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The City of Port St. Lucie is proud to provide residents and visitors with many family-friendly events throughout the year. Listed below are events held at locations other than the Civic Center. Events held at the Civic Center are listed on a separate Web page.
Please note that all dates listed below are subject to change. We recommend you check our Web site's calendar before attending any event, as the Web calendar will contain the most current information about a particular event.
We list recurring events first (in alphabetical order) and then seasonal events (in chronological order).
Camp Kids Day Out |
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| Date(s): | Held on days that public schools are closed (with the exception of city-wide holidays such as Thanksgiving Day when all city offices/buildings are closed) |
| Time(s): | 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Minsky Gym |
| Cost: | $14.35 per child |
| Contact info: | Allison Macdonald at (772) 344-4021 |
| Event info: | This program provides a place for children ages 6 to 11 to play on public school scheduled days off. Activities will include: arts and crafts, sports, gameroom events and more. Lunch and snacks are not provided so please bring your own. Children will be divided and placed in age appropriate groups. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. |
Community Garage Sale |
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| Date(s): | Third Saturday of every month |
| Time(s): | 8 a.m. to noon |
| Location: | Minsky Gym |
| Cost: | $6.40 to rent a parking spot to sell your
treasures. Free admission for shoppers. |
| Contact info: | Demetris Collins at (772) 344-4142 |
| Event info: | Find a bargain at this great monthly event or reserve a parking spot and unload all of your unwanted "treasures." Event is free to shoppers. Vendors pay only $6.40 per parking spot (in advance of the garage sale) to reserve a spot. |
Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens Jazz & Blues Night |
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| Date(s): | Every two weeks on Wednesday nights |
| Time(s): | Begins at 6:30 p.m. |
| Location: | Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens |
| Cost: | $3 per person |
| Contact info: | (772) 337-1959 |
| Event info: | What a great way to perk up your mid-week blues. Listen to the wonderful sounds of the Fort Pierce Jazz and Blues Society in a tranquil setting. Don't forget your lawn chairs for this outdoor event. If weather is inclement, however, the entertainment will be moved indoors to the beautiful Botanical Gardens Pavilion. |
Memorial Day Celebration |
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| Date(s): | Monday, May 28 |
| Time(s): | Begins at 10 a.m. |
| Location: | Veterans Memorial Park |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact info: | Larry Lankow at (772) 871-7362 |
| Event info: | Join us at Veterans Memorial Park for this special service to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The United Veterans of Port St. Lucie will provide a moving tribute. Musical performance by the Port St. Lucie Concert Band. Limited seating is available; we suggest that you bring a lawn chair. |
Celebrate Parks and Recreation Month in July |
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| Date(s): | July 1 through July 31 |
| Time(s): | N/A |
| Location: | Civic Center, Community Center, or Minsky Gym |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact info: | Civic Center, (772) 807-4499; Community Center, (772) 878-2277; Minsky Gym, (772) 344-4142 |
| Event info: | Come and celebrate with us. Visit the Civic Center, Community Center, or Minsky Gym for a complimentary visit and enjoy one of the great programs/classes we have to offer. Already a member or signed up for one of our classes? Receive a free gift while supplies last from your friends at the Parks and Recreation Department. |
Kids' Fishing Tournament |
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| Date(s): | Saturday, July 18 |
| Time(s): | Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (ages 5 to 9) and 9 a.m. (ages10 to 14) |
| Location: | Rotary Park |
| Cost: | Free |
| Contact info: | (772) 878-2277 |
| Event info: | The Parks and Recreation Department, P.A.L., and the Port St. Lucie Angler’s Club host the 30th Annual Kid’s Fishing Tournament for kids 5–14 years of age. Kids ages 5 to 9 register at 7:30 a.m. and fish from 8 to 9 a.m. Ages 10 to 14 register at 9 a.m. and fish from 9:30 to -10:30 a.m. An adult must accompany all kids under the age of 8. Trophies will be awarded in each division. A free raffle will be offered and refreshments will be served. Kids should bring their own poles and tackle. Single-hook lures only please. Please bring eye protection against hooks and poles, such as sunglasses. |