HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
have been working all year to craft new lighted displays
for evening viewing in its awe-inspiring Garden of Lights.
There are several new features, too. Look for a French flower
market, a waterfall of lights, a meandering blue river — and
a few surprises. For an advance look, see their website. Bring
the children because this will be something your family will
remember for a very long time.
McKee Botanical Garden in Vero Beach has combined
its traditional events “Holidays at McKee” and “Nights of
Lights” to create “Holiday Nights of Lights.” The event has
been extended, giving families more opportunities to attend.
After the garden closes for its normal hours, it re-opens for
“Holiday Nights of Lights” from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 11-22 and
Dec. 27-29. Members can go on Dec. 10 for an advance peek.
The garden features thousands of holiday lights, whimsical
holiday-themed lanterns, Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday
treats from the cafe and, of course, the beloved large-scale
model train.
McKeesville is back, too. It’s a miniature village set up inside
of the Hall of Giants — including a post office, a bank, a
frozen pond and snow-covered streets. A total of 40 fascinating
buildings to discover in detail makes for a great display.
Look for live entertainment Dec. 19 to 21, including a handbell
group.
Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens jumps into the holidays on
Dec. 14 with “Fun in the Gardens with Santa” and a “Delights
of December” plant and gift sale. Be sure to bring a camera to
get photos of your little one with jolly old Santa himself.
Holiday shows at theaters in the three counties provide
some great entertainment and diversion from the stress of
preparing for the holidays. The historic Lyric Theatre in Stu->>
Canadian Brass at the Lyric Theatre plays up a storm for the holidays.
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