Events in Sebastian today

Sebastian River Moose Lodge #1767 hosts its first cornhole tournament, featuring friendly matchups, plenty of cheering, and prizes up for grabs. Teams are welcome to compete, with bragging rights awaiting the champions. Refreshments will be offered. The competition will also name a Cornhole King or Queen, adding a playful finish for both players and spectators.

Put your knowledge to the test at Valhalla Social Lounge’s trivia night. This community spot offers a lively mix of entertainment that welcomes all ages, with other activities like karaoke, music bingo, poker, open mic, and live music contributing to a warm, inclusive atmosphere. Expect a fresh take on a night out in a place where relaxing, sharing laughs, and making memories come naturally.

MRC operates one of the largest licensed mangrove nurseries in Florida, with about 9,000 plants at its Sebastian site that supply red, white, and black mangroves for restoration projects across the state. This workshop invites volunteers to help care for nursery plants while learning about mangrove cultivation and restoration efforts. Typical tasks include potting and re-potting, removing weeds, and watering. Plan for Florida’s heat and humidity by bringing a hat and water, wearing sunscreen or UPF clothing, and arriving in closed-toe shoes, which are required. Gloves, shovels, and kneepads are available, and personal gear is welcome. On-site amenities include a restroom, a drinking fountain, and an air-conditioned space for breaks.

Novel Trekkers is a new walking group for adults who enjoy audiobooks and sunshine. The group takes a 40-minute walk twice each month, with participants listening to an audiobook of their choice on their own device. There is no registration and no ongoing commitment. The meeting spot is the overflow parking lot next to the Splash Pad at Riverview Park. For more information, contact Katherine at 772-400-6360 or kanderson@indianriver.gov.

Hosted at Brackett Library at IRSC, this monthly, one-hour lecture series from UF/IFAS Extension focuses on practical ways to create and care for a Florida-Friendly landscape. It begins with an introductory session, then continues with talks that delve into each of the nine core Florida-Friendly Landscaping principles. The content is helpful for anyone responsible for a yard, a patio setup, or shared community spaces, with guidance aimed at making informed choices, conserving water, and keeping outdoor areas healthy and attractive. Advance registration is recommended.

Led by Eva, this all-levels yoga class offers a calm and welcoming space to move, breathe, and reconnect. The practice weaves together breathwork, postures, teachings from the Eight-Limbed Path, chakra exploration, and chanting for a thoughtful, holistic experience. Rooted in a personal journey that began in 2014, it invites participants to listen to their bodies with no judgment or expectations. Arrive as you are and depart feeling more in tune with yourself. Suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. $10. Laughter, hugs, and sharing are optional yet welcome.

Personalized intuitive, angel, or tarot readings and Reiki are offered by Melba Levey, a psychic medium and energy healer whose background is rooted in family teachings in mediumship and shamanic practice. With a compassionate, empathic approach, she provides clarity and support using tarot, work with crystals, communication with angelic guides, and Reiki. She can connect with a person’s energy from just a name to offer guidance tailored to the individual. Melba has served clients at Spark of Divine for more than two years and has devoted many years to this work. Sessions are available for 30 or 60 minutes at $70 or $140. To schedule, call 772-257-6499.

A weekly billiards showdown at Sebastian River Moose Lodge #1767 features both 8-ball and 9-ball. The atmosphere blends lighthearted fun with friendly competition, with prizes to win, food and drinks available, and playful trash talk swirling with the chalk. It caters to seasoned shooters as well as those just looking to have a laugh and take a few shots.

Dragon King Hobbies hosts Pack Wars where participants open packs in a bingo-style format for chances to win prizes. Enjoy the excitement of ripping packs and chasing big pulls alongside other players. Entry is $30 per player.

Adam Sean returns to Siggy's - An American Bar with the full band, delivering a set of crowd-pleasing favorites on the Siggy's stage. Audience requests are encouraged, and the focus is on a fun, feel-good atmosphere from start to finish.

After eight years in Cocoa Beach, the Game On Run for Responders brings its 5K run and walk to Sebastian to welcome more participants and supporters. The event benefits Survive First, a nonprofit that assists first responders and their families affected by PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. First responders and law enforcement from Sebastian and nearby communities will be positioned along the course, lighting the route and demonstrating solidarity, which creates a meaningful atmosphere of community appreciation. Participants can run or walk to honor those who serve and to help sustain vital support services.

A locals market with plenty to explore and a broad mix of offerings from the community.

Following a successful edition last year, the Florida Citrus Classic Goat and Sheep Show returns with Ryan Rash as judge. He was booked the day after the previous show and brings extensive experience in the livestock industry, a successful show career, participation on a National Champion Livestock Judging Team at Texas A&M, and a track record of judging shows across the United States and beyond. Recognized for a keen eye for quality and dedication to the field, he will evaluate goats and sheep at this event. He will also judge other shows in Florida this year, and this show offers his first look at the animals.

An event centered on muddy drag sprints alongside a circuit course. It combines straight-line duels with circuit-style runs for a varied format.

Advanced sewing instruction for adults and teenagers. Each class costs $35 and includes all supplies, with a discount available for full-session registration. Participants may bring their own sewing machine or use one provided. Open to the public as a GPBSAC community outreach event. For more information, contact Diana Waite at 954-258-0762.

Mystery and thriller fans can connect at the Coffee & Crime Book Club as it broadens its focus to include both genres. The selected title is The Address by Fiona Davis, a historical tale filled with secrets, suspense, and intrigue. Copies can be picked up at the Main Library Reference Desk.

This event centers on opening Pokémon card packs and taking part in a series of challenges played in rounds in a welcoming setting for families. Beginners are welcome. Admission is $20 and includes two Japanese packs and one English pack to keep. Categories such as highest HP, heaviest Pokémon, and strongest attack offer prizes for top results.

Bosco brings a feel-good set of groovy tunes that spans multiple genres and eras, creating a lively, laid-back vibe throughout.

Palm Bay welcomes TOS as the group makes its debut at The Shack Riverfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar with a set that blends country, rock, southern rock, and original songs.

Discover how to align daily life and practice with the changing season in a warm, experiential workshop led by Stephanie Testa. Participants are introduced to core concepts of Ayurveda and how to weave them into both yoga and everyday routines. With autumn as the focus, the session explores seasonal qualities, their effects on body and mind, and practical ways to cultivate balance through food choices, movement, simple daily rituals, and self care. Expect an overview of the doshas and individual constitution, insight into how seasonal shifts can influence tendencies toward imbalance, and how yoga and Ayurveda support each other as complementary paths. Gentle, grounding practices and nourishing autumn rituals help ease the transition into the cooler months with clarity and intention. Recipes and a seasonal autumn tea are included. This workshop provides three hours of continuing education credit for teachers registered with Yoga Alliance. Early bird pricing is 75 dollars, and the regular price is 100 dollars.

Alicia offers one-to-one sessions that interweave astrology, Western herbalism, and old-world energy healing. With two decades devoted to astrology and over a decade as a professional consultant, her work emphasizes progressions, the progressed lunation cycle, and other timing techniques to clarify the life phase at hand, what is concluding, and the direction that is beginning to unfold. The focus is practical insight that supports grounded, empowered decisions. Herbal care draws on nine years of study within traditional Western lineages influenced by ancient Greek humoral medicine and the American Physiomedicalists. As a vitalist, she supports each person’s unique patterns and inherent vitality. Her energy background includes First and Second Degree Reiki attunements and training in family practices from Campania, Italy, straightforward methods delivered with plenty of care. Services are available individually, and with consent modalities can be woven together so each session becomes a living blend aligned with the body, the personal story, and the current season. Pricing: 30 minutes $77, 60 minutes $144.

An all-level yoga class with Heather at Spark of Divine welcomes both newcomers and experienced practitioners. The pace is steady and supportive, with thoughtful options so everyone can participate comfortably. Expect mindful breathing paired with grounded movement to build strong fundamentals and leave you centered and restored. Emphasis on clear alignment, flexibility, and a calming, restorative rhythm helps with decompression and clarity. Walk-ins are $10. For more information, call (772) 257-6499.

Amanda offers in depth, layered tarot readings informed by years of practice as a psychic intuitive. Her path into the metaphysical began in early adolescence when a stepsister introduced her to tarot and crystals, sparking a lifelong pursuit. Over time she learned to read cards and auras, explored the energetic qualities of crystals, embraced meditation, and practiced divination with dowsing rods and pendulums. Coming from a family attuned to experiences beyond the physical realm, she has strengthened her natural abilities and is actively growing her mediumship and energy work. Each reading blends multiple systems to provide detailed insight. Amanda weaves together Tarot, Lenormand, Kipper, Oracle, and other card traditions, often using three or four decks during a single session. For added clarity and guidance, she can also incorporate Viking and Gypsy runes. Pricing is $70 for 30 minutes or $140 for 60 minutes.

Celebrate the pleasures of learning and expression with a women’s empowerment belly dance class led by Helia, designed as both a full-body workout and an inward practice that nurtures body, mind, heart, and spirit. Drawing on long-standing holistic traditions, the session explores fluid, sensual movement to timeless rhythms. Women ages 13 and up, in every shape and size, discover new ways to move while building confidence, strengthening the connection between the body’s center and its surroundings, and cultivating relaxation, strength, flexibility, coordination, memory, and balance. Classes take place at Spark of Divine LLC. Pricing is $75 for a package of four classes or $20 for a single class. Online payment is preferred, checks are welcome, and cash is accepted. Comfortable attire is encouraged...bare feet, a low-waist skirt or leggings with a fitted top. Showing the midriff is optional. A coin belt or hip scarf can be a helpful accessory and is easy to find at low cost online. Helia has taught belly dance since 2003 following 15 years as an actress and drama teacher, and her master-level background in somatic education supports an effective, student-centered approach. She has performed in Costa Rica, British Columbia, and Quebec, offers classes in several Treasure Coast locations, and is dedicated to treating every student with equal respect while supporting overall well-being.

Riftbound players can take part in a weekly Nexus Night focused on competitive play. Entry is $10, with prizes and bragging rights up for grabs.

This paddle race welcomes all forms of human-powered craft, from paddle boards, surf skis and outrigger canoes to prone paddleboards and other human-powered vessels. Choose a 1 mile, 3 mile, or 6 mile course. If you are bringing your own equipment, launch from McWilliams Park near the dock. If you need a rental, check in at Paddles By The Sea inside Vero Tackle. Participation is free with your own gear. Kayak or paddleboard rentals are $10, and reservations must be made in advance.

Puppy classes at South Paw focus on more than basic obedience. Each session helps puppies enjoy play, learn manners, and build confidence while giving owners practical insight into canine behavior, communication, and social skills. Training is centered on trust and education, supporting a lasting bond and a better understanding of each dog’s needs. These small-group classes typically host about six to eight pups, creating a comfortable environment for learning and attention. Designed for puppies from 8 weeks up to 5 months, the program uses a flexible, drop-in friendly format so participants can attend any or all sessions in the rotating series. A single class is $25, and a four-class bundle is available for $80, with the bundle to be used within two back-to-back series. Vaccination records or fecal tests are not required for attendance.

Experience an all-levels Illuminations Yoga practice with Jenny, inspired by her book Mind Over Mat and the five elements. Each session offers gentle guidance while encouraging you to tune into your own inner teacher, inviting Chit Ananda...a clear, joyful alignment that nurtures calm. Themes are drawn from the day’s astro-numerology, creating a practice that supports ease throughout body, mind, and spirit. Jenny is a wellness professional, E-RYT 200 yoga teacher, and three-time author with training in life, business, and wellness coaching, Reiki, and Ayurvedic nutrition. She is also a certified numerology practitioner who specializes in astro-numerology. The class is $10 per person.

This Nia session with Patti blends moves from jazz, kickboxing, and other modalities into a lively, dance-based fitness class suitable for all levels. Follow the routines and cues, keep showing up, and enjoy an approachable way to move without overthinking. Pricing is $10.00 per class for walk-ins and $8.00 per class for walk-in seniors. Monthly passes are available at 4 classes for $20, 5 classes for $25, or 8 classes for $40. A three-month commitment lowers the per-class rate to $7.00 for regular participants and $5.00 for seniors.

Maribeth McNair, also known as The Happy Medium, offers personal tarot readings and Reiki healing. Reading cards since 1997, she blends intuition with a warm, conversational approach to shed light on the purpose behind conscious and unconscious thoughts and to help you listen to your heart. These sessions can be helpful if you are weighing an important decision, seeking direction, sensing a message from the Spirit world, wanting to understand likely outcomes so you can prepare, hoping to confirm you are on the right path, or wishing for insight without having to explain your situation. It may also simply feel right to follow your intuition. Tarot readings are $44 for 20 minutes. Reiki treatments or tarot readings are $70 for 30 minutes or $140 for 60 minutes. You can also combine tarot and Reiki within an hour for R & R, Reiki and a Reading. Maribeth is an acclaimed psychic tarot reader who teaches tarot and energy work and values learning alongside her students. She is a Usui Reiki Master and teacher, an aromatherapist, a student of symbolism, feng shui, and crystal healing, and a certified Bach Flower practitioner. For information or to book, contact 401-323-0530 or maribeth@tarotcare.com.

Beacon Bot Club offers a practical robotics experience using NASA-designed VEX technology, where students assemble robots, write code, and solve problems while building teamwork and applicable STEM skills. This program spans four weeks, and participation also helps support children in the community.

Vero Knights Basketball presents a fall league at Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Inc. created for young athletes who want to build skills in a supportive, fun setting. Players put practice into action with real game experience that reinforces fundamentals while nurturing confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The focus is on development first, with healthy competition and meaningful opportunities for growth. Space is limited for this season.