Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Edition
2025-11-15 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Edition is back! On Saturday, November 15, 2025, the stars align for an unforgettable culinary event. You won’t want to miss this year’s lineup:
Chef Jet Tila (Cutthroat Kitchen, Iron Chef America) makes his debut appearance on the Celebrity Chef stage
Chef Amanda Freitag (Chopped, Iron Chef America) returns to cook up something special.
Chef Jon Ashton (The Today Show, The Tonight Show) returns to host and join in on the cooking demonstrations
That’s not all. NASA legends join in on the action! Meet astronauts Robert “Bob” Cabana, Nicole Stott, and Michael López-Alegría as they share stories from space and participate in the live cooking demos.
This year’s theme celebrates international cuisine in honor of the 25th anniversary of the International Space Station. There are two exciting ways to meet these VIPS and experience this culinary event:
1. Live Celebrity Chef Demonstrations and Tastings
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
The Chef Demonstration and Tasting is a one-of-a-kind experience. The celebrity chefs will demonstrate their expert cooking techniques on stage and share their custom menu samplings with the audience. These demonstrations are sure to be enlightening and entertaining!
Ticket includes:
Samplings from the chef demonstration menu
Two (2) alcoholic drink tickets
Cash bar
Astronaut photo opportunities
Signed commemorative piece by the chefs and astronauts
Custom event pin
Tickets: $175 per person, plus tax*
Please Note: There will be no formal seating for this event.
2. Exclusive VIP Chef Experience
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
This is the most gourmet meal in the galaxy. Enjoy an elevated culinary experience featuring the celebrity chefs. In this small and exclusive group setting, this experience includes a multi-course dinner designed for you by the chefs themselves. As you are a VIP at this event, each table will receive personal visits from the chefs while you enjoy conversations with astronauts Cabana, Stott and López-Alegría.
This exclusive dining experience includes:
The Live Celebrity Chef Demonstrations and Tastings at 6:00 PM (see above) followed by:
A plated meal created by the celebrity chefs
Open bar
Photo and autograph opportunities with the chefs and astronauts
Nowhere else on the planet can you participate in a culinary experience quite like this. The private dining location will be on the second floor of Gateway inside the flight terminal of Spaceport KSC®.
Tickets: $499 per person, plus tax

2nd Annual VegFest Space Coast
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
Space Coast VegFest 2025
Join us on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 AM – 4 PM at Cocoa Riverfront Park for the Space Coast’s only VegFest!
This free, family- and pet-friendly festival celebrates plant-based living, wellness, and sustainability. Enjoy inspiring speakers, yoga sessions, delicious vegan food, eco-friendly vendors, live music, family activities, and more—all with beautiful views of the Indian River.
Whether you’re vegan, veg-curious, or simply love good food and community vibes, Space Coast VegFest is the place to connect, discover, and celebrate.
Details:
Cocoa Riverfront Park, Cocoa, FL
November 22, 2025 | 10 AM – 4 PM
Free Admission
More info: VegFestSpaceCoast.com

Cocoa Beach Cookie Crawl & Tree Lighting
2025-11-26 17:00 - 19:15 (America/Halifax) | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
Starting at Juice-n-Java Cafe, 75 N. Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach.
You will receive a map of participating businesses and a bag for extra cookies. End the evening at Coconuts by the Beach, 2 Minutemen Cswy for Christmas Carols and Christmas Tree Lighting. Event is free and everyone is invited.

10th Holiday Pub Crawl Downtown Melbourne
2025-11-29 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Iron Oak Post, 2023 Melbourne Ct, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
10th Holiday Pub Crawl Downtown Melbourne w’ KRAMPUS, Sat, Nov. 29, 5 pm to 10 pm. Themes are Santa, Elves, Goblins, Naughty Children, Pirates, Fantasy, Viking, Heroes, Faires, Trolls, Knights, Princes & Princesses, Celtic, Fooles, Heroes, and of course, KRAMPUS! All are welcome! Starts at Iron Oak Post, 2023 Melbourne Court, Melbourne, FL 32901. Costume Contests in several categories! Prizes include gift certificates to area bars & restaurants, Vouchers to future pub crawls!

Race to Reclaim History
2025-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
Help Us RACE TO RECLAIM HISTORY!
The Cape Canaveral Lighthouse Foundation is rebuilding the historic Keepers’ Cottages – and we need your help to make it happen! Join us for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the 2025 Race to Reclaim History at the American Muscle Car Museum on November 29, 2025. Enjoy an unforgettable evening with an open bar of premium beer, wine & champagne, an amazing seafood buffet, exclusive access to the museum, a 50/50 raffle, plus exciting silent and live auctions. General Admission Tickets are only 2/$100 or $75 each. VIP tickets are only 2/$150 or $100 each & it gets you early entry, PLUS a behind the scenes facility tour with the owner, Mark Pieloch! All proceeds support the historic Light Station. Want to make an even bigger impact? Donate an item to our Silent Auction or become a sponsor! All donations are tax-deductible and help in outfitting the new Keeper’s Cottages – bringing the lighthouse community back to life for the first time since 1966. Get your tickets or donate today at canaverallight.org and help us keep this beacon shining for generations to come. We’ll see you at the lighthouse!

The Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair
2025-12-06 12:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Get ready to experience the Space Coast’s largest Holiday Food Festival & Craft Fair!
This festive celebration brings together the best local restaurants, food trucks, and vendors for an unforgettable weekend of food, fun, and holiday cheer. Enjoy special a la carte tasting menus priced from just $1–$5 per item, giving you the chance to sample a wide variety of flavors from the Space Coast and beyond — all in one place!
Explore the HUGE Holiday Craft Fair Marketplace featuring local businesses, crafters, artists, and specialty artisans offering unique gifts and handmade treasures perfect for the season.
The event also features:
Magical holiday lights and decorations throughout the venue
Holiday-themed specialty cocktails, craft brews, seltzers, and more
A Kid Zone with obstacle courses, bounce houses, and a crafting station
Classic holiday movies shown on a big-screen projector
A train ride and holiday photo ops
Special appearances from Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and The Grinch
A lively DJ/MC hosting contests with prizes
And even snowfall from Fabulous Foam!
Don’t miss this family-friendly holiday tradition full of food, shopping, and festive fun for all ages.

Holiday Brunch with Santa Claus at Brevard Zoo
2025-12-07 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Gather with loved ones and kick off the holidays at the Zoo’s festive Holiday Brunch at our Nyami Nyami River Lodge, featuring a special appearance by Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a festive buffet with a carving station, breakfast favorites, vegan and gluten-free options, a build-your-own waffle station and a cozy hot cocoa bar. Guests will be greeted by one of Santa’s animal ambassador helpers and can take part in creating special enrichment “cookies” for animals to enjoy inside the Zoo. Seatings begin at 10 AM and 12 PM. Each seating lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Advance purchase is required as tickets are limited and non-refundable. For any dietary requests or questions, please reach out to Assistant Events Manager Elizabeth Brummer at ebrummer@brevardzoo.org.
Adults: $60
Children (Ages 3 – 11): $45
Children under 2 are FREE
Members receive $5 off!
The fun doesn’t have to end after your meal – Make the most of your visit by adding on discounted Zoo admission and enjoy our Holiday Kickoff Weekend featuring themed activities, decor and more! Discount is available exclusively with the purchase of brunch tickets online.
The last day to purchase tickets will be Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Sip & Shop Market Winter Edition
2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Sip & Shop Market – Winter Edition
Our Playalinda Brewing Company Market is back with a dreamy Winter edition of our favorite way to Sunday Funday!
Sunday, December 7th || 10am – 2pm
We’re bringing in MORE new incredible local vendors for our biggest market yet – sip & shop your way through over 35+ local vendors!
We’ll also be featuring live music, brunch specials, and yes…bottomless mimosas will be on the docket to help you wind down your weekend in the best way.
Stay tuned and follow us on social media – we’ll be dropping more exciting vendor and menu details soon!

12th Annual Edgewood Project Graduation Holiday Craft Fair, Market, and Food Truck Event
2025-12-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, 180 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Celebrate the season at the 12th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Market and Food Truck Event. Shop local artisans, enjoy delicious food from area food trucks, and experience festive family fun. Discover unique gifts and holiday cheer at this community event.

11th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl Cocoa Village 2025
2025-12-13 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | George & Dragon English Tavern, 502 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
11th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl Cocoa Village 2025, Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 pm to 11 pm. Wear your Santa, Mrs. Santa, elvish, Grinch, Krampus, or whatever Holiday garb. Costume Contest. An official SantaCon.info event! A night of JOLLIFICATION! 50/50 Drawing for The Children’s Hunger Project! Pirate Store, Antilles Trading (321-313-5886) at 643 Brevard Avenue, is offering 10% off for all sales to all crawlers attending AND on day of Pub Crawl! PLEASE drop by well before 6:00 pm. Starts at George & Dragon 502 Brevard Ave. (Costume Contest), Pub Americana, Dog N Bone (50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes), and please visit The Attic (upstairs)

4th Annual New Years Eve Shark Drop & Block Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 (America/Halifax) | Tropics Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, 1 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Cocoa Beach is set to make waves this New Year’s Eve as the 4th Annual Shark Drop returns to Tropics, Cat5, Hunkerdown, and its neighboring venues like Coconuts on the Beach, transforming downtown into the Space Coast’s ultimate countdown celebration destination.
Highlights of the 2025 Shark Drop Celebration:
The Midnight Shark Drop: A dazzling hammerhead shark, sparkling with lights, lowers over the Tropics outdoor main stage as the clock strikes midnight.
Five Party Zones Across Three Bars: Tropics, Cat 5, and Hunkerdown will combine to host five themed areas, each with its own unique vibe—including a spectacular outdoor tent party space.
Live Entertainment: A live band keeps the energy high at Hunkerdown, while Tropics and Cat 5 share a high-energy DJ dance floor to carry the countdown into the new year.
VIP Experiences: Exclusive reserved tables at Tropics offer premium seating, bottle service, and the best views of the night. (Pricing and booking details at https://sharkdropnye.com.)
Signature Cocktail – “The Hammerhead Fizz”: A one-night-only tropical cocktail designed to celebrate Cocoa Beach’s shark-themed countdown in style.
Midnight Champagne Toast: Raise a glass as the shark drops and confetti fills the air.
Photo Opportunities Everywhere: Instagram-ready backdrops, confetti showers, and the dazzling Shark Drop itself—perfect for capturing memories.
Block Party Atmosphere: Thousands of locals and visitors gather across an entire block of Cocoa Beach’s nightlife for a celebration that grows bigger every year.

Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash
2026-02-07 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
The Cocoa Village Brewer’s Bash overlooks the beautiful Indian River and had over 70 breweries participating in 2025. As always this is a family and pet-friendly, open event with various local food trucks offering a variety of delicious fare. This year those food trucks will be set up in a designated food court adjacent to Riverfront Park on Harrison St. which will allow you access to Ryan’s and the Village Idiot Pub as well.
Because this is an open event everyone is welcome! Tickets are only required for those who want to enjoy unlimited beer and cider sampling from 1 PM to 5 PM. Live music will be offered throughout the day.

Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival
2026-02-21 10:00 - 2026-02-22 18:00 UTC | SPACE COAST DAILY PARK, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL, 32940
The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival is a weekend, outdoor, family festival, designed to create an environment for people to enjoy affordable, healthy and wholesome fun. In Florida, we like to celebrate the things that make the Sunshine State unique. Citrus, eccentrics, people & pie. Our outdoor celebrations are fun & unforgettable. Our people are too. Come on down to Florida – the birthplace of Key Lime Pie for a little taste and you’ll see what we mean. We’re pleased to offer a full 2 days of culinary events for every taste, including favorites like the Key Lime Cocktail Sip & Stroll, Live music, terrific international food court and Florida Key Lime Pie by the slice, bowl or delicious whole pies……. and for all kinds of Key Lime delicacies for Key Lime lovers!
Adults: $7 per person, per day on Saturday and Sunday. Children under the age of 2 receive FREE admission.
Parking $5 cash per vehicle. Need to leave the park? No problem, simply show your parking pass for re-entry on the same day. Arts & Crafts Fair
The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival Arts & Crafts Fair is expected to host over 150 exhibitors, representing all types of art and craft media. The highly experienced management team at Brevard Productions Inc., that operates the festival, has been producing events in Brevard County for three decades including the Space Coast Seafood & Music Festival, Space Coast Strawberry Festival, Space Coast Home Shows, Space Coast State Fair, over 130 concerts, The Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame, The Central Florida Humanitarian Awards and much more. We are blessed with an abundance of highly talented musical groups and entertainers on Florida’s Space Coast. Some say that is because of the talent that the Space Coast attracts. In any event, there will be a great lineup of musical groups to entertain you at the festival. Please check back here as we get closer to the festival for the lineup.

Space Coast Strawberry Festival
2026-04-11 10:00 - 2026-04-12 18:00 UTC | SPACE COAST DAILY PARK, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL, 32940
The Space Coast Strawberry Festival is a two-day, outdoor, family festival, designed to create an environment for people to enjoy affordable, healthy and wholesome fun. A wide range of enjoyable activities will be offered, all celebrating the wonderful strawberry.
Hours: Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, 2026: 10 am – 6 pm:
Adults: $7 per person, per day. Includes all day access from open to close. Need to leave the park? No problem, simply show your armband for re-entry.
All tickets are available at the gates for cash. ATM’s available. Credit cards not accepted for gate admission.
Children under the age of 2 receive FREE admission. So many ways to celebrate the strawberry! Come join us for arts and crafts, food, drink, live music and more much more.
