The Vero Beach Theatre Guild’s production of “A Christmas Carol – the Musical” runs through Dec. 21. This is a sweeping retelling of Charles Dickens’ classic that has captivated audiences for generations. The Vero Beach Theatre Guild is located at 2020 San Juan Ave. Tickets range from $17.50 to $40. For details, call 772-562-8300 or visit VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com. A spectacular holiday rock concert, “The Prophecy Show,” brings its tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Emerson Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11. Now entering its 19th touring season, the show is known for its classically trained musicians performing electrifying renditions of holiday favorites layered with symphonic rock flair. The performance is accompanied by dramatic lighting, choreography, and laser effects that rival the touring production that inspired it. The Emerson Center is at 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets are $55 to $85. Call 772-778-5249 or visit TheEmersonCenter.com. Ballet Vero Beach presents its annual “Nutcracker on the Indian River” through Dec. 14 at Riverside Theatre, 3250 Riverside Dr., Vero Beach. A beloved local tradition, the production reimagines the classic Nutcracker story through a uniquely Florida lens, weaving the region’s natural landscapes into the ballet’s scenery and narrative. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, and Friday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Tickets range from $10 to $90. The more compact and family-friendly one-hour performances begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, and noon Sunday, Dec. 14, with tickets available for $10. Call 772-269-1065 or 772-231-6990 or visit BalletVeroBeach.org or RiversideTheatre.com. Families looking for an outdoor celebration of light and nature can visit the Environmental Learning Center for its Wintergreen Night from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. Guests can walk illuminated trails, enjoy glowing canoe trips on the lagoon for $15, roast S’mores for $5 per two servings, and explore hands-on exhibits including aquariums, a touch tank and the ELC’s nature playscape. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and up. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org. Santa’s Breakfast returns to the Woman’s Club of Vero Beach from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Children can meet St. Nick while enjoying hot chocolate, pancakes and holiday crafts inside the historic clubhouse at 1534 21st St. Admission is $7, and children 10 and under free. Call 772-205-2259 or visit VeroBeachWomensClub.org. For a more unusual holiday experience, Save the Chimps opens its 150-acre Fort Pierce sanctuary to the public for its annual Holiday with the Chimps from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. The event offers a rare opportunity to tour one of the 12 chimpanzee islands and watch as nearly 220 rescued chimps unwrap holiday gifts prepared by their care team. Visitors can observe the chimps enjoying treats, interacting socially, and expressing their excitement with pant-hoots and playful behavior. After the tour, guests may browse holiday merchandise and speak with sanctuary staff about the animals’ lives and personalities. Admission is $75 and $35 for ages 13 and under. Save the Chimps is located at 16891 Carole Noon Lane, Fort Pierce. For information, visit SaveTheChimps.org.