Main Street Vero Beach Patriotic 250th Party will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 29, along 14th Avenue, offering an evening of community celebration with food trucks, vendors, children’s activities and live music by Soul Jam. The event is free and open to the public, inviting families and visitors to gather in the downtown district for a festive celebration. For more information, visit MainStreetVeroBeach.org.
Environmental Learning Center has a full schedule to keep you and your whole family busy and entertained. Its Stand-Up Paddleboard Yin Yoga class begins at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, featuring a 60-minute beginner-friendly yoga session on paddleboards followed by additional time on the water. Participants will ease into slow, supported poses designed for relaxation and balance while surrounded by the natural lagoon environment. Cost is $45 per person, with optional board rental for $35. Pre-registration is required. The Full Moon and Sunset Guided Kayak Excursion will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, with participants asked to arrive by 6 p.m. The excursion explores the Indian River Lagoon at dusk under the rising full moon, passing mangrove-lined waterways and observing local wildlife. Single kayaks cost $60 and tandem kayaks $120. Reservations are required. The Wild Lagoon Summer Camp begins on Sunday, June 1, launching weekly programs for students entering first through eighth grade. Activities include water exploration, outdoor skills, nature play and crafts, with age-based groupings to ensure appropriate experiences for all participants. Sessions run throughout the summer season with varied schedules. Pricing varies by session. The Environmental Learning Center is at 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach. Call 772-589-5050 or visit DiscoverELC.org.
The Vero Beach Museum of Art Summer Classes series begins Monday, June 1, continuing through Aug. 8. It offers a range of art and wellness classes for all skill levels. Programs are designed for both beginners and experienced participants seeking creative enrichment throughout the summer months. Classes include Gardens in Art History running from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and led by Chris Fasolino. The course will look at the inspirational role gardens have played in art history. Colorful paintings from ancient Egypt reveal gardens irrigated from the Nile. Ancient Roman painters portrayed gardens with a new level of realism. Medieval gardens were celebrated in “thousand flowers” tapestries. A Chair Yoga class meets from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays and is led by Elise Mahovlich. The class adapts traditional yoga using a chair for support, incorporating stretching, balance and breathing techniques to improve flexibility and reduce stress. Its full-body workout will include forward bends, backbends, and spinal twists for flexibility, and is suitable for all mobility levels. Qigong class will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and is led by Katie Nall. The program introduces participants to the ancient movement practice known for promoting balance, flexibility and overall wellness through gentle, flowing exercises. No equipment is required, and all experience levels are welcome. A Still Life Painting class is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays instructed by Barry Shapiro. Designed for beginner to intermediate artists, the class combines art history presentations with hands-on painting and group critique to build technique and confidence. An Abstract Painting class will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, also taught by Shapiro. This is for all levels who want to explore the world of abstract painting by looking at its origins and its contemporary practitioners. Each week features a new style and approach for oil and acrylic painters. Registration for these classes runs $85 to $205 with discounts for members. The registration fee does not include the cost of materials. The Vero Beach Museum of Art is at 3001 Riverside Park Dr. Call 772-231-0707 or visit VBMuseum.org.
