This weekend: Near Vero Beach, Florida, March 1-3, 2013

There are a lot of activities and events planned for this weekend in the Vero Beach area. However, if you found nothing on my previous list of activities and events, here is a list of some things to do in areas surrounding Vero Beach. It may be a drive, but many of these activities are worth it!!

Let’s take a look at some of those activities:

Friday, March 1, 2013

  • Sunset Tours from 5-7 p.m. (times may vary due to sunset times) at the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum, Lighthouse Park (500 Captain Armours Way) in Jupiter. Cost is $15-$20 per person. To make reservations or for more information call 561.747.8380 ext. 101 or visit JupiterLighthouse.org.
  • Orchid Show and Sale from noon-5 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds (2616 SE Dixie Highway) in Stuart. For more information call 772.287.1088

Saturday, March 2, 2013

  • Gone Country Dinner Dance at 7 p.m. at the Bonnette Lodge (5309 Hood Road) in Palm Beach Gardens. Cost is $10 per person and event is for guests 21 and up only. For more information or to purchase tickets call 561.371.1481.
  • Hike Through History featuring a tour of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area from 8-10 a.m. at the Jupiter Lighthouse and Museum, Lighthouse Park (500 Captain Armours Way) in Jupiter. For ages 5 and up. For more information or to make reservations call 561. 747.8380 ext. 101 or visit JupiterLIghthouse.org.
  • The Pine School’s Evening at Auction starting at 6 p.m. at Filipe Estate (4165 SW Moore Street) in Palm City. For ages 21 and up. Cost is $150 per person. For tickets visit thepineschool.org/auction.
  • Orchid Show and Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds (2616 SE Dixie Highway) in Stuart. For more information call 772.287.1088
  • Curing Kelsey Mini-Golf Tournament and Silent Auction from 5-8 p.m. at Golf World (6801 S. Kanner Highway in Stuart. Cost is $10-$35 per person. For more information call 772.214.8334.
  • Strawberry Festival from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta (482 Tequesta Drive) in Tequesta. For more information call 561.746.5161.

Sunday, March 3, 2013

  • Orchid Show and Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds (2616 SE Dixie Highway) in Stuart. For more information call 772.287.1088
  • Bowl-A-Thon from 1-4 p.m. at the Jupiter Lanes (350 Maplewood Drive) in Jupiter. Cost is $15-$20 per person. For more information visit norbertovazquezjrfoundation.com.
  • Hope Rural School Gala at the Kane Center (900 SE Salerno Road) in Stuart at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $125 per person. Power Ride to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build at 7 a.m. at BikeStreet USA (8803 SE Bridge Road) in Hobe Sound. Cost is $40-$50 per person. To register call 772.223.9940.

Check back later this weekend for a complete list of activities to do during the week.

Happy vacationing!

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Heather Leigh is a freelance writer with almost 20 years of experience. Her latest passion is seeking unique places to go on vacation and sharing travel tips to such places. She has been a Florida resident for over 13 years and most of that time has been in Vero Beach, Florida. This gives her the...

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