Visit Space Coast

Example - 9th Annual Oyster and Fish Fry
2024-10-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | FIELD MANOR, 750 Field Manor Dr, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
This is an example of a Fall is for Foodies Event from 2024. This does not represent Oyster and Fish Fry’s potential participation or offerings for 2025.

An island tradition and annual fundraiser is a community seafood fry, with non-seafood options available, local brewery Bugnutty will be providing the beer, FUNdecided trio will play classics, tours of the historic home available, plus a silent auction.
A portion of the proceeds benefit our historic preservation efforts.

Example - Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Ice Cream Social
2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
This is an example of a Fall is for Foodies Event from 2024. This does not represent Taste of Space’s potential participation or offerings for 2025.

Sprinkle some fun on your Sunday with celebrity chefs Duff Goldman and Amanda Freitag!
On November 3, 2024, the whole family is invited to build a signature ice cream sundae with some VIP guests. Our Taste of Space celebrity chefs will concoct their own cool masterpieces before circulating around the room to meet you! You may even get some pro-level tips and tricks!
Of course, this is Kennedy Space Center so you will craft your sundae from a colorful buffet of out-of-this-world toppings. You’ll even get to try a sweet treat frozen with liquid nitrogen.
Snap a photo with Chefs Duff and Freitag and collect this year’s Taste of Space commemorative pin. Plus, get an up-close look at Chef Duff’s Charm City Cakes signature space-themed cake created exclusively for the weekend.
Do not miss the chance to spend your Sunday making sundaes with professional chefs!

Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
2024-11-09 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
The 8th Annual Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, presented by Sysco, is set for Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. This year’s event will once again be held on the picturesque waterfront of Melbourne Avenue and Crane Creek, with an expanded footprint and offering a fully enclosed, gated space for an enhanced festival experience. With a single-inclusive ticket, guests can savor a wide variety of cuisines, wines, craft beers, and spirits. The festival will feature culinary masterpieces from over 20 Space Coast restaurants alongside live entertainment, art displays, three live bands, and more.
“We are proud to have Kelly Ford of Melbourne, Blinds of All Kinds, and MTN, Inc. as our leading sponsors this year. Along with Sysco, these businesses are dedicated to supporting the revitalization of Downtown Melbourne through the 501c3 non-profit organization Melbourne Main Street while celebrating our vibrant culinary community. Don’t miss your chance to indulge in the finest culinary offerings the Space Coast has to offer,” said Kim Agee, Executive Director of Melbourne Main Street. Tickets are on sale now for $125.
Sponsorships and vendor spaces are now available. For more information, contact foodandwine@downtownmelbourne.com or visit our website at foodandwine.downtownmelbourne.com.
Proceeds from this year’s festival will support the ongoing revitalization of Downtown Melbourne through transformational projects focused on Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization. These efforts aim to ensure Downtown Melbourne remains a premier destination for unique experiences, dining, and shopping.

Cocoa Beach Half Marathon & 10k
2024-11-10 06:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
10th Annual Ron Jon Cocoa Beach Half Marathon & 10k Presented by Connors Wealth Management is set for Sunday, November 10 on Veteran’s Day Weekend. With an “I Dream of Jeannie” theme and “Jeannie” and “Veteran’s” divisions, this is one of the most anticipated races in Central Florida. Run on the closed lane of historic State Road A1A and the newly named Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway before a straight away finish on I Dream of Jeannie Lane!

Saxophonist Jeff Rupert & UCF's Flying Horse Big Band
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
UCF’s premier jazz ensemble, the Flying Horse Big Band, swings under the direction of Jeff Rupert. He is the Director of Jazz Studies at UCF, saxophonist, composer, record producer, and recording artist.
Rupert has been a featured soloist on dozens of recordings with artists including Sam Rivers, Mel Tormé, Diane Schuur, Benny Carter, and Maynard Ferguson. His most recent recording The Ripple with legendary saxophonist George Garzone was released in September 2019. He played on Benny Carter’s Harlem Renaissance which won a Grammy. He has also performed with Kevin Mahogany, Ernestine Anderson, Joe Farnsworth, Ray Drummond, Harry Allen, pianist Benny Green, Kenny Drew Jr, trumpeter Michael Philip Mossman, and pianist and singer Judy Carmichael.
The Flying Horse Big Band is one of the premiere performing ensembles of the UCF Music Department. They have appeared at the Montreux, Switzerland, and the North Sea Jazz Festivals, as well as numerous festival and concert appearances domestically. The band has featured Randy Brecker, Bob Berg, Michael Mossman, James Moody, Nick Brignola, Harry Allen, Steve Turre, Rodney Holmes, Terry Gibbs, Marvin Stamm, Mulgrew Miller, John Swana, Kevin Mahogany, Lou Donaldson and Eric Alexander with the band. In 2005, the Flying Horse Big Band premiered Sam Rivers’ work for double big band, with Rivers’ RIVBEA orchestra. The group has had six recordings on the national jazz charts. Recordings include Jazz Town, The Blues is Alright, Into the Mystic, Big Man on Campus, The Bat Swings!, and most recently, Florida Rays. The last two albums climbed to #1 on the national (professional) jazz charts.
General Admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center, $35 for guests and students are free.
Bring your own food and drink. Tables, chairs, live jazz and a beautiful view of the river are provided.

Breakfast with Big Cats
2024-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-16 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-23 09:00 - 10:30, 2024-11-30 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Bring out your family’s creative side in this wild breakfast! Join us for a morning of delicious food while you create enrichment for Brevard Zoo’s big cats and create a piece of unique lion pawprint art to take home with you.
November 16, 23, & 30 – 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Adults: $30/Member, $35/Non-Member
Children: $25/Member, $30/Non-Member
Family event; for ages 5+

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Epic Tchaikovsky
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Tchaikovsky’s greatest and most profound work – Symphony No. 6 Pathetique is featured along with violinist Hina Khuong-Huu performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. The concert opens with the BSO and Brevard Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO) performing side-by-side with Grieg’s Symphonic Dance No. 1.
Individual tickets start at $35 and are available through the King Center at kingcenter.com and (321) 242-2219. To bundle and save on single ticket prices, contact the BSO Office at (321) 345-5052 for season tickets.

Merry and Bright Tree Lighting Celebration
2024-11-22 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | THE AVENUE VIERA, 2261 Town Center Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Join us for a joyful evening full of holiday cheer for the whole family! In Central Park, enjoy festive tunes with a live DJ, visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and embrace the winter wonderland created by a snow machine. Hop on a whimsical carriage ride, craft your own reindeer food and admire the performances of local dance studio ballerinas around the property.
Registration will be located in Central Park. Here, you will receive the map for a sticker scavenger hunt. Stop by participating locations to collect four stickers and claim a prize at Books A Million while supplies last.
The celebration continues all throughout The Avenue Viera with exclusive holiday offerings from the following tenants:
– Nothing Bundt Cakes
– Leaf in Creek
– J. McLaughlin
– Sur La Table
– Warby Parker
– Lululemon
– Gifts & More at The Paper Store
– 7 Senses
– World of Beer
This event is free.

Manatee Mania
2024-11-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Are you a true Manatee Maniac, captivated by these charming, chubby mermaids with their delightfully boopable noses? Join us for an extraordinary celebration dedicated to these gentle giants! Enjoy a plethora of special activities designed to entertain and educate, ensuring a memorable experience for all ages. Meet our dedicated manatee rescue team and learn firsthand about their incredible work in manatee conservation.
Free with Zoo admission.

28th Annual Artworks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival
2024-11-23 10:00 - 2024-11-24 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Eau Gallie Arts District, 1423 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
28th Annual Artworks of Eau Gallie Fine Arts Festival will be on November 23, 10 am – 5 pm and November 24, 10 am – 4 pm in Melbourne’s Eau Gallie Arts District. Always the weekend before Thanksgiving, this outdoor Festival will be held along Highland Avenue. ArtWorks features juried artists who will be displaying original art for sale; and they will be creating new works of art in their booths during the Festival. There will also be a porcelain artists show, a “meet the authors” event, live entertainment, and a food court.

Sunrise on the Savannah
2024-11-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
November 24 – 8AM – 10AM, December 7 – 8AM – 10AM
Lions and muffins and coffee, oh my! In our exclusive, adults-only experience at the Zoo, get to know our lions while enjoying your morning coffee with a delicious catered breakfast. This is your chance to satisfy your appetite while getting a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the care of our incredible big cats.
Price: $35 member $40 non-member
Meeting Point: Conservation Learning Gate #6
We recommend dressing to be comfortable outside in the weather conditions. Sun protection is recommended. Close-toed shoes are required. All participants must be ages 18+.

Hardware Store Brewing Company - Beer Themed Trivia
2024-11-25 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Hardware Store Brewing Company, 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
We’re combining two things we love for Beer Themed Trivia Night!
What do we love? TRIVIA
What else do we love? BEER
Prepare to get hoppy with us for this pint-sized battle of wits hosted by our trivia master, Kyle and let the good times flow.
This trivia is ale about fun, facts, and fantastic brews…it’s going to be sud-sational!

2024 Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot
2024-11-28 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
It’s a Thanksgiving morning tradition!
Join us for the 2024 Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5K, and start your holiday off right at one of the best community events on Florida’s Space Coast! This 5K running & walking event is family-friendly and community focused.
Here’s the Need-to-Know Info for 2014::
Race starts 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning (November 28, 2023)
Race starts in downtown Cocoa Beach (20 N. Brevard Avenue)
Post-race refreshments, raffles & dozens of awesome door prizes giveaways
Costumes encouraged!
Finisher medals to all participants
Short-sleeve race shirt (unisex and ladies styles) to first 3,500 entries. Optional: upgrade to race tank singlet or long-sleeve shirt at packet pickup for additional cost, while supplies last).
FREE kids race after the 5K
Turkey Teams welcome — we provide the turkey, you keep it!
Well-behaved dogs & young kids who get along with others are welcome — but PLEASE keep dogs, strollers & young kids to the far right side
Cost: $25 | price increases to $30 after October 26. No shirt race option available: $5 less.
Virtual options available if you can’t make the race in person
The funds raised from this race benefit the Cocoa Beach High School Track & Cross Country teams, and various other youth-based programs in the area.
NOTE: This year, there will be NO race day registration. You must preregister or sign up online or at packet pickup ahead of time.

Holiday Kickoff Weekend
2024-11-30 10:00 - 2024-12-01 15:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join us for a weekend of seasonal cheer as we unveil our festive holiday decorations! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with joyful music, delicious seasonal food and beverages—including cozy hot cocoa. Jumpstart your holiday shopping at our Zoo pop-up shop, and enjoy complimentary sustainable gift wrapping for your purchases. Plus, be enchanted by magical snow flurries and exciting live performances by local organizations!
Bring your family and friends to celebrate the joy of the holidays with fun activities and festive entertainment throughout the Zoo. It’s the perfect way to welcome the season!

'Twas The Night Before Dogmas
2024-11-30 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Touch of Grey Rescue, Farkle and Friends, and Intracoastal Brewing company presents:
‘𝒯𝓌𝒶𝓈 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒩𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝐵𝑒𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝒟𝑜𝑔𝓂𝒶𝓈 – a magical day of Storytelling, Christmas Shopping, Pictures with Santa Paws, Live Music, Pawliday Bingo, and a NEW special edition beer to benefit the pups!
Join us Saturday November 30th, 1 -5pm
Here’s a sneak peek at the calendar of events ->
1:00 – 2:00 – Pawliday Bingo
1:30 – 3:30 – Adoptable Dogs
2:00 – 2:30 – Storytime with Sheriff Wayne Ivey and Farkle and Friends
3:00 – 5:00 – Live Music with Stella Blue
Santa Paws will be available the entire time for pics with 2 and 4 legged friends!

Candlelight Shopping Downtown Melbourne
2024-11-30 16:00 - 2024-12-21 20:00, 2024-12-07 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!

Race to Make History
2024-11-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
Start your engines and join us for the Race to Make History event! We are being hosted at a private collection of muscle cars, the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, Florida. The owner allows non-profits the opportunity to hold fundraisers in his facility, but it is not open to the public, so be sure to get in on this fabulous opportunity!
Our event will begin with an open bar of beer and wine donated by the facility owner, a seafood buffet donated by Wild Ocean Seafood Market, and ogling over 400+ amazing Muscle Cars!
During drinks and food we will be selling 50/50 Raffle Tickets. We’ll see who wins the pot of gold.
We will also have 20+ Themed Silent Auction items to bid on, including Cocoa Village Playhouse tickets, cooking classes, art and buckets of fun.
We are also offering 3-4 Live Auction items that will be valued between $1000+ including a ‘Daytona Laps Drive & Hotel’ package, and an exclusive ‘Climb to the Top of the Lighthouse’ package for 20 people which includes champagne and appetizers.
Event tickets $100. for 2 – or – $75. for 1
Entry includes beer, wine and food
Bring your Thanksgiving guests and do something different!

Space Coast Symphony - Christmas at the Movies
2024-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Satellite High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Scorpion Court, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Don’t stay home alone this Christmas! Your Space Coast Symphony kicks off the yuletide season with Christmas at the Movies, a multi-media experience. Immerse yourself in snowy adventures, comical catastrophes, true love and the joy of family – reliving all of your favorite cinematic moments and experience the Christmas spirit at its fullest! Enjoy your SCSO perform classic holiday film scores as the action plays out on the big screen. This enchanting program will include excerpts from timeless classics such as White Christmas, Miracle on 34th Street, and It’s a Wonderful Life. If comedy is your thing, then let us entertain you with music from The Holiday, Love Actually and Home Alone. And for the kids, we bring the excitement of Harry Potter, The Polar Express and The Nightmare Before Christmas. This is a concert to bring the whole family together and make your holidays truly special.
$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.

Brevard Symphony Orchestra Sounds of the Season
2024-11-30 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
We’re dreaming of a symphonic Christmas. Brevard’s favorite holiday concert returns with POPS vocalist and Sinatra stylist Michael Andrew who joins the BSO for a fun-filled program of all your holiday favorites!
Individual tickets start at $35 and are available through the King Center at kingcenter.com and (321) 242-2219. To bundle and save on single ticket prices, contact the BSO Office at (321) 345-5052 for season tickets.

2024 Bless The Babies Bowl
2024-12-03 10:00 - 2024-12-08 19:00 (America/Halifax) | McKnight Family Sports Complex, 960 Cogswell St, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
The Bless the Babies Bowl is a full contact, youth football tournament featuring some of the best 5u through 13u youth football teams in the country.

Victorian Christmas Tour
2024-12-05 10:00 - 2025-01-05 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pritchard House Museum, 424 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
The historic Pritchard House Museum in downtown Titusville presents Victorian Christmas Tours. Costumed docents conduct guided tours through this beautifully restored circa 1891 home which is decorated for the holiday season. Tours are by advance reservation only. Call with the date and time you would like to schedule your tour. (No minimum required) $15.00 per person ($5.00 for children under 12)

Captain's Party to the Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade
2024-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Dolphins Waterfront Bar & Grill, 310 Lagoon Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
This event is the ONLY place to get your Official Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade shirts and merch, and the ONLY place to sign up your boat or house party in the competitions. Plus, everyone’s FAVORITE part of the Captain’s Party–$1000’s worth of raffles from our sponsors! There will be local vendors, food, drinks, raffles, and tons of BMRE merch–can’t wait to see you there!
Hosted by Blue Marlin Real Estate

Merritt Island Holiday Street Parade
2024-12-07 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
2024 Merritt Island Holiday Parade | Saturday, Dec 7, 2024 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Join us for the 2024 Merritt Island Holiday Parade; this year’s parade theme is ‘Snow Place Like the Space Coast’!
The parade will be on Saturday, December 7, 2024, beginning at Merritt Island High School at 10:00 AM, and ending at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School at approximately 11:30 AM.
Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be emceeing the parade again this year!
Hosted by Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department

Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade
2024-12-07 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
Light up the Sykes Creek canals with us – see decked-out boats, festive house parties, and holiday cheer for all! Prizes for Best Decorated Boat & House Party! Hosted by Blue Marlin Real Estate
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