HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
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A SEASON OF CELEBRATION
Thursday, Dec. 10
Hanukkah begins
Friday, Dec. 11
• WinterGreen Night Lights – A truly unusual
holiday experience hosted by the Environmental
Learning Center, Vero Beach. Paddle through
magical mangrove tunnels covered in holiday
lights. These nighttime canoe trips through the
lights create a dreamy experience on the Indian
River Lagoon. Guests may also enjoy a bonfire
with s’mores and night walks through our
campus. 6-9 p.m. 589.5050
• Christmas Cantata – Christ by the Sea United
Methodist Church, Vero Beach. Hear a mixed
choir, a 38-piece orchestra, see liturgical dancers,
a living children’s manger, dramatic scenes,
and hear uplifting narration! 4:30 and 7 p.m.
Be sure to call before going in case this event is
canceled. 231.1661
• A Christmas Carol – Treasure Coast Community
Theatre, Port St. Lucie. Time TBA. 418-2439
Saturday, Dec. 12
• Boat Parade Indian River County – The afterdark
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
• Memories: The Ultimate Elvis Experience –
Barn Theatre, Stuart. Prepare for an amazing
Elvis experience as performed by talented
17-year-old Matt Stone. 8 p.m. 287.4884
• Delights of December – Port St. Lucie Botanical
Gardens plant and gift sale. For a refreshingly
different gift visit the gardens today. 9 a.m.-
1 p.m. 337.1959
• WinterGreen Night Lights – A truly unusual
holiday experience hosted by the Environmental
Learning Center, Vero Beach. Paddle through
magical mangrove tunnels covered in holiday
lights. These nighttime canoe trips through the
lights create a dreamy experience on the Indian
River Lagoon. Guests may also enjoy a bonfire
with s’mores and night walks through our
campus. 6-9 p.m. 589.5050
• Holiday Shopping Fair – Riverside Park, Vero
Beach. Browse a wide selection of arts and
crafts and commercial vendors and complete
your holiday shopping with everything from
hand crafted goods to jewelry, clothing and
unique merchandise. Enjoy food and drink plus
music and fun for the whole family. 9 a.m.-
5 p.m. www.HolidayShoppingFairAtRiverside-
Park.com
• A Christmas Carol – Treasure Coast Community
Theatre, Port St. Lucie. Time TBA. 418-2439
Sunday, Dec. 13
• Memories: The Ultimate Elvis Experience –
Barn Theatre. Prepare for an amazing Elvis experience
as performed by the talented 17-year-old
Matt Stone. 2 p.m. 287.4884
• Christmas Celebration Concert – Community
Church of Vero Beach, 4 and 7 p.m. Call first
to verify time of concert as the time may have
changed. 460.2310
• Holiday Shopping Fair – Riverside Park, Vero
Beach. Browse a wide selection of arts and
crafts and commercial vendors and complete
your holiday shopping with everything from
hand crafted goods to jewelry, clothing and
unique merchandise. Enjoy food and drink plus
music and fun for the whole family. 9 a.m.-
4 p.m. www.HolidayShoppingFairAtRiverside-
Park.com
• A Christmas Carol – Treasure Coast Community
Theatre, Port St. Lucie. Time TBA. 418-2439
Friday, Dec. 18
Hanukkah ends
Wednesday, Dec. 23
• The Nutcracker on the Indian River – An
adaptation of the legendary ballet setting it
along the Indian River Lagoon is offered this
year as a film. Ballet Vero Beach, headed by
Adam Schnell, partnered with Indian River
Land Trust and the county Historical Society
to shoot in multiple locations. It features 16
professional dancers and 12 student performers.
Although specific dates haven’t been said as
of this publication date, it will be available on
broadcast channel TV-30 using an antenna, and
on YouTube and/or Vimeo online. Check www.
balletverobeach.org for details. 905.2651
Tuesday, Dec. 29
• Rocky and the Rollers – A rousing show and
perfect cap to the holidays at the Lyric Theatre in
Stuart. 7 p.m. 286.7827
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HOLIDAY PICTURE SPOTS
Visit Port St. Lucie City Hall if you’d like to be a holiday snowman or woman.
The city says CDC guidelines must be followed.
SATURDAY, DEC. 12
Visit the Holiday Shopping Fair in
Riverside Park, Vero Beach, on Saturday,
Dec. 12. Browse a wide selection
of arts and crafts and commercial
vendors and complete your holiday
shopping with everything from handcrafted
goods to jewelry, clothing
and unique merchandise. Enjoy food
and drink plus music and fun for the
whole family.
HANUKKAH
THURSDAY, DEC. 10 -
FRIDAY, DEC. 18
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