SEPTEMBER

September 13
Lines in the Lagoon Junior Fishing Tournament for grades K-12, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. along the Indian River Lagoon between Sebastian and Ft. Pierce Inlets, with awards ceremony 3:30 p.m. at Walking Tree Brewery. LinesInTheLagoon.com

September 13
The Esther Product Shop, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Morning Star Church, featuring handcrafted works by Kenyan artisans to support children rescued from child trafficking and a school for girls. 540-809-3778

September 13
Vero Beach Museum of Art hosts a day of activities, including a Living Lagoon presentation, 11 a.m. in partnership Environmental Learning Center, family artmaking activities and sketching in the galleries from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and viewing current exhibitions. Free. VBMuseum.org

September 13 to January 4
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Picasso and the Progressive Proof: Linocuts from a Private Collection, showcasing three prints, along with their proofs, offering insight into his groundbreaking works. VBMuseum.org

September 18
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Denim & Diamonds themed Lifestyle & Media Auction Round Up, 6 p.m. at Capt. Hiram’s Resort Tiffany Room. $50 & $65. SebastianChamber.com

September 18
Unite to fight child trafficking fundraiser/awareness event with guest speaker Lynne Barletta, Florida Faith Alliance CEO, 6 p.m. at the Polish American Social Club. 772-532-9706

September 19
Trials to Triumph Team Success Gala to benefit Team Success Enterprises, 6 p.m. at the IRSC Richardson Center with dinner, cash bar and guest speakers Deborah Taylor-Long and Brook Hall. $150   TeamSuccessEnterprises.org

September 20
40th International Coastal Cleanup, 9 to 11 a.m. at 25 park locations across Indian River County, organized by Ocean Conservancy in partnership with local organizations such as Coastal Connections. Coastal-Connections.org

September 20
Boots on the Beach, 5:30 p.m. at Riomar Golf Club, featuring guest speaker U.S. Navy SEAL veteran Karl “Gus” Gustavson, cocktails and dinner to benefit Boot Campaign’s individualized life-improving care programs for veterans and military families. $250. BootCampaign.org

September 20
Comedy to the Rescue featuring Clay Foley, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center to benefit H.A.L.O No-Kill Shelter, with 90 min. of comedy, Pepper & Salt BBQ buffet and open bar. $100.  772-770-2263 or HaloRescueFL.org

September 21
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto featuring pianists Lindsay Garritson, Carey Moorman and Isaac Moorman, 3 p.m. at the Community Church of Vero Beach.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org

September 21
U.S. Air Force Band of the West Brass Quintet: Live in Concert, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. Free, but registration required. TheEmersonCenter.com or 772-778-5249

September 25
Vero Heritage Speaker Series presents Jason Jeffries, Vero Beach Planning and Development director, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center. $20. VeroHeritage.org or 772-770-2263

September 25
Beatles & Bossa, a musical fusion journey featuring Brazilian American guitarist/vocalist Manny Moreira and vocalist Lou Wilkin backed by a trio of musicians, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at Riverside’s Waxlax Theatre. BeatlesAndBossa.com

September 27
Thrive IRC Freedom 5K Run/Walk, 7:30 a.m. at South Beach Park, to benefit its substance misuse and behavioral health prevention strategies and recovery services. Thrive-IRC.org

September 27
Golf Tournament to benefit the Gifford Academy for Performing Arts (formerly Gifford Youth Orchestra), 8 a.m. shotgun start at Pointe West Country Club followed by awards and lunch. $160.  GYOTigers.org

September 27 & Oct. 15
Founders Cup Community Golf Tournament and Dinner hosted by the Indian River Golf Foundation, with 1 p.m. shotgun start tournament Sat. Sept. 27 at the Moorings at Hawk’s Nest ($250) and Wall of Honor Celebration Dinner, 6 p.m. Wed. Oct. 15 at the Mooring Yacht and Country Club ($90) to support IRGF youth golf programs.  IRGF.org

September 27 to January 2026
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Recent Acquisition Highlights, featuring works from different time periods across various media. VBMuseum.org

OCTOBER

October 4
VNA Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, with health screenings, children’s activities and local vendors. Free. 772-924-4957

October 4
Women’s Health Symposium, 1 p.m. at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach featuring keynote speaker Dr. Melissa Dean on Hormone Health, with nutrition health scan, personalized consultations, medical experts and refreshments. $20.  VeroBeachWomensClub.org

October 4
Running of the Wieners, 1 to 4 p.m. at Pareidolia Brewing Company to benefit the H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue Shelter, with live music, food truck and prizes. PareidoliaBrewing.com

October 4
Motown & Mingle, 6 p.m. at Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Economic Opportunities Council of IRC, whose Head Start program prepares children for kindergarten.  $60. EOCofIRC.net

October 4 to November 14
Best of the Best Annual Juried Exhibition at A.E. Backus Museum, featuring amateur and professional artists from around the region, with opening reception 6 p.m. Oct. 4. BackusMuseum.org

October 2
The Learning Alliance and School District of IRC present the Moonshot Series, a documentary showcasing district's efforts, in partnership with TLA and the Moonshot Community Action Network, to create brighter futures for children through literacy, 6 p.m. at Riverside Theatre. Free. 877-548-7323

October 9
Beatles & Bossa, a musical journey to London, New York and Rio de Janeiro with Brazilian American guitarist/vocalist Manny Moreira and vocalist Lou Wilkin backed by a trio of musicians, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. at Riverside’s Waxlax Theatre. BeatlesAndBossa.com

October 10 to 19
Pelican Island Conservation Society celebrates National Wildlife Refuge Week with its annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show hosted by the Indian River Lagoon Program at the Historic Sebastian School, 1235 Main St., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-F, with artist’s reception and awards 2 p.m. Oct. 11, and tours/activities at Pelican Island NWR throughout the week. FirstRefuge.org

October 11
Tom Danaher Memorial Golf Classic to benefit the Arc of IRC, 8 a.m. shotgun start at Sandridge Golf Club, includes post-tournament lunch. $125. 772-584-9511

October 11
Veterans Council Clay Shoot Fundraiser at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports, 8 a.m. check-in and breakfast, 8:45 mandatory safety briefing followed by scramble ‘shotgun’ start and lunch.  $175. VeteransCouncilIRC.org or 772-410-5820

October 11
United Way Day of Caring, 8 a.m. Kickoff Breakfast at Jackie Robinson Training Complex, before teams and individuals head out at 9 a.m. for a morning of volunteering to work on projects at nonprofits, schools and community partners. UnitedWayIRC.org

October 11
Wild Wild West Casino Night and Poker Tournament to benefit IRC 4-H Youth, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Barn off 66th Ave., with games, food, drinks, raffles and auction. $80-85, plus $50 for poker tournament. Eventbrite

October 15
Cocktails & Navy SEAL K-9 Demo hosted by Wheels and Keels, 5 p.m. at the Navy SEAL Museum. RSVP for limited seating. wkvero.com

October 16
Hidden Faces, a look behind the scenes of the Source, with stories from the formerly homeless whose lives have been transformed by its programs and food prepared by Dignity Catering, 5:30 p.m. at the Richardson Center at IRSC. $20.  386-290-4396

October 16 to November 9
Riverside Theatre presents the comic musical Little Shop of Horrors on the Stark Stage. RiversideTheatre.com

October 17 to November 2
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents the Mel Brooks musical, Young Frankenstein. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com.

October 18
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk hosted by the American Cancer Society, 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk at Riverside Park. 800-227-2345 or cancer.org

October 18 & 19
Oktoberfest, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Indian River County Fairgrounds, with live music, kids zone, vendors, Biergarten and German food. $8.00; under 13 free. 772-521-4315

October 22
Cultural Council Arts Guild reveal reception, 4 to 6 p.m. at Kilted Mermaid, socialize with members and friends and obtain copies of the guide. Cultural-Council.org

October 25
65th annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest hosted by the COVB Recreation Dept., gathering at Vero Beach Women’s Club and traveling up 14th Ave. to the Community Center.
COVB.org

October 25 to January 11
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Double Portraits, showcasing 47 photographs by 34 artists capturing the American South through the concept of a double portrait. VBMuseum.org

October 26
Treasure Coast Girls Coalition Family Fun Fall Fest, 12 Noon to 5 p.m. at the Heritage Center, with games, activities, treats and community partners. GirlsCoalition.org or 772-758-3497

October 26
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Classic Broadway and Elvis featuring vocalist Jack Smink, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org

October 27
Fairways for Families, 9 a.m. shotgun start at Bent Pine Golf Club, followed by lunch, to benefit Hope for Families Center.  $200.  HopeForFamiliesCenter.org

NOVEMBER

November 2
Walk-A-Thon for Military/Veteran Suicide Awareness, 9 a.m. at Riverside Park’s Grand Pavillion, with 2.2 mile walk followed by Veterans Expo, with proceeds benefiting Dogs for Life, Mental Health Assoc., and Next Generation Veterans.  IRCGoldStarMoms.org

November 2
TedX Vero Beach presents Breaking Barriers: Systems that Challenge the Status Quo, 2 p.m. at the Emerson Center, brings 12 visionary speakers together. TheEmersonCenter.com or 772-778-5249

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 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 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 Once Upon an Orchestra, 11 a.m. at Vero Beach Museum of Art, featuring storytellers and woodwind musicians bringing Pinocchio to life for preschool and kindergarten aged children. SpaceCoastSymphony.org

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 WWII Tribute and Veterans Council. 

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 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. VIP Q&A with Carl Palmer and his ELC Legacy band members at 5 p.m. MusicWorksConcerts.com or 772-777-9321

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
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, an immersive performing and visual art experience. BalletVeroBeach.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 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 27
Trot Against Poverty 5K Walk/Run, aka the Turkey Trot, 7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park to benefit United Against Poverty, followed by the famed sweet potato pancake breakfast. RunSignUp.com

November 30
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra presents Hooray for Hollywood: The Sequel, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org