Young performers take center stage as Riverside Theatre Kids opens its production of “Alice in Wonderland Jr.,” a lively retelling of the Disney animated classic. Featuring students ages 11 to 18, the show runs on the Stark Stage at Riverside Theatre at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22. There is also a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday, Nov. 22. Admission is $10. Riverside Theatre is at 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-231-6990 or visit RiversideTheatre.com.
The Environmental Learning Center launches its new outdoor movie series with a pair of free family-friendly screenings 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22. Friday’s movie is the animated classic “The Little Mermaid,” followed on Saturday by the live-action adaptation. Both days include access to the Touch Tank from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., food trucks, games and use of the ELC Playscape from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be popcorn and s’mores available for purchase. Free for members and $5 to $10 for non-members. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. For information, call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org.
The Mardy Fishing Tournament is scheduled for 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22. The catch-and-release event benefits the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation’s afterschool and summer programs. The tournament covers waters from Sebastian Inlet to Fort Pierce Inlet and targets snook, redfish and seatrout. An awards ceremony will follow at 3 p.m. at Riverside Café, 3341 Bridge Plaza Dr., Vero Beach. Registration is $150. Call 866-633-4070 or visit MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org.
The Tactical 10K and 2 Mile race begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at South Beach Park, 1704 Ocean Dr., Vero Beach. The event benefits the Vero Beach Police Department Foundation. Fees are $40 for the 10K and $25 for the 2 Mile. The first 100 paid registrants will receive a Dri-Fit race shirt. Early packet pickup takes place Nov. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at American Icon Brewery, 1133 19th Place, Vero Beach. Call 772-978-4679 or visit RunSignUp.com.
The Downtown Vero Beach annual Tree Lighting Festival runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at Pocahontas Park, 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach. There will be children’s crafts, bubble snow, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live music and food trucks, and a holiday movie on the green will accompany the tree lighting at dusk. Call 772-567-3491 or visit IndianRiverChamber.com.
MusicWorks presents Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver featuring Tom Becker and the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Emerson Center, 1590 27th Ave., Vero Beach. Tickets range from $45 to $105. An optional after-party offers guests the chance to meet musicians, conductor Aaron Collins and Tom Becker for $35. Call 772-777-9321 or visit MusicWorksConcerts.com.
Shoppers seeking handmade gifts will have a full weekend of browsing this weekend at the Vero Beach Holiday Art & Craft Expo. The expo runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, the Indian River County Fairgrounds, 7955 58th Ave. The expo, which is free to attend, features 250 booths of artists and crafters from across Florida and the United States. Live music, food, beverages and a free kids’ zone add to the experience. Visit ArtAndCraftExpo.com.
