DASCI FESTIVAL – A Dominica-America Scholarship and Culture Inc. Festival, celebrating Dominica’s 47th Independence will be at Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Boulevard, Room E, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 11 p.m. Cost: $108.55, adults; $49.87, children. Tickets not sold at the door. Go to www.eventbrite.com and search for “Celebrating Dominica’s 47th Independence.”

SUNDAY, NOV. 16

HOMEGROWN BRUNCH – United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee will have a Homegrown Brunch at Adams Ranch, 26001 Orange Ave., Fort Pierce on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Ticket info: www.uwslo.org/homegrown-brunch

TUESDAY, NOV. 18

UPDATE LUNCHEON – Port St. Lucie City Manager Jesus Merejo will the guest speaker at an Update Luncheon at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at noon. Cost: $50. Go to stluciechamber.org/event/port-st-lucie-update-luncheon-2.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 & SATURDAY, NOV. 22

ORNAMENTS IN THE SKY — Instructors at Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce will showcase Ornaments in the Sky on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7 and 8:30 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Cost: $7. Call 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/planetarium

SATURDAY, NOV. 22

KID SPACE – Kid Space, for children, ages 4 to 12, with a parent/guardian, will be at Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 11 a.m. Cost: $7. Call 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/hallstrom-planetarium.

INTERNATIONAL FEST — The Port St. Lucie International Fest will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 3 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-344-4139 or email specialevents@cityofpsl.com.

CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT – The 9th Annual Battle of the Bags Cornhole Tournament will be at St. Lucie International Airport, 3780 St. Lucie Blvd., Fort Pierce on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. Entry fee: $60 per team. Call 772-464-1117, ext. 103.

FRIDAY, NOV. 21 & SATURDAY, NOV. 22

HOLIDAY ART & CRAFT FAIR – A Holiday Art & Craft Fair will be at Spanish Lakes Riverfront Auditorium, 157 Camino Del Rio, Port St. Lucie on Friday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 9 p.m.; and on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Info: 216-496-0035; or 934-254-9833.

SATURDAY, NOV. 22-MONDAY, DEC. 1

INTERNATIONAL FEST FASHION EXHIBIT – The Port St. Lucie International Fest Fashion Exhibit, featuring fashion and international article exhibits from around the world will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie. It will be open from 3 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 22; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24; Tuesday, Nov. 25; Wednesday, Nov. 26; and Monday, Dec. 1. Admission: Free. Call 772-807-4488.

THURSDAY, NOV. 27

TURKEY TROT 5K – The Turkey Trot 5K will be at Tradition Square, Southwest Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie on Thursday, Nov. 27 from 7 to 10 a.m. There will be a pre-race packet pick-up on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Tradition Square. Registration: $45. Go to raceroster.com/events/2025/105978/turkey-trot-at-tradition

FRIDAY, NOV. 28

DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING – A Day After Thanksgiving, holiday cheer under the stars, is planned at Tradition Square, Southwest Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie on Friday, Nov. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. Featured will be holiday shopping with local vendors; food & desserts; live music & adult beverages. Go to traditionfl.com.

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 3

DISCOVER THE PLANETS – “Discover the Planets” will be given at Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Call 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/planetarium

THURSDAY, DEC. 4

AWARDS & IMPACT UPDATE LUNCHEON – An Awards & Impact Update Luncheon hosted by St. Lucie County Children’s Services Council will be at Indian River State College, Pruitt Campus STEM Building, 500 NW California Blvd., Port St. Lucie on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost: $45. Go to stluciechamber.org/event/childrens-services-council-awards-impact-update-luncheon-2.

FRIDAY, DEC. 5

TREE LIGHTING AT TRADITION – Tree Lighting at Tradition, including a “Winter Wonderland,” is at Tradition Square, Southwest Meeting Street, Port St. Lucie on Friday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. Included will be Santa Claus at 6 p.m.; a performance by Vox Audio Group at 6:30 p.m.; holiday shopping; train rides for youngsters and lighting of the holiday tree. Admission: Free. Call 772-207-0057.

DEC. 5-13

STAR OF WONDER – The Star of Wonder program, an astronomer’s search for the mystery of the Nativity Star, at Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce on Fridays, Dec. 5 & 12 at 7 and 8:30 p.m.; and Saturdays, Dec. 6 & 13 at 1:30 and 3 p.m. Cost: $7 per person. Call 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/planetarium

DEC. 5-JAN. 4

GARDEN OF LIGHTS – Heathcote’s Garden of Lights will be at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce will be Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 5-Jan. 4 from 5:30-9 p.m. Admission is $15, adults; $5 for children (ages 6-17). Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Tickets are available at the gate or online at www.heathcotebotanicalgardens.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 6

“ ‘TIS THE SEASON” – The 3rd Annual “ ‘Tis the Season” holiday event will by Indian River State College Performing Arts and Hallstrom Planetarium holiday will be at IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 6 The event begins at 1 p.m., with a celebratory reception sponsored by Indian River State College Alumni Association. Then comes the “Sounds of the Season,” a festive instrumental concert showcasing students’ talents. An “Ornaments in the Sky” show in the Hallstrom Planetarium is at 4 p.m. Cost: $50. Call the box office at 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/planetarium.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – The Festival of Lights tree-lighting ceremony will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. Included is a midway carnival, vendors for holiday shopping, food trucks. Parade of Lights starts at 6 p.m., followed by tree lighting and fireworks..Call 772-344-4139 or email specialevents@cityofpsl.com.

SATURDAYS, DEC. 6 & 13

KID SPACE – Children, ages 4 to 12, with a parent/guardian, are invited to Kid Space at Hallstrom Planetarium, IRSC Brinkley Science Center, 3209 Virginia Ave., Fort Pierce on Saturdays, Dec. 6 & 13 at 11 a.m. Cost: $7. Call 772-462-4750 or go to irsc.edu/community/planetarium.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

HOLIDAY WITH THE CHIMPS – Save the Chimps Sanctuary, 16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce will be on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ticketed event includes a tour of the 150-acre sanctuary and visit one of the 12 chimp islands for a holiday party. Tickets start at $44.52. Go to savethechimps.org.

HOT WEELZ CAR SHOW – The Hot Weelz 10th Annual Car Show will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Civic Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Dec. 13, from noon to 7 p.m. Included is a toy drive. Admission: Free. Call 772-777-9335 or email jackie@hotweelz.com.

FOOD FEST/CRAFT FAIR – The Treasure Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair will be at Clover Park, 31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Dec. 13 from noon to 9 p.m. Featured will be lights, holiday characters, holiday themed food and a marketplace with Whiskers in Wonderland. Tickets: $10, adults; $5, children. Go to www.battlebrosevents.com.

BOAT PARADE – Registration is being taken for entries in the 2025 St. Lucie County Boat Parade sponsored by the Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast, emanating from Fort Pierce Yacht Club, 700 Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 13. Time & route, TBA. Proceeds benefit MIATC’s workforce readiness initiative. Boater registration is free. Go to www.miatc.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13 & SUNDAY, DEC. 14

“HOW THE GRINCH STOLE ORCHIDS” – Fort Pierce Orchid Society will offer “How the Grinch Stole Orchids,” its annual show & sale at River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: $4. For more information, text 772-418-7426 or email rita2zfpos@gmail.com.

THURSDAYS

GENEALOGY HELP – Genealogy Help is offered Thursdays at Paula A. Lewis Library, 2950 SW Rosser Blvd., Port St. Lucie, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 925-864-3776.

FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS

BOAT TOURS – Florida Atlantic University Harbor Branch Indian River Lagoon Boat Tours launch from the Johnson Education Center, 5600 U.S. 1, Fort Pierce, on Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $40. Call 772-242-2293; go to fau.edu/hboi/bookatour.

SATURDAYS

FARMER’S MARKET – The Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer’s Market is at Marina Square, 101 Melody Lane, Fort Pierce on Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to noon. Live bands planned through Nov. 30 are The Little Things, Nov. 16; The Latin Heritage Orchestra, Nov. 23; Johnny Debt, Nov. 30. Admission: Free. Call 772-940-1145 or go to fortpiercefarmersmarket.com.

ROAD TO VICTORY MUSEUM – The Road to Victory Museum, 319 SE Stypmann Blvd. (off Southeast Georgia Avenue), Stuart, is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and by appointment for group tours. Admission: Free, donations requested. Donations of military-related memorabilia also accepted. Call 772-210-4283; www.facebook/roadtovictory.