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A Whimsical Guide of Holiday Happenings

Your Guide to Holiday Happenings in Saint Lucie County

By Updated 12/10/2015 November 13, 2015
"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and with it comes....well, yes, shopping, but also joyful holiday festivities that include such fun things like Santa, holiday music, caroling, amazing homemade crafts and sweets. To make it easier to plan which fun events you and your family will attend, this Holiday Guide summarizes the events of the season. Click the link to be directed to the calendar page containing the full details. This article will be updated as new events are found so be sure to check back often. If you know of an event not listed on our calendar, please feel free to submit it here

Directly following this list of events we've included links to a few winter break camps as well as some holiday sites that can bring the magic of Santa into your home to surprise and delight your child(ren) this holiday season.

UPDATED 12/10/15

November 9th - December 4th: Sign up for Santa's Calling

November 14th - December 24th: Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

November 21st: MOPS Boutique & Festival at Grace Lutheran Church

November 23rd - December 23rd: Santa's Workshop Experience in Saint Lucie West

November 24th - December 15th:  Santa's Tree Village in Fort Pierce

November 28th: Holiday Tree Lighting & Fireworks at Tradition

November 27th - 28th: Treasure Coast Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

December 1st - 31st: Winter Wonderland Light Show at the Port Saint Lucie Community Center

December 3rd - 5th: Home for the Holidays at IRSC's McAlpin Theatre

December 4-5, 11-12, 18-19, 26-27: Treasure Coast Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

December 4th: Food Truck Invasion & Holiday Fun at Tradition

December 4th - 6th: Christmas On My Mind at the Pineapple Playhouse

December 5th:

December 6th: 27th Annual Sights & Sounds Christmas Festival & Parade in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce

December 9th: Port St. Lucie Community Band "Holiday Spectacular" Concert at Port Saint Lucie Civic Center

December 10th - 13th - Toys For Tots Christmas Market

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December 15th: Ambassadors of Swing "Holiday on Main Street" Dance at the PSL Civic Center

December 17th: Santa Claus Visit at Minsky Gym

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December 31st: New Year's Eve Kickoff at Tradition Square 

January 1-2: Treasure Coast Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

January 2nd: New Year's Celebration at the Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast


WINTER BREAK CAMPS

The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast: "One Day FUN DAY Holiday Camps" are offered from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on the following dates: December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30, 2015.

Holiday Camp at All Around Gymnastics: Camp dates are December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30, 2015 and January 4, 2016

Holiday Camp at Minsky Gym - Kids can join us for a fun filled day of sports, games, crafts, and more. Camp is held from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM on the following dates: December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30, 2015 and January 4, 2016

Holiday Camp at the City of PSL's Civic Center - Kids can join us for a fun filled day of sports, games, crafts, and more. Camp is held from 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM on the following dates: December 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, & 30, 2015 and January 4, 2016

PGA Youth Winter Golf Camp at PGA Center for Golf Learning & Performance - Learn how to play the game of golf in a fun and friendly environment. Camp is held from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Two 3-day sessions run December 21st - 23rd and December 28th - 30th.

Winter Break Camp at Dance 4 Life Academy - kids can enjoy dance, theatre. arts & crafts, games and more. Camp is held from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM on the following dates: December 21, 22, 23, 2015 and January 4, 2016.



FUN SANTA LINKS 

Portable North Pole - helps Santa create a personalized video to your child(ren). This is one of our favorites!

Capture the Magic and I Caught Santa allow you to capture a picture of Santa in your home!

Package from SantaLetter From Santa and Santa Claus House each provide customized letters from Santa

USPS Letters to Santa shows how your child can get a response letter from Santa postmarked from the North Pole.  

NORAD Tracks Santa - The official site that follows Santa when he leaves the North Pole on Christmas Eve to make his magical journey around the world! The site goes live on December 1st with games, videos, information and more!


For even more options check out our sister site Stuart Macaroni Kid for the latest Martin County Holiday happenings.