articles

Without the Kids: December Events in Vero Beach & Sebastian

Things to do on a night out without the kids in December!

By Alison Ellis, publisher of Macaroni KID Vero Beach November 29, 2023

From holiday events to New Year's parties, here's where to plan a night out without the kids in Vero Beach or Sebastian. 


The Comedy Zone 

When: December 1st & 2nd (part of Winterfest), 9th, 15th, and 16th | 6 pm & 8 pm showtimes 

Where: Riverside Theatre 

What: 2 comics and 1 emcee host with a full dinner menu available 

Cost: All seats $25 | Winterfest bundle for Dec. 1 & 2 is $40

More info & tickets HERE


Live in the Loop

When: December 1st & 2nd (part of Winterfest), 9th, 15th, 16th, 29th, and 30th | Bands play 3 sets: 5:45 - 6:45 pm, 7 - 8 pm, and 8:15 - 9 pm 

Where: Riverside Theatre (outdoors)

What: Live music with food and beverages available for purchase 

Cost: Free entry and open to the public, except for Dec 1 & 2 (Winterfest tickets are $15). Tables are first come, first served. Bringing your lawn chairs is suggested. 

More info HERE


Tuesday Tacos and Trivia 

When: December 5th, 12th, and 19th | 6:30 - 9 pm 

Where: Walking Tree Brewery, Vero Beach

What: Tacos and trivia with prizes and giveaways!

More info HERE


Bingo Karaoke

When: December 6th, 13th, and 20th | 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Where: Walking Tree Brewery

What: Bingo with a karaoke twist! 

More info HERE


Tinsel & Tidings: A Community Holiday Celebration 

When:  December 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th, and 17th | Evening and Matinee Showtimes

Where: Vero Beach Theatre Guild

What: Music, dance, and festive holiday showcases featuring local organizations 

Cost: $20

More info HERE


The Buggy Bunch Amazing Date

When: December 8th | 6 - 8 pm

Where: Drop your kids off at The Buggy Bunch and head out anywhere

What: Drop your kids off and enjoy a night out. The Buggy Bunch will have fun date-night ideas for you and a contest to win a Buggy Bunch Discount Card. 

Cost: Free, but must RSVP 

More info HERE


4th Annual Ugly Sweater Party 

When: December 9th | 5 - 9:30 pm 

Where: Mash Monkeys Brewing Co. 

What: Put on your ugliest sweaters and have some holiday fun! There will be special beer releases, an employee cookie contest at 5 pm, and live music by Thomas Bowman Band from 5 - 8 pm. 

More info HERE


Sunset Saturday Concert 

When: December 9th | 5 - 8 pm

Where: Ocean Drive by Humiston Park in Vero Beach

What: RipTide performs 

Cost: Free 

More info HERE


New Year's Eve at Cobalt 

When: December 31st | 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 9 - 11 pm

Where: Cobalt Restaurant, Vero Beach

What: Five-course prix fixe menu with wine paring options available. Both seatings include cover to the after-party at Heaton's Vero Beach. 

Cost: $185/person 

Reservations required (772) 469-1060


Heaton's NYE Party 

When: December 31st | 8:30 pm - 1 am 

Where: Heaton's Vero Beach

What: welcome cocktail, light bites, party favors, and midnight toast

Cost: starting at $75 

More info HERE


New Year's Eve DJ after Music Bingo 

When: December 31st

Where: Sean Ryan Pub, Vero Beach

What: Dr. Rock will be DJing after music bingo 

More info HERE