Looking for fun things to do this weekend? Our Top 5 events on the Treasure Coast

Elysia Brennan
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Looking for fun things to do this weekend on the Treasure Coast?

Elysia Brennan has you covered with her Top 5 weekend events for Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties for Aug. 18-20.

You could go to an '80s night at a brewery in Sebastian, a film festival at a music lounge and bar in downtown Fort Pierce, a children's fishing tournament in Fort Pierce, a Disney trivia night at a brewery in Fort Pierce or a 4-H kickoff and family fun day in Hobe Sound.

Here’s your Five on Friday weekend update for the Treasure Coast.

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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY

Totally ‘80s Good Neighbor Music Fest

  • 1-4 p.m. Saturday

  • Pareidolia Brewing Company, 712 Cleveland St., Sebastian

  • Go back in time to enjoy hits from the 1980s with Robert Johnson and friends performing their favorites from the decade. The Lagoonies will close out the event with their unique take on ‘80s classics. The event also features the Lenand10 food truck and a best dressed ‘80s contest. Bring lawn chairs. Rain or shine.

  • Free

  • facebook.com/pareidoliabrewing

ST. LUCIE COUNTY

Film Festival

  • Doors open 6:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Saturday-Sunday

  • Harmony Music Lounge & Bar, 116 Avenue A, Fort Pierce

  • This mini film festival features some of the best music-centered movies: “Walk the Line,” “Amadeus,” “The Sound of Music,” “Rocketman,” “This is It,” “Dirty Dancing,” “Mamma Mia,” “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Footloose.” The bar is open during shows. Snacks are for sale, but popcorn is free. Kids ages 12 and older are welcome.

  • $5 per movie at the door, reservations required; $12 per day online or $20 for the weekend

  • facebook.com/HarmonyFortPierce

A kids' fishing tournament is this weekend at the Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce.
A kids' fishing tournament is this weekend at the Causeway Cove Marina in Fort Pierce.

Kids Fishing Tournament

  • Lines in the water 9 a.m. Saturday

  • Causeway Cove Marina, 601 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce

  • Kids ages 5-13 compete to reel in the largest snapper, snook, redfish, drum, sail or catfish. There’s a silent auction and weigh-in from 2-4 p.m., an awards ceremony at 4 p.m. and cash prizes for the biggest fish.

  • $20 per child

  • facebook.com/CausewayCoveMarina

Disney Trivia

  • 5-9 p.m. Sunday

  • Islamorada Brewery & Distillery, 3200 St. Lucie Blvd., Fort Pierce

  • Show off your knowledge of all things Disney to win gift cards. Wear your “Mouse House” gear for a free beer. There’s also a free bounce house and a food truck. Kids and dogs are welcome.

  • Free

  • facebook.com/IslamoradaBreweryFortPierce

Scenes from the Hobe Sound Farmers Market at 1425 Southeast Bridge Road on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Hobe Sound.
Scenes from the Hobe Sound Farmers Market at 1425 Southeast Bridge Road on Saturday, March 6, 2021, in Hobe Sound.

MARTIN COUNTY

4-H Kickoff and Family Fun Day

  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday

  • Hobe Sound Farmers Market, 1425 S.E. Bridge Road, Hobe Sound

  • Learn about Martin County 4-H while you shop the market. Enjoy games, food, animals, fundraisers and a touch-a-truck too.

  • Free

  • facebook.com/HobeSoundFarmersMarket

Elysia Brennan is a freelancer for TCPalm who looks out for the best things to do across the Treasure Coast. Do you have an upcoming event you want to be potentially included in this weekly roundup? Email it to her at elysiabrennan@yahoo.com. You can also upload your event to TCPalm's event page at events.tcpalm.com.

This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Things to do this weekend: Stuart, Vero, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie