Candlelight Shopping Downtown Melbourne
2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-21 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Enjoy four Saturday nights celebrating the holidays in Downtown Melbourne 4-8pm. Melbourne Main Street will host activities like a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa Claus, Carolers and more!
Saturday, November 30th
TREE LIGHTING & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Campbell Park
• Bring the kids to visit with Santa Claus on the stage after the 6:00 pm ceremony
• Enjoy carolers, and extended shop hours – be sure to support your local business for Small Business Saturday!
Saturday, December 7th
COOKIE CRAWL
• Pre-Purchase a commemorative Cookie Tin from Melbourne Main Street and shop the participating merchants along New Haven Ave to collect cookies in your tin.
• The Grinch will be wandering around and enjoy extended shop hours
Saturday, December 14th
ART WALK
• Santa & Mrs. Claus will be roaming downtown
• Live Art in the Alley – La Gallerie Sidewalk artists on display
• It will be snowing at the Strawbridge Art League
• Enjoy carolers, and extended shop hours
Saturday, December 21st
POP-UP SHOPS
• Pop-Up Shops located within existing businesses
• Enjoy live saxophone, carolers, and extended shop hours
• It will be snowing and Santa will be making an appearance at The Burger Place
More details coming to the website soon – check back often!

Christmas in the Park
2024-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center, 3316 S. Monroe Street, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Come celebrate the holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Workshop, choral performances, arts and crafts, and refreshments.

Breakfast with Santa at the Space Bar
2024-12-14 09:00 - 2024-12-15 11:00 (America/Halifax) | The Space Bar, 6245 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Treat your family to a delicious meet-up with Jolly Old St. Nick. Enjoy a chef-curated breakfast buffet, create your own ornaments and find out who made the Nice List. Expect a festive scene, complete with candy cane hot chocolate, pancake decorating bar and holiday-themed mocktails.

2nd Annual Christmas Wonderland in Palm Bay
2024-12-14 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Space Coast Harley Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Lane NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Come experience the Magic & Spirit of Christmas with us.
Come meet Santa, Ms.Claus, Xmas Elves, Superhero, & everyone’s favorite green monster.
Make sure to spend the day with us. DANCE, PLAY, EAT, SHOP & MORE.
This is our last event of the year, so we are going huge.

Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade
2024-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | FL
The annual Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade invites boaters from all over the state to showcase their best Christmas Boat displays! The theme this year is “Santa in Paradise”, perfect for our little slice of paradise right in Cocoa Beach Canals on the Banana River.

Hot Cocoa Holidays Bike Parade
2024-12-20 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Join us for a one-of-a-kind night ride that’s a favorite among families!
This unique experience features holiday music and refreshments, and entry is free with a donation of food that benefits the Children’s Hunger Project.
Join as an individual or bring out your crew to ride down the historic streets of Cocoa Village. Remember that this is a parade, not a race, so the only winners are the people best decorated!
Get creative and decorate your bicycle with brightly colored lights, garlands, or other holiday decorations for a chance to win! Remember to prioritize safety when decking out your bike.
Bicycles must be manual/pedal-powered, not motorized. E-Bikes are permitted on the basis that you never activate pedal-assist.
Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated individual, young family, adult group, best use of Hot Cocoa, and Best Cocoa Village Business.

The Skydiving Saint Nicks
2024-12-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | THE CROWNE PLAZA MELBOURNE OCEANFRONT, 2605 N Hwy A1A, Melbourne, FL, 32903
Event Rescheduled: TBA (Santa’s Sleigh needs some TLC)
Get ready to swap Rocket fuel for some Reindeer powered SuperHuey Santa Sleigh as Skydive Melbourne Beach and The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront hosts the Skydiving Saint Nicks! Come See Santa, Mrs.Claus and all their helpers land in the sand all day on Dec 21.
To Skydive WITH Santa or take a ride in his SuperHuey Sleigh…Santa’s Hotline: 321-977-5097

Jolly Days - Brevard Zoo
2024-12-21 10:00 - 2024-12-23 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Put on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun! Enjoy a blizzard of activities, music and watch the animals “unwrap” holiday treats! All Jolly Days activities are included with general Zoo admission.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus Photo Schedule
· Saturday, December 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM
· Sunday, December 22 | 9 AM – 11 AM
· Monday, December 23 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Noon Year's Eve
2024-12-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games, and music as well.
All activities are free with Zoo admission!

Back to the 80’s
2025-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Satellite High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Scorpion Court, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Break out the hairspray and Members Only jackets for the #1 hits of the ’80s . Back to the ’80s is a power-packed evening of the decade’s #1 hit songs, including The Power of Love, Time After Time, Material Girl, Addicted to Love, and many others. Featuring the music of such 80’s iconic stars as Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Queen, Joe Cocker, and others. In addition, Knight and De La Rosa will serenade audiences with some of the great love songs from 80’s Broadway musicals including Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, and Les Miserables. It’s going to be totally rad!
$35 tickets for the concert are available through the orchestra website at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust. Tickets at the door are $40. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert.

National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) 46th FL Winter Regional
2025-01-17 09:00 - 2025-01-18 15:30 (America/Halifax) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
Support your local Florida Wildlife Hospital, a 501(c)3, and have the rare opportunity to tour the American Muscle Car Museum during the NCRS Winter Regional. The NCRS event is free (daily 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) but a $30 charitable donation per person to the Florida Wildlife Hospital, at the door, is required to tour the American Muscle Car Museum either January 17, 4 p.m to 7 p.m. or January 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

City of Palm Bay's Multicultural Festival
2025-01-25 11:00 - 17:00 UTC | Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL, 32907, United States
Join us on Saturday, January 25 from 11 AM to 5 PM at Fred Poppe Regional Park for the Fourth Annual Palm Bay Multicultural Festival presented by Thrifty Specialty Produce and Meats, Cocina Café, and the City of Palm Bay.
Celebrate the rich diversity of our community with performances, cuisine, and family fun from around the world.
This is a free event showcasing culture, dance, music, food, and hands-on activities from countries around the world. Enjoy live entertainment featuring the Indian River Flute Circle, Safari Todd, Wah Lum Kung Fu, Hiti Mahana, Moko Jumbie Stilt Walkers and the Junkanoo Band, American Bellydance Club, Spirit of Samba, and more. There will also be a kids’ zone, food trucks, and craft vendors.
The Palm Bay Multicultural Festival is sponsored by Thrifty Specialty Produce and Meats, Cocina Café, United Third Bridge, All Digital All Day, and All I Need Sipz & Social.

World Wetlands Day
2025-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world – wetlands – with a special promotion that will get you out on the water! Kayaking at the Zoo’s Wetlands area will be free for members and 50% off for nonmembers on Feb. 2. Advanced reservations will not be available – guests can book their self-guided kayaking adventure at the Zoo on Feb. 2. This promotion does not include our Africa kayaking tour. In addition to fun activities, guests can enjoy special Zoo chats led by our animal care team on the following animal residents at their habitats:

Flamingo – 10:30 a.m.
Africa python – 11:30 a.m.
Caracara – 1:30 p.m.
Capybara and Baird’s tapir – 3:30 p.m.

Free with Zoo admission.

Garden Club By The Sea Pollinator Fair
2025-02-23 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Nance Park, 201 N Miramar Ave, Indialantic, FL, 32903, United States
ATTENTION ALL NATURE LOVERS AND GARDEN ENTHUSIASTS!
The “Garden Club by the Sea” is presenting a free, family friendly “Pollinator Fair” Sunday, February 23 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Nance Park in Indialantic. Come experience the world of pollinators and interact with birds, bees, bats, butterflies and plants that support our local ecosystem. There will be:

Interactive children’s crafts and exhibits
Food Trucks
Vendors
Master Gardeners to answer your questions
Plants for purchase and MUCH MORE!

So mark your calendars for Sunday, February 23 and we guarantee you will leave this event a Nurturer of Nature!
The Garden Club by the Sea is especially grateful for the support of our key sponsors: Alan H. Landman, PA, Outdoor Enhancements and Peterson Family Foundation.

Brevard Library Con
2025-02-23 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901
Brevard County Libraries invites you to their 5th Brevard Library Con on February 23, from 11 AM – 4 PM at the Melbourne Auditorium. Brevard Library Con is a free, all-ages event that celebrates pop culture, fandom, literacy, and technology. This year’s convention is packed with amazing experiences and family-friendly activities. Explore what our exhibitors and vendors have to offer, show off your costume-making abilities in our cosplay contest, or participate in a table-top role-playing mini-session with your friends! We will also have hands-on activities, educational panels, a youth play area, local food trucks, and more.

World Seagrass Day
2025-03-01 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate World Seagrass Day with Restore Our Shores at the Zoo! Enjoy fun activities in our center loop from 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
There will also be opportunities to learn about these important plants and how to help
our Indian River Lagoon from several lagoon-focused organizations. Free with Zoo admission.

Open Cockpit Day
2025-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Warbird Air Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Save the date for Open Cockpit Day at Valiant Air Command, Inc. on March 15, 2025, where aviation enthusiasts and families can explore history up close. Step inside legendary aircraft like the Fouga Magister, H-19 Chickasaw, Mig-17, C-47 “Tico Belle,” C-123 Provider, and Cessna 337 Skymaster, with more possibly added. Try flight simulators for a hands-on experience, capture unforgettable photos, and enjoy a variety of food trucks. Win a 15-minute flight with our Flight Operations Director in his PT-17 Stearman! Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 – a chance for open-cockpit flying! Regular museum admission applies, and cockpit access is included with appreciated donations. Join us from 9 AM to 4 PM in Titusville, FL, for a day of adventure, history, and fun.

Space Coast Pet Fest & Walk-n-Wag Scavenger Hunt
2025-03-15 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
Calling all pets to bring your people to downtown Cocoa Beach for a fun filled day. Live music by Hot Pink, unique vendors, food trucks, a splash station and watering hole for the pets. a Costume Contest happens at 1pm so dress your best. Be sure to sign up for the Scavenger Hunt starting at 10:00am at Rocket Healthcare 30 Woodland Ave. Cumulus Radio stations will be there live with giveaways and prizes!! So much fun!!

Chris Kahl - Florida History Singer & Songwriter
2025-03-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Award Winning Singer & Songwriter will take us on a musical journey through Florida. This presentation takes audiences on a historical journey through the State of Florida, featuring performances of songs covering a wealth of historical events, characters, and folklore with in-depth storytelling about Ponce de Leon’s voyage to Florida in 1513, Henry Flagler’s building of the Florida East Coast Railway, Florida’s unique Ecosystems, and more. Original songs come from Chris Kahl’s Florida Themed albums Orange Blossom Memories and Sunshine Kid.
Sunday, March 16th 2 pm to 3 pm $5 CASH entrance
Parking to the North at Reflections Building – Free
Bring your lounge chair
Tours of Green Gables available for a $10 donation from 3 pm to 4 pm. Children 12 and under are free

Poocharella
2025-03-22 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Join us for our fourth annual Poocharella -Fest Fur the Dogs-! There will be a lot of pet specialty vendors, food trucks, Best in Rescue competition, adoptable dogs, the SwiftPaws lure course, live music, beer and more! Mark your calendar to take your friends, fur babies, family members, and kids to Wickham Park on Saturday, March 22nd from 10am to 3pm!

Broadway’s Leading Men
2025-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Satellite High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Scorpion Court, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Hear some of Broadway’s greatest hits featuring four dynamic leading men. Under the baton of Aaron Collins, Cesar De La Rosa, Bryan Hayes, Stephen Mumbert and Andrew Lejeune will join your SCSO on stage to showcase some of the greatest songs from the Great Bright Way. Selections will include music from South Pacific, Chess, Book of Morman, Les Misérables, Bridges of Madison County, Hamilton, Ragtime, Fiddler on the Roof, The Music Man, Carousel, Oklahoma and more!
$35 tickets for the concert are available through the orchestra website at www.SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust. Tickets at the door are $40. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert.

Green Gables 4th Annual Classic Car Show
2025-03-29 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Enjoy a vintage setting overlooking the Indian River Lagoon in Melbourne, FL
See cars and trucks of all kinds and even some rare finds at this 4th Annual Classic Car Show
March 29th Saturday 10 AM to 3 PM
Free entrance for the public
Parking at the Reflections Bldg. to the North
Cars/Trucks Entering the Show can register at the door for $20
Limited to vehicles 30 years or older
Include trophies
Music entertainment by Riley Briscoe
Food Truck
50/50 drawing

Spring Tails thru the Village
2025-03-30 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | MYRT THARPE SQUARE, 12 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Bring your pet and children, too, and join Rescue Rebels by Cash 4 Canines, Inc., for Spring Tails thru the Village, at Myrt Tharpe Square in Historic Cocoa Village.
Sponsored by Tails at the Barkery, this event will help raise much needed funds for the animals Rescue Rebels rescues. Their mission is to provide a better life and second chance for companion animals. Dedicated and devoted to saving dogs that are left abandoned in shelters, surrendered by their owners, and those that are abused and neglected, Rescue Rebels rescues them, gives them the care they need, and finds them loving forever homes.
For a $10.00 donation, receive a goody bag and a framed 4×6 color photo with the Easter Bunny. Photo Sign-In ends at 2:15 p.m.
This year, Tails at the Barkery and Hello Again Books have teamed up for a “Peter Cottontail” Scavenger Hunt. Donate $10.00, receive a “Peter Cottontail” Scavenger Hunt Map and collect Magic Easter Eggs at each participating Cocoa Village Merchant for chances to win fabulous prizes including the Grand Prize of $100 Village Bucks. Winning Prizes and Raffle Drawings will take place at 3:15 p.m.
All pets must be on a leash, or in appropriate carriers, and have current vaccinations and county tags for the safety of our animals and friends.

Celebrating The Lagoon - Art and Music in EGAD Arts District
2025-04-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Eau Gallie Square, 1453 Highland Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
JOIN US ON April 4. It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
This special event is a tribute to our Indian River Lagoon, so important to our quality of life and our economic impact as a region. The galleries have Lagoon-focused surprises planned. On this special night, from 5:30-8:30p, Eau Gallie Square will be filled with exhibitors and voices speaking for the Lagoon—and musicians playing from the stage. Don’t miss the special Lagoon-focused event, Just Another Fish On The Wall, at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.
Join the fun on April 4th, see the art, hear the speakers and enjoy the music.
Be part of it all, as everyone matters. It takes all of us. It takes each of us.
See you in The Square!

Cocoa Village Annual Book Fest
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Join Cocoa Village for the 4th Annual Cocoa Village Book Fest: a literary celebration promoting local authors and their writing!
Special events include:
– Author Fest: Connect with 45+ authors in Myrt Tharpe Square and Riverfront Park. Authors will be selling their books, signing copies, and sharing details about their stories and writing process. Each author will gift a limited- edition Book Fest tote to their first few customers!
– Author Spotlight in Local Businesses: Follow the map to participating local businesses and immerse yourself in book readings, secure signed copies of your favorite books, and engage in meaningful conversations with talented writers throughout the day.
– Story Walk: Embark on an enchanting journey with your family on the walk-and-read adventure of a children’s book. Explore the Village as pages of the book come to life at locations where guest authors reside. The path, marked by vibrant chalk art, leads you through a storytelling experience! Meet the Story Walk author at hello again books and get a copy of this special book to take home.
Pick up a map at the info tent at Myrt Tharpe Square! Co-hosted with Hello Again Books.

Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest
2025-04-12 08:00 - 16:00 UTC | 1900 Building, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Visit Downtown Melbourne this spring for a FREE family-friendly event that attracts visitors from the region and features lavish landscape designs, garden sculptures, flowers and plants, trees and shrubs, unique gifts, garden-themed art, great food, and much more!
Bring your wagon and leave with new items for your yard.
Parking is available at the many City of Melbourne public parking lots including the free parking garage.

Sensory Earth Day
2025-04-12 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Tickets must be purchased.
Families of children with exceptionalities are invited to join us as we celebrate planet Earth during this special, sensory-friendly event. Enjoy Earth Day themed games, sensory exploration, crafts and more as you stroll through the Zoo after hours. As a come and go event, timed entry tickets are available.
Price: $2 for members $6 for nonmembers.
