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🔎 Don’t Miss This: Events that are unique

Thursday, Dec 11
🏫 NAACP Community Meeting with Dr. John Prince – Get updates and ask questions of Superintendent Dr. John Prince and School Board Chair Troy Ingersoll at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Fort Pierce. | Check time | Free | Details
🎉 Deck Party at Causeway Cove Marina – Monthly deck party with FREE food, live music, drinks at The Wet Whistle Bar & Grill. It's a potluck, bring a side or dessert! Every 2nd Thursday of the month at 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce. | 6–9 PM | Free | Details
Friday, Dec 12
🎄 Santa's City Lights – Stroll through forest of illuminated trees, visit Santa, enjoy yummy treats and a holiday movie at Memorial Park, 300 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. Feature Film: Elf starts at 6:30pm. | 5:30–8:30 PM | Free | Details
🎉 WINTERFEST – FREE EVENT with cozy vibes and community cheer! Live entertainment, food vendors, games, vendors, kids fun zone, arts and crafts station at The Mansion at Tuckahoe, Jensen Beach. Supported by Children's Services Council of Martin County. | 5:30–9 PM | Free | Details
💡 Heathcote's Garden of Lights 2025 – Over one million twinkling lights transform the gardens! Santa on select nights, food trucks, live music, Treasure Coast Woodturners spinning wooden tops for kids. Runs every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December at 210 Savannah Rd, Fort Pierce. | 5:30–9 PM | Adults $15, Kids (6-17) $5, Members $10, Under 5 free | Details
🎪 2nd Annual Fairgrounds Festival of Lights – Drive-thru lights, real reindeer (Rudolph!), petting zoo, Santa's Village, photo ops at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce. Open through Dec 28. | 6–9 PM | $10/person advance, $12 at gate | Details
💡 PSL in Lights at The Port – Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens transforms with holiday lights at 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St. Lucie. Runs through season. | Check time (4 hrs) | Check pricing | Details
🎄 Northwood Village Holiday Celebration – Dazzling holiday lights, local artisan gifts, live entertainment, Ugly Sweater Contest (7:30 PM), photo ops, stilt walkers, Santa selfies, DJ Reflex at Northwood Rd, West Palm Beach. | Check time (3 hrs) | Free | Details
Sunday, Dec 14
🎅 49th Annual JTAA Christmas Parade – "100 Years of Christmas Cheer: A Journey Through Time!" celebrating Jupiter's Centennial. Staging 1 PM, parade in Abacoa, Jupiter. | 1 PM | Free | Details
⛵ Vero Beach Christmas Boat Parade – Indian River Lagoon comes alive with dazzling lights! Boat staging 5:30 PM north of Merrill P. Barber Bridge. Parade begins 6 PM. Best viewing: City Marina, Riverside Park, Cole Coppola Memorial Fishing Pier, A.W. Young Park, Royal Palm Pointe Park in Vero Beach. | 6–9 PM | Free | Details
🎄 Christmas Block Party – Family-friendly celebration with music, cookies, cocoa, kids activities at Family Church Port St. Lucie, 115 NE Solida Dr. | Check time | Free | Details
🌙 ❤️ Date Night (& Day) Ideas: Perfect for an evening with your loved one

Friday, Dec 12
🎆 The Drive-in Laser Light Show - Stuart, FL – Ultimate tailgate laser party at Martin County Fairgrounds. Two showtimes: 7PM Family Laser Show, 9:30PM Classic Rock Show. | 5 PM–11 PM | $35 per carload | Details
🎨 Paint & Sip Night – Festive paint and sip at Tradition Town Hall, 10795 SW Civic Ln, Port St Lucie. BYOB and snacks! | Check time | Ticketed | Details
Saturday, Dec 13
🎻 Concerts by Candlelight - Port St Lucie – Intimate musical experience in beautiful venues lit by candlelight in Port St. Lucie. | 7–8 PM | Ticketed | Details
🎶 Live Music Lineup: From soulful solo acts to high-energy bands, here’s where you can catch live music all week long.

Saturday, Dec 13
🎵 Sunset Saturday Concert: Ocean Drive – Grab your lawn chairs, bring friends, dance the night away! Free concert series at Humiston Park, Vero Beach. Vero Beach Chamber tent with Southern Eagle beer and wine. | 5–8 PM | Free | Details
🎄 Christmas Bazaar at Tradition Square – Over 80 local vendors with handmade gifts, crafts, treats. Live music, food trucks, Christmas Photo Booth at 10807 SW Tradition Sq, Port St Lucie. | 1–7 PM | Free admission & parking | Details
🛍️ Markets & Community Events: Browse, shop, and support local vendors with handcrafted goods, fresh produce, and unique finds.

Saturday, Dec 13
🌿 Vero Beach Farmers Market – Fresh foods, horticultural products, and local crafts in Vero Beach. Pet-friendly! | 8 AM–Noon | More Info
🌴 Fort Pierce Farmers Market – Over 70 vendors with fresh produce, exotic plants, and live music at Marina Square, Fort Pierce. | 8 AM–Noon | Details
🎨 Holiday Artisan & Crafter Market – Best local food trucks, bakery, artisans, crafters at Downtown Melbourne Farmer's Market at Riverview Park, 2400 Riverview Drive, Melbourne. Contact vendors through page @Viera Park Market & Food Trucks. | 10 AM–2 PM | Free | Details
🛍️ Holiday Pop-Up Market at Frazier Creek – Shop local with handmade crafts, jewelry, art, home goods, apparel, specialty foods. House-made beers, ciders, seltzers on tap. Cousins Maine Lobster Food Truck 12PM–8PM at Frazier Creek Brewing and Distilling Co., Downtown Stuart. | 11 AM–3 PM | Free | Details
Sunday, Dec 14
🍍 Green Market – Shop local produce, crafts, and beachy goods outside MIDFLORIDA Event Center. | 9 AM–2 PM | Free | Details
🛒 Tradition Neighborhood Market – Local farmers, honey, artisan products in Port St. Lucie. | 9 AM–2 PM | Details
🎨 Holiday Bizarre – "Some Things Merry, Some Things Scary!" Over 100 vendors with oddities, dark art, handcrafted creations, psychics, tarot readers, Kids Market at Port St. Lucie Sports Complex, 560 NW University Blvd. | 11 AM–4 PM | Free entry & parking | Details
🎅 SusieDoos' Holiday Event – Free community event with reindeer food making, ornament making, bouncy castle, sleigh riding, snow dome, photos with Santa & The Grinch ($5 donation) at 2733 SE Morningside Blvd, Port St Lucie. | Check time (3 hrs) | Free | Details
🎅 Holidays At The Ranch – Photos with Santa, holiday photo vignettes, gift vendors, Christmas cow pin, hay rides, face painting, food trucks, festive drinks, holiday music, Christmas elves, snow party at Rockin' H Ranch, 4181 SW Boatramp Avenue, Palm City. Runs Dec 13–14. | Sun 2–6 PM | $20 online, $25 door | Details
👥 Social & Community: Great for networking, family fun, and community events.

Friday, Dec 13
🏃 2025 Palm Beach Marathon – Join the marathon in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach at Flagler Drive. Runs Dec 13–14. | Fri 7 AM–Sat 2 PM | Ticketed | Details
Saturday, Dec 13
🍴 Treasure Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair – "Whiskers in Wonderland" supporting Humane Society. All menu items $5 or less! Holiday craft fair, kid zone, bounce houses, train ride, The Grinch, Santa & Mrs. Claus at Clover Park, Port St. Lucie. | 12–9 PM | Check pricing | Details

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