It’s Thursday! and we've got a packed events list today! History festivals, food fests, circus shows, MLK commemorative events, and plenty of markets happening this weekend and beyond. Let's get into it.

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🔎  Don’t Miss This: Events that are unique

Saturday, Jan 10

  • 📚 9th Annual Treasure Coast History Festival – Free admission to Regional History Center, antique automobiles, children's area, history exhibits, guest speakers, working village, live music, food trucks, Summerlin's famous fish fry at St. Lucie County Regional History Center, 414 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce. | 9 AM–3 PM | Free | Details

  • 🍽️ Treasure Coast Food Fest & Craft Fair – Treasure Coast's largest food festival with menu items $5 or less, local craft brews, live entertainment, craft marketplace, FREE kid zone with bounce houses, FREE axe throwing at Clover Park, 31 Piazza Dr, Port St Lucie. | Noon–9 PM | $7 advance, $10 gate (kids 8 & under free) | Details

  • 🔮 Spirit Fest USA – High-quality crystals, gifted intuitive readers, enlightening vendors at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9249 Civic Center Pl, Port St Lucie. | Sat-Sun, Jan 10-11, 10 AM–6 PM (Sun til 5:30 PM) | Details

Wednesday, Jan 14

  • 🎪 Garden Bros Nuclear Circus – World's largest circus under world's largest big top. Multiple showtimes daily through Jan 19 at St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, 15601 Midway Rd, Fort Pierce. | 7:30 PM | Starting at $23.27 (kids 3-13 free with adult) | Details

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

Thursday, Jan 8

  • 🎉 Good Luck Deck Party – Community potluck with ham, black-eyed peas, drink specials, live music by Jesse Salvo at The Wet Whistle, 601 Seaway Dr, Fort Pierce. | 6 PM | Details

Saturday, Jan 10

  • 🍔 Bands, Burgers and Brews 2026 – Live bands, craft beer sampling, delicious food, local vendors in family-friendly atmosphere at Abacoa Amphitheater, Downtown Abacoa. | 11 AM–10 PM | From $16.24 | Details

Monday, Jan 13

  • 🎭 Snow White Ballet – Grand Kyiv Ballet brings beloved fairytale to life with vibrant characters, breathtaking choreography, gorgeous sets at Sunrise Theatre, 117 S 2nd St, Fort Pierce. | 7 PM | Details

Martin Luther King Jr. Events

Friday, Jan 9

  • 42nd Annual MLK Opening Reception – Guest speaker Samorah Charles, music by Future Generations Inc at Indian River State College Koblegard Student Union, 3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce. | 6–8 PM

Saturday, Jan 10

  • 📚 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Spelling Bee – Zeta Phi Beta Sorority spelling bee competition at Lincoln Park Academy, 1806 Ave I, Fort Pierce. | 3–7 PM

  • Never Give Up On The Dream Youth Event – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority youth event with food, fun, interactive workshops, open-air vendor fair at Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium, 1806 Ave I, Fort Pierce. | 9 AM–1 PM (vendors 12:30–3 PM)

Monday, Jan 12

  • 🕯️ Annual Candlelight March – Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity candlelight march at The Lincoln Theater, 1132 Ave D, Fort Pierce. | 5:30 PM

  • Annual MLK Commemorative Ceremony – NAACP ceremony immediately following Phi Beta Sigma Candlelight March at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 1306 Avenue E, Fort Pierce. | 6:30 PM

Friday, Jan 17

  • 🩸 MLK Blood Drive – Omicron Tau Chapter blood drive at Dreamland Park, 301 South 25th St, Fort Pierce. | 8 AM–Noon

  • 🍳 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Awards Breakfast – Gamma Iota Sigma Chapter breakfast at Indian River State College Treasure Coast Training Complex, 4600 Kirby Loop Rd, Fort Pierce. | 9 AM | $30

Monday, Jan 19

  • 🎉 Fort Pierce MLK Day Parade – Annual parade along MLK Blvd and Avenues I-K featuring community groups and bands, Fort Pierce. | 10 AM

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

Saturday, Jan 10

  • 🎨 Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Art and Craft Festival – Large outdoor art festival with craft artisans, ceramic planters, functional pottery, stylish hair accessories, unique handmade jewelry at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave, Palm Beach Gardens. | Sat-Sun, Jan 10-11, 10 AM–5 PM | Free | Details

  • 🎨 37th Annual Art by the Sea – Prestigious exhibition by Vero Beach Art Club artist members at Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Dr, Vero Beach. | Sat-Sun, Jan 10-11, 10 AM–4 PM | Free | Details

  • 🌴 Fort Pierce Farmers Market at Marina Square, Fort Pierce. Over 70 vendors with fresh produce, exotic plants, and live music.| 8 AM–Noon | Details

Sunday, Jan 11

  • 🎨 Jensen Beach Art League Pop Up Art & Craft Show – Local artists and crafters showcase work at Elliot Museum, 825 NE Ocean Blvd, Jensen Beach. | 10 AM

  • 🌿 Port Saint Lucie Green Markets – Petting zoo, bounce houses, fresh produce, sourdough bread, baked goods, local honey, gourmet coffee at MidFlorida Event Center. | 9 AM–2 PM | Free | Details

  • 🛒 Tradition Neighborhood Market in Port St. Lucie. Local farmers, honey, artisan products, and more! | 9 AM–2 PM | Details

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

Thursday, Jan 8

  • 🧘 Yoga on the Ocean Deck – All levels welcome for 1-hour outdoor session with breathtaking views at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center, 890 NE Ocean Blvd, Stuart. | 4:30 PM | Details

Tuesday, Jan 13

  • 🤝 Chamber Networking Breakfast – Hot breakfast with community-minded professionals, sponsored by Hall Business Services at Gator Trace Golf & Country Club, Fort Pierce. | 8:15 AM | Details

Wednesday, Jan 14

  • 🎗️ BlueBird Bistro Ribbon Cutting – Grand opening celebration at 809 Delaware Ave, Fort Pierce. | 3:30 PM | Details

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