It's Thursday! nd we've got a huge events list below! Drive-thru light shows, Christmas markets, live music, Santa visits, and more happening all weekend.

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🔎  Don’t Miss This: Events that are unique

Thursday, Dec 18

  • 🎪 2nd Annual Fairgrounds Festival of Lights – Drive-thru lights, REAL reindeer (Rudolph!), petting zoo, Santa's Village, live animal nativity at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 W Midway Rd, Fort Pierce. Add-ons: camel rides, calf cuddles, pony rides ($10 each). | 6–9 PM | $10/person advance, $12 at gate | Details

  • Hot Cocoa Crawl – FREE EVENT! Visit 8 downtown Fort Pierce businesses to complete your cup of hot cocoa. Return to Notions & Potions for raffle ticket (basket worth $200+). Start at 116 N 2nd St, Fort Pierce. | 5–8 PM | Free | Details

Friday, Dec 19

  • 💡 Heathcote's Garden of Lights – Over one million twinkling lights, Santa, food trucks, live music at 210 Savannah Rd, Fort Pierce. | 5:30–9 PM | Adults $15, Kids (6-17) $5, Members $10, Under 5 free | Details

  • 🎄 Christmas At The Museum – Visit Santa, live pianist & singer, cookies, hot chocolate at Port St. Lucie History Museum, 2456 SE Westmoreland Blvd. | 5:30–8:30 PM | Check pricing | Details

  • 🎬 Friday Drive-In Movie Night – Gates 6 PM, movie 7 PM. Sound via FM 87.9. Concessions on site at 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce. | 7 PM | $19 per vehicle | Details

Saturday, Dec 20

  • 🎄 Holiday Workshop at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary – Hot cocoa, holiday crafts at 17855 Rocky Pines Road, Jupiter. | 10 AM–2 PM | Check pricing | Details

  • 🎄 Jingle and Mingle on Ocean Dr. – Cookies, hot chocolate, carolers, Santa! Shopping evening at 1420 19th Place, Vero Beach. | 4–7 PM | Free | Details

  • 🎬 Saturday Drive-In Movie: How The Grinch Stole Christmas – Gates 6 PM, movie 7 PM. Sound via FM 87.9. Concessions on site at 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce. | 7 PM | $14 per vehicle | Details

Sunday, Dec 21

  • 🎨 Art in the Park – Fine Art & Crafts Exhibit by Vero Beach Art Club at Humiston Park, Ocean Drive, Vero Beach. | Check time (6 hrs) | Free | Details

  • 💡 Drive Thru Holiday Light Show – Over 2 miles of spectacular holiday lights at Okeeheelee Park, 7715 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach. | 6–10 PM | Ticketed | Details

🌙 ❤️ Date Night (& Day) Ideas: Perfect for an evening with your loved one

Thursday, Dec 18

  • 🎻 Candlelight Concert: Christmas Carols on Strings – Live, multi-sensory musical experience under gentle candlelight at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 S.E. Event Center Place, Port St Lucie. Shows at 6pm & 8:30pm. | 6–7 PM & 8:30 PM | Ticketed | Details

Friday, Dec 19

  • 🎷 Saxy Fridays – Live saxophone jazz, handcrafted cocktails, desserts at Sweet Desires Dessert Lounge, 44 Royal Palm Pointe, Vero Beach. Doors 6 PM, music 7 PM. | 7–10 PM | Check pricing | Details

  • 🌙 Family Night Hike – Guided starlight adventure at Riverbend Park, 8900 Indiantown Rd, Jupiter. RSVP required at www.pbcnature.com. | Check time | $5/participant | Details

Saturday, Dec 20

  • 🎸 The Ultimate Elvis Christmas - Melbourne, FL – Graceland's Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath with Infinit-E Tribute Band at Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd. | 7 PM | Tickets start at $20 | Details

  • 🎹 Dueling Pianos at Hop Life Brewing! – Premier Dueling Pianos brings 3 hours of non-stop musical fun at 679 NW Enterprise Dr, Port St Lucie. | 7:30–10:30 PM | Check pricing | Details

🎶 Live Music Lineup: From soulful solo acts to high-energy bands, here’s where you can catch live music all week long.

Friday, Dec 19

  • 🎄 Noche Buena – Music, dancing, holiday cheer with Latin artist Elsten Torres! Latin food trucks, PSLinLights display. Bring new toy for Toys for Tots at The Event Lawn, 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd, Port St Lucie. | 5–9 PM | Free | Details

  • 🎤 Open Mic - Poetry and More! – Live performances: poetry, music, lyrics, comedy at Lounge Bar 20, 3003 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd. Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM. | 7 PM | Check pricing | Details

🛍️ Markets & Community Events: Browse, shop, and support local vendors with handcrafted goods, fresh produce, and unique finds.

Thursday, Dec 18

  • 🎄 Twin Rivers Local Vintage SIP & SHOP Event – Festive holiday season shopping with 70+ vendors! Free beverage, sample pantry items at 975 Babcock St S, Melbourne. | 5–7 PM | Free | Details

Friday, Dec 19

🎄 Christmas Outdoor Market – Local vendors, food trucks, live music, pony rides, face painting, Santa 5-6 PM at Olive Branch, 3750 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach. Pets welcome. | 4–7 PM | Free | Details

Saturday, Dec 20

  • 🌿 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

Sunday, Dec 21

  • 🍍 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 Owl Nest Market – Last market before Christmas! Local gifts, holiday drinks at Night Owl Coffee Bar, 1525 20th Street, Vero Beach. | 8 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

  • 🎄 A Very Merry Christmas Market! – Santa photos, Christmas music, bounce houses, Fiesta Fairy Petting Zoo, food trucks at Port Saint Lucie Green Markets, 9220 Southeast Event Center Place. | 9 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

  • 🛍️ Coco Market Jupiter – Free, family-friendly community wellness event! Local vendors, live music, free yoga, movement classes at Seabreeze Amphitheater, Jupiter. | 9 AM–3 PM | Free | Details

  • 📚 The Midnight Dreary & Honeybee Hollow Holiday Market – Local authors, vendors, artists, tea, honey, BBQ, baked goods at 725 SE Port St Lucie Blvd Ste 104, Port St Lucie. | 10 AM–4 PM | Free | Details

👥 Social & Community: Great for networking, family fun, and community events.

Thursday, Dec 18

  • 🎄 Christmas Movie Trivia Night – Test your holiday movie knowledge! Team sign-ups 6:30 PM, games 7 PM at Hop Life Brewing Company, 679 NW Enterprise Dr, Port St Lucie. | 7–9 PM | Check pricing | Details

Saturday, Dec 20

  • 🎅 Christmas at the Farm – Animals, feeding, photo ops, play area, Santa, vendors, food trucks at Eastside Acres Ranch, 6740 Ideal Holding Rd, Port St Lucie. Cow Cuddles $5 add-on. | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM | Ticketed | Details

  • 🎅 16th Annual Special Needs Christmas Party – Festive activities, family-friendly fun for special needs families at Turtle Run Park, 1932 SW Cameo Blvd, Port St Lucie. | 10:30 AM | Free | Details

Sunday, Dec 21

  • 🥁 Drum Circle – Celebrate Winter Solstice! Bring chair and drum or borrow one at Savannas Preserve State Park, 225 NE Jensen Beach Blvd, Jensen Beach. | 6–8 PM | $8/person (infants/toddlers free) | Details

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