Fantastic Fall Events in Indian River County
Step into fun events this fall, where the crisp air sets the stage for a season filled with exciting events. Whether it’s the 10th Annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show, Spooky shows, or fun foodie festivals, the months of September, October, and November offer a rich tapestry of celebrations and outdoor adventures. So, grab your calendar and get ready to embrace the enchanting fall vibes of this coastal paradise.
September
October
10th Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show
Sept 30 - October 26 / 2024
The 10th Annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show will be held at the Environmental Learning Center from September 30 to October 26, 2024. This event highlights stunning artwork inspired by the rich birdlife and natural landscapes of Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. It’s a must-see for art enthusiasts and nature lovers, offering a unique blend of creativity and environmental appreciation in a beautiful setting. For more information, visit their website!
Eurotrip Wine Dinner at Cobalt
October 2 / 2024
Join Roberto Volpe, Cobalt Sommelier Erin O'Keefe, and Executive Chef Matt Lange for an exclusive pairing dinner at Heaton's Vero Beach! Roberto will guide you through Europe with some surprises as Chef Matt and his team take you on a Eurotrip! For more information, visit their website!
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
October 4 - 20 / 2024
Join the Vero Beach Theatre Guild for the creepy tale, perfect for the Halloween season! An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. For more information, visit their Website.
Treasure Coast Ribs, Wings, and Rock & Roll Festival
October 5 - 6 / 2024
It's time to get out and rock the night away! Join us on October 5th and 6th, 2024 for the Treasure Coast Ribs Wings and Rock Festival—the largest two-day musical celebration on Florida’s Treasure Coast. Enjoy two days filled with fun activities, live music, delicious food, and family-friendly entertainment. For more information, visit their Website.
The Buggy Bunch Pumpkin Patch
October 18 - 29 / 2024
Come and enjoy the festive spirit at The Buggy Bunch Pumpkin Patch! Delight in fun games, a kiddie corral, a corn pit, and fantastic photo opportunities. Don’t miss our Family Fun Days on October 26th and 27th, where wristbands are available for $10 for kids and $5 for adults, granting access to all patch activities, including hayrides, multiple inflatables, and more! Delicious food will be available for purchase to keep you energized throughout the day. The Pumpkin Patch is open Monday to Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM. For more information, visit their Website.
Vero Beach Oktoberfest
October 19 - 20 / 2024
Vero Beach Oktoberfest is a lively celebration featuring a massive 15,000-square-foot Biergarten tent with German and American food, real German beer, and full liquor bars. Enjoy schnapps shots from Oktoberfest girls, shop from 125 vendors in the Vendor Village, and explore the Big Kids Zone during the day. As night falls, the party heats up for an unforgettable experience. Admission is just $5 (kids under 13 free), with free parking included. For more information, visit their Website.
The Fox on the Fairway
October 22 - November 10 / 2024
Enjoy the show The Fox on the Fairway at Riverside Theatre in their upcoming season! This show is A tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and 1940s, Ken Ludwig’s The Fox On the Fairway takes audiences on a hilarious romp with members of the Quail Valley Country Club. Filled with mistaken identities and over-the-top antics, this madcap comedy deals with love, life, and man’s eternal infatuation with...golf. For more information! Visit their website!
LaPorte Farms Fall Festival
October 26th / 2024
Join LaPorte Farms for the Fall Festival on the farm, on October 26th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Admission is just a $2 donation per person. Pumpkin sales kick off October 1st, so come early! Enjoy train rides, a mechanical bull, pony rides, Home Depot Kid's Workshop, and more. Plus, dig into delicious food like hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, and peppers with onions. Don’t miss the Costume Contest at 2 p.m.—it's going to be a blast! For more information! Visit their website!
Beachside Bar Crawl
October 26th / 2024
Join us in your Halloween best and crawl through the creepiest, most decked-out bars in town. Featuring Heatons Vero Beach, Sailfish Brewing Company Vero Beach, Sol Mar, Boiler, and The Cellar Sip & Shop. Each bar will be decked out in spooky decorations, and our staff will be rocking their craziest costumes to keep you on your toes! For more information! Visit their website!
Fright Night at Captain Hirams
October 26th / 2024
Get ready for a thrilling night at Fright Night on October 26th at Capt Hiram's Resort! Enjoy eerie beats from our live DJ and enter our Costume Contest for a chance to win cash prizes. Don’t miss out on the spooky fun! For more information! Visit their website!
Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 31/ 2024
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a cult classic that invites audiences to experience the quirky, campy fun of this beloved musical with two show times on October 31st. With interactive elements, audience participation, and iconic characters, this show promises a night of laughter, music, and outrageous entertainment. Perfect for fans of the film or anyone looking to enjoy a unique theatrical experience! For more information, visit their website!
Halloween Haunted Barn & Maze
Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday in October / 2024
October brings the perfect pairing of haunted houses and barns! Immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit at the Southern Oaks Barn & Venue for their Halloween Haunted Barn & Maze—if you dare! For more information, visit their website!
November
2nd Annual Pointe West Fine Arts Festival
November 2 - 3 / 2024
Art enthusiasts and the local community are invited to join us for this exceptional event, which promises a weekend filled with creativity, entertainment, and cultural experiences. The event aims to create an inclusive and enriching experience, offering something for art aficionados of all ages and interests. For more information, visit their website!
Harvest Dines
November 7 / 2024
Harvest Dines is an educational fundraiser supporting local students and future hospitality industry professionals across the Treasure Coast. Culinary students from the region will team up with local chefs to deliver an unforgettable experience featuring 15 food stations showcasing fall-inspired dishes. Area restaurants will also host action stations where top chefs collaborate with students for a unique culinary event. For more information, visit their website!
21st Annual Sebastian Clambake Festival
November 8 - 10 / 2024
Calling all seafood enthusiasts and families alike! Indulge in a weekend of festivities at the Sebastian Clambake complete with delicious food, live entertainment, kids zone, craft vendors, and more! For more information, visit their website!
[Title of Show] a Musical
November 7 - 16 / 2024
The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is thrilled to announce the opening of Blackbox After Dark at the Studio Theatre! To begin the fun, enjoy [title of show], a Musical. This side-splitting musical comedy is about writing a musical comedy. Perfect for an adult's night out. For more information, visit their website!
Beachside Bonfire
November 9 / 2024
Mark your calendars!! the Beachside Bonfire is scheduled for Nov. 9th from 5-9!!! featuring 5 locations that include Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, Boiler Room, Mulligan's, Costa d' Este, and Waldo's!! For more information, visit their website!
Rombauer Wine Dinner
November 13 / 2024
Join Brand Ambassador Amelia Rauzin, Chef Matt Lange, and Sommelier Erin O’Keefe for a journey through a classic Napa winery: Rombauer. For more information, visit their website!
Classic Heat at the Vero Beach Museum of Art
November 16 / 2024
Ballet Vero Beach ignites the Vero Beach Museum of Art’s stage with a collection of works that explore the spirit of the 1960's. Classic Heat reflects the museum’s exhibition, Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller, by taking inspiration from the colors, charisma, and culture of the 60’s. Audiences will be delighted by two new works choreographed by Ballet Vero Beach dancers Marlyse Noble and Gabrielle Williams and a reworked version of Artistic Director Adam Schnell’s Crimson & Clover, which turns 20 years old this year and has never been seen in Vero Beach. Tickets to the event include entrance to the exhibition, so arrive early to walk the exhibit and examine the art that inspired Classic Heat. For more information, visit their website!
Sunset Saturdays
November 16 / 2024
Get Ready for the first of this season's sunset Saturdays. Happening the second Saturday of the month starting through November through April. then it will kick back up in November at Humiston Park. There will be live music, ice-cold beverages, and fabulous wines. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to have a great time For more information, visit their website!
Downtown Tree Lighting Festival
November 23 / 2024
Come enjoy kids' crafts and activities, play in the "snow!" and take your photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy musical performances throughout the event and gather for the lighting of the tree at 6:00pm, followed by a holiday movie on the green (bring your blankets and chairs!). For more information, visit their website!
5th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Expo
November 23 - 24 / 2024
Join us at the 5th Annual Holiday Art & Craft Expo! This event is held at the Indian River County Fairgrounds and will have 4 Live Music Areas, Yummy Food, Adult Beverages, Free Kids Zone! Support Handmade Artists & Crafters This Holiday Season & Have Fun Doing it! For more information, visit their website!
17th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K
November 28 / 2024
The 17th Annual Trot Against Poverty 5K is benefiting United Against Poverty. Join us for this Thanksgiving Day community tradition featuring 5K sanctioned race (or you can walk), a ¼ mile kids’ race, and a free sweet potato pancake and sausage breakfast. This professionally timed race is perfect for runners, joggers, walkers, and trotters of all ages and abilities. For more information, visit their website!
The Comedy Zone
Select Fridays & Saturdays / 2024
Looking for a fantastic night out with friends, a memorable date, or a lively celebration for birthdays, office parties, and special occasions? Look no further than Comedy Zone at Riverside Theatre! With no drink minimum and free parking, it's an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. Recommended for ages 18 and up, Riverside shows may feature coarse language and adult content and typically run for approximately 80 minutes. Get ready for a hilarious evening of laughter and entertainment! For more information, visit their website!
Vero Beach Farmers Market
Saturdays 8am - 12pm
This bustling outdoor Farmers Market on Ocean Drive is a hit with locals and tourists alike. Bring your furry friends along (on a leash, please!) for a morning filled with fresh produce, baked goods, artisanal treats, and more. Every Saturday, enjoy live music and a family-friendly vibe as you explore the stalls. After grabbing breakfast or lunch, take a stroll through the nearby shops and boutiques along Cardinal and Ocean Drive. For more information, visit their website!
Live in The Loop
Select Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Every Month
COME HUNGRY! HANG-OUT, ROCK-OUT, OR CHILL-OUT! Almost every Friday & Saturday night (rain or shine), Riverside Theatre’s Live in the Loop becomes the local hot spot where some of the area’s most talented musicians perform. Enjoy burgers, chicken, BBQ, salads, ice cream, beer, wine, and cocktails. Outdoor table seating and space for lawn chairs for casual dining and outdoor concerts are available under the oak trees. Each night has a different music genre, For more information, visit their website!
Gallery Art Stroll
First Friday of Every Month
Discover the charm of historic downtown Vero Beach as you wander through the Arts District on 14th Avenue. Explore art galleries, shops, and restaurants along the way, with galleries welcoming visitors free of charge. Join us for the Art Gallery Stroll, held every first Friday of the month from 5pm to 8pm, for a delightful evening of art and culture. For more information, visit their Website.
Downtown Friday
Last Friday of Select Months (resuming again in October)
Come out to Main Street Vero Beach to shop, eat, and drink out on the avenue. There’s always a rocking band at one end, and a pop DJ at the other, and even in between are plenty of cool vendors with everything from locally sourced honey to artwork, and Floridian décor. For more information, visit their Website.