ART STROLL – The First Friday Art Stroll will be along the Historic Downtown Arts District, 2036 14th Ave., Vero Beach on Friday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: www.mainstreetverobeach.org. Call 772-643-6782; email info@mainstreetverobeach.org.
FRIDAY, DEC. 1 & SATURDAY, DEC. 2
SEBASTIAN RIVER ART CLUB BAZAAR – The Sebastian River Art Club annual bazaar will be at the club, 1245 Main St., Stuart. An opening reception in conjunction with Light Up Night will be Friday, Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The bazaar will be open on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-321-9333; go to www.sebastianriverartclub.com.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2
ROTARY KIDS TRIATHLON – The first annual Rotary Kids Triathlon will be at Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex/Gifford Aquatic Center, 4895 43rd Ave., Vero Beach on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 a.m. For children, ages 6 to 13. Registration: $25. Register: runsignup.com/Race/FL/VeroBeach; Info: drcsports.com/race/KidsTriVeroBeach.
FLEA MARKET – The 1st Saturday Flea Market at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, 13075 U.S. 1, Sebastian will be Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-581-8665.
CRAFT FAIR – A Craft Fair @ Park Place will be indoors at 1001 E. Lakeview Drive and Barber Street, Sebastian, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-589-1812.
DESSERT CARD/GAME PARTY – GFWC Treasure Coast Women will have a Dessert Card/Game Party with homemade desserts at American Legion Hall, 1535 Old Dixie Highway, Vero Beach on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Participants bring their own choice of cards or games. Tickets: $12. Call Barbara D. Burdick at 772-257-5738; email bobbiburdick80@gmail.com.
CANDLELIGHT BALL – A Candlelight Ball, benefiting Hibiscus Children’s Center, will be at Oak Harbor Club, 1540 Oak Harbor Blvd., Vero Beach on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. Tickets: $250. Go to host.nxt.blackbaud.com/
SUNDAY, DEC. 3
TWIN PAIRS ART FAIR – First Annual Twin Pairs Art Fair will be at The Vero Beach, 1927 27th Ave., Vero Beach on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: www.isolaarts.org/project-page-3.
MEL FISHER’S TREASURES OPEN HOUSE – An open house at Mel Fisher’s Treasures, 1322 U.S. 1, Sebastian will be Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 5 p.m. Admission: Free. Call 772-589-9875.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6
PLANTED TREE FLAGGING – Volunteers are sought for a Planted Tree Flagging will be at Coastal Oaks Preserve, half-mile north of the St. Lucie County/Indian River County borderon Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Admission: Free. Directions will be confirmed with those who register. Info: www.irlt.org/cfiles/events_registration.cfm?eventid=1181. Call 772-794-0701. Email: info@irlt.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 7
“100 YEARS OF COMEDY” – Lenny Dave will teach a “100 Years of Comedy” course at Indian River State College Mueller Campus, Richardson Center, 6155 College Lane, Vero Beach on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets: $35. Go to irsclifelonglearning.gosignmeup.com/public/Course/browse?courseid=22290.
SATURDAY, DEC. 9
BOW WOW MEOW LUAU – Magnolia Manor, 7290 4th St., Vero Beach will host Bow Wow Meow Luau, a benefit for H.A.L.O. No Kill Rescue, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets: $150. Go to halorescuefl.org/luau/
SATURDAY, DEC. 9 & WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
BIRDING TOUR – A Birding Tour will be at Bee Gum Point Preserve, Fred R. Tuerk Drive, Vero Beach on Saturday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 8 a.m. Admission: Free. Register: www.irlt.org/cfiles/events_registration.cfm?eventid=1160. Call 772-794-0701. Email: info@irlt.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13
INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL – Volunteers are sought for invasive plant removal at Lagoon Greenway, Vero Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 9:30 a.m. Admission: Free. Volunteers meet at parking lot on northeast corner of 8th Street and Indian River Boulevard, Vero Beach. Register: www.irlt.org/cfiles/events_registration.cfm?eventid=1184.
FRIDAY, DEC. 15 & SATURDAY, DEC. 16
WALDO’S SECRET ART WALK – Waldo’s Secret Art Walk will be at Waldo Secret Garden, 5000 12th St., Vero Beach on Saturday, Dec. 16 and Sunday, Dec. 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: www.isolaarts.org/
ART AFTER DARK – Art After Dark, an outdoor digital art exhibition, will be at Vero Beach Museum of Art, 3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 & 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission: Free. Go to www.vbmuseum.org/art-after-dark-2023. Call 772-231-0707.
SATURDAY, DEC. 16 & SUNDAY, DEC. 17
CRAFT & PLANT FAIR – Southern Oaks Barn & Venue, 6580 69th St. Vero Beach will host a Craft & Plant Fair on Sunday, Dec. 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission: Free. Info: www.southernoaksbarn.com/events
THROUGH DEC. 29
THE MAGIC OF TREES ART SHOW – Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach is having The Magic of Trees Art Show featuring work of Judy Burgarella, Ella Chabot, Cynthia Colella, Scott Kelly, and Camy de Mario through Dec. 29. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays. Admission: $10, 12 and older; $5, children, 2-11 and military personnel. A closing reception is planned for Dec. 29. Info: 772- 589-5050; www.DiscoverELC.org