Things to do

February 2025 - January 2026

See what is happening for ocean lovers on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The first is a presentation, Eyes on the Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon — Hope and Gravity, at St. Lucie County Aquarium at 9 a.m. Call 462.3474 to register and get more information. The second event is a Harbor Branch Talk by Paul Willis, Seeds Aren’t Only for Plants — Fish Farms Need Seedstock Too, that begins at 4 p.m. in the Johnson Education Center. Call 242.2400 to register and get more information.

Because events can change, contact the event host or visit its website to be sure the event is still on and times have not changed.

ONGOING

• Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. In this new exhibition featuring more than 50 paintings drawn together from around the state, Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads reveals key moments, decisions, and twists of fate that helped put the Highwaymen on the map. Jan. 11-March 2 465.0630

• Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand Painted Photography – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. Remembering the gentle feeling of old Florida postcards, she hand paints her black and white photographs in vibrant tones and pastel hues that breathe life and imagination into these scenes. March 7-April 27 465.0630

• Through the Eye of the Camera – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. The eagerly awaited annual photography show featuring work from all levels. May 9-June 20 465.0630

RECURRING

Saturday

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

• Behind the Scenes Tours – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. Call first. 462.3474

• 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.

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

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

First Tuesday

• St. Lucie County Aquarium’s Smithsonian Exhibit of saltwater marine life in living native habitat – This is the once-a-month free admission day. This is also beach cleanup days for volunteers who want to participate from 8 to 10 a.m. 462.3474

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.

• St. Lucie Aquarium – Feeding Frenzy Tours, 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.

Every Wednesday

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

• Green Market and Food Co-op – Marina Square, Fort Pierce, 12-6 p.m. Call for update. 971.8480

• Volunteer Gardening Day – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce, 9 a.m.-noon. Volunteer orientation is the third Wednesday of every month. Check heathcotebotanicalgardens.org 464.4672

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

Every Third Wednesday

Every Thursday

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

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.

Every Friday

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

First Friday

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

Second Friday

• 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

Fourth Friday

• Coffee with St. Lucie County Commission Chairman – SLCTV studio, Room 101, County Administration Building, Fort Pierce. 8:30 a.m. Call to find out how to attend. 462.1400

Various Days

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

FEBRUARY

Friday, Feb. 7

• Rumours: The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Aquarium After Dark – After the sun sets, guests of St. Lucie County Aquarium enter the darkened aquarium with special flashlights to see without disturbing the mysterious inhabitants of the dark. Explore each marine ecosystem with marine educators and find out what secrets happen on the night shift underwater, 5:45 to 8 p.m. Call for advance registration and payment [required due to limited space], 465.3271.

Tuesday, Feb. 11

• Gipsy Kings – featuring Nicholas Reyes. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Wednesday, Feb. 12

• Harbor Branch Talks: Megalodons, Mermaids, and Climate Change: Combating misinformation about the ocean, weather, and climate change ... and having a little fun. Ellen Prager and Dave Jones at Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

• Florida’s Deep Water Oculina Coral Reefs: A National Treasure – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce. 9-10 a.m. 465-3271

Friday, Feb. 14-Sunday, Feb. 16

• Highwaymen Celebration Weekend – A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery. Visitors to the museum can enjoy a range of special offerings, including viewing the special exhibition Florida Highwaymen at the Crossroads. Free admission, with activities outside and inside at 500 N. Indian River Drive in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce. 465.0630

Friday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day

• Ozark Mountain Daredevils – Renowned for their fusion of country, rock, and folk at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine – Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. 7 p.m. 465.0366

• Daughter of the Stars – Hallstrom Planetarium: Exciting stories of the skies as told by indigenous tribes and nations from across America. 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, Feb. 15

• Mania, the ABBA Tribute – at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles. 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Daughter of the Stars – Hallstrom Planetarium: Exciting stories of the skies as told by indigenous tribes and nations from across America, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 462.1750

• 7th annual Highwaymen and Heritage Festival – 435 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce. Meet theartists and enjoy their work, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 467.3161. cityoffortpierce.com

Sunday, Feb. 16

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 2 p.m. 465.0366

Wednesday, Feb. 19

• Harbor Branch Talks: Mike McCoy – Unveiling the Hidden Role of Parasites in Conservation and Ecosystem Restoration. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

Thursday, Feb. 20

• Robin Trower - For more than six decades, Robin Trower’s career has known no bounds. He’s been the driving force behind sixties icon Procol Harum. The transatlantic solo star filled U.S. stadiums with 1974’s Bridge of Sighs. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• A Chorus Line – Musical at McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus of Indian River State College, 7 p.m. 462.1750

Friday, Feb. 21

• Whitney Cummings – Acclaimed comedian, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 7 p.m. 465.0366

• A Chorus Line – Musical at McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus of Indian River State College, 7 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, Feb. 22

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• A Chorus Line – Musical at McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus of Indian River State College, 2 p.m. 462.1750

Sunday, Feb. 23

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• A Chorus Line – Musical at McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus of Indian River State College, 2 p.m. 462.1750

Wednesday, Feb. 26

• Harbor Branch Talks: Paul Willis – Seeds aren’t only for plants - fish farms need seedstock too. Johnson Education Center, 4 p.m. 242.2400

• Eyes on the Seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon - Hope and Gravity – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce. 9-10 a.m. 462.3474

Thursday, Feb. 27

• The Amazing Acrocats –presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all-cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Friday, Feb. 28 – Sunday, March 9

• St. Lucie County Fair – Traditional county fair things to see and do: animals, crafts, entertainment, competitions, fair food. 15601 W. Midway Road, Fort Pierce. Times vary. See stluciecountyfair.org. 464.2910

Friday, Feb. 28

• I Am, He Said: Neil Diamond Tribute – at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• The Amazing Acrocats – presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all-cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 7 p.m. 465.0366

MARCH

Saturday, March 1

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 2 and 7 p.m. 465.0366

• The Amazing Acrocats – presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all-cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 2 and 7 p.m. 461.4775

• A Night in Vegas – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 6 p.m. 461.4775.

• S.T.E.A.M. TALK – Moonscapes: The craters of the moon – Hallstrom Planetarium, Fort Pierce, 6 p.m. Free. 462.1750

Sunday, March 2

• The Amazing Acrocats – presented by Rock Cats Rescue, featuring their all-cat band. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 1 p.m. 461.4775

• Squabbles or Your House or Mine - Pineapple Playhouse. Hilarious play pits a father-in-law against a mother in a comedic succession of squabbles, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• The Sensational Soul Cruisers – Destination Soultown, Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Wednesday, March 5

• Eclipses, Transits & Occultations – Get ready for the Lunar Eclipse. Hallstrom Planetarium, Fort Pierce. Workshop, 7:30 p.m. Register at 462.1750.

Friday, March 7

• Larry the Cable Guy – Multiplatinum recording artist and one of the top comedians in the country. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Daughter of the Stars – Hallstrom Planetarium: Exciting stories of the skies as told by indigenous tribes and nations from across America, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, March 8

• Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles – Musical Mystery Tour at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Daughter of the Stars – Hallstrom Planetarium: Exciting stories of the skies as told by indigenous tribes and nations from across America, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 462.1750

Sunday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time begins. At 2 a.m. Clocks forward one hour.

• Tea In the Gardens – Heathcote Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce. Enjoy sandwiches, scones and sweets served on vintage china and linens, 2-4 p.m. 464.4672

Tuesday, March 11

• Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook – by the South Florida Legends at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Wednesday, March 12

• Bridging the Genetic Gap for bottom dwelling organisms – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce, 9-10 a.m. 465-3271

Thursday, March 13

• Total Lunar Eclipse – Hallstrom Planetarium, Fort Pierce; with the Treasure Coast Astronomical Society, 11:55 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday. Free. 462.1750

Friday, March 14

• Miami Sound Review – at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

Saturday, March 15

• St. Patrick’s Day Events – Since St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday this year events will take place on the weekend. Check your favorite locations for parades and other events you can attend today and/or Sunday.

Sunday, March 16

• Rita Rudner – Comedian who had the longest-running female comedy show in Las Vegas, at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Monday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day

• Check your favorite event site to see what activities you’d like to attend.

Thursday, March 20

• Get the Led Out – Tribute to Led Zeppelin at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Friday, March 21

• Mike DelGuidice – Renowned singer, songwriter and recording artist at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

Sunday, March 23

• The Kingston Trio – at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Wednesday, March 26

• Michael Jackson, Man in the Mirror – Tribute at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

• Seagrass, the Ecosystem’s Backbone in the Indian River Lagoon – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce, 9-10 a.m. 465-3271

Friday, March 28

• Free Fallin’ – The Tom Petty Concert Experience at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 461.4775

• Florida Indian Heritage Pow Wow – at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, tent and RV camping available for the weekend. A variety of Indian dancing, drumming, displays, food, competition and other events. Learn more at fiha.us/.

Saturday, March 29

Sunday, March 30

APRIL

Tuesday, April 1

• Turn to Stone – A Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra at the Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

Wednesday, April 2

• Is Anybody Out There? – Hallstrom Planetarium workshop for adults, 7:30 p.m. Register by calling 462.1750.

Friday, April 4

• Cosmic Zoom – Written and narrated by Hallstrom Planetarium Director Jon U. Bell, and produced by Indian River State College students Ariel Galan, Kyle Delaune and WQCS Engineer Joe Lenartiene, this space trip is very far out, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, April 5

• Cosmic Zoom - Written and narrated by Hallstrom Planetarium Director Jon U. Bell, and produced by Indian River State College students Ariel Galan, Kyle Delaune and WQCS Engineer Joe Lenartiene, this space trip is very far out, 1:30 and 3 p.m. 462.1750

• Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories – For children, stories of the springtime constellations. Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased through the IRSC McAlpin Theatre box office. 462.1750

Sunday, April 6

• Jazz Brunch at the Backus – live music, good food, great company. Morning brunch on the museum plaza accompanied by live music. At noon, watch the annual drawing to win a masterpiece of Florida art, 10 a.m. to noon. 465.0630

Tuesday, April 8

• Career Fair, St. Lucie County Public Schools – Come find your next job or career. Be sure to dress for success and bring your newly done or rewritten resume. MidFlorida Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9

• Structural Complexity in the Ocean – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Fort Pierce, 9-10 a.m. 465-3271

Saturday, April 12

• Fort Pierce Seafood and Oyster Festival – on the water at Veterans Memorial Park, Riverwalk Center, downtown Fort Pierce. Fun festival with a wide variety of seafood, music, arts and crafts, exhibits, live entertainment. Free, 10-6 p.m. Learn more at pottcevents.com/fort-pierce-oyster-and-sea-fest.html.

• Anjelah Johnson-Reyes – Popular comedian and actress at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775

• The Magic of Randy Forster – Pineapple Playhouse. Don’t miss out on mind-bending magic up close, 7 p.m. 465.0366

Sunday, April 13

• The Magic of Randy Forster – Pineapple Playhouse. Don’t miss out on mind-bending magic up close, 2 p.m. 465.0366

• Fort Pierce Seafood and Oyster Festival – on the water at Veterans Memorial Park, Riverwalk Center, downtown Fort Pierce. Fun festival with a wide variety of seafood, music, arts and crafts, exhibits, live entertainment. Free, 10-4 p.m. Learn more at pottcevents.com/fort-pierce-oyster-and-sea-fest.html.

Sunday, April 14

• Fort Pierce Seafood and Oyster Festival – on the water at Veterans Memorial Park, Riverwalk Center, downtown Fort Pierce. Fun festival with a wide variety of seafood, music, arts and crafts, exhibits, live entertainment. Free, 10-4 p.m. Learn more at pottcevents.com/fort-pierce-oyster-and-sea-fest.html.

• The Magic of Randy Forster – Pineapple Playhouse. Don’t miss out on mind-bending magic up close, 2 p.m. 465.0366

Thursday, April 17

• Donna Summers and Diana Ross Tribute – by South Florida Legends at Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7:30 p.m. 461.4775

Saturday, April 26

• Safety Festival – at the Mets Stadium in St. Lucie West featuring live demonstrations by first responders from many agencies showing how they keep the community safe. See displays of helicopters, armored personnel carriers, fire trucks, ambulances, marine patrol equipment, motorcycles, bomb disposal, robots, tools used and more. Your child will go wild with excitement. Vendors, food trucks, kids zone and more, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more at slcsafetyfest.com/.

MAY

Wednesday, May 7

• Deep Space – Hallstrom Planetarium workshop for adults, 7:30 p.m. Register at 462.1750.

Friday, May 9 – Monday, June 30

• Through the Eye of the Camera – Annual juried photography show at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, Fort Pierce, featuring the work of amateurs and professionals. 465.0630

• Friday, May 9

Cosmic Zoom - Written and narrated by Hallstrom Planetarium Director Jon U. Bell, and produced by Indian River State College students Ariel Galan, Kyle Delaune and WQCS Engineer Joe Lenartiene, this space trip is very far out, 7 and 8:30 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, May 10

• One Night of Queen – by Gary Mullen & the Works, one of the foremost Queen tribute bands in the world playing the music of the famed British rock band’s Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor. Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce. 461.4775

• Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories – For children, stories of the springtime constellations. Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased through the box office at McAlpin Center, Massey Campus, Indian River State College. 462.1750

Sunday, May 11

Mother’s Day

Friday, May 16

• Ballet Vero Beach – at McAlpin Theatre, IRSC, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, May 17

• Ballet Vero Beach – at McAlpin Theatre, IRSC, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 462.1750

JUNE

Wednesday, June 5

• Constellation Stories – Hallstrom Planetarium workshop on the stories, myths and legends of the constellations, 7:30 p.m. Register at 462.1750

Friday, June 6

Saturday, June 7

• Bear Tales and Other Grizzly Stories – For children, stories of the springtime constellations. Hallstrom Planetarium, 11 a.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased at the McAlpin Center box office of Indian River State College. 462.1750

Thursday, June 12

• The Winter’s Tale – Shakespeare – McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus, Indian River State College, 7 p.m. 462.1750

Friday, June 13

• The Winter’s Tale – Shakespeare – McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 462.1750

Saturday, June 14

• The Winter’s Tale – Shakespeare – McAlpin Theatre, Massey Campus, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 462.1750

Sunday, June 15

Father’s Day

Thursday, June 19

Juneteenth Holiday

Sunday, June 22

• Juneteenth Festival – Veterans Memorial Park, Fort Pierce. Fun, music, food, noon to 8 p.m. Details are not available at time of publication. Make sure to check first. Visit TCBU.2021.com or cityofFortPierce.com.

JULY

Friday, July 4

Independence Day

• Stars Over St. Lucie – Free Fort Pierce fireworks at 9 p.m. over the Indian River Lagoon at Marina Square. Come out, bring the kids, make memories, and enjoy a great time as sparkling and colorful professional fireworks explode high in the sky on the waterfront. You can see them from Melody Lane along the water.

AUGUST

Monday, Aug. 11

Back to School

SEPTEMBER

Monday, Sept. 1

Labor Day

• Sunrise Theatre – Shows for fall 2025 were not listed at the time this issue was distributed. Please go to sunrisetheatre.com for the show schedule.

• Pineapple Playhouse – Shows will be listed on their website: pineappleplayhouse.com.

• Backus Museum and Gallery – Exhibitions will be listed on their website backusmuseum.org

• McAlpin Theatre and Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College – Shows will be listed on the college website, call 462.4774 or see the Datebook in the Holiday Issue of Indian River Magazine

OCTOBER

Last week of October

• Ghosts of Fort Pierce Past Historic Walking Tours – look for these in the last week of October but call Main Street before to be sure. The very popular two-evening tour features four routes, each about an hour long. Each route has about eight stops where the walkers will meet characters from the past. Tours leave about 15 minutes apart. Call Main Street Fort Pierce to register – don’t miss out. Visit mainstreetFortPierce.org for dates and specifics.

Friday, Oct. 31

Halloween

• Check your local papers for events you and your children might want to attend or take part in.

NOVEMBER

Sunday Nov. 2

End Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. - Clocks back 1 hour

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day

• Check your local listings for Veterans Day ceremonies.

Last week of November

• Garden of Lights, the unique, exquisite display created at Heathcote Botanical Gardens usually starts the last week of November.

Thursday, Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Day

DECEMBER

Sunday, Dec. 7

• Sights and Sounds – Marina Square, Historic Downtown, Fort Pierce. Tree lighting, Christmas parade with marchers and floats. Hosted by Main Street Fort Pierce. 466.3880

• Boat Parade: Look for the annual boat parade, possibly the second Saturday in December. See Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast: MIATC.com

Sunday, Dec. 14

Hanukkah starts

Monday, Dec. 22

Hanukkah ends

Wed. Dec. 24

Christmas Eve

Thursday, Dec. 25

Christmas

Friday, Dec. 26

Kwanzaa starts

Wednesday. Dec. 31

New Year’s Eve

JANUARY 2026

Thursday, Jan. 1

Kwanzaa ends

New Year’s Day

Monday, Jan. 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Stars Over St. Lucie – Free Fort Pierce fireworks at 9 p.m. over the Indian River Lagoon at Marina Square. Don’t stay home! Come out, bring the kids, make memories, and enjoy a great time as sparkling and colorful fireworks explode high in the sky on the waterfront. You can see them from Melody Lane along the water.

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

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Feb. 06, 2025

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