It’s Thursday! There’s a full lineup of events this week. Around 40 or so. Back to school giveaways, paint and sips, drive-in movies, farmers markets. All of it.
Community Rec Day is coming up too, and we’ve got picks if you’re looking for a good date night, something for the kids, or just a reason to get out the house.
Take a scroll and see what’s calling you.
Ja’Min Devon
Publisher
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🔎 Don’t Miss This: Events that are unique
Thursday, Jul 31
🍷 Sophisticated Thursdays – Meating Street Steak & Seafood, Port St. Lucie. Smooth live music with rotating guest artists in an upscale dinner setting. | 6 PM – 9 PM | Free cover (dinner & drinks à-la-carte) | Link
🪄 Harry Potter Trivia – Hop Life Brewing Company, Port St. Lucie. Test your wizarding wisdom; team check-in 6:30 PM, prizes for the top three houses. | 7 PM – 9 PM | Free | Link
Friday, Aug 1
🛥️ Sunset Cruise on the Indian River Lagoon – Fort Pierce City Marina. 90-minute pontoon cruise at golden hour (BYO snacks). | 6 PM – 7:30 PM | ≈ $30 | Lin
Saturday, Aug 2
⚾ Pirate Night with the St. Lucie Mets – Clover Park, Port St. Lucie. Vendors open 5 PM; first pitch 6:10 PM; players in pirate jerseys benefitting the Children’s Museum. | 6:10 PM game | $14+ | Link
Friday, August 1
🖼️ Backstage Theatre Tours – Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach) – Peek behind the red curtain and explore sets & props. | 10 AM – 11:30 AM | $10 | Details
🎨 First Friday Art Walk – Frazier Creek Brewing (Stuart) – Book signing with author Georgette Beck plus local artists & makers. | 5 – 9 PM | Free | Details
😂 Comedy Zone Stand-Up – Riverside Theatre (Vero Beach) – Two touring comics deliver laughs in cabaret-style seating. | 6:30 – 8 PM | $12+ | Details
| $19 per vehicle online / $18 cash at gate | Details
🎉 Friday Fest – Marina Square, Fort Pierce. Food trucks, live bands & family fun on the waterfront. | 5:30 – 8:30 PM | Free | Link
🛍️ Children’s Business Fair (Rescheduled for Friday) – 921 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce, FL, United States, Florida Kid entrepreneurs (ages 7-17) sell their creations & learn CEO skills. | 10 AM – 4 PM | Free | Link
🎭 Camp Rock Live Musical – McAlpin Fine Arts Center, Fort Pierce. Disney’s rock-camp hits in a one-hour matinee. | 2 PM | Varies | Link
Sunday, Aug 3
🌟 Community Anchor Celebration – 3040 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce. Evening program honoring local leaders, with networking & inspiration. | 6:30 – 8 PM | Free | Link
🎥 Hollywood Gems Film Series – Norton Museum of Art (West Palm Beach) – Classic films of Tinseltown glamour tie into the “Artists Jewelry” exhibit. | 2 – 4 PM | Museum admission | Details
👥 Back-To-School: Great for parents looking for supplies and resources before school starts.
August 2
🎉 Back to School Bash – Monarch Creche Sprouts \ Grace Christian Academy, 590 NW Peacock Blvd #4, Port St. Lucie | ⏰ 11 AM to 3 PM | Free bookbags, supplies, school clothes, haircuts for boys and girls 🔗 Pre-register here
🎈 Summer Wrap-Up – Keller Williams Realty, St. Lucie West. School-supply giveaways, free haircuts, games, raffles & music for the whole family (indoors). | 12 PM – 4 PM | Free | Link
👟 Christian FM’s Back to School Family Expo \ Mid Florida Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Pl., Port St. Lucie | ⏰ 10 AM to 2 PM | 🎟️ First 200 families get free tickets to local attractions, prize raffles, and $500 Visa gift card | 🔗 More info
🩺 17th Annual Back to School Expo \ 2000 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce (Havert L. Fenn Center) | ⏰ 8 AM to 1 PM | School physicals, vision and hearing checks, blood pressure and glucose checks, Florida KidCare, immunizations, developmental screenings, backpacks and supplies
Child must be present🎁 Back to School Event – Faith Without Limits Church \ Sandhill Crane Park, 2355 SE Scenic Park Dr., Port St. Lucie | ⏰ 8 AM to 12 PM | Free backpacks and school supplies, raffle prizes, Amazon & Visa gift cards for the first 100 children
🔗 Tickets here🚗 GYAC Back to School Bash & Supply Giveaway \ Gifford Youth Achievement Center, 4875 43rd Ave., Vero Beach | ⏰ 9 AM until supplies last | Drive-thru event with free backpacks and school supplies
🎒 TLMODA & Salvation Army – Backpack Giveaway (Stuart) \ Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart, 5101 SE Federal Hwy | ⏰ 9 AM to 11 AM
📞 772-288-1471 | Must register in person at Salvation Army MC: 821 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Stuart
August 3
📚 Back to School Giveaway \ 612 N 22nd St., Fort Pierce | ⏰ 10 AM to 1 PM | Free backpacks and school supplies | 🔗 stluciehelpinghands.com
🎶 Live Music Lineup: From soulful solo acts to high-energy bands, here’s where you can catch live music all week long.
Brad Brock
Thu. Jul 31, 2025
Wonderama Trio
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Micah Scott
Sat. Aug 2, 2025
Checkmate Band
Sat. Aug 2, 2025
Stacy’s Soul
Sun. Aug 3, 2025
Jon Sills
Mon. Aug 4, 2025
Josh Horton
Tue. Aug 5, 2025
Chris Moore
Wed. Aug 6, 2025
Check Full Square Grouper Lineup Here
Saturday, Aug 2
🎸 90’s Rock Party – Terra Fermata Tiki Bar (Stuart) – Bo’s Beach Band rocks Foo Fighters, Green Day, Lit & more. | 7 PM | $10 door | Details
Monday, August 5
🤘 $UICIDEBOY$ – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre (WPB) – Hard-hitting hip-hop duo brings the Grey Day tour. | 7 PM | Price varies | Details
🛍️ Markets & Community Events: Browse, shop, and support local vendors with handcrafted goods, fresh produce, and unique finds.
Saturday, August 2
Sunday, August 3
👉 Want more events like these?
Check out the full list at events.sunland.news
🌙 ❤️ Date Night (& Day) Ideas: Perfect for an evening with your loved one
Friday, August 1
🎨 Sip, Paint & Create – Adults Night Out! – Make a body butter, cologne or perfume; wine, vibes & fundraising for Spartans 10U. | 7 PM | $40 | Details
😂 Hilarious Stand-up Comedy (Riverside Theatre) – Two nationally touring comedians in an intimate cabaret setup. | 6:30 PM | Varies | Details
🚗 Drive-In Movie Night: Thunderbolts – Treasure Coast Park & Watch. Big-screen action under the stars; price is per vehicle. | Movie 8:30 PM (gates 7 PM) | ~$20/vehicle | Link
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