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Top Summer Events In Indian River County Florida

Sebastian’s Freedom Festival
July 4th | 2023
The City of Sebastian invites you to participate in the Annual 4th of July Parade which will be held on Tuesday, July 4th. The parade begins at 8:30 a.m. This is a fun-filled family friendly event. Following the parade, there will be festivities in the park. Live entertainment, food, craft booths, vendors, etc. Fireworks at 9 pm. This is a fun-filled family event! For more information, Visit their Website.

Independence Day on the Lagoon
July 4th | 2023
Join us for the Independence Day on the Indian River Celebration on July 4th at Riverside Park Vero Beach, Fl. This event will start at 5 pm with fireworks starting at 9 pm. There will be food, drinks, live music, and more! For more information, Visit their Website.

Vegas Nights… Returns
July 7-8 & 14-15 | 2023
Get ready to roll the dice and embrace the Vegas vibe at Riverside Theatre. Experience Vegas Nights on July 7 & 8 and 14 &15 as their lobby transforms into a glamorous casino haven. For more information, Visit their Website.

Octopus Ultra Race at the Environmental Learning Center
July 14 – 16 | 2023
The third annual Octopus Ultra Race will be from July 14th trough the 16th. There are several distance options for new and experienced runners and will have a central meeting location at the ELC. Be ready to be wowed by the beauty and challenged by the elements and landscaping of the Vero Beach Octopus Ultra. For more information, Visit their Website.

Rock & Rose Beach Party
July 15th | 2023
3rd Annual Rock N Rose beach party! Sip on Rose on the beach, play some games and hang out while enjoying live music! Tickets are $45 in advance and include your first Rose or $55 at the door, if available. Bring your own chairs or seating to hangout! Bring your own chairs or seating to hangout! Rose Merch will be available and we encourage you to wear pink! For more information, Visit their Website.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
July 21st – August 6th | 2023
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, running July 21st through August 6th at the Vero Beach Theatre Guild, tells the story of a dreamer that triumphs adversity through his unwavering faith. This musical is full of laughter, tears, and great music. For more Information, Visit their Website.

Capt. Hiram’s 2023 Summer Sunday Reggae Series
June 4 – July 30 | 2023
Captain Hirams Resort is thrilled to announce our upcoming Summer Sundays Reggae Series every Sunday from June 4th through July 30th, 2023. Their waterfront resort is the perfect setting for a laid-back summer day full of live music and good vibes. They will have a curated lineup of some of the best reggae bands from across the country to bring a little island flavor to their piece of paradise. They also have a Sunday Room Special available this year! Enter promo code “SSRS” to receive a $109 standard room rate + tax & resort fee. For more information, Visit their website.

Free Admission to the ELC, Mckee, & VBMA to Military Personnel and Families
July | 2023

The Environmental Learning Center, McKee Botanical Gardens, and the Vero Beach Museum of Art are joining museums nationwide in the Blue Star Initiative, a program providing free admission to currently serving U.S military personnel and their families this summer. Make a weekend out of it and visit one location a day. For more information, Visit their Website.

July Entertainment at Heaton’s Vero Beach
Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in July | 2023
Heaton’s Vero Beach is A seafood grill offering the finest oceanfront dining experience with one of the best views in Vero Beach. Join them on Thursdays starting at 5 p.m., Saturday and Sundays starting as 12PM for exciting lineups of Live Entertainment. For More Information, Visit their Website.

Live In The Loop
Select Fridays and Saturdays June – August | 2023
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. We have outdoor table seating and space for lawn chairs for our casual dining outdoor concerts under the oak trees. For more information, Visit their Website.

The Comedy Zone
Select Fridays and Saturdays June – August | 2023
Wild. Untamed. Hilarious. Riverside Theatre’s Comedy Zone Experience is the Treasure Coast’s best stage for Live Stand-Up Comedy on select Friday and Saturday nights all-year-round. Have a great time with two hilarious comedians, an opening act and a headliner, plus an emcee host for one low ticket price. Laugh the night away in cabaret-style seating, and enjoy food and drink table service. For more information, Visit their Website.

Ballet Vero Beach Presents: Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre
August 4th-5th | 2023
Continuing their pursuit of bringing the best of dance to our own backyard, Ballet Vero Beach is thrilled to present, in partnership with Riverside Theatre, Terminus Modern Ballet Theatre. By bringing together the classical and contemporary dance forms and strengths of each of its principal artists, Terminus has become celebrated for the creation of daring and theatrical dance works. Single tickets available July 1st. For more information, Visit their Website.