ONGOING
Check with organizations directly for updates/cancelations.
Vero Beach Museum of Art: Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocuts from a Private Collection thru Jan. 4; Recent Acquisition Highlights thru Jan. 11; and Double Portraits, photographs capturing the concept of double portraits, thru Jan. 11. Free admission second Saturdays. VBMuseum.org
Riverside Theatre: Little Shop of Horrors on the Stark Stage thru Nov. 9; Free Live in the Loop concerts Thurs./Fri./Sat. evenings; Comedy Zone 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Fri/Sat and alternating SAK Comedy Lab and Howl at the Moon performances, 6:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. Thursdays on Waxlax Stage. RiversideTheatre.com or 772-231-6990
Vero Beach Theatre Guild: The Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein thru Nov. 2. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
A.E. Backus Museum: Best of the Best Annual Juried Exhibition thru Nov. 14. BackusMuseum.org
Holidays for Heroes Holiday Box Drive: visit MilitaryMomsPrayerGroup.com for kit pickup locations thru Dec. 15.
NOVEMBER
November 6
Catholic Charities’ Samaritan Center Soup Bowl, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Center and at 25+ locations throughout the county, with handcrafted pottery made by local artists ($20 ea.) and soups ($5 bowl/$15 quart) to help families transition out of homelessness. 772-770-3039
November 6
Indian River Land Trust Annual Benefit, 6 p.m. at Rock City Gardens, with dinner, drinks and updates on recent land acquisitions and ongoing projects. $250. IRLT.org
November 6
A Night of Sunshine Gala, 6 p.m. at Pointe West Clubhouse, with dinner, drinks, live entertainment and auctions to benefit the nonprofit Sunshine Physical Therapy Clinic. $150. SunshinePT.org or 772-562-6877
November 6
Annual Red, White and Blue Concert, 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. Free. VeroBeachPerformingArts.com
November 6 to 15
Vero Beach Theatre Guild Blackbox presents The Last Five Years. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
November 7
Boujie Handbag Bingo, 5:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center to benefit the Mental Health Association’s Parent & Child Center. $75 includes 8 games of bingo with designer handbag prizes, refreshments and a raffle ticket. mhairc.org
November 7
Jazz Under the Stars, 6 p.m. at and to benefit St. Francis Manor, featuring dinner and the Indian River Charter High School Jazz Ensemble. $50. StFrancisManor.org
November 7 to 9
Main Street Vero Beach Mural Fest, with artists stationed along 14th Ave., live music, food and drink specials, scavenger hunt and raffles. MainStreetVeroBeach.org
November 8
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents a Once Upon an Orchestra performance of Pinocchio, 11 a.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art, for preschool and kindergarten aged children, featuring storytellers and a woodwind quintet. Free.
November 8
Vero Beach Beachside Bonfire Fest, 5 to 10 p.m. at the Driftwood, Costa d’Este Beach Resort, Mulligan’s, the Boiler Room and Vero Beach Hotel, with bonfires, food and drink specials. $20 Event Passports to benefit the Veterans Council of IRC.
November 8 to 9
Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival, 3 to 9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun. at Riverview Park, with food, live entertainment, kids zone and craft vendors to raise funds for local charities. SebastianClambake.org
November 10
BGC Open, 11 a.m. luncheon and 12:30 p.m. shotgun start ($500); and Ladies Nine & Shine, 8:15 a.m. breakfast and 9 a.m. shotgun start ($250), Golf Tournaments at Bent Pine Golf Club to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of IRC. BGCIRC.org
November 10
Tropical Night Luau to benefit Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy, 6 p.m. at Quail Valley River Club, with Polynesian style food and entertainment. YouthGuidanceProgram.org
November 11
Veterans Day Services, 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, with guest speaker County Commissioner Susan Adams. Stephanie
November 11
Ocean Research & Conservation Assoc. presents Courney Brooks on Water Quality 101: Why it Matters for the Indian River Lagoon, 3 p.m. at ORCA’s DJ Rainone Research & Science Center. Free. TeamORCA.org
November 11
National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, IR Chapter, 4:30 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, honoring philanthropists and volunteers who have made significant impacts on the community. $100.
November 13
MusicWorks Concerts presents An Evening with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center, including a video performance of the band’s Royal Albert Hall show. Pre-show VIP Q&A with Carl Palmer and his ELC Legacy band members at 5 p.m. $50 additional. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321
November 14
Feed the Lambs Fundraising Gala, 6 p.m. at Bent Pine Golf Club. $200. FeedTheLambsEP.com or 772-501-2617
November 14
Foundation of the Family Banquet Fundraiser to benefit Care Net Pregnancy Center, 6 p.m. at the Intergenerational Center, with guest speaker Roland Warren president/CEO of Care Net National. $100. 772-569-7939
November 14 & 15
St. Helen Fall Festival, A Salute to Veterans, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the St. Helen Campus, with amusement rides, live entertainment, carnival games, festival food and craft sale. StHelenSchoolVero.com
November 14 to 16
Flamingo Weekend to benefit the Jake Owen Foundation: Comedy Jam 7:30 p.m. Fri. at Riverside Theatre; Family Fun Run 3K, 8 a.m. Sat. at Corporate Air; Songwriter Splash,11 a.m. Sat. at Heaton’s; Flamingo Jam Festival with Jake Owen and Friends, 7:30 p.m. Sat. at Corporate Air; and Fishing Classic, 6 a.m. Sun. from Riverside Café. JakeOwenFoundation.org
November 15
Hunt for Hope Florida, a family-friendly scavenger hunt to raise funds for inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) research, 8 a.m. registration; 8:45 start at Riverview Park, Sebastian 772-589-1140
November 15
Walk to Remember, 8:30 a.m. opening ceremonies, 9 a.m. walk at Riverside Park to benefit the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. AlzPark.org
November 15
M&M Classic Tennis Tournament hosted by M&M Realty, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Round Robin style tournament at the Boulevard Tennis Club to benefit the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation. 772-321-1860
November 15
Holiday Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach, featuring local vendors. VeroBeachWomensClub.org
November 15
Ballet Vero Beach and Vero Beach Museum of Art present Reflections, 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. at the VBMA Leonhardt Auditorium, with original choreography inspired by the exhibition Double Portraits. BalletVeroBeach.org
November 15
Sunset Saturdays Free Concert Series, presented by VB Chamber of Commerce and GHO Homes, features Stacy’s Soul Band, 5 to 8 p.m. at Humiston Park. BYO chairs.
November 15
Rhythm & Rescue: A Night in Havana Gala, 6:30 p.m. at Heaton’s with Latin music, cocktails and food to benefit H.A.L.O. No-Kill Shelter. $250. HaloRescueFl.org
November 16
Vero Beach Art Club 90th Anniversary Kickoff Party, Through the Decades, 5 p.m. at the Heritage Center, with hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast and one drink ticket, music, dancing, tablescape decorating contest and auction. $125. VeroBeachArtClub.org
November 21 to January 4
Glory in Glass: The Conrad Pickel Studio exhibition at the A.E. Backus Museum, with reception 6 p.m. Dec. 5. BackusMuseum.org.
November 22
Mardy Fishing Tournament, to benefit the after-school and summer programs supported by the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. catch & release from Sebastian to Fort Pierce Inlets, with 3 p.m. awards ceremony at Riverside Café. MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org.
November 22
Tactical 10K and 2 Mile, 7 a.m. from South Beach Park to benefit the Vero Beach Police Department Foundation. RunSignUp.com
November 22
MusicWorks presents a special benefit concert, Back Home Again: A tribute to John Denver featuring Tom Becker and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center to benefit SCSO. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321
November 22 & 23
Vero Beach Holiday Art & Craft Expo, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Indian River County Fairgrounds. ArtAndCraftExpo.com
November 23
Solo Piano Concert featuring Marcos Daniel Flores performing pieces by Liszt, Debussy and Lecuona, 3 p.m. at Christ by the Sea United Methodist Church. $30 adults; $10 youth. cbtsumc.org or 772-231-1661
November 23
Treasure Coast Chorale presents a Country Music Spectacular celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church. $10 suggested donation.
November 27
Trot Against Poverty 5K Walk/Run, aka the Turkey Trot, 7:15 a.m. kids race and 7:30 a.m. 5K at Riverside Park to benefit United Against Poverty, followed by the famed sweet potato pancake breakfast and 8:30 a.m. awards. TrotAgainstPoverty.org
November 28
Main Street Vero Beach Downtown Friday’s Hometown Holidays, 6 to 9 p.m. along 14th Avenue, with local shopping, live music by Johnny & the Blaze, food trucks and festive fun for the whole family.
November 30
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Hooray for Hollywood: The Sequel, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org
DECEMBER
December 3
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Benefit Concert hosted by Friends of the ACO, 4:30 p.m. at the Orchid Island Beach Club followed by cocktail reception. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com
December 3 to January 3
Jungle Lights at McKee Botanical Garden, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly except Mondays and holidays, blending Amazon rainforest sights and sounds for an unforgettable holiday adventure. McKeeGarden.org
December 4
Crossover Mission annual Gala, 6 p.m. at the Crossover Mission Center for Excellence, with cocktails, dinner and inspirational student athlete testimonials. $275. CrossoverMission.com
December 5
Denim and Diamonds, 5:30 p.m. at Magnolia Manor, with cocktails, dinner and auction to benefit the American Cancer Society. 772-473-4613
December 5 to 21
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents A Christmas Carol - the Musical. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
December 6
Rotary Kids Triathlon, 7 a.m. at Victor Hart Park and Gifford Aquatic Center, with ages 6 to 13 competing in a swim/bike/run race in varying ages and levels, including adaptive. Mandatory bike check-in 3 to 5:30 p.m. Fri. Dec. 5. KidsTriVeroBeach.com
December 6
Vero Beach Christmas Parade presented by Sunrise Rotary, 4 p.m. red carpet pre-show with Santa Claus, holiday photo booth, and parade at 6 p.m. along Ocean Drive. Free shuttle from Riverside Park.
December 7
The City of Vero Beach Recreation Department is proud to present the Mythical Christmas Tree featuring gymnasts and performers of the Aerial Antics Youth Circus, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. 772-978-4500.
December 7
Atlantic Classical Orchestra presents Home for the Holidays Concert, 4 p.m. at the Waxlax Center at Saint Edward’s School. $10 children, $40 adults. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com
December 7
Seaside Sparkle Gala to benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center, 6 p.m. at the Moorings Yacht and Country Club. HCC4Kids.org.
December 9
Ocean Research & Conservation Assoc. presents Edie Widder, Ph.D. on Making the Invisible Visible: Pollution Mapping and Monitoring, 3 p.m. at ORCA’s DJ Rainone Research & Science Center. Free. TeamORCA.org
December 9
Winter Orchestra Concert, 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachPerformingArts.com
December 11
The Prophecy Show, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center, a Christmas rock musical inspired by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. TheEmersonCenter.com or 772-778-5249
December 11 to 14
Ballet Vero Beach presents Nutcracker on the Indian River, now at Riverside Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Thurs/Fri; 2 p.m. Sat., plus accessible family-friendly 1-hour performances (Act I) 7 p.m. Sat., and (Act II) 12 p.m. Sun. BalletVeroBeach.org
December 12 & 13
Wintergreen Night of Lights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, with illuminated trails, illuminated canoe trips ($15), S’mores ($5/two), nature playscape, aquariums and touch tank and hands on activities. $5 ages 12 & up. DiscoverELC.org
December 13
Santa’s Breakfast, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach, with pancakes, hot chocolate, children’s activities and St. Nick. $7; 10 and under free. VeroBeachWomensClub.org
December 13
Holiday with the Chimps, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Save the Chimps, watching as they gifts on their island homes. $75; $35 ages 13 and under. SaveTheChimps.org
December 13
Holidays at the Museum, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, with family friendly exhibit tours, art hunt, art-making projects and music and dance performances by local student and community groups. Free. VBMuseum.org
December 13
Sunset Saturdays Free Concert Series, presented by VB Chamber of Commerce and GHO Homes, features Reckless Shots, 5 to 8 p.m. at Humiston Park. BYO chairs.
December 13
Christmas Banquet to benefit Women’s Refuge of VB, 5 p.m. at Oak Harbor Club, with dinner, auction live music and testimonials of lives transformed at the Refuge. WomensRefugeVB.org
December 14
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Jingle: The Big Band Holiday Spectacular, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org
December 15
Winter Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachPerformingArts.com
December 21
Run Run Santa One-Mile Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. in Downtown Vero Beach, with ALL participants dressed in Santa outfits to benefit the Buggy Bunch. RunSignUp.com
JANUARY
January 3
The Yale Spitzzwinks in Concert, an engaging collegiate a cappella group, 2 p.m. at the Emerson Center. Free; suggested donation $25. SpaceCoastSymphony.org
January 6
E-Series lecture presents Heather Stapleton of the IR Lagoon National Estuary Program, on the Indian River Lagoon Story, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $10 suggested donation. TheEmersonCenter.com
January 9 to February 1
Riverside Theatre presents the Best Musical Tony Award-winner, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder on the Stark Stage. RiversideTheatre.com
January 9 to March 1
Florida Highwaymen: Journey exhibition at the A.E. Backus Museum, with reception 6 p.m. Jan. 16. BackusMuseum.org.
January 10
Sunset Saturdays Free Concert Series, presented by VB Chamber of Commerce and GHO Homes, features Johnny & the Blaze, 5 to 8 p.m. at Humiston Park. BYO chairs.
January 10 & 11
Art by the Sea presented by Vero Beach Art Club at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., with artists’ reception and awards, 10 a.m. Sat. Free. VeroBeachArtClub.org
January 13
Ocean Research & Conservation Assoc. presents Natalie Stephans on Restoring Resilience: Habitat Projects that Heal the Lagoon, 3 p.m. at ORCA’s DJ Rainone Research & Science Center. Free. TeamORCA.org
January 15
MusicWorks Concerts presents the Rascals, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321
January 15
Indian River Symphonic Assoc. presents the Mineria Symphony Orchestra of Mexico, with conductor Carlos Miguel and trumpet soloist Pacho Flores, 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of Vero Beach. IRSymphonic.org
January 15 to February 19
King of the Hill Tennis Tournaments featuring Treasure Coast professionals to benefit the Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy, 6 p.m. Thursdays at the Boulevard Tennis Club. $10 per night. YouthGuidanceProgram.org
January 16 & 17
Ballet Vero Beach presents All Rodriguez: The Trios, 7:30 p.m. Fri.; 2 p.m. Sat. at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org
January 17 & 18
Sebastian Riverfront Fine Art & Music Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Riverview Park. Free.
January 17 to May 24
Florigami in the Garden, a monumental origami-inspired metal sculpture exhibition of whimsical plants and animals at McKee Botanical Garden by Santa Fe artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. McKeeGarden.org
January 18
Ballet Vero Beach presents an Accessible Family-Friendly performance of The Four Seasons, 2 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org
January 18
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Audience Choice, the decision is in your hands, 3 p.m. at Community Church of Vero Beach. SpaceCoastSymphony.org
January 18
Atlantic Classical Orchestra and Vero Beach Museum of Art Chamber Series I presents Music and Nation, featuring string quartets by Haydn and Dvorak, 3 p.m. at the VBMA. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com
January 20
E-Series lecture presents Jeff Eble, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Inst., on Marine Mammals at Risk: Dolphins and Manatees, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. $10 suggested donation. TheEmersonCenter.com
January 20
Indian River Symphonic Assoc. presents the PFK – Prague Philharmonia with conductor Emmanuel Viullame, violinist Blake Bouliot and pianist Andrew van Oeyen, 7:30 p.m. at Community Church of Vero Beach. IRSymphonic.org
January 21
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents a Beethoven artistic evolution, 7:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, featuring pianist Juho Pohjonen, violinists Kristin Lee and Arnaud Sussmann and cellist David Finkel. ChamberMusicSociety.org
January 22
MusicWorks Concerts presents the Neil Diamond Legacy Concert starring Jay White, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321
January 22
Atlantic Classical Orchestra Masterworks Series 1 presents Borrowed & Blue, featuring pianist Tao Lin performing Saint-Saens Piano Concerto No. 5, 7 p.m. at Community Church of VB. AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com
January 23
The Sugar Bloom Ball, 6 p.m. at the Lake House in Ft. Pierce, an evening of garden-inspired glamour with live music, dinner and auction to benefit the Sugar Bloom Foundation, bringing hope and healing to cancer patients through orchids, restorative classes and other programs. $185. CHCVero.org
January 23 to 25
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.
January 24
Lagoonapalooza, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, with live bands, pontoon and kayak trips, hands-on activities, critters, and art/poetry contest. DiscoverELC.org
January 24
GYAC Runway Rendezvous, 5 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Club to benefit the Gifford Youth Achievement Center, journeying back to the iconic golden age of aviation with cocktails, a multi-course dinner, and the ever-popular silent disco. $250. MyGYAC.org
January 26
Mardy Fish Golf Tournament to benefit the after-school and summer programs supported by the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, 8 a.m. shotgun start at Windsor Golf Club followed by awards luncheon. MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org.
January 28
Sunset Cocktails at the Sanctuary, 4 p.m. at Save the Chimps, an intimate evening with senior staff and viewing of chimpanzees at play. $150. SaveTheChimps.org
January 29
MusicWorks Concerts presents Forever Motown, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321
January 30
Vero Beach Museum of Art Gala 2026: From Sea to Shining Sea, 6 p.m. at VBMA with dinner featuring a tour of regional flavors from coast to coast set to music of the Great American Songbook. VBMuseum.org
January 31
Quail Valley Charities 5K Walk/Run at Quail Valley River Club, with 1-Mile Fun Run at 7:30 a.m. and 5K at 8 a.m., to benefit children’s charities supported by Quail Valley Charities. RunSignUp.com
January 31 to August 16
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents American Made: Painting and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, featuring 80+ works by American Artists spanning 250 years. VBMuseum.org
