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A Whimsical Guide of Holiday Happenings & Winter Break Camps

Your Guide to Holiday Happenings in Saint Lucie County

By Updated 12/8/16 December 9, 2016
"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 12/8/2016


Thru 12/24: Santa's Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops

Thru 12/23: Santa's Tree Village in Fort Pierce

Thru 12/31: Winter Wonderland Light Show at the Port Saint Lucie Community Center

Friday - Sun thru 12/23: Santa's Workshop Experience in Saint Lucie West

12/9-10, 16-17, 22-23, & 30-31: Treasure Coast Garden of Lights at Heathcote Botanical Gardens

12/9-10: Star of Wonder at the Hallstrom Planetarium at Indian River State College

12/11, 17-18: Santa Comes to Rustico

12/10-18: Lights on the Lagoon, A Winter Wonderland at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

12/9:
12/10:
12/11:
12/15:
12/16:
12/17:
12/20: Winter Break Crafts at Fort Pierce Library

12/21:
12/27:
12/28: 

12/31: New Year's Eve Kickoff & Fireworks at Tradition


WINTER BREAK CAMPS

One Day FUN DAY Holiday Camps
 at the Children's Museum - Exciting holiday themes, camp activities and museum exploration. Full Day and Half Day camp is available. Camp Dates are 12/20 - 12/23, 12/27 -12/30 and 1/3 - 1/4, 2017.

Holiday Camp
at All Around Gymnastics: Camp dates are 12/19-12/23, 12/27-12/30 & 1/2/2017

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: 12/19 - 12/22 & 12/27- 12/29.

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: 12/19/16 - 12/23/16; 12/26/16 - 12/30/16 & 1/2/17.

Bricks 4 Kidz Winter Camp - Enjoy 3 full days of LEGO building, holiday games, and activities. Camp dates are: 12/19 -12/21 and 12/27 - 12/29.

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 dates are: 12/19 - 12/21; 12/22 - 12/23 & 12/26 - 12/27.

Manatee Center Winter Break Mini Camp - Explore our local ecosystems with cool field trips and lots of time in the water. Camp dates are: 12/19 - 12/21.

Kids Holiday Break Camp at Brushing on Bisque - Keep your kids busy on their holiday break with cute canvas painting classes. Paintings vary from day to day. Camp dates are 12/19 - 12/23 & 12/26 - 12/30.

Mako Soccer Holiday Break Camp at McChesney Park - 3-day camp for ages 4 and up, featuring UEFA B Coach Altimong "Freddie" Butler and Coach Dave Robertson. Camp dates are 12/21 -12/23. 


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.