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25-26 April 2020
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Friday, Oct. 4 – Friday, Nov. 15
• Best of the Best – Backus Museum and
Gallery, Fort Pierce. Annual competition
showcasing the best works of art in a variety
of media from across Florida. 465.0630
Friday, Oct. 4
• Beauty and the Beast – Barn Theatre, Stuart,
8 p.m. 287.4884
• Oktoberfest – Experience a celebration of
German culture under the big tent, a Beer
Garden, competitions, lots of activities for
kids, live entertainment featuring local kids’
groups, authentic German food. Port St. Lucie
Civic Center, 5-10 p.m. 878.2277
• U.S. Nationals Firefighter Combat Challenge
– Fort Pierce in the parking lot by Manatee
Center, Indian River Drive. See firefighters
compete in full gear as they simulate the
demands of five tasks including climbing a
five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging
hoses, and rescuing a live-sized 175-pound
“victim” as they race against themselves, their
opponent and the clock. 5-9 p.m. firefighterchallenge.
com for details. 301.421.4433.
Saturday, Oct. 5
• Beauty and the Beast – Barn Theatre, Stuart,
8 p.m. 287.4884
• Oktoberfest – Port St. Lucie Civic Center.
Experience a celebration of German culture
under the big tent, a Beer Garden, competitions,
lots of activities for kids, live entertainment
featuring local kids’ groups, authentic
German food. 2-10 p.m. 878.2277
• Autumn in the Park Centennial Arts and
Crafts Show – Riverside Park, Vero Beach.
Over 100 exhibitors, food, children’s activities,
entertainment and more. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
978.4700
• Sensory Boo at the Zoo – Brevard Zoo, for
people with special sensory processing needs
and their families. 5-7 p.m. 321.254.9453
• Selwyn Birchwood – Lyric Theatre, Stuart,
7 p.m. 286.7827
• A Year Full of Stars – Hallstrom Planetarium
Director Jon U. Bell offers a preview
of upcoming sky events, including the transit
of Mercury across the sun’s face on Nov. 22,
great views of the moon and planets, and a
new season of planetarium shows. Free at the
planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort
Pierce campus. 4 p.m. 462.4750
• U.S. Nationals Firefighter Combat Challenge
– Fort Pierce in the parking lot by Manatee
Center, Indian River Drive. See firefighters
compete in full gear as they simulate the
demands of five tasks including climbing a
five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging
hoses, and rescuing a live-sized 175-pound
“victim” as they race against themselves, their
opponent and the clock. 1-9 p.m. firefighterchallenge.
com for details. 301.421.4433.
Sunday, Oct. 6
• Beauty and the Beast – Barn Theatre, Stuart,
2 p.m. 287.4884
• Autumn in the Park Centennial Arts and
Crafts Show – Riverside Park, Vero Beach.
Over 100 exhibitors, food, children’s activities,
entertainment and more. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
978.4700
• U.S. Nationals Firefighter Combat Challenge
– Fort Pierce in the parking lot by Manatee
Center, Indian River Drive. See firefighters
compete in full gear as they simulate the
demands of five tasks including climbing a
five-story tower, hoisting, chopping, dragging
hoses, and rescuing a live-sized 175-pound
“victim” as they race against themselves, their
opponent and the clock. 11-7 p.m. firefighterchallenge.
com for details. 301.421.4433.
Fridays through Sundays, Oct. 11 - 13,
Oct. 18 - 20, Oct. 25 - 27.
• Brevard Zoo – Halloween activities, featuring
the Boo Choo train, creepy crafts, costume
contest. Friday and Saturday 5:30-9 p.m.,
Sunday 5:30-8 p.m. 321.254.9453
Friday, Oct. 11
• Lighthouses of the Sunshine State – Emerson
Center, Vero Beach. 7 p.m. Free. 778.5249
Saturday, Oct. 12
• Treasure Coast Boat Show – Indian River
County Fairgrounds, Vero Beach. Boats for sale,
marine accessories, gifts, clothing, and more.
Seafood vendors with lobster, conch, shrimp,
crab, fish. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 945.205.7813
• Master Gardeners’ Fall Plant Sale – Everyone
wants to see what St. Lucie County’s Master
Gardeners have for sale. Well worth a trip to
their 8400 Picos Road headquarters. 8 a.m.-
2 p.m. 462.1660
• Hazardous Waste Collection Day – at the
public works department, 450 SW Thornhill
Dr., 8 a.m.-noon. To find out what can and
can’t be dropped off, call 871-5103
Sunday, Oct. 13
• Treasure Coast Boat Show – Indian River
County Fairgrounds, Vero Beach. Boats for sale,
marine accessories, gifts, clothing, and more.
Seafood vendors with lobster, conch, shrimp,
crab, fish. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 945.205.7813
Thursday, Oct. 17
• Hedda Gabler – drama, Wynne Black Box
Theatre, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce,
7 p.m. 462.4750
• BK Jackson – Sunrise Theatre Black Box, Fort
Pierce – saxophonist. 7:30 p.m. 461.4775
Friday, Oct. 18 – Tuesday, Nov. 19
• All Florida Juried Arts Show – Florida artists
in all media. Court House Cultural Center
Gallery, Stuart. 287.6676
Friday, Oct. 18
• Haunted Happenings Dance – Port St. Lucie
Community Center. Celebrate the season
with top-50 music, refreshments, giveaways,
games and more. $5 per person, no charge for
chaperones. 807.4499
• The Sun, Our Living Star – Hallstrom
Planetarium, Indian River State College, Fort
Pierce. 6 and 7:30 p.m. 462.4750
• Hedda Gabler – drama, Wynne Black Box
Theatre, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce,
7 p.m. 462.4750
Saturday, Oct. 19 – Sunday, Jan. 12
• L’Affichomania: The Passion for French
Posters – Vero Beach Museum of Art, Holmes
Gallery. 231.0707
Saturday, Oct. 19
• Downtown Stuart Craft Festival – Osceola
Street. Crafts, photography, sculpture, jewelry
and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 561.746.6615
• CBS 12 Health and Wellness Expo – The expo
takes over the Ruby and Emerald ballrooms,
Port St. Lucie Civic Center. Free. 881.0702
• Garden Festival and Plant Sale – Heathcote
Botanical Gardens, Fort Pierce. Exceptional
selection of plants offered by vendors from
across the state. Entertainment, children’s
activities and more. 464.4672
• The Sun, Our Living Star – Hallstrom >>
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