Things To Do
Please call or visit the websites of the below venues to see if events are on, changed or canceled.
CONTINUING EVENTS
• Art Gallery Exhibits: All year at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie.
RECURRING
Saturday
• Tradition Neighborhood Market – Farmers Market and Arts and Crafts, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SW Village Parkway at The Landing. Visit Traditionneighborhoodmarket.com or call 828.0188 for details.
• Behind the Scenes Tours – St. Lucie County Aquarium, Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. Call first. 462.3474
• Square Dancing – Walton Road Community Center, 6 p.m. Call to find out when this resumes. 631.2184
• Wood Carver’s Workshop – Walton Road Community Center, 8 a.m.-noon. Call to find out when this resumes. 359.8565
• Treasure Coast Model Railroad Club – Clubhouse at 273 Becker Road, 10 a.m.-noon. Ever-changing layout with trains in action, free and open to the public. Best to call first. 621.9636
• Fin-Tastic Feeding – Fish feeding at Manatee Observation Center, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 429.6266
Third Saturday
• Community Garage Sale – Minsky Gym, Darwin Boulevard, 8 a.m.-noon. Call first. 344.4142
• New Tradition Market – The Landing, Tradition. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Last Saturday
• Science Saturday – a minifestival at the Ocean Discovery Center, Harbor Branch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with hands-on activities and marine scientists, free. 242.2293
• Folk Jam – Savannas Preserve State Park, 3-4:30 p.m. Bring an instrument or just come and listen. Held on the porch at the education center on Walton Road. Best to call first. 398.2779
Fourth Sunday
• One-Stop Garage Sale – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center garage, 9:30-1:30 p.m. 344.4142
Every Monday
• Line Dancing – Walton Road Community Center. Call to see when this will resume. Building is undergoing renovation. 370.1732
Every Tuesday
• Woodcarvers Workshop – Walton Road Community Center, 8 a.m.-noon. Best to call first. 359.8565
• Special Populations Meet-up – Sportsman’s Park, ages 5-10, for structured and free play. $8 per person. Participants must be registered and fees paid online or in person at Minsky Gym first. 344.4142
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 day for volunteers who want to participate from 8 to 10 a.m. 462.3474
Tuesdays through Saturdays
• Harbor Branch Tour – A 1.5-hour golf cart tour of the 144-acre campus for adults and children 10 and older. Learn the history of the oceanographic institute, 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, 10:30 a.m. 462.3474
Second and Fourth Wednesday
• Jazz Jam Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society – Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens, 6:30-9 p.m. For details, visit jazzsociety.org or call 337.1959.
Every Thursday
• Line Dancing – Walton Road Community Center. Call first to see if this has resumed. 370.1732
Second Thursday
• River Nights – Veterans Park at Rivergate, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Tranquil evening overlooking the St. Lucie River. Enjoy the fire, live musical entertainment, cash bar, food available for purchase. This is free and all ages welcome. Bring a chair. October through April. 878.2277
First Friday
• Tradition Food Trucks and Vendors – Tradition Square, 5-9 p.m. Bring a chair. To find out if this is on, call 878.0188.
Second Friday
• Coffee with PSL City Council – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 8:30 a.m. Call first. 871.5219
Third Friday
• Tradition Food Trucks and Vendors – Tradition Square, 5-9 p.m. Bring a chair. 878.0188
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
FEBRUARY
Friday, Feb. 24 – Sunday, March 5
• St. Lucie County Fair – Horses, horticulture, unusual rabbits, sleek cows and a rooster-crowing contest; home arts including quilting and crafty men demonstrating wood turning. And a great carnival with loads of rides. It’s all part of the 58th year of the St. Lucie County Fair. Times vary daily. Visit www.stluciecountyfair.org or call 464.2910 for more information.
Friday, Feb. 24
• Comedy Zone with Steve White and John Charles – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 8 p.m. 807.4488
Saturday, Feb. 25
• New York Mets Spring Training – Kick off the season with the first home game of spring training when the Mets play the Miami Marlins at Clover Park in St. Lucie West. Learn more about the schedule and tickets by going to mlb.com or calling 871-2115.
• Wine, Beer and Spirit Festival – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. Call for time and details. 807.4488
MARCH
Wednesday, March 1
• Adoption: Healthy U – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Learn about adoption. 878.2277
Thursday, March 2
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Friday, March 3
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Saturday, March 4
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 and 8 p.m. 465.0366
• Port St. Lucie Garlic Festival – It’ll be easy to socially distance at this festival at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Enjoy great garlic dishes, shopping, music and family fun. Visit www.treasurecoastGarlicFest.com for details.
Sunday, March 5
• Port St. Lucie Garlic Festival – It’ll be easy to socially distance at this festival at MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Enjoy great garlic dishes, shopping, music and family fun. Visit www.treasurecoastGarlicFest.com for details.
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366
Wednesday, March 8
• Nonnative Reptiles of the Treasure Coast – Presented by Ken Gioeli, natural resources extension agent for St. Lucie County. This lecture is designed to teach Florida residents and visitors about nonnative reptile biology and natural history. St. Lucie County Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9-10 a.m. Coffee and light refreshments, 8:30 a.m. 462.3474
Thursday, March 9
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Friday, March 10
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Saturday, March 11
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 and 8 p.m. 465.0366
Sunday, March 12
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Move clocks forward.
• Wait Until Dark – Thriller. Blind housewife threatened by con men. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366
Friday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
• St. Patrick’s Day Festival – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie, 5-10 p.m. The Society of the Friendly Sons & Daughters of Ireland invite you to join a salute to St. Patrick and Irish culture. Traditional Irish cuisine, beer, music and other culinary delights will be accompanied by Irish dancing, displays, arts and crafts, carnival rides and fun for the whole family. 878.2277
Saturday, March 18
• St. Patrick’s Day Festival – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, Port St. Lucie. Parade starts at 11 a.m.; festival runs from noon to 10 p.m. The Society of the Friendly Sons & Daughters of Ireland invite you to join a salute to St. Patrick and Irish culture. Traditional Irish cuisine, beer, music and other culinary delights will be accompanied by Irish dancing, displays, arts and crafts, carnival rides and fun for the whole family. Featured entertainment by Young Wolfe Tones. 878.2277
Monday, March 20-Friday, March 24
• Jazz Week – For the week’s special shows please see the Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society’s calendar at https://www.jazzsociety.org/p/16/event-calendar/d/20230301 or call for details at 460.5299.
Wednesday, March 22
• Marine Global Earth Observatory – Presented by Dean Janiak, biologist from the Smithsonian Marine Research Station at the county aquarium. Biodiversity of marine life is concentrated along the coasts, but our shorelines are changing rapidly. The MarineGEO program, a global network of partners led by the Smithsonian, is focused on the causes and consequences of this change on marine biodiversity, which is fundamental to a healthy ecosystem. St. Lucie County Aquarium, 420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, 9-10 a.m. Coffee and light refreshments, 8:30 a.m. 462.3474
Friday, March 24
• PowWow – 57th Anniversary of the annual Native American event, St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Hosts are Northern Drum – Warpaint Singers and Southern Drum – Ottertrail. Tepee display, flute music, Native American food, vendors, story telling and more. Camping available at the fairgrounds with special pricing for scout units. Visit www.facebook.com/FIHApowwow/ for more information or call 519.7888.
Saturday, March 25
• Strawberry Festival – Family fun and festivities celebrating all things strawberry, the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The king of strawberries – Plant City – is providing the berries. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and strawberry fudge, strawberry lemonade, strawberry jams, jellies and salsa, delicious food, kids activities, free rock painting, bungee jumping, pie eating contest, classic cars, cute baby contest, petting farm, berry cute baby contest and more. Visit www.portstluciefest.com or call 807.4488 for more information.
• PowWow – 57th Anniversary of the annual Native American event, St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Hosts are Northern Drum – Warpaint Singers and Southern Drum – Ottertrail. Tepee display, flute music, Native American food, intertribal dancing and dance seminars, storytelling princess competition, and more. Camping available at the fairgrounds with special pricing for scout units. Visit www.facebook.com/FIHApowwow/ for more information or call 519.7888.
Sunday, March 26
• Strawberry Festival - Family fun and festivities celebrating all things strawberry, the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The king of strawberries – Plant City – is providing the berries. Enjoy strawberry shortcake and strawberry fudge, strawberry lemonade, strawberry jams, jellies and salsa, delicious food, kids activities, free rock painting, bungee jumping, pie eating contest, classic cars, cute baby contest, petting farm, berry cute baby contest and more. Visit www.portstluciefest.com or call 807.4488 for more information.
• PowWow – Thunder on the Beach is an annual Native American event being held at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m to 3 p.m. Hosts are Northern Drum – Warpaint Singers and Southern Drum – Ottertrail. Tepee display, flute music, Native American food, intertribal dancing and dance seminars, gourd dancing at 10 a.m., storytelling and more. Princess competition, vendors. Visit www.facebook.com/FIHApowwow/ or call 519.7888 for more information.
APRIL
Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 30
• Green Arts Showcase – Conducted by the Port St. Lucie Recreation Department at the PSL Community Center. Call 878.2277 for details.
Saturday, April 1
April Fools’ Day
• Everclear in Concert with Special Guest David Cook – Fans will enjoy three decades of rock ‘n’ roll in one night, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center, beginning at 7 p.m. David Cook, winner of American Idol Season 7, is promoting his current single, TABOS [This’ll All Be Over Soon].
Wednesday, April 5
• Resilience Building: Healthy U – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Find out what is meant by the term resiliency; the relationship between self-care and resiliency; how to help build resiliency in yourself and others. 878.2727
Saturday, April 8
• Eggstravaganza! – Kids ages 10 and under, come out to Whispering Pines Park at 9 a.m. and hunt for 18,000 eggs on four baseball fields, in specific age groups. Parents: Bring your child’s basket, and The Easter Bunny will be there. Eggs go quickly so be early. 878.2277
Wednesday, April 12
• Special Populations Dance – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 6 -8 p.m. Participants, family and friends invited for a country-style evening. Ages 15-18. Drinks and snacks provided. $5 per person, caregivers free. Register in advance. 807.4470
Thursday, April 13
• Singing Spectacular – IRSC Chorale and IRSC Company Singers at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 800.220.9915
Friday, April 14
• Singing Spectacular – IRSC Chorale and IRSC Company Singers at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 800.220.9915
Saturday, April 15
• Singing Spectacular – IRSC Chorale and IRSC Company Singers at McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce, 2 and 7 p.m. 800.220.9915
• Community Cleanup Day – Meet at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center at 7:30 a.m. for free breakfast, a T-shirt [while they last] and tools. Clean up litter from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Free lunch afterward. To register, go to : https://tinyurl.com/CleanPSLregister and then to https://tinyurl.com/cleanupPSL for the rest of the instructions.
Thursday, April 20
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Friday, April 21
• Wrestling: CCW Ultimate Showdown – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. 8-10 p.m. Visit www.coastalchampionshipwrestlingfl.com or call 807.4488 for details.
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
Saturday, April 22
• Earth Day Festival – Oxbow EcoCenter, St. James Drive. Expect many different shows and events, music, eco-art, nonstop children’s activities, demonstrations, education and much more. For more information, call 462.1100 and ask for the Oxbow.
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 and 8 p.m. 465.0366
Sunday, April 23
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366
Thursday, April 27
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
• Healthy U – Tobacco/Vaping Cessation, Minsky Gym, 6:30 p.m. 878.2277
Friday, April 28
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 8 p.m. 465.0366
• Mary Poppins presented by Tradition Preparatory School – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. Call first in case this is canceled. 461.4775
Saturday, April 29
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 and 8 p.m. 465.0366
• Mary Poppins presented by Tradition Preparatory School – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775
Sunday, April 30
• Steel Magnolias – Small group of close friends share the good and the bad of their lives. Pineapple Playhouse, Fort Pierce, 2 p.m. 465.0366
• Mary Poppins Presented by Tradition Preparatory School – Sunrise Theatre, Fort Pierce, 7 p.m. 461.4775
MAY
Tuesday, May 2
• Memory Screening – Free memory screening at the Port St. Lucie Community Center. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Make your appointment by emailing talston@ergclinical.com or calling 561.374.8461, extension 1181.
Sunday, May 14
Mother’s Day
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
• Port St. Lucie Memorial Day Ceremony – Veterans Park, 11 a.m. Limited seating, so bring a chair. Ceremony and speakers.
JUNE
Thursday, June 1
• Last Day of School – St. Lucie County
Wednesday, June 7
• Bullying: Healthy U – Port St. Lucie Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Find out how to identify bullying, cyberbullying and learn what goes into internet safety. Develop an action plan to stop it and find healing resources. 878.2727
Wednesday, June 14
• Special Populations Dance – Ages 15 and up. Snacks and drinks available. $5 per person, caregivers free. Port St. Lucie Community Center, 6 p.m. To register, call 807.4470.
Sunday, June 18
Father’s Day
Monday, June 19
Juneteenth Day
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Jan. 12, 2023
