Visit Space Coast

41st Bark Brew Fest
2026-03-28 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Dirty Oar Beer Company, 329 King St, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
You are invited to the 41st Bark Brew Fest presented by Tails at the Barkery and the Dirty Oar Beer Company in Historic Cocoa Village.
Play Bingo to win fabulous prizes! Bring your canine companion, sip your favorite libation, enjoy delicious food from the Rockstar Lobster Food Truck, and join us for an evening of fun, including raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing.
Sunshine State Labrador Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating Labrador Retrievers and Labrador Retriever mixes in need and matching them with loving forever families in the Sunshine State.
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.

Wickham Park First Friday Event
2026-04-03 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Join Brevard Parks and Recreation for this free, rain or shine event, with live music provided by Innuendo!!
While jamming to the music, enjoy food from onsite local food trucks.

Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri's Night Edition
2026-04-03 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Step into a global celebration of space, unity, and human possibilities as Kennedy Under the Stars joins with Yuri’s Night to host their official East Coast flagship event. This year, the worldwide organization honors the first human in space and the launch of the first Space Shuttle, both with anniversaries on April 12.
For one unforgettable night, the visitor complex transforms into an illuminated, after‑hours experience where space enthusiasts and explorers of all ages gather to enjoy visitor complex attractions after hours, meet veteran astronauts, hear from special guests, and have some fun on the dance floor.
Yuri’s Night parties happen around the world—but only here can you celebrate at America’s premier spaceport.
Tickets for Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition will be on sale soon!

WFIT Sonic Waves Music Festival at Intracoastal Brewing Co.
2026-04-04 14:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
WFIT’s Sonic Waves Music Festival is returning to Intracoastal Brewing Company!
Enjoy live music and local brews with your favorite public radio station on Saturday, April 4th from 2-10pm.
The show is all ages and FREE. Follow along for more details coming your way!
Plus – stay connected with the latest WFIT happenings! Tune into WFIT & Keller Radio, and sign up for the WFIT Newsletter at WFIT.org
It’s free, monthly, and the best way to stay in the know about community events and local public radio.

14th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival
2026-04-05 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Get ready for Brevard County’s most “paw-some” beach tradition! The Brevard Humane Society (BHS) is proud to present the 14th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival, sponsored by Ron Jon Surf Shop. This premier coastal celebration returns to Lori Wilson Park (1500 N. Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach) on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The festival offers a unique opportunity for families and their four-legged friends to enjoy a day of sun, surf, and community impact. While Cocoa Beach typically restricts dogs on the sand, this event provides special beach access for participating pups for a small $5 donation (proof of vaccinations required).

Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest
2026-04-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | 1900 Building, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Step into spring at the 2026 Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest April 11th, 2026, a vibrant celebration of nature’s beauty! Bursting with color and fragrance, as you browse over 60 unique vendors showcasing the wonders of botanical diversity.
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome the season. Enjoy local art, shop downtown for distinctive treasures, and indulge in delicious cuisine—all while soaking in the fresh, lively spirit of spring.

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.

Melbourne Toy and Comic Con
2026-04-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901
Join Melbourne Toy and Comic Con on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 from 10 AM to 5 PM for our spring toy and comic con! Tickets are $10, parking is FREE and kids 10 and under are free! Tickets are purchased at the door day of event!
Guests include:
James Pax – Lightning in Big Trouble in Little China
Donald Li- Eddie in Big Trouble in Little China
Jon Bailey – “EpicVoiceGuy” and Jeff the Landshark in Marvel Rivals and Soundwave in Transformers One
Omar Francia- comic artist who has worked on Star Wars, Batman, TMNT, and Mass Effect
José Marzán Jr. – comic artist who has worked on Y: The Last Man, Action Comics, Flash, and Star Wars
There will be over 60 vendors with toys, comics, collectibles, art, and more! Plus celebrity guests, a costume contest, panels, trivia, and more!
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You can buy $10 tickets at the door by cash or credit card.

Cocoa Village Annual Book Fest
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Join us in the heart of Cocoa Village for a literary celebration promoting local authors and their writing!
Special events include:

Author Fest: Connect with 50+ authors in Cocoa Riverfront Park and Myrt Tharpe Square! 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 Riverfront Park!

Earth Day Festival
2026-04-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
The Enchanted Forest is hosting our annual Earth Day Festival. It will feature crafts, vendors, food trucks, guest speakers and local exhibitors that will be sharing their information on the ways Brevard County residents can be more environmentally focused.
This family friendly event is free to the public. For more information, please call the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary at (321) 264-5185.

America's 250 Celebration & Drone Show
2026-07-03 17:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Cocoa Beach Centennial Square, 2 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Our Drone Show will launch at 9pm. A link to the drone show app will be provided when the event gets closer.

MelBOOM - City of Melbourne's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
2026-07-04 21:00 - 21:30 UTC | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
The City of Melbourne is planning a “blast” of an event. There will be food trucks, a KidZone with facepainting, photobooth, novelty sales and more. Pheonix Band will headline an evening of entertainment and fireworks will begin at 9pm weather permitting.

Friends of the Poor 5K
2026-09-26 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Church Our Saviour, 5301 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Third annual Friends of the Poor Walk in Cocoa Beach. This event helps to raise awareness and funds supporting the local Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Our Saviour’s Church in Cocoa Beach.
