This weekend: St. Lucie and Martin counties, March 22-24, 2013

Phew…spring break is finally here and it is time to head out and enjoy time with the family. The weather has been so gorgeous this spring (even though it has just begun) and there is no better time to get out and have some fun in the sun. St. Lucie and Martin counties are just a short drive down the coast from the Vero Beach area.

This weekend, there are multiple activities and events happening in St. Lucie and Martin counties. Let’s take a look at what is happening this weekend throughout the area.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

  • Bonsai Ball from 5-8 p.m. at the Heathcote Botanical Gardens (210 Savannah Road) in Fort Pierce. Cost is $75-$500 per person. For more information call 772.464.4672.
  • Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Well Community Church from 10 a.m.-noon at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens (2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.) in Port St. Lucie. For more information call 772.626.4462.
  • Flower and Garden Fest hosted by the Garden Club of Stuart from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds (2616 SE Dixie Highway) in Stuart.
  • Autogeek Detail Fest featuring a car show, seminars, food and music from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Motoring (7744 SW Jack James Drive) in Stuart. To register call 772.286.2701.
  • Yard Sale to benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the TCI-Rood Landscape (7900 SE Bridge Road) in Hobe Sound. For more information call 772.546.4535.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

  • Autogeek Detail Fest featuring a car show, seminars, food and music from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Motoring (7744 SW Jack James Drive) in Stuart. To register call 772.286.2701.
  • Flower and Garden Fest hosted by the Garden Club of Stuart from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Martin County Fairgrounds (2616 SE Dixie Highway) in Stuart.
  • Cocktail Party to Benefit Dogs and Cats Forever from 6-8 p.m. at the Home of Jack and Ceejay Heckenberg, Villa Laguna, Sewalls Point in Stuart. Cost is $60 per person. For more information call 772.345.5171.

Check back later in the weekend for a list of events and activities planned for next week.

Happy traveling!!

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