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A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
HOLIDAY EVENTS CALENDAR
NOVEMBER
Friday, Nov. 22- Sunday, Nov. 24
• Festival of Trees – An extraordinary event with
a forest of about 50 decorated trees, unique
decorated wreaths, unusual gingerbread village,
a new and larger ice skating rink made from
synthetic ice for the kids, songfest, unusual arts
and craft vendors, food and drink, meals with
Santa. The entire campus of Riverside Theatre,
Vero Beach, is decorated. 231.6990
Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Dec. 28
• Garden of Lights – Heathcote Botanical
Gardens, Fort Pierce. Thousands of lights
shape scenes and animals in a spectacular
hand-crafted holiday display. Refreshments and
music. Open Fridays and Saturdays, and also
Sunday Dec. 22. 5:30-9 p.m. 464.4672
Saturday, Nov. 30
• Small Business Saturday – the day to shop at
your favorite small businesses.
DECEMBER
Sunday, Dec. 1-Dec. 31
• Winter Wonderland Light Show – One-of-akind
light show at the Port St. Lucie Community
Center on Airoso. It’s on daily through Dec. 31
from 6-9 p.m. 878.2277
Friday, Dec. 6
• Stuart Christmas Parade – On East Ocean Boulevard
starting at Monterey Road and heading
north. The theme is “It’s a Green Christmas” and
prizes will be awarded for the best illustration
of the theme. The colorful parade is filled with
sparkling lights and beautiful floats that will
enchant viewers, 7-9 p.m. 286.1844
• Guild on the Go Singers: Puttin’ on the Ritz –
Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 7:30 p.m. 562.8300
• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, 6 and
7:30 p.m. Indian River State College, 462.4750
• Celtic Angels – Emerson Center, Vero Beach
– Here from Ireland with contemporary and
traditional Irish music and song. 3 and 7 p.m.
234.4412
Saturday, Dec. 7
• Holiday Boat Parade, Martin County – Watch
as beautifully decorated, lighted boats glide
through the water after dark. It’s a sight you and
the kids will never forget. The Martin County
Boat Parade starts on east side of Jensen Beach
Causeway, proceeds to Sandsprit Park and
Manatee Pocket. 6-8 p.m. 692.7599
• Holiday Boat Parade, St. Lucie County – Marvel
at the sight of Santa and his reindeer, Christmas
trees, elves and toys all sparkling with lights in
an evening boat parade. It starts at Taylor Creek
by Harbortown Marina, proceeds past South
Beach Causeway, turns westward at Fort Pierce
Inlet and ends at Fort Pierce City Marina.
6-8 p.m. 692.7599
• Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting – Port
St. Lucie Civic Center. Parade, music, food, fun
for all. Sample local fare and do some holiday
shopping. 2-10 p.m. Parade at 6 p.m. followed
by lighting of the tree. 878.2277
• Vero Beach Christmas Parade – Get in the holiday
mood watching the Christmas parade on
Ocean Drive with its fully lighted creative floats.
And just wait until you see Santa’s sled, outlined
in lights, appearing to spring into the air! See
what to expect in a video at verobeachoba.com
The parade route starts at Flamevine and goes
to Live Oak. 6 p.m.. 713.1045
• Guild on the Go Singers: Puttin’ on the Ritz –
Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300
• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, 6 and
7:30 p.m. Indian River State College, 462.4750
• Holiday Memories – Treasure Coast Community
Singers, Palm City Presbyterian Church, 4 p.m.
224.8807
Sunday, Dec. 8
• Sights and Sounds on 2nd Street Holiday
Festival and Parade – Come enjoy the muchloved
holiday festival with Santa, a parade at
4 p..m., music, dancing and tree lighting.
Theme: Christmas by Land, Air or Sea. Grand
Marshal: Fort Pierce Lions Club. 10:30 a.m. to
about 6 p.m. 466.3880
• Holidays at the Museum – Vero Beach Museum
of Art family friendly event with mini-tours,
performances by local youth groups, festive
studio fun and more. 1-4 p.m. Free. 231.0707
• Guild on the Go Singers: Puttin’ on the Ritz –
Vero Beach Theatre Guild, 2 p.m. 562.8300
• Holiday Memories – St. Bernadette Catholic
Church, St. Lucie West, 4 p.m. 224.8807
• Aerial Antics Youth Circus Holiday Drama –
Vero Beach Performing Arts Center, 2 and
6 p.m., no phone number given.
Tuesday, Dec. 10 – Sunday, Dec. 22 and
Friday, Dec. 27-Sunday, Dec. 29
• Holiday Nights of Lights – McKee Botanical
Garden, Vero Beach. Animated tunnel of
lights at entrance. Large illuminated spheres,
animated lights on trees, hanging spheres,
meteors, starbursts, snowflakes, dripping icicle
luminaries, light-wrapped trees, illuminated
walkways and historical structures. Large scale
holiday train and 40-building detailed miniature
village, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Special
holiday treats at the cafe. Members free, call for
ticket prices for non-members. Dec. 10 –
members only. Open to public starting Dec. 11.
6-8 p.m. See McKee.org website for entertainment
schedule. 794.0601
Wednesday, Dec. 11
• Special Needs Holiday Luncheon – Port St.
Lucie Community Center. For anyone with
special needs and their caregivers. Lunch, a train
diorama, non-profit bingo, game room, visit
from Santa and a lively musical singalong. Ages
15 and older. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $5 per person.
807.4499
Friday, Dec. 13
• A Peter White Christmas – with Euge Groove,
Vincent Ingala, Lindsey Webster. Lyric Theatre,
Stuart, 6 and 8:30 p.m. 286.7827
• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, 6 and
7:30 p.m. Indian River State College, 462.4750
Saturday, Dec. 14
• Indian River County Holiday Boat Parade – The
after-dark parade of lighted and decorated
boats begins between the two bridges and
finishes at the Vero Beach City Marina. Good
viewing at Royal Palm Pointe and the city
marina. You might want to bring chairs and
blankets for seating. 6-9 p.m. 692.7599
• Treasure Coast Puerto Rican Day Parade – Port
St. Lucie Civic Center, parade, live music, food
and more. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Free. 626.1198
• Star of Wonder – Hallstrom Planetarium, 1 and
2:30 p.m. Indian River State College, 462.4750
• Home for the Holidays – Pineapple Playhouse,
south Fort Pierce, choral revue with holiday
favorites sung by talented Playhouse Singers.
The playhouse is also a drop-off site for gifts
and contributions to Angels of Hope. 7 p.m.
465.0366
• Handel’s Messiah Turns 50 – Treasure Coast
Chorale joins choirs from the community, the
Messiah Festival Orchestra, and world-class soloists
in First Baptist Church’s 50th presentation
of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Vero Beach
7 p.m. 231.3498
• The Nutcracker – Treasure Coast Youth Ballet at
the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce. 7 p.m. 461.4884
• Christmas Cantata – Christ By The Sea United
Methodist Church, Vero Beach, 4:30 and 7 p.m.
231.1661
• Hello Again, Hello – a tribute to Neil Diamond
by Neil Zirconia, Barn Theatre, Stuart, 8 p.m.
287.4884
Sunday, Dec. 15
• Home for the Holidays – Pineapple Playhouse,
south Fort Pierce, choral revue with holiday
favorites sung by talented Playhouse Singers.
The playhouse is also a drop-off site for gifts
and contributions to Angels of Hope. 2 p.m.
465.0366
• Handel’s Messiah Turns 50 – Treasure Coast
Chorale joins choirs from the community, the
Messiah Festival Orchestra, and world-class soloists
in First Baptist Church’s 50th presentation
of Handel’s beloved oratorio, Vero Beach
7 p.m. 231-3498
• Hello Again, Hello – a tribute to Neil Diamond
by Neil Zirconia, Barn Theatre, Stuart, 2 p.m.
287.4884
Monday, Dec. 16
• Christmas Cheer: Broadcast Live from the
Maltz Jupiter Theatre – Jupiter, 7:30 p.m.
561.575.2223
Tuesday, Dec. 17
• Rhythm of the Yuletide Dance – Lyric Theatre,
Stuart, 4 and 7 p.m. 286.7827
Thursday, Dec. 19
• Santa Claus Visit – Minsky Gym, Port St. Lucie.
Tell Santa what special gift you want. Parents,
bring cameras. $5 per child. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
344.4142
Friday, Dec. 20
• Pancakes with Santa – Port St. Lucie Community
Center, 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 2-8. $7.50
per child. 878.2277
• Outdoor Holiday Movie Night – Port St. Lucie
Community Center Plaza. Free. Movie name and
time to be announced. 878.2277
Saturday, Dec. 21
• Garden of Lights Festival – Heathcote Botanical
Gardens. Lighted scenes and animals in a
spectacular holiday display. Refreshments and
music. 5:30-9 p.m.. 464.4672
Sunday Dec. 22
Hanukkah
• Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – The
Musical – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 3 p.m.
461.4884
Tuesday, Dec. 24
Christmas Eve
Wednesday, Dec. 25
Christmas Day
Thursday, Dec. 26
• The Nutcracker: State Ballet Theatre of Odessa
– Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4884
Friday, Dec 27
• My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish, I’m
Home for the Holidays – Don’t miss this comedy
at the Lyric Theatre, Stuart, 7 p.m. 286.7827
Monday, Dec. 30
Hanukkah ends
• Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero
Beach presents an exciting original production
featuring local scenes and action while
maintaining the general story line. Vero Beach
Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m. 360.8577
Tuesday, Dec. 31
New Years Eve
• Capitol Steps – Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 5 and
8 p.m. 561.575.2223
• Nutcracker on the Indian River – Ballet Vero
Beach presents an exciting original production
featuring local scenes and action while
maintaining the general story line. Vero Beach
Performing Arts Center, 2 p.m. 360.8577
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