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Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo
2026-09-08 18:00 - 2026-10-31 22:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Select Nights in September and October | 6 – 10 PM
See Brevard Zoo transform into a spooky playground filled with eerie lights, mysterious sounds and hauntingly fun surprises. Stroll through dimly lit pathways lined with glowing jack-o-lanterns, foggy forests and larger-than-life displays.
Beware the Night is family-friendly and intended for all ages. Some locations of the park may be spookier than others as you encounter dark and atmospheric areas of the event.
Every Friday and Saturday in October, we turn up the scares with River’s Revenge! This is an optional thrill experience on a behind the scenes trail complete with jump scares, mazes and creatures. This experience is included as part of your ticket purchase on these nights and is recommended for ages 13 and up.

Downtown Melbourne Fall Sip & Shop
2026-09-10 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Get ready for an evening of sipping, shopping, and exploring DTMB! Join us on Thursday, September 10th as local businesses open their doors for a fun fall evening of drink tastings and unique shopping. Grab your branded tasting glass, pick up your guide, and stroll from stop to stop. For every $10 spent, receive a raffle ticket to a participating business!
Check-in: The 909 Arcade (909 E New Haven Ave)
️Tickets:
$25 per person until August 1st
$30 per person after August 1st
Each ticket includes:
– Branded tasting glass
– Printed guide to participating businesses
– Branded tote bag
What to expect:
– Wine, beer, and other drink samples at each participating business
– Complimentary snacks at select stops
– Shop to win! Earn a raffle ticket for every $10 spent at select businesses
– Evening shopping across Downtown Melbourne’s local businesses
Good to know:
– Must be 21+ to participate
– Tickets are limited — grab yours before they’re gone!
– Rain or shine, the event goes on
– Tickets are non-refundable but transferable
– Purchase tickets exclusively through Melbourne Main Street to avoid scammers

Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market
2026-09-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2026-10-17 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | MYRT THARPE SQUARE, 12 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Enjoy this weekly Saturday Cocoa Village Art Market in the heart of Cocoa Village with an array of artisans. Come browse and shop original local artwork by area artists! Spend the day in Cocoa Village also visiting the many shops and eateries.

Gilded Age Afternoon Tea at Pritchard House
2026-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Pritchard House Museum, 424 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Join us at the historic Pritchard House Museum for Afternoon Tea commemorating the oppulent late 19th century Gilded Age, and inspired by the popular television series. A traditional, multi course tea will be served by costumed docents, followed by conducted tours of this beautifully restored circa 1891 home. Guests are welcome to dress in period clothing. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. Call 321-607-0203 for more information.

Space Coast Honor Flight: Mission 89
2026-09-12 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | Melbourne Orlando International Airport, 1 Air Terminal Pkwy, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
MLB is proud to host the 2026 Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebrations, honoring local veterans returning from their unforgettable day in Washington, D.C. visiting the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
Join us for any or all five celebrations! Let’s pack the terminal with grateful supporters cheering our returning veterans. Arrive early and enjoy the “Red, White & You” Pre-Flight Party, featuring live bands, popular food trucks, beer (21+) from Intracoastal Brewing Company, and uplifting patriotic spirit.
What To Expect – Event Timeline
8:30 p.m. Doors Open
9:00 – 10:00 p.m. Red, White, and You Pre-Flight Party
Enjoy music, food, beer (21+), plus giveaways
9:34 p.m. Expected Flight Arrival*
10:00 p.m. Veterans Walk of Honor
10:30 p.m. Event Concludes
* Flight schedules subject to delays. Monitor our site and social channels for real-time updates.

Sunday Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company
2026-09-13 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Intracoastal Brewing Company has another Sunday Market heading your way!
Mark your calendars for September 13th from 12-4pm. Rain or shine – it’s market time.
Join them for a cold pint and shop from over 25+ amazing local vendors, while enjoying live music in the beer garden!
Follow Intracoastal Brewing Company on Facebook & Instagram for more details.

Jazz Concert featuring the Battle of the Horns by Dan Wilborn & Friends
2026-09-13 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
he 2026 – 2027 concert season begins with Saxophonist Dan Wilborn leading the Battle of the Horns for this special event!
Dan Wilborn plays alto, tenor, soprano sax and the flute. He has performed at many venues and high profile shows, and with bands such as the Puzzlers, Equator, The Rainmakerz, and the Space Coast Big Band. He performed concerts for WGRV radio station and live on WFIT radio station. Dan has also performed at a Democratic Presidential rally for then VP Joe Biden, the Melbourne Arts Festival, the Suwanee Music Festival, and the Foosaner Art Museum in Melbourne, FL. Dan lives in Melbourne Beach, FL.
General admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society and the Veterans Memorial Center. $35 for guests. Students are free. Bring snacks and drinks if you’d like, adult beverages ok (the venue does not allow us to sell food or drinks). Tables, chairs and a beautiful view of the river provided.

Wildly in Love Wedding Expo
2026-09-13 17:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
On Sunday, September 13 from 5 – 7:30 PM, meet curated vendors while experiencing our venues firsthand – from ceremony locations featuring giraffes and lions as your witnesses to unique cocktail hour locations surrounded by animals and nature. Our expo is a comprehensive, guided roadmap for every milestone of your journey, ensuring your wedding stands out from the initial proposal to the final honeymoon toast.
Event Features:
• 2.5-hour wedding expo with dozens of wedding vendors
• A cash bar and passed hors d’oeuvres from our in-house catering
• Multiple animal encounters spread out throughout the expo
• Raffle prizes at the end of the event
• Staged cocktail hour spaces
• Live DJ performance by DJ Shane Entertainment
• Photo booth by 1000 Words Photo Booths
• Henna Tattoos by The Tiniest Warrior
• A roaming bridal show
• Live Instrumental music and more!
Price: One ticket for $15 or two for $25

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.

Green Gables 9th Annual Harvest Festival
2026-09-26 09:00 - 15:00 UTC | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Green Gables 9th Annual Harvest Festival
Free Admission
What a better way to Enjoy the Fall Season and
Unwrap Autumn’s Delights with: Art – Crafts – Food Truck – Over 45 Vendors – Music – Children’s Activities
Items such as: rope bowls, baskets, quilts, honey, books, restored furniture, face painting, photo booth, crocheted items, wooden boards, fruit trees,
leather, sauces, handmade items, and so much more! Over 45 vendors.
NEW: GEMSTONE DIG sponsored by Sullivan’s Jewelers – Tickets Available – Scoop a gem with your shovel in the sand, WIN a real gemstone!
Tours available for Green Gables for a $10 donation – Kids 12 & under are free
Please PARK at the Reflections Building next door.

Cocoa Village Sip & Shop
2026-09-26 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Join us in the Village for the perfect pairing of wine samples, tasty bites, and after-hours shopping!

11th Annual Pirate Plunder Pub Crawl Cocoa Village
2026-09-26 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | COCOA ELKS LODGE, 315 Florida Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922
11th Annual Pirate Plunder Pub Crawl Cocoa Village, Saturday, Sep. 26
Swash yer buckles & join us as we plunder Cocoa Village! 50/50 Drawing for The Children’s Hunger Project! Many other prizes too!
Pirate Store, Antilles Trading Company (321-313-5886) at 643 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Village, will also have a limited supply of the advance tickets for a limited time.
They are also offering 10% off for all sales to all crawlers attending AND on day of the Pub Crawl! Drop by well before the 6:00 pm start of the event.
Starts at 6:00 at the Cocoa Elks Lodge #1532, 315 Florida Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922
Followed by George & Dragon (costume contest), REC225, Pub Americana, Dog N Bone (50/50 drawing and door prizes), and Vintage Vault.

Running Wild Trail 5K
2026-09-27 07:30 - 09:00 (America/Halifax) | WICKHAM PARK, WICKHAM PARK 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Florida Wildlife Hospital invites you to join them for the annual Running Wild Trail 5K brought to you by the Running Zone Foundation. When you register for this run you are helping the hospital provide care for sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife. An average animal stay is nine weeks with the cost of care per animal about $130! In recent years, patient numbers have continued to rise, and events like this make it possible for us to help as many animals as we can. So sign up, lace up your shoes, and you may meet a few of our ambassador animals along the route.

Boo at the Zoo
2026-10-03 10:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Join Brevard Zoo every Saturday and Sunday in October for a family-friendly Halloween celebration filled with fun for all ages, complete with playful, eerie vibes and festive music. Visit your favorite Zoo animals while you enjoy trick-or-treating at themed stations, special activities, Halloween decorations perfect for festive photos and exciting performances each day!
All activities are included with Zoo admission.

The Rise of The Pyrate Republic
2026-10-03 11:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Barefoot Bay Recreation District, 625 Barefoot Blvd, Sebastian, FL, 32976, United States
For the first time ever, the legendary Pyrate Republic is open to the public — and it’s takin’ over beautiful Barefoot Bay for a full day of high-seas adventure!
Set against a breathtaking lakefront backdrop, this spectacular celebration unfolds poolside at a stunning Polynesian-style resort, overlooking the water. Sunshine, swaying palms, rolling waves of music, flowing rum, and nonstop action await ye from morning ‘til night!
Prepare for a Full Day of Swashbuckling Fun:

Live music all day long to keep the deck rockin’
A thrilling Pirate Invasion you won’t see comin’
A Treasure Hunt fit for the boldest buccaneers
A fiery Pirate Dance Troupe
A Best-Dressed Pirate Contest (Dress to impress… or to plunder!) A legendary crowning of the Pyrate King and Queen
Mouthwatering food & spirits — and yes… LOTS OF RUM!

Headlining the Lake Stage | 5 PM – 9 PM
The waters will thunder when Joe Calautti’s band Juiced storms the stage as The Flying Cannonballs! Expect high-energy, crowd-rockin’ pirate anthems as the sun sets over the lake.
Buccaneer Bazaar | 11 AM – 6 PM
Explore a treasure trove of merchants, craftsmen, and artisans offering one-of-a-kind finds worthy of any captain’s quarters.
This isn’t just an event — it’s an all-day pirate spectacle filled with adventure, music, mischief, and memories in the makin’.
So grab your crew, lace up your boots, hoist the sails, and chart your course for the most exciting pirate party of the year!
Adventure Awaits at the Pyrate Rendezvous!

Space Film Festival
2026-10-04 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | EPIC XL Theater, 2505 S Hopkins Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
The Space Film Festival launches Space Week 2026 with a unique showcase created for the aerospace community, by the space industry. Featuring a curated collection of inspiring industry films, documentaries, and space-themed features, the festival brings together passionate audiences to celebrate innovation, exploration, and the culture surrounding humanity’s journey into space.
Join fellow space enthusiasts, families, students, and aerospace professionals for engaging film festival-style experiences that highlight the people, stories, technology, and imagination driving the future of space exploration on Florida’s Space Coast.

Beachside Market at Higgs Park
2026-10-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Nancy Higgs Park, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
1st Tuesdays Beachside Market returns for the 2026-27 season. Enjoy food trucks, artisan goods, fresh produce, handmade jewelry, apothecary products, unique fashion finds, fresh baked goodies, and much more. 20+ vendors. Free parking and free entrance. Rain or shine. 9 am – 2pm.
Beachside Market Season
10/6, 11/3, 12/1, Jan: None, 2/2, 3/2

Space Week - America’s Launchpad to Tomorrow
2026-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Sands Space History Center, 100 Spaceport Way Building 90328, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
Come experience the story of Cape Canaveral where it actually happened!
Discover the real history behind America’s space and missile programs at this one-of-a-kind Space Coast experience!
Join Museum Director Jaimie Draper for an unforgettable journey through Cape Canaveral’s transformation from an isolated stretch of Florida coastline into the world’s premier gateway to space.
Explore the people, programs, breakthroughs, and historic missions that helped turn Cape Canaveral into America’s Launchpad to Tomorrow.
Perfect for space enthusiasts, history buffs, families, visitors, and anyone curious about how Florida’s Space Coast became the place where America reaches for the stars.

Space Week - Sci-Fi Party
2026-10-08 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Warbird Air Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
This is the highly anticipated World Space Week Party in Titusville Florida, located just across the river with stunning views of Kennedy Space Center. Our inaugural event celebrates a shared passion for space exploration, along with music, art, science, culture, and community.
We use the excitement of space exploration to bring people together, Highlight the best in all of us, and inspire what lies ahead.
Join us in celebrating what unites us, discover a unique experience and be part of a movement that connects our world through space exploration, right here where hundreds of missions have launched toward the stars from the Kennedy Space Center.
Enjoy the following:
Space-themed costume party — not required, but highly encouraged for an out-of-this-world experience.
High-energy music that gets you moving from the moment you arrive, with live entertainers throughout the venue.
Unlimited wine and beer, along with well and premium top-shelf drink options
Hors d’oeuvres available to you all night as you burn off energy at this party

Wacky Tacky Golf Tournament & Social
2026-10-09 11:00 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Rockledge Country Club, 1591 S Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, 32955, United States
Wacky Holes – Experience the excitement of our 6 wacky hole challenges, along with regular play for a total of 18 holes. Be ready for anything… Your coordination, creativity, and funny bone will be challenged with what we have planned! This tournament is designed for both seasoned pros and those who aren’t afraid to get a little silly!
Wacky Contest – The Tiki Trophy will return again this year! Dress up in the wildest golf fit you can find, and you just might win the much coveted Wacky Tacky Tiki Trophy! Bonus points if you thrift your outfit from our Thrift Store, located at 187 Barton Blvd. in Rockledge
Socializing Hub – Keep the fun going after the 18th hole and join us for a post-tournament social gathering!
Auctions – During our social, you’ll have the opportunity to bid on excellent items you won’t want to miss out on. Don’t forget: all funds raised at this event will go to support our wonderful programs and services. You’re not only putting money towards a fun and exciting experience, you’re directly helping some of the most vulnerable people in our community who need it the most.
Delicious Refreshments – Finish a fulfilling day of good times and golf with the mouth-watering spread of appetizers and refreshments waiting for you at our post-tournament social.
Thank you so much for supporting The Arc of Space Coast through our Wacky Tacky Golf Tourney & Social! We’re so excited to see you out there!

Space Art Day - 2026 Space Week
2026-10-10 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Holiday Inn Club Vacations Cape Canaveral Beach Resort, 1000 Shorewood Dr, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
Experience the creativity and wonder of Space Art Day, where art and space exploration come together on Florida’s Space Coast. Presented in partnership with the American Space Museum in Titusville, this family-friendly event features original space-inspired artwork, talented artists, guest speakers, interactive exhibits, family activities, and giveaways while celebrating the region’s growing Space-Themed Arts Corridor. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, space fan, collector, or simply looking for a unique day of inspiration, join us and discover the creativity that connects art, science, history, and innovation.

Fall for Downtown Melbourne
2026-10-10 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Come fall in love with Downtown Melbourne all over again.
Across from Holmes Park & Drew’s Brews, Historic Downtown Melbourne
FREE • All Ages
Spend the afternoon with live music, local vendors, beer & wine, pumpkins, photo ops, activities for the kids, and so much more. Whether it’s your first date with Downtown Melbourne or you’re already smitten, this is the fall festival that’ll have you falling for DTMB all over again.
Live Music
Local Vendors
Beer & Wine
Pumpkins
Kids’ Activities
Photo Ops
Cooler weather is on the way, and so is your new favorite fall tradition.

Jazz Concert featuring the Richard Drexler Trio
2026-10-11 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Multi-instrumentalist Richard Drexler is a composer, arranger, and producer whose career spans decades of stylistic range and global performance.
Since 2001, Drexler has been a regular touring member of the Jeff Berlin Trio, and has also appeared with ensembles such as the Woody Herman Orchestra and trombonist John Allred.
Over the years, he has accompanied legendary vocalists including Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Diahann Carroll, Frankie Laine, Bob Dorough, Mose Allison & more.
Drexler has performed on or produced more than 100 albums, covering genres as diverse as salsa, avant-garde, country, and even thrash metal with Saigon Kick. He has also collaborated extensively with guitarist, composer, and producer Richie Zellon on releases for the Songosaurus label, known for its fusion of jazz with South American rhythms.
He serves as an adjunct faculty member in the jazz department at the University of Central Florida in Orlando and maintains a private teaching studio.
General Admission paid at the door: $30 for Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center members, $35 for guests, students are FREE. Bring your own snacks and drinks, adult beverages ok (the venue does not allow us to sell food or drinks).

Heart Behind the Hits - A HIT Songwriter Experience
2026-10-16 18:00 - 2026-10-18 19:00 (America/Halifax) | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
A weekend of Nashville Songwriters singing their hit songs. Kicking off the weekend with Friday Fest, October 16th from 6:00-10:00pm downtown Cocoa Beach closes Minutemen Cswy with the streets lined with unique vendors, food trucks and beer tents. Nashville songwriters on the stage located at city hall. More information and a schedule of artists and venues coming soon. The weekend’s events are free and everyone is welcomed!

3rd Annual Reggae and Food Festival
2026-10-17 13:00 - 20:00 UTC | Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Rd NW, Palm Bay, FL, 32907, United States
The Reggae & Food Festival is more than just an event—it’s a cultural celebration that brings together the rhythms of reggae music, the flavors of global cuisine, and the spirit of community. Founded and organized by internationally recognized reggae artist King Tappa, the festival was created to share the rich traditions of reggae while highlighting the diversity of food, art, and culture throughout Florida and beyond.
Each year, the festival features an exciting lineup of live reggae bands, DJs, and local performers who create an uplifting, family-friendly atmosphere filled with music and positive energy. Alongside the performances, guests can indulge in a wide variety of multicultural cuisines—from authentic Caribbean dishes like jerk chicken and oxtail to seafood, vegan specialties, and international street food favorites.
The Reggae & Food Festival is also home to a vibrant marketplace where local artisans and small businesses showcase handcrafted goods, unique artwork, and cultural treasures. By blending live entertainment, delicious food, and community connections, the festival has quickly become one of Palm Bay’s signature events, drawing both locals and visitors together in celebration.
Culture • Community • Good Vibes
At its heart, the Reggae & Food Festival is about bringing families, friends, and music lovers together to enjoy great music, amazing food, support local talent, and create lasting memories.
