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Ecofest Comic and Toy Expo
2026-05-23 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Cocoa Civic Center, 430 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
EcoFest Comic & Toy Expo is a community-powered celebration of comics, toys, cosplay, movies, games, artists, and pop culture. Powered by Space Coast Comic Con, EcoFest brings fans, creators, collectors, and families together for an awesome day of creativity, fun, and community!

Movie in the Park - Elio
2026-05-30 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Sand Point Park, 101 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Join the Brevard Parks and Recreation Department for a free movie in the park, where we will be watching Elio!
Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and favorite snacks and enjoy this family-friendly event at Sand Point Park. The movie will begin at 8:00 PM, but there will be a pre-movie craft activity beforehand, beginning at 7:00 PM.

BearFest
2026-06-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate National Black Bear Day all weekend with interactive activity stations, hands-on enrichment making opportunities and more.
Plus, enjoy local beer tasting and specialty bear-inspired treats!
Activities included with Zoo admission. Food and beverage available for purchase.
Bear Food Truck (12 – 3 PM): Visit our special “food truck” right outside the bear habitat to chat with our commissary team and learn what our black bears eat each day. 12 – 1 PM: help create enrichments for the bears’ 1 PM camping experience. 1 – 3 PM: make bear-shaped treats for other animals—then stick around and watch as your creations are delivered during enrichment feedings.
Bear vs. Campsite (1PM): Watch our black bears take on the ultimate camping challenge! Listen to a special Florida black bear keeper chat while you watch our bears interact with camping gear filled with enrichment items. If you’d like to help make these enrichment items, be sure to visit the Bear Food Truck between 12 – 1 PM!
Trashcan Races (10 AM – 3 PM): Think you can beat a bear-proof trash can? Put on those bear claws and give it your best shot! Races take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1PM and 2 PM. Sign up 15 minutes before each round and compete in one of the most unexpected (and hilarious) challenges of the weekend!
Teddy Bear Clinic (10 AM – 3 PM): Bring your stuffed animal in for a wildlife wellness check! Our Teddy Bear Clinic welcomes all plush patients—not just bears! Experience fun, hands-on veterinary care inspired by real procedures used with our black bears. Every patient leaves with a clean bill of health!
Beer Tasting: Sip, sample and discover your new favorite brew! Enjoy a special beer flight and opportunities to sample brews from local vendors. More details to come!
Bear-y Good Eats: Eat like a black bear all weekend long!
Enjoy specialty menu items inspired by our bears —from cold treats to dishes made with ingredients that match our black bears daily diet! Keep an eye out for sneak peeks as we roll out menu items leading up to the event!

Wickham Park First Friday Event
2026-06-05 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Join Brevard Parks and Recreation for this rain or shine event, with live music provided by Joules Rio Band! While jamming to the music, enjoy local on-site food trucks such as:
– Nunzi’s Wood Fired Cuisine
– Notorious PIG
– Paula’s Jamican Cuisine
– Big Backs
– Taco Maniacs
– Paris Creperie
– Strong Island Ice Cream
– Space Coast Sips

Florida Creatives Market
2026-06-13 10:00 - 2026-06-14 16:00 (America/Halifax) | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
The Florida Creatives Market is taking over Wickham Park for a fun-filled 2-day FREE craft fair packed with local artisans, unique finds, endless goodies, and great vibes!
Enjoy live acoustic music, curated food trucks to shop and snack at (because who doesn’t love that), and a HUGE market filled with vendors and goodies that cater to everyone’s interests!
Don’t miss out on a weekend full of shopping, creativity, and community!
June 13th & 14th, 2026 | 10AM-4PM (Both Days)
Wickham Park | Melbourne, FL
floridacreativesmarket.com
Thank you to out title Sponsor: Crockett the Rocket

Red White & Zoo
2026-06-26 18:00 - 2026-06-27 22:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the Zoo’s most exciting summer event! On June 26 & 27 from 6-10 PM, the Zoo transforms into an All-American patriotic celebration packed with non-stop fun for all ages.
• Live entertainment: Dance the night away with live music, boot-scootin’ line dance lessons and high-energy performances that’ll keep you moving all evening
• Thrill-seeking fun: Test your skills on the mechanical bull—can you hang on for 8 seconds? Plus, compete in the hilarious pie-eating contest and the crowd-favorite “Holler for Your Partner” contest for big laughs and bigger bragging rights
• Touch a Truck Experience: Kids (and kids at heart!) can explore BIG trucks, construction equipment, side-by-sides and more up close
• Games Galore: From carnival games like Ring Toss, Balloon Pop Dart, and Fish in a Bowl to backyard favorites like Giant Jenga and Cornhole—there’s something for everyone
• Unique Experiences: Watch live animal painting and purchase a one-of-a-kind masterpiece! Meet Smokey the Bear and snap photos at patriotic photo ops throughout the Zoo
• Tasty Treats and Specialty Drinks: Indulge in classic BBQ, American comfort foods and carnival favorites. Food and beverage available for purchase.

All American Block Party
2026-07-03 13:00 - 2026-07-05 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a party filled with music, games, and space-themed fun for all ages. Dance along with a live DJ in NASA Central daily from 1:00 –4:00 PM, then head to the lower level of Atlantis for hula hoop contests and additional interactive activities.
Highlights:

Live DJ and hula hoop contests in NASA Central (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Family activities on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis®
Pink Team Robotic demonstrations on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis ®

The All-American Block Party is included with admission.

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
Join us in Downtown Cocoa Beach as we kick off America’s 250th anniversary with a night of family fun, music, and an unforgettable drone show!

Carnival Midway Games
Live Music by Tidal Theory
Photo Booth
Kid Zone with activities and games for the little ones

Drone Show – 9:00 PM
Look up as the night sky lights up with a spectacular drone show celebrating America 250!
Watch with synchronized music from anywhere
Download the Pyrocast App and enter Music Code: UHDP to hear the soundtrack synced perfectly with the show.
Bring your friends, bring the family, and celebrate this historic milestone with us!

Red White and Boom Titusville
2026-07-04 09:00 - 21:30 UTC | Sand Point Park, 101 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
America 250 Parade
Celebrate a once-in-a-generation milestone at the America 250 Semiquincentennial Parade — Honoring Our Past, Celebrating Our Future! Join us on July 4th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a vibrant patriotic parade beginning at Titusville High School and traveling along US-1 to Main Street. Enjoy a morning filled with lively entertainment, delicious food, family-friendly activities, and convenient seating at City Hall. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit as we come together to commemorate 250 years of American history in true red, white, and blue style!
Fireworks Event
Then, join us from 6:00 pm to 9:30pm at Sand Point Park for everybody’s favorite fireworks show! This year’s Red, White, and Boom includes food trucks, vendors, a live DJ, entertainment, and a dedicated kids zone. Be sure to get there and save your spot for the spectacular fireworks display at 9:15pm.
This is one event you don’t want to miss! As always, attendance is FREE!

MelBOOM - City of Melbourne's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration
2026-07-04 15:00 - 21:30 UTC | Front Street Park, 2205 Front Street Park, Melbourne, 32901, United States
The City of Melbourne is planning a “blast” of an event for the Fourth of July celebration fireworks display — an experience that thousands of citizens and guests look forward to each year at Front Street Park (2210 Front Street). Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with us!

Independence Day Celebration
2026-07-04 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay Campus, 250 Community College Pkwy SE, Palm Bay, FL, 32909, United States
Get ready for Palm Bay’s Annual Independence Day Celebration on Saturday, July 4, from 5 PM to 9 PM, at the Palm Bay Campus of Eastern Florida State College! Enjoy free admission and parking for a night of fun, culminating in a fireworks display around 9:15 PM.
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy live performances. Indulge in treats from food trucks, explore various vendors, and let the kids have a blast in the free kids’ zone with inflatables, games, air brush tattoos, and a foam pit.
This event is presented by Republic Services and sponsored by the Space Coast Office of Tourism, Price Family Homes, Mi-Box Moving & Mobile Storage, FoxPoint Media, Hope 106.3, and the City of Palm Bay. It’s the Space Coast’s biggest Independence Day bash, so bring your family and friends for a patriotic celebration of 250 Years of American Freedom!

Green Gables July 4th Melbourne Fireworks Viewing
2026-07-04 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Celebrate America’s 250th – Independence Day at Green Gables
Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne 32901
Bring your lawn chair and view the Melbourne fireworks display along the riverfront.
$15 per car in advance; $20 at the door
Tickets also available via: https://www.greengables.org
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Food: Hot dog combo $5.00
Ice Cream available for purchase
Pie- Eating Contest
Three legged race, water balloons, and carnival games
Patriotic Music
NO SMOKING, open flame, personal fireworks or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the grounds of Green Gables.

July 4th Symphony Under the Stars
2026-07-04 20:00 - 22:00 UTC | Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
Join your Brevard Symphony Orchestra this July 4th for our FREE annual Symphony Under the Stars concert at Cocoa Riverfront Park. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket as you enjoy a free concert filled with patriotic favorites. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m., with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m. Food trucks and local restaurants will be open and available before the concert.
Our emcee again this year is Mindy from Mindy & Company on Lite Rock 99.3!
Join us at our VIP BBQ before the concert! Your VIP ticket includes reserved parking right across the street, a BBQ dinner inside the Cocoa Civic center, and reserved concert seating right in front of the stage! Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. VIP tickets start at $65 for season subscribers and $80 for non-subscribers. We would love to see you there!

Summer Sundays: Prehistoric Festival
2026-07-05 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a new, seasonal series that turns every Sunday into a family adventure! Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, animal encounters and themed experiences for all ages.
Hosted inside our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Summer Sundays is the perfect way to escape the summer heat and learn something neat!
For guests looking for a calmer escape, a dedicated Comfy Corner will also be available inside the lodge, featuring coloring activities and a TV with family-friendly entertainment.
Activities included with Zoo admission.
Prehistoric Festival | July 5
Experience a blast from the past! Guests will come face-to-face with a walking triceratops robot, animatronic baby dinosaurs and interactive dinosaur trainers who bring the prehistoric world to life through exciting demonstrations and educational experiences. Explorers can dig up fossils at interactive excavation stations and enjoy themed games and activities designed to spark curiosity and imagination for all ages.
Your young archeologists can also bring home trading cards as a memento to remember their journey from the Jurassic era!
Timed Event Schedule:
Dinosaur Show: 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM & 2 PM
Animal Encounter: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Big Idea Dinosaur Adventures

STS-135 Anniversary - Atlantis' Final Flight
2026-07-10 09:00 - 2026-07-12 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Join us as we commemorate STS‑135, the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program.
This July, space shuttle astronauts return to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a special fireside chat-style conversation, hosted beneath the iconic orbiter. Then, the celebration continues the evening of July 11 with a patriotic drone show over the Rocket Garden, so plan to stay the whole day!
Additional details and scheduling will be announced as plans are finalized with these space heroes.

Summer Sundays: Brick Lab
2026-07-12 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a new, seasonal series that turns every Sunday into a family adventure! Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, animal encounters and themed experiences for all ages.
Hosted inside our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Summer Sundays is the perfect way to escape the summer heat and learn something neat!
For guests looking for a calmer escape, a dedicated Comfy Corner will also be available inside the lodge, featuring coloring activities and a TV with family-friendly entertainment.
Activities included with Zoo admission.
Brick Lab | July 12
Get ready to build, race and create at the Brick Lab, a high-energy hands-on experience where imagination and engineering collide! Guests can dive into thousands of interlocking building bricks and take on exciting building challenges designed for creators of all ages.
Create a custom race car and compete in the Brick Lab Derby, where your car can race against others in a head-to-head speed competition.
Plus, a live robotics team will be on-site showcasing innovative robotic technology and interactive demonstrations that bring science, engineering and creativity to life!
Timed Event Schedule:
Animal Encounter: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Big Idea Brick Lab

Moon Festival
2026-07-17 09:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Relive the excitement of 1969 and look ahead to humanity’s next era of lunar exploration during Moon Festival 2026.
Moon Festival at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex began as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11—the mission that first carried Americans to the lunar surface. While that legendary moment still inspires us, this year, we also celebrate NASA’s Artemis II mission and its historic lunar flyby.
Join us for a weekend of immersive experiences, vintage vibes, and bold visions of what’s next. From the triumphs of 1969 to the missions shaping our future, Moon Festival brings generations of “Moon Joy” together.
Weekend Highlights:

Vintage Photo Ops: Capture the moment in your best vintage attire with themed photo stations throughout the complex
Live Performances: Enjoy music by The Vocalitas, a swing-era and mid-century acappella group
Interactive Activities in Atlantis: Create your own Orion splashdown capsule, design tin foil hats, and color your way through space history
Lunar Rover Photo Ops: Snap a picture with the lunar rover at the Apollo/Saturn V Center
Comedy with Astro & Orbit: Catch this space-themed duo at the People’s Moon installation multiple times during the day
Apollo to Artemis Presentations: Listen to expert-led talks on NASA’s Artemis Campaign and our return to the Moon at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Salute to America pyrotechnics show on Friday and Saturday night

From Apollo to Artemis, explore the milestones that brought us here — and the missions that will take us further.
All activities are included in admission.

Summer Sundays: Carnival and Bubble Play
2026-07-19 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a new, seasonal series that turns every Sunday into a family adventure! Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, animal encounters and themed experiences for all ages.
Hosted inside our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Summer Sundays is the perfect way to escape the summer heat and learn something neat!
For guests looking for a calmer escape, a dedicated Comfy Corner will also be available inside the lodge, featuring coloring activities and a TV with family-friendly entertainment.
Activities included with Zoo admission.
Carnival and Bubble Play | July 19
Step right into a vibrant world of nonstop fun surrounded by the sights, sounds and energy of a classic carnival atmosphere featuring interactive game booths, playful challenges, carnival-style treats and immersive entertainment throughout the day.
Right alongside the carnival excitement, Big Idea Bubbles transforms the outdoor area into a magical bubble wonderland filled with giant shimmering bubbles, fun shapes and dance parties featuring surprise performances designed to amaze guests of all ages.
Timed Event Schedule:
Animal Encounter: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Big Idea Backyard Carnival and Big Idea Bubbles

Summer Sundays: Blooming Market
2026-07-26 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a new, seasonal series that turns every Sunday into a family adventure! Enjoy hands-on activities, live entertainment, animal encounters and themed experiences for all ages.
Hosted inside our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Summer Sundays is the perfect way to escape the summer heat and learn something neat!
For guests looking for a calmer escape, a dedicated Comfy Corner will also be available inside the lodge, featuring coloring activities and a TV with family-friendly entertainment.
Activities included with Zoo admission.
Blooming Market: July 26
Wild blossoms are taking over the Zoo! Explore the beauty of nature while learning about gardening, environmental science and sustainability at this unique farmers’ market.
Throughout the event, local experts and vendors will share hands-on demonstrations and insights focused on native vs. non-native plants, modern gardening techniques, eco-friendly practices and sustainable living. Continue to the Nyami Nyami River Lodge for a break from the heat and explore more wonders of local arts and farming.
Timed Event Schedule
Animal Encounter: 10:30 AM, 12 PM & 1:30 PM

American Aviation Weekend
2026-07-31 09:00 - 2026-08-02 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
American Aviation Weekend is a three-day celebration of flight, innovation, and the people who explore the skies. Experience the spirit of American aviation through a breathtaking aircraft flyover, special guests, and unique activities for the family.
Save the date for announcements on expert presentations, aircraft featured in the flyover, and the return of the VIP Gateway rooftop viewing experience.

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.

Palm Bay Florida's 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival
2026-10-24 10:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar Rd, Palm Bay, FL, 32909, United States
Celebrate culture, unity, and community at the 29th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade & Multicultural Festival! This FREE vibrant event brings together families, local organizations, performers, and cultural and school groups for a day filled with music, dance, food, and tradition.
The parade will showcase colorful cultural floats, vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, and community leaders, followed by a lively festival featuring live entertainment, traditional cuisine, educational and artisan vendors, along with activities for all ages.
Join us as we honor Puerto Rican heritage while celebrating the rich diversity of our multicultural community. This is a FREE family‑friendly event open to the public, everyone is welcome to come enjoy the festivities.
