Events in Indian River County today

With school out, a full-day camp at Vero’s BEST offers a safe and active option for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. The day features martial arts, outdoor sports, dodgeball, LEGO building, arts and crafts, and video games to keep participants moving, playing, and creating. Pizza lunch is available for $7 and can be added at drop off; those not choosing pizza should bring a packed lunch. Please send two snacks, one for the morning and one for the afternoon, along with a refillable water bottle. A snack bar will be open with items priced at $1.50 each, and families can send cash or call ahead to add funds to a child’s account. Space is limited. For questions, call or text 772-269-0781.

An all-levels yoga class with Eva centers on mindful movement and breath, weaving together pranayama, asana, the eight-limbed path, chakras, and chanting to create a meaningful practice. Shaped by a personal journey that began in 2014, the approach invites you to listen to your body, respect its needs, and treat each session as a new beginning, free of judgment and expectation, with attention on you, your breath, and your mat. Newcomers and long-time practitioners alike will find space to move, breathe, connect, and be present. Laughter, friendly sharing, and even a hug are entirely optional yet welcome. The class is $10. Arrive as you are and leave with a deeper sense of connection to yourself.

Part of Halloween Nightmare IV, the sixth evening in an eight-day celebration of thrills and chills, this Vampire's Ball centers on high-energy music and an adult costume showdown. Expect DJs, live entertainment, a vendor marketplace, and a variety of food trucks. The costume contest awards a total of $200 in cash prizes across three categories, recognizing standout female, male, and group ensembles. As night falls, the atmosphere intensifies with a scare zone and a haunted hayride. Content can be intense and parental discretion is advised. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for children under 16, and the event is not recommended for those 13 and under. Presented at Operation Hope.

Step into a Fallout-inspired Halloween party at The Stamp, where vault dwellers, wasteland wanderers, raiders, ghouls, and survivors are all welcome. The Stamp is also a stop on the Annual Downtown Vero Beach Halloween Pub Crawl. Dress in post-apocalyptic style, pick up a punch card, and visit stops throughout downtown for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.

Experience a Halloween haunt where the pigs take charge of meat production. The Haunted Butcher Shop costs $5 per person, with $2 off for bringing a new-in-box toy or an unexpired pantry food item to support local families in need. It is not appropriate for children under 13, and minors must be accompanied by adults. The haunt may include loud noises, jump scares, flashing or strobing lights, fog, and fake blood, and visitors with medical conditions or allergies that could be triggered by these effects are discouraged from entering. Costumes and electronics may be exposed to fake blood or other materials, so protective cases are recommended for phones. Scarers and patrons must not touch one another. The free Witch’s Cauldron kids’ zone must be supervised by an adult and features a bounce house, a dance area with music and fog, a corn pit for young children, cotton candy, drinks, snacks, trick-or-treating with neighboring plaza businesses, and vendors.

Dragon King Hobbies hosts a Pokemon Pack Wars event that plays like bingo using freshly opened packs. Participants compete for chances to win prizes while chasing exciting pulls. Entry is $30 per player.

This community walk at Riverside Park is part of the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Team VNA is participating to support the fight against breast cancer.

A community market with plenty to discover and a variety of offerings.

A one day immersive wellness escape invites you to restore body and spirit while reconnecting with nature. The experience is designed around movement, mindfulness, and exploration, creating space to slow down, breathe, and feel more in tune with the land. It welcomes individuals, pairs, or groups of friends and family seeking reflection, renewal, or simply a peaceful way to spend the day. Highlights include a ChoZen Flow movement class and a guided permaculture eco tour that showcases a regenerative food forest and land practices. Unstructured time encourages you to choose your own path, with options such as self guided kayaking on the Sebastian River with equipment provided, relaxing in the hot tub, sauna, or cold plunge, quiet meditation or journaling in the Australian Pine Forest, and downtime in the Welcome Center co working lounge. Tea, coffee, and purified water are available throughout the day. Bicycles are offered for exploring the grounds, with limited availability. An optional Sunset Safari River Cruise can be added for $55 during checkout, offering a calm glide through the preserve to round out the experience. Access to the ChoZen Café is included, with food and beverages available for purchase. Located at Harvest House, the café serves plant forward plates, nourishing bowls and wraps, fresh juices, teas, specialty elixirs, and coffee. For comfort and ease, bring a swimsuit, a reusable water bottle, a journal or a book, and plan for sun protection and bug spray.

A no-cost outdoor celebration from the Community Church of Vero Beach Children’s Ministry features costumes encouraged, spooky games, Halloween crafts, a petting zoo, a visit from the Bubble Fairy, and plenty of treats from festively decorated trunks.

A family-friendly Pokémon event built around opening packs and taking on round-by-round mini challenges. No experience is required, and anyone can participate. Entry is $20 and includes two Japanese packs and one English pack to keep. Players compete in challenges such as Highest HP, Heaviest Pokémon, and Strongest Attack for opportunities to win prizes.

In Vero Beach, Maribeth McNair, also known as The Happy Medium, offers personalized tarot readings and Reiki healing. Reading tarot since 1997, she brings intuitive, one-on-one guidance that helps connect conscious thoughts with deeper inner wisdom so the heart can be heard more clearly. If you are weighing a decision, longing for direction, sensing a message from the spirit world, curious about where a situation may be headed so you can prepare, seeking confirmation that you are on the right path, or simply prefer insight without explaining your story, these sessions are designed to meet you where you are. When it feels right, trust that nudge. Pricing options include a 20 minute tarot reading for $44. Reiki or tarot sessions are $70 for a half hour or $140 for a full hour. You can also combine both within an hour for an R & R, Reiki and a Reading. Maribeth is an acclaimed psychic tarot reader and a Usui Reiki Master and teacher. She practices aromatherapy, studies symbolism, feng shui, and crystal healing, and is a certified Bach Flower practitioner. She teaches tarot and energy classes and values learning alongside her students. To schedule, call 772-257-6499. For questions, contact Maribeth at 401-323-0530 or maribeth@tarotcare.com.

Celebrate Halloween at an open house for pets and their people at Treasure Coast Animal Rehab & Fitness. Dogs and cats are welcome, and costumes are encouraged. Enjoy room-to-room trick-or-treating, meet the team, explore the clinic, and share in Halloween fun with plenty of treats.

Dreamer is a Central Florida dance band featuring lead vocalist Anita Baldwin-Cotti, drummer and vocalist Bruce Cotti, and vocalist and guitarist Jack Clutterham, who also handles sound. The band plays a varied mix of music, from bluesy classics to pop, soul, country, and rock, featuring artists such as Etta James, Bruno Mars, Dolly Parton, Stevie Wonder, and Tom Petty.

Celebrate Halloween at Tiki Bar & Grill with Jesse and the Thieves bringing a spooky vibe to the festivities. Costumes are encouraged, making it a fun night to dress up and enjoy the party.

Explore unique finds from local vendors and small businesses, enjoy food and treats, and spend time with family, friends, and neighbors. The market supports The Beacon and Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast by raising awareness of their work with vulnerable children. Shopping locally and taking part helps strengthen community support for this mission.

Experience Illuminations Yoga, a welcoming practice for every level inspired by Jenny Gallagher’s book Mind Over Mat. Each session offers gentle guidance while encouraging you to tune into your own inner teacher and explore Chit Ananda, an aligned state associated with peace and joy. Themes change with the day’s astro numerology, inviting balanced awareness across body, mind, and spirit. The class is led by wellness expert Jenny Gallagher, an E-RYT 200 yoga teacher, consultant, speaker, and three-time published author. Her background includes training in life, business, and wellness coaching, Reiki, and a master’s in Ayurvedic Nutrition. As a certified Numerology Practitioner specializing in astro numerology, she weaves energy understanding and Jungian archetypes into an accessible, integrated experience. Jenny also created Illuminations Yoga, Illuminate Mind+Body, and Conscious Self Discovery to help cultivate clear focus and energetic alignment. This offering takes place in Vero Beach, Florida, and the cost is $10 per person.

The 2026 to 2027 citrus season kicks off with the u-pick grove open and a market offering fresh citrus and freshly squeezed juice. Visitors can wish Henry a happy 96th birthday during visiting hours. Enjoy lunch or a special treat at the grove, and enter the raffle for a tote filled with goodies.

A Día de los Muertos celebration takes place at Operation Hope Fellsmere as the finale to an eight-day Halloween series, with festivities inspired by the film Coco. The event features music from a DJ and a live mariachi band, sugar skull face painting, artisan vendors and crafters, a kid zone, and a variety of food trucks. A screening of Coco concludes the gathering. The focus is on culture, music, food, and tradition in honor of the Day of the Dead. Admission is $20 for adults, and children attend free.

A Ving Tsun Kung Fu training session in Vero Beach features instruction with James Hindman of the Moy Yee Hop Ving Tsun Kung Fu Academy. A direct disciple of Grandmaster Moy Yee Hop and a certified Sifu in the Moy Yat Kung Fu family, he works with both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. His lineage traces to Yip Man, known as Bruce Lee’s teacher, and his approach emphasizes the core principles of the system, practical self defense, and solid fundamentals. With years of teaching experience across the Treasure Coast and a growing community of students, he offers structured, traditional training that helps participants build skill, confidence, and clear technique.

This all-levels yoga practice with Heather offers a welcoming space for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with thoughtful modifications for different needs. Classes combine mindful breathing and steady movement to build a foundation, or focus on alignment, flexibility, and a restorative pace. Walk-ins are $10.

Amanda offers layered readings using tarot, Lenormand, Kipper, oracle, and other fortune-telling cards. Each reading may draw on three or four decks, with Viking or Gypsy runes available for additional clarification and guidance. Readings are offered in 30- and 60-minute sessions.

Explore belly dance as a joyful way to move, learn, and express yourself. Helia’s classes welcome women ages 13 and older of all shapes and figures, offering a workout that engages the body, mind, heart, and soul. Through movement and rhythm, students can develop strength, flexibility, coordination, memory, and balance while deepening their connection with themselves and their surroundings. Helia brings experience as a belly dance instructor and a background in acting, drama teaching, and somatic education. Suggested attire includes bare feet, a low-waisted skirt or leggings, and a close-fitting top. A coin belt or hip scarf can also be worn.

Riftbound players can take part in weekly Nexus Nights for $10 and compete for prizes and glory.

Explore an all-levels yoga practice developed by Jenny Gallagher from her book Mind Over Mat. The practice draws on the five elements to help participants notice personal preferences and balance, with gentle guidance and encouragement to listen to their inner wisdom. Each class focuses on a theme based on the day’s Astro-Numerology, with an emphasis on ease in body, mind, and spirit, and a sense of inner peace and joy. Jenny is a yoga teacher with an E-RYT 200 certification and a wellness expert whose training includes coaching, Reiki, Ayurvedic nutrition, and numerology.

Nia is a lively dance fitness class that blends moves from jazz, kickboxing, and other movement styles. It is designed for all levels, with routines and cues to follow as you move. Walk-in and multi-class pass options are available, including reduced rates for seniors and for those who commit to three months of classes.

Adults seeking more confidence with computers can take part in free classes at the Indian River County Main Library. Options include beginner and intermediate levels, all offered in a friendly, no-pressure setting. Visit the Reference Desk for help choosing the class that fits your needs, and check the flyer for complete details.

Maribeth McNair, known as “The Happy Medium,” has read Tarot cards since 1997 and offers friendly, personal readings intended to explore conscious and unconscious thoughts and help you listen to your heart. A reading may offer guidance around a decision, a sense of direction, a situation’s possible outcome, or a message from the spirit world. Maribeth is also a Usui Reiki Master/Teacher and offers Reiki treatments, Tarot readings, or a combination of both.

Amanda offers layered readings using Tarot, Lenormand, Kipper, Oracle, and other fortune-telling cards, drawing on up to three or four decks for each session. Viking and Gypsy runes can also be included for added clarification and guidance. Her practice reflects many years of experience with tarot, auras, crystals, meditation, and divination tools.

The Beacon Bot Club is a four-week program where students explore hands-on robotics with NASA-designed VEX. They build, code, and solve problems while developing teamwork and practical STEM skills. Participation also supports children in the community.

This all-levels yoga practice with Heather offers a welcoming space for beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with thoughtful modifications for different needs. Classes combine mindful breathing and steady movement to build a foundation, or focus on alignment, flexibility, and a restorative pace. Walk-ins are $10.

Spiritual medium and intuitive consultant Beth Lynch offers private sessions in Vero Beach that share messages from Spirit and intuitive guidance for both personal and professional matters. She also provides Inner Light Healing personalized meditation sessions that focus on chakra alignment, supporting immunity, easing stress, and addressing mental and emotional imbalances. Each appointment is recorded and delivered as an MP3. One-on-one readings are available in 30, 45, or 60 minute formats at $110, $145, and $175. A two-person session is 90 minutes for $200, and groups of three or more can reserve a two-hour experience at $75 per person. To schedule, call 772.257.6499. About Beth... for more than 28 years she has worked as a medium, author, and founder of Inner Light Teaching, sharing how understanding the connection between Spirit and everyday life can support mental and emotional well-being. A lifelong sensitivity to thoughts and feelings led her to study meditation, healing, and the nature of loss, shaping a practice focused on helping others navigate spiritual communication, intuition, and the power of love.

Amanda offers layered tarot readings using Tarot, Lenormand, Kipper, Oracle, and other fortune-telling cards. Each reading may draw on three or four different decks, with Viking or Gypsy runes also available for added clarification and guidance. Her background includes years of tarot practice and experience with a range of metaphysical approaches.

A focused figure drawing studio invites artists to work from live nude models in the time-honored tradition of drawing from life. Sessions start with quick gesture studies and progress to longer poses, giving ample room to refine observation and technique. Participants work independently and may follow their own vision, from classical realism to expressive or stylized approaches. Artist Stephanie Lovallo serves as studio monitor, offering oversight and support. Soft recorded music will be playing. Presented by The Vero Beach Art Club. Please bring your own materials. Drawing pencils, charcoal, and conte are well suited, and you may work on paper, boards, or canvas. Sharing the studio with fellow artists encourages conversation and idea exchange. Photography is not allowed. Do not use aerosol fixatives, and only odorless solvents are permitted. The fee is $165.

Enjoy family-friendly Pokémon pack openings and round-by-round challenges. No experience is needed. The $20 cost includes two Japanese packs and one English pack to keep. Compete in challenges such as Highest HP, Heaviest Pokémon, and Strongest Attack for a chance to win prizes.