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.

SATURDAY, NOV. 29

BOYS & GIRLS MOBILE CLUB — The Boys & Girls Mobile Club will be at Lyngate Park & Dog Park, 1301 SE Lyngate Drive, Port St. Lucie on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: 772-460-9918, ext. 203; jhenley@bgcofslc.org.

JAIMEE SMITH AT CRABBY’S — Singer Jaimee Smith will perform at Crabby’s Dockside, 2 Avenue A, Fort Pierce on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 772-252-2672.

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 is at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Monday, Dec. 1. Admission: Free. Call 772-807-4488.

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.

SUNDAY, DEC. 7

“FORT PIERCE THROUGH THE DECADES” – “Fort Pierce Through the Decades” will be the theme of the Sights & Sounds on Second Christmas Parade which starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street, Fort Pierce at 1 p.m. Following the parade will be a Christmas tree lighting. Go to www.mainstreetfortpierce.org.

TUESDAY, DEC. 9 & THURSDAY, DEC. 11

TREASURE COAST HOSPICE REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES – Treasure Coast Hospice will have Remembrance Ceremonies at the Downtown Gazebo, Indian River Drive and Avenue A, Fort Pierce on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.; and at Lakeside Gazebo at Tradition, Port St. Lucie on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. (candlelight ceremony). Admission: Free. Info: 772-403-4500.

SATURDAY, DEC. 13

RUN/WALK – The Frank L. Watkins 5K Run/Walk will be at Moore’s Creek Linear Park, North 10th Street and Avenue C, Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Call 772-742-2515 or LPMS.Clemons@gmail.com

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.

DEC. 19-21

CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM — Christmas at the Museum will be at Port St. Lucie History Museum & Education Center, at The Port District, 2456 SE Westmoreland Boulevard, Port St. Lucie on Friday, Dec. 19; Saturday, Dec. 20; and Sunday, Dec. 21, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Info: pslhistory.org.

SATURDAY, DEC. 20

PHOTOS WITH SANTA — Photos With Santa will be at Hamilton Farms U-Pick, 1500 N. Header Canal Rd., Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $30 per family (bring you own camera); farm admission: $5. www.hamiltonfarmsupick.com/events/santa.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

GIVE A KID A TOY – Give A Kid A Toy giveaway will be at Sportsman Park, 2101 NW Prima Vista Blvd., Port St. Lucie on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission: Free. Sports-related donations accepted. Call 772-579-5033; or email Messina.kidsports@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21

BOOST MOBILE HOLIDAY BASH – Boost Mobile Holiday Bash will be at Boost Mobile, 2313 Okeechobee Rd., Fort Pierce on Sunday, Dec. 21, from 2 to 6 p.m. Included are free pictures with Santa. Call 772-828-3154.

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 Dec. 28 are Johnny Debt, Nov. 30; Sweet Basil, Dec. 7; Rappture, Dec. 14; The Little Things, Dec. 21; Brenna Davis, Dec. 28. 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.