Port St. Lucie, Florida, is proving once again that you don’t need snow to create holiday magic. Residents of this Treasure Coast city embrace the season as a time to come together for festive gatherings that have become beloved annual traditions. From dazzling light displays to heartwarming community celebrations, Port St. Lucie offers something special for everyone. Here’s a glimpse at some of the cherished traditions and holiday events in Port St. Lucie this year.
Now – December 29: Friends of the Gardens Holiday Experience
On Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings during December, the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens will sparkle with festive cheer during the Friends Holiday Experience. Guests can enjoy a variety of vendors, tasty food trucks, popcorn, and, of course, breathtaking light displays. Don’t miss the enchanting moonlight arches leading visitors to a 12-foot illuminated flower walk-through ornament.
Now – December 30: Holiday Lights Scavenger Hunt
Port St. Lucie is hosting a festive scavenger hunt throughout the city. Seven sandhill cranes, adorned in holiday lights, are hidden at popular city landmarks and parks. To participate, find each crane, take a family photo, and upload it to the website. The more cranes you find, the better your chances to win, with a $100 gift card for those who visit all 7!
December 6: All Aboard Tradition’s Tree Lighting
Tradition’s annual tree lighting will occur from 5-9 p.m. at Tradition Square. Visitors can enjoy a festive kid zone, trackless train, holiday vendors, and food trucks. Mr. and Mrs. Claus themselves will light the tree, followed by a live performance from The Rat Pack Now.
December 13: PSL In Lights Party
The MIDFLORIDA Event Center will be swinging into the holiday spirit with headlining musician Phat Cat Swinger. From 5-8 p.m., families can groove to the sounds of holiday classics, meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, savor delicious food from local trucks, and get crafty with festive projects. Plus, there will be plenty of beautifully decorated holiday houses to admire.
December 14: Whiskers in Wonderland
The Humane Society of St. Lucie County is excited to bring back its Whiskers in Wonderland Holiday Bazaar! From 5-8 p.m., families and their furry companions can snap photos with Mr. and Mrs. Santa-Paws, enjoy delicious bites from local food trucks, browse unique vendors, and watch as snowflakes and bubbles fill the air. Plus, cat adoption fees will be waived during the event!
December 22: Classic Christmas Movie Trivia
Movie buffs can head to Islamorada Brewery & Distillery in Fort Pierce for a Christmas movie-themed trivia night starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy tasty bites from Seas the Day Gourmet Grill, while the kids bounce around in the free bounce house. Test your holiday knowledge and make it a fun-filled evening for the whole family!
December 29: Chanukah Tradition 2024
The 27th Annual Community Chanukah Celebration, hosted by the Chabad Jewish Center of Martin & St. Lucie Counties, invites the community to come together in celebration of light, faith, and unity. This cherished tradition will feature the lighting of the Menorah from community figures, live music, traditional Jewish treats, and activities for all ages. The event will take place from 3-6 p.m.
Every Day: Holiday Home Tours at Wylder
For families looking to make a move to a new home in 2025, Wylder on Midway Road offers a wide variety of homes that enjoy a magical lifestyle. Nearly a dozen beautifully decorated model homes are open for tours daily, making it easy to swing by before or after one of the events. The first neighborhood, Brystol at Wylder, offers both move-in ready and to-be-built single-family homes. Visitors can explore six model homes to find the perfect space for next year’s tree or the ideal kitchen for baking holiday treats. Stop by daily to discover homes starting from the $300s, along with the upcoming resident-exclusive amenity center.
New Neighborhoods on Port St. Lucie’s Wyld Side
Brystol at Wylder, however, is just the beginning of this community’s wyld future. For active adults, K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Wylder is a new 55+ neighborhood now offering homes from the $400s. Residents can choose from nine elegant ranch-style single-family designs or a charming villa option, all set within a resort-style environment packed with luxurious amenities. The builder has recently unveiled five model homes that are open daily for tours.
Additionally, construction is underway for Glynlea Country Club, a new gated golf community featuring PGA Tour Professional Jim Furyk’s first signature golf course. Homes are planned to begin selling in early 2025, priced from the $400s to over $1 million. An exciting array of Wyld amenities are planned for each neighborhood and for the community at large, including lakefront recreation areas, pocket parks, and miles of interconnected sidewalks and multi-use paths that connect the community. Sections of Wylder have already been designated for a 113-acre public park and more in the future.
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