opportunity. Call for lecture details. 4 p.m. 242.2293

• Green Market and Food Co-op – Marina Square, Fort Pierce, 11-4 p.m. Call for update. 971.8480

• Guided Tour of History Exhibits – Elliott Museum, Stuart, 11 a.m., meet at front desk. hsmc-fl.com. Call first. 225.1961

• Volunteer Gardening Day – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon. Check heathcotebotanicalgardens.org 464.4672

• Fin-Tastic Feeding – Fish feeding at Manatee Observation Center, Fort Pierce at noon. 429.6266

First Wednesday

• Creekside Chat – Manatee Education and Observation Center, Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, 3 p.m. 429.6266 option 3.

First and Third Wednesday

• Tour of Historic Mansion of Tuckahoe – North end of Indian RiverSide Park in Jensen Beach. October through May, 10 and 11 a.m. Call to see if this is on before going. 463.3201

Third Wednesday

• Art Talk – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Noon-1 p.m. Register: 231.0707.

Every Thursday

• Jammin’ Jensen – Downtown Jensen Beach, 6-9:30 p.m. 334.3444

• Vintage Auto Tour at Elliott Museum – Stuart, 11-11:45 a.m. 225.1961

• Music in the Gardens – at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce. This is almost every Thursday. 1 hour of soothing music. Noon to 1 p.m. 464.4672

Second Thursday

• River Nights – Port St. Lucie. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tranquil evening near the St. Lucie River. Enjoy the fire, live musical entertainment, cash bar, food available for purchase. Free, all ages welcome. Bring a chair. October through April. 878.2277

Third Thursday

• A Walk in the Garden – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce at 11 a.m., November through May. Take a walk through the gardens with the horticulturist or a docent. 464.4672

• ManaTales – Manatee Education and Observation Center. Sharing stories from nature-themed children’s books. 10:30 a.m. 429.6266 option 3

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

• Live in the Loop – Concerts, grill and bar at Riverside Theatre, Vero Beach. 5-8:30 p.m. Call first. 231.6990

Every Friday

• Indian River Lagoon Research Boat Tours – Harbor Branch north of Fort Pierce. 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Call 242.2293 to reserve a seat.

• Food Trucks and Tributes – Tradition Square, western Port St. Lucie, 5-9 p.m. 207.0057

First Friday

• FridayFest – Downtown Fort Pierce, 5:30-9 p.m. Call for rain date or to see if canceled. 466.3880

• First Friday Gallery Strolls – Old downtown Vero Beach, 6-8 p.m. Call first. 643.6782

• The Creek District First Friday Art and Entertainment ArtWalk – Downtown Stuart just south of Confusion Corner. Stroll and visit local businesses who are hosting artists, artisans, and performers and holding open house. Refreshments, free samples, demos. 5-9 p.m. No phone listed.

• Tradition Food Trucks & Tribute concerts to enjoy – Tradition Square, 5-9 p.m. Bring a chair. 878.0188

Second Friday

• Coffee with the Mayor – Vero Beach. Heritage Center 8-9 a.m. 643-6782

• Coffee with PSL City Council – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 8:30 a.m. Call first. 871.5219

• Lunch and Learn – Manatee Center, Fort Pierce. Bring lunch. Call for topic. Noon. September-April. 429.6266 option 3

Third Friday

• Coffee with the Mayor of Fort Pierce – Fort Pierce Yacht Club, Veterans Memorial Park, 8 a.m. September-May. 466.3880

• Art Walk – Visit the downtown Fort Pierce galleries on Second Street and the Peacock Arts District from 5-8 p.m. St. Lucie Cultural Alliance. 462.2783

• Creekside Chat – Volunteers chat with students in the outdoor classroom of the Manatee Observation Center, 2 p.m. Call first. 429.6266 option 3

• Art Walk Alley - See 11 galleries with 15 local artists with original art, music and refreshments. 900 7th Street, Vero Beach. 5-8 p.m. 538.1454

Fourth Friday

• Coffee and Conservation – Manatee Center, 480 Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce. Coffee and learn about work being done to protect the Indian River Lagoon. 10 a.m. to noon. 429.6266

Last Friday

• Downtown Friday – 14th Avenue between 20th and 21st streets, Vero Beach, 5:30-8:30 or 9 p.m. 643.6782

Friday and Saturday

• Comedy Zone and Live in the Loop: Comedy Zone shows at 6 and 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets for Comedy Zone: 231.6990. Visit riversidetheatre.com for more details.

Friday and Sunday

• Pickleball – MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Friday, half court; Sunday, full court. 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 807.4499

Various Days

• Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society – Various days, times, locations. See their calendar at jazzsociety.org or call 460.5299

• Concerts in Riverview Park, Sebastian, through May 9, 5:30 to 8 p.m. on various Fridays. Call the chamber of commerce 589.5969 for those dates.

• Guided Nature Walks and Boat Tours – Jonathan Dickinson State Park, walks along the River Trail and Boat Tours to Trapper Nelson’s cabin. Learn about the unique plants and animals and Nelson’s life and activities. Call the park for the details if you want to go. You can’t get those details from their website. 561.745.5551

NOVEMBER

Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Dec. 28

• Fairgrounds Festival of Lights – St. Lucie County Fairgrounds – a drive-thru experience. Open Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday from 6-9 p.m.; open Friday and Saturday from 6-10 p.m. See their website for all the great activities: stluciecountyfair.org/p/festival-of-lights2

Thursday, Nov. 20

• Cabaret - Set in the decadent Kit Kat Klub, the story revolves around Sally Bowles, a free-spirited singer who epitomizes the desire to live in the moment, and an American writer who becomes entangled in the hedonistic pleasures of Berlin. The Barn Theatre, Stuart, 8 p.m. 287.4884

• Cosmos: Antigravity – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• These Guys Worldwide - The Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827

Friday, Nov. 21

• Cosmos: Antigravity – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Comedy Corner at the Black Box – Bobby Collins, Randy Singer. 8 p.m. Sunrise Theatre. 461.4775

Saturday, Nov. 22

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Back Home Again – Benefit for the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra with Tom Becker. The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 and 9 p.m. Reception at 8 p.m. 778.5249

• Cosmos: Antigravity – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

Sunday, Nov. 23

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Cosmos: Antigravity – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

Thursday, Nov. 27

THANKSGIVING

Friday, Nov. 28 – Wednesday, Dec. 31

• PSL Lights at the Garden – PSL Botanical Gardens – Marvel at the thousands of lights and displays twinkling in the dark. Great for adults and kids. 6 to 9 p.m. 337.1959

Friday, Nov. 28

• Christmas on Main – Stuart, City Hall Annex parking lot, 300 St. Lucie Ave. 4-7 p.m. 286.2848

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 7 p.m. 465.0366

Saturday, Nov. 29

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Dancing on the Dingle, an Irish Christmas Tale – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. A blend of storytelling about astonishing discoveries and music. 2 p.m. 562.8300

Sunday, Nov. 30

• Cars and Coffee – Port St. Lucie History Museum by the Botanical Gardens on Westmoreland, 8-10 a.m. 877.3020

• The Gods of Comedy – The ancient Greek gods actually show up to help a professor out of her mess, but with hilarious results. Pineapple Playhouse, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Jingle: Big Band Holiday Spectacular – Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 3 p.m. 778.5249

• Dancing on the Dingle, an Irish Christmas Tale – Vero Beach Theatre Guild. A blend of storytelling about astonishing discoveries and music. 2 p.m. 562.8300

DECEMBER

Tuesday, Dec. 2

• Pat DiCesare and Ambassadors of Swing – MidFlorida Event Center. Dancing to swing and seasonal tunes, featuring Christmas with Benny Goodman. $10 admission. 7-9 p.m. 807.4488

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session.

Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Wednesday, Dec. 3-30 and Jan. 2, 3

• Jungle Lights – McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach. All new and expanded glittering holiday light display will lead visitors through six distinct areas of the historic jungle, each evoking a different region of the Amazon jungle. Inspired by plant explorers of a century ago, Jungle Lights blends rainforest sights and sounds with the magic of the holidays. 6-9 p.m. 794.0601

Wednesday, Dec. 3

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session.

Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Thursday, Dec. 4

• Stuart Winter Stroll - downtown. 4:30-8:30 p.m. 286.2848

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session. Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Hobe Sound Singing Christmas Tree – Hobe Sound Bible Church, 7 p.m. 546.5696

Friday, Dec. 5 – Sunday, Dec. 28, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

• Garden of Lights – Heathcote Botanical Gardens big 3D light display with thousands of lights depicting scenes that will delight you. Bring your camera. 5:30-9 p.m. 464.4672

Through Wednesday, Dec. 31

• PSL in Lights at the Gardens – PSL Botanical Garden – Marvel at the thousands of lights and displays twinkling in the dark. Great for adults and kids. 6 to 9 p.m. 337.1959

Friday, Dec. 5

• Christmas Parade, Stuart – Beautiful floats, creative scenes, holiday band music on East Ocean Boulevard. Stuartchristmasparade.com 7 p.m.

• A Christmas Carol the Musical – Follow the journey of Ebenezer Scrooge as he is visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future leading to a powerful transformation. Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300

• Tradition Tree Lighting – at the Village Square, 5-9 p.m. 207.0057 or see Tradition’s calendar.

• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce. Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13. Fridays, 7 and 8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 462.4750

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session.

Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• The Nutcracker presented by St. Lucie Ballet – Sunrise Theater, Fort Pierce. 7 p.m. 461.4775

• Hobe Sound Singing Christmas Tree – Hobe Sound Bible Church, 7 p.m. 546.5696

Saturday, Dec. 6

• Christmas Parade, Vero Beach – Ocean Drive. A night of holiday cheer with lighted floats, bands, and all the holiday spirit you could wish for. 6 p.m. verobeachchristmasparade.org

• Christmas Parade, Sebastian - South on Main Street to Riverview Park at 6:30 p.m. with great floats, marchers, civic organizations, bands, and Santa. The parade will take Santa to his house in Riverview Park where the children can share their wishes with him. The lighting of the city Christmas tree follows the parade.

• Hobe Sound Christmas Parade – Bridge Road. Marching bands, clubs and civic groups, Santa of course, and fun for all. 1-3 p.m.

• Hobe Sound Singing Christmas Tree – Hobe Sound Bible Church, 7 p.m. 546.5696

• Festival of Lights – MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Tree lighting ceremony at 9 p.m. Midway carnival, vendors for holiday shopping, food trucks, fireworks. 2-10 p.m. 807.4488

• The Loose Lips Tour: Chelcie Lynn – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• ‘Tis the Season – Hallstrom Planetarium, Fort Pierce, special event. For details and times call 462.4750.

• Christmas Boat Parade – There are three of these magical parades on the Indian River Lagoon with boats sparkling with lights and scenes built just for the parades. This one is in Martin County at about 6 p.m. Check miatc.org for the route, viewing points, and a definite time.

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Christmas Parade, Fort Pierce – Sights and Sounds at Marina Square, historical downtown, Fort Pierce. Tree lighting, and a great Christmas parade with marchers, costumes and floats. After the parade, remain downtown for the Christmas tree lighting. The center of downtown transforms into a magical scene as the brilliantly decorated tree comes to life with a display of lights. Hosted by Main Street Fort Pierce, City of Fort Pierce and Sunrise Kiwanis. 1-6 p.m. 466.3880

• Hobe Sound Singing Christmas Tree – Hobe Sound Bible Church, 7 p.m. 546.5696

Tuesday, Dec. 9

• Mammogram Bus – at Tradition Town Square, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 844.546.5871

Wednesday, Dec. 10

Thursday, Dec. 11

• The Prophecy Show: Music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Celebrate the holidays with this electrifying tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra, featuring theatrical rock, classical musicianship, dazzling lights, and dramatic visuals in a spectacular seasonal performance. The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 7 p.m. 778.5249

Friday, Dec. 12

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 7 p.m. 465.0366

Saturday, Dec. 13

• Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero Beach at Riverside Theatre, Vero. In this version Marie travels to Florida by train and is entertained by all manner of flora and fauna on the Indian River Lagoon. 2 p.m. Note: Accessible-Family Friendly version Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 14 at noon. Call to check on this. balletverobeach.org 269.1065

• Christmas Boat Parade – There are three of these magical parades on the Indian River Lagoon with boats sparkling with lights and scenes built just for the parades. You can go see all three! This one is in St. Lucie County at about 6 p.m. Check MIATC.org for the route, viewing points, and a definite time.

• CCW Ultimate Wrestling – Port St. Lucie MidFlorida Event Center, 7-10 p.m. 807.4488

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Allman Betts Family Revival – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Holidays at the Museum – Vero Beach Museum of Art. Celebrate the season with art-making activities, music and dance performances, food trucks, art hunts, tours and free admission to the current exhibitions. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 231.0707

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session.

Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 2 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

Sunday, Dec. 14

HANUKKAH STARTS

• Community Hanukkah Celebration and Menorah Lighting – Chabad Jewish Center of Martin and St. Lucie, at Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. Music, entertainment, activities, food and more. 3-6 p.m. 288.0606

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Hooray for Hollywood: The Sequel – Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. The Emerson Center, Vero Beach, 3 p.m. 778.5249

• Million Dollar Quartet – Tony Award-nominated jukebox musical takes audiences back to the 1950s when Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash had an impromptu jam session.

Features timeless hits like Hound Dog, Great Balls of Fire, and more performed live by world-class musicians. Maltz Jupiter Theatre. 2 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Indian River County Christmas Boat Parade – There are three of these magical parades on the Indian River Lagoon with boats sparkling with lights and scenes built just for the parades. Starts 5:30 or

6 p.m. Check MIATC.org for the route, viewing points, and a definite time.

Thursday, Dec. 18

• Candlelight Concerts – MidFlorida Event Center, Christmas Carols on Strings 6-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-10 p.m. 807.4488

• Dueling Yule-ing Pianos –at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Celtic Angels Christmas – The captivating show with beautiful singing and world-class Irish dancers. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce. 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Friday, Dec. 19

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Classic Christmas by Candlelight – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Saturday, Dec. 20

• Three Dog Night Live! – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 2 and 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Jazzy Christmas Concert – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and 8 p.m. 561.575.2223

• Tribute to Elvis – A Blue Christmas at MidFlorida Event Center, 8 p.m. 807.4488

• Jack Hartmann Holiday Show – Doors open at 1, show starts at 2 p.m. Music, dancing and fun. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, photo ops. Admission $23.11 807.4488

Sunday, Dec. 21

• A Christmas Carol – A fresh approach with storytelling at Dickens’ home. Cast of 10 plays 40 parts. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Merry Christmas Mikayla – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

Monday, Dec. 22

HANUKKAH ENDS

• Handel’s Messiah – Sing-Along. Treasure Coast Community Singers at Trinity United Methodist Church, Jensen Beach, 6 p.m. tccsingers.org/special-concerts

• Candlelight Concerts – MidFlorida Event Center. 6 and 8:30 p.m. 807.4488

Tuesday, Dec. 23

• Nutcracker – State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Wed. Dec. 24

CHRISTMAS EVE

Thursday, Dec. 25

CHRISTMAS

Friday, Dec. 26

KWANZAA STARTS

Sunday, Dec. 28

• Cars and Coffee – Port St. Lucie History Museum by the Botanical Gardens on Westmoreland, 8-10 a.m. 877.3020

Wednesday. Dec. 31

NEW YEAR’S EVE

• Florida Rock Orchestra – MidFlorida Event Center. Contact the center for details. 807.4488

• Aria Nouveau – at Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 7:30 p.m. 561.575.2223

• New Year’s Eve at Tradition – Fun and fireworks at Tradition Square, Port St. Lucie. Live DJ, light show. Enjoy food and drink while you are watching. 5-9 p.m. Parking will be located at the Christ Fellowship Parking lot with ADA accessible shuttles provided. 207.0057

JANUARY 2026

Thursday, Jan. 1

KWANZAA ENDS

NEW YEAR’S DAY

INDIAN RIVER magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or schedule changes. Please check with the facility before attending any event.

See the original article in print publication

Nov. 19, 2025

Please follow and like us: