TREE LIGHTING AT TRADITION \u2013 Tree Lighting at Tradition, including a \u201cWinter Wonderland,\u201d 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.<\/p>\n
DEC. 5-13<\/p>\n
STAR OF WONDER \u2013 The Star of Wonder program, an astronomer\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n DEC. 5-JAN. 4<\/p>\n GARDEN OF LIGHTS \u2013 Heathcote\u2019s Garden of Lights will be at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, 210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce on 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAY, DEC. 6<\/p>\n \u201c \u2018TIS THE SEASON\u201d \u2013 The 3rd Annual \u201c \u2018Tis the Season\u201d 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 \u201cSounds of the Season,\u201d a festive instrumental concert showcasing students\u2019 talents. An \u201cOrnaments in the Sky\u201d 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAYS, DEC. 6 & 13<\/p>\n KID SPACE \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n SUNDAY, DEC. 7<\/p>\n SIGHTS AND SOUNDS FESTIVAL \u2013 Main Street Fort Pierce, City of Fort Pierce and Sunrise Kiwanis will have the 37th Sights & Sounds Festival on 2nd Street, Fort Pierce on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 1:30 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to www.mainstreetfortpierce.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cFORT PIERCE THROUGH THE DECADES\u201d \u2013 \u201cFort Pierce Through the Decades\u201d will be the theme of the Sights & Sounds on Second Christmas Parade which starts at Tickle Tummy Hill on Second Street, Fort Pierce at 4:30 p.m. Following the parade will be a Christmas tree lighting. Go to www.mainstreetfortpierce.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n TUESDAY, DEC. 9 & THURSDAY, DEC. 11<\/p>\n TREASURE COAST HOSPICE REMEMBRANCE CEREMONIES \u2013 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.<\/p>\n THURSDAY, DEC. 11<\/p>\n SPECIAL POPULATIONS HOLIDAY LUNCHEON \u2013 A Special Populations Holiday Luncheon will be at Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. For ages 15 & older. Cost: $10 for caregivers and participants. Registration required. Call<\/p>\n 772-807-4470; or email jgazdacko@cityofpsl.com<\/a><\/p>\n SATURDAY, DEC. 13<\/p>\n COMMUNITY CLEANUP DAY \u2013 Fort Pierce Public Works & Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful Board will have an all-day citywide Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, Dec. 13. To register, email KFPB@cityoffortpierce.com<\/a> or go to cityoffortpierce.com\/1043\/Community-Cleanup<\/a>.<\/p>\n RUN\/WALK \u2013 The Frank L. Watkins 5K Run\/Walk will be at Moore\u2019s 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<\/a><\/p>\n HOLIDAY WITH THE CHIMPS \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n TOY GIVE-A-WAY\/WELLNESS FAIR \u2013 The 10th Annual Toy Give-A-Way & Wellness Fair will be at Moore\u2019s Creek Linear Park, 434 N. 8th St., Fort Pierce on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free. Email: lincolnparkmainstreet@live.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n HOT WEELZ CAR SHOW \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n FOOD FEST\/CRAFT FAIR \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n BOAT PARADE \u2013 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 from 6 to 9 p.m. The parade route will take participants from the daybeacon 188 off Fort Pierce City Marina under the South Bridge, out toward Jetty Park, and back into the Turning Basin. Proceeds benefit MIATC\u2019s workforce readiness initiative. Boater registration is free. Go to www.miatc.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAY, DEC. 13 & SUNDAY, DEC. 14<\/p>\n \u201cHOW THE GRINCH STOLE ORCHIDS\u201d \u2013 Fort Pierce Orchid Society will offer \u201cHow the Grinch Stole Orchids,\u201d 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n FRIDAY, DEC. 19<\/p>\n PANCAKES WITH SANTA \u2013 Pancakes with Santa will be at Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie on Friday, Dec. 19, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost: $10 per person. Registration required. Call 772-878-2277.<\/p>\n NOCHE BUENA \u2013 Noche Buena will be at The Port District, 2454 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie on Friday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 9 p.m. Grammy-nominated artist Elsten Torres and a DJ will perform. Latin food trucks will be available. Admission: Free. Call 772-344-4139<\/p>\n DEC. 19-21<\/p>\n CHRISTMAS AT THE MUSEUM \u2013 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. Admission: Free, donations accepted. Info: pslhistory.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAY, DEC. 20<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n SUNDAY, DEC. 21<\/p>\n GIVE A KID A TOY \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n BOOST MOBILE HOLIDAY BASH \u2013 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.<\/p>\n DEC. 22-JAN. 5<\/p>\n KIDS DAY OUT CAMP \u2013 Kids Day Out Camp will be at MIDFLORIDA Event Center, 9221 SE Event Center Place, Port St. Lucie on Mondays, Dec. 22, 29 & Jan. 5; Tuesdays, Dec. 23 & 30; Fridays, Dec. 26 & Jan. 2, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost: $14.35 daily. Lunch\/snacks are not provided. Call 772-807-4499<\/p>\n THROUGH DEC. 28<\/p>\n PSL IN LIGHTS AT COMMUNITY CENTER \u2013 PSL In Lights at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, 2195 SE Airoso Blvd., Port St. Lucie continues nightly until 9 p.m. through Dec. 31. Admission: Free. Go to www.CityofPSL.com\/PSLinLights<\/a>.<\/p>\n THROUGH DEC. 31<\/p>\n PSL IN LIGHTS \u2013 PSL In Lights at The Port will be at The Port District at The Botanical Gardens, 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd., Port St. Lucie nightly from dusk to 9 p.m., through Dec. 31. Free parking available at Veterans Park at Rivergate, 2100 SE Veterans Memorial Parkway, Port St. Lucie or at Tom Hooper Park, 2300 SE Rivergate Parkway, Port St. Lucie. Suggested donations: $5, adults, 18 and older; students with I.D.\/children, 12 and younger, $2. Free to Botanical Gardens members. Call 772-337-1959; or go to www.pslbg.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n THURSDAYS<\/p>\n GENEALOGY HELP \u2013 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.<\/p>\n FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS<\/p>\n BOAT TOURS \u2013 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n SATURDAYS<\/p>\n FARMER\u2019S MARKET \u2013 The Downtown Fort Pierce Farmer\u2019s 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 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n ROAD TO VICTORY MUSEUM \u2013 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. 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