Things to Do in St. Lucie County: Discover Arts & Culture

Explore things to do in St. Lucie County, from art galleries and live music to theatre, museums, creative classes, and cultural heritage trails.

Looking for things to do in St. Lucie County? Start with the creativity, history, and talent that make our community special. From galleries and live performances to literary landmarks and opportunities to create something yourself, there are many ways to experience the arts in Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and beyond.

At St. Lucie Cultural Alliance, we believe arts and culture bring people together. Whether you are visiting for the weekend or discovering something new close to home, let this guide inspire your next outing.

Explore galleries and meet local artists

Make downtown Fort Pierce part of your arts itinerary. The Downtown Fort Pierce Art Walk takes place on the third Friday of each month from 5 to 8 p.m., bringing artists, musicians, performers, galleries, and local businesses together for an evening of creativity. Visit the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance website for a list of all participating business and galleries.

Discover more local talent through the Alliance’s exhibitions. Exploring an exhibition is a chance to find a new favorite artist, start a conversation about their work, and perhaps bring home an original piece. Check our exhibition listings for locations and visiting information.

In Port St. Lucie, include the art gallery inside the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center in your plans. It is another place to connect with the area’s visual arts community. Explore local galleries and performing arts destinations.

Discover Florida’s artistic legacy

Florida’s landscapes have inspired generations of artists. At the A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery in Fort Pierce, visitors can explore the work of the celebrated landscape painter alongside changing exhibitions. It is a rewarding stop for anyone drawn to the light, waterways, and natural beauty of our region. Learn more through Visit St. Lucie’s arts and culture guide.

Continue your exploration at the City of Fort Pierce Florida Highwaymen Museum in historic Lincoln Park. Discover the paintings and stories of the 26 original African American Highwaymen artists, whose creativity and entrepreneurship helped them overcome barriers imposed by segregation.

The Highwaymen Heritage Trail connects that artistic legacy to places throughout Fort Pierce. Explore its historic markers, public art, and stories at your own pace.

Follow the footsteps of Zora Neale Hurston

St. Lucie’s cultural heritage includes an extraordinary literary connection. Author, folklorist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston spent her final years in Fort Pierce.

Begin at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library, the starting point of the Dust Tracks Heritage Trail. The library also houses Ade Rossman’s “Zora Art Series,” connecting visual art with Hurston’s enduring legacy. Find visiting information through the St. Lucie County Library System.

Enjoy a night at the theatre

Build an evening around a live performance. Downtown Fort Pierce’s Sunrise Theatre presents concerts, comedy, dance, and other entertainment, with additional performances in its Black Box venue. Browse the Sunrise Theatre calendar to find your next night out.

For community theatre, explore Treasure Coast Theatre or the Pineapple Playhouse, where local performance have brought audiences together for more than 50 years.

Find your rhythm with live music

Make room in your plans for jazz and blues. The Fort Pierce Jazz & Blues Society brings musicians and audiences together through performances, jazz jams, and educational programs. Check the Society’s website for upcoming dates and venues.

For a Saturday outing, browse the Society’s Jazz Market along the downtown Fort Pierce waterfront. The market features arts and crafts, offering another way to discover handmade work and support creative businesses.

Discover art in everyday places

Some cultural discoveries happen between destinations. Port St. Lucie’s public art program brings artwork into shared spaces, inviting residents and visitors to notice their surroundings in a new way.

Use the city’s public art resources and map to plan an outing around sculptures, murals, and other installations. Try choosing a few works to visit and talking about what each one makes you notice or feel.

Make something of your own

Experiencing the arts can also mean becoming the artist. In Port St. Lucie, Treasure Coast Pottery offers pottery wheel classes, hand building, painting, and mixed media workshops.

A creative class can become a memorable date, a family activity, or time set aside for yourself. Browse the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance events calendar for additional workshops, exhibitions, and creative experiences.

Explore the stories that shaped St. Lucie

Local history is part of our cultural identity. At the St. Lucie County Regional History Center, exhibits explore Indigenous history, fishing, agriculture, and community life. The historic Gardner House offers another window into the past.

On North Hutchinson Island, the National Navy SEAL Museum explores naval special warfare history at the original training grounds of the first Navy combat divers.

Plan your next cultural adventure

Start with one experience that sparks your curiosity. Visit an exhibition, reserve seats for a performance, explore a heritage trail, or try a class. Each outing is an opportunity to connect with the people and stories that make St. Lucie County our home.

Check individual venues for current hours, admission, accessibility, and reservations before visiting.

Discover upcoming experiences through the St. Lucie Cultural Alliance events calendar, and join us in empowering St. Lucie through arts and culture.