Indian River Queen Holiday Parade & Party Flyer
2025-12-12 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | Cocoa Village Marina, 90 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
Cocoa Boat Parade & Party Cruise begins with a Red Carpet Champagne Reception – Keepsake boarding photos – 3 hr cruise- BBQ Dinner & dessert buffet- 2 DRINK pp-Entertainment-$135 pp++ Underway 6-9:00

3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra: The Cool Side of Christmas
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901
FREE CONCERT. Kurt Schulenburg, Conductor. Celebrate the season with jazz that sparkles—our Cool Holiday performance blends fresh takes on Christmas favorites with sleek, modern arrangements and cool jazz classics. It’s a festive evening that nods to tradition while keeping things stylish and contemporary.

US Space Force T-10 Miler Race
2025-12-13 07:30 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
Experience this exclusive opportunity to run through Cape Canaveral Space Force Station! Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is the world’s premier spaceport, launching almost 100 rockets last year alone. While you run, enjoy the 10 miles viewing our protected wetlands, legacy launch complexes and our launch service provider facilities. After you conquer the course and receive your medal from our military leaders, enjoy sightseeing our historic lighthouse active since 1868 and Hangar C Museum, boasting 80 years of iconic rockets.
Can’t make it? Deployed? Run virtually anytime in December and receive your race package via mail!
Register early, you must. May the Fourth be with you… and discounted prices too. Take advantage of early bird prices this May 4th!

Breakfast with Santa - Palm Bay
2025-12-13 08:30 - 11:00 (America/Halifax) | Ted Whitlock Community Center, 370 Championship Cir NW, Palm Bay, FL, 32907, United States
Palm Bay Recreation, in partnership with the Palm Bay Police Department, invites you to Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 13, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Ted Whitlock Community Center inside Fred Poppe Regional Park.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage served by Beef O’Brady’s Bayside Lakes, along with coffee from Starbucks, hot chocolate, orange juice, and pastries. The morning will include inflatables, games, and crafts, plus a special performance by the Palm Bay Elementary School Choir.
Don’t forget your cameras—there will be plenty of opportunities for photos with Santa and his friends.
Admission is $5 per person. Children age 2 and under are admitted free with a paying adult.

12th Annual Edgewood Project Graduation Holiday Craft Fair, Market, and Food Truck Event
2025-12-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | EDGEWOOD JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL, 180 E Merritt Ave, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Celebrate the season at the 12th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, Market and Food Truck Event. Shop local artisans, enjoy delicious food from area food trucks, and experience festive family fun. Discover unique gifts and holiday cheer at this community event.

Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | FL
Brevard Parks & Recreation invites you to our Cocoa – Rockledge parade! The parade will be beginning at Rockledge High School at 10:00 AM, and ending at Lee Wenner Park at approximately 11:30 AM.
Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be emceeing the parades again this year!

Adults Only: Go Birding with Brevard Zoo
2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary, 326 Barnes Blvd #300, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Step into the field and join us for a guided birding adventure beyond the Zoo! Explore local habitats with our expert staff, search for some of Florida’s most fascinating feathered residents and learn how you can contribute to community science projects to protect local wildlife. NOTE: Program takes place at Cruickshank Park in Rockledge.
All participants must be ages 18+
Our programs are designed to be active and hands-on with most activities taking place outside. We recommend dressing to be comfortable outside in the weather conditions and ask that all participants bring a water bottle. Close-toed shoes are required.

Green Gables Historic Home Open House Saturdays
2025-12-13 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Visit Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. and explore one of only three remaining Queen Anne-style homes in the Melbourne area. This nonprofit organization has acquired the property, but the next step is to raise the necessary funds to restore and preserve this historic treasure to its original condition and charm.
Take a leisurely tour of Green Gables, step back in time within the home, and unwind on the beautiful grounds overlooking the Indian River Lagoon. You’ll quickly understand why we’re committed to restoring Green Gables and discover how you can contribute to this important cause.
$10 donation for a tour; Children 12 and under are free
The last tour begins at 1:30 PM
CLOSED OCTOBER, reopening November 8th, as we prepare for our Halloween event

Merry Mimosas at The Downtown Art Gallery
2025-12-13 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | The Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange St, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Celebrate the season in style at Downtown Art Gallery’s 7th Annual Merry Mimosas, a festive holiday shopping event happening Saturday, December 13 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
Guests can enjoy complimentary mimosas or bubbly fauxmosas while browsing seven showrooms filled with original artwork, handcrafted gifts, and festive creations from the gallery’s talented local artists. It’s the perfect opportunity to find unique, one-of-a-kind holiday gifts — or treat yourself to something special.
Bring your friends, soak up the holiday cheer, and experience the creativity and charm that make Downtown Art Gallery one of Titusville’s favorite shopping destinations!
Complimentary mimosas will be served. Must be 21+ for champagne mimosas; non-alcoholic fauxmosas available.

Ocean Reef Festival
2025-12-13 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Pelican Beach Park, 1525 Jimmy Buffett Mem Hwy, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Mark your calendars for the 13th annual Ocean Reef Beach Festival!
Food trucks, environmental learning booths, art and craft vendors, and live music
Join us for this vibrant celebration that combines the beauty of the beach with the importance of conservation and sustainability. This event is perfect for individuals who are passionate about the environment and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.

Holiday Illumination Celebration and Tree Lighting - Merritt Island
2025-12-13 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Merritt Island Holiday Illumination Celebration (3 – 7 p.m.) Come and enjoy the annual Holiday Illumination Celebration at Brevard Veterans Memorial center (behind the mall) 400 S. Sykes Creek Parkway. Presented by the Community Advocacy for Merritt Island & Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. This community event is sponsored by Triangle Auto and includes holiday performances, tree lighting, food trucks, Christmas market, Gingerbread house competition, bounce houses, kids’ activities, morning 5K run and much more. Join us for family fun. For more information, visit CA4MI.com.

11th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl Cocoa Village 2025
2025-12-13 18:00 - 23:00 UTC | George & Dragon English Tavern, 502 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
11th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl Cocoa Village 2025, Saturday, Dec. 13, 6 pm to 11 pm. Wear your Santa, Mrs. Santa, elvish, Grinch, Krampus, or whatever Holiday garb. Costume Contest. An official SantaCon.info event! A night of JOLLIFICATION! 50/50 Drawing for The Children’s Hunger Project! Pirate Store, Antilles Trading (321-313-5886) at 643 Brevard Avenue, is offering 10% off for all sales to all crawlers attending AND on day of Pub Crawl! PLEASE drop by well before 6:00 pm. Starts at George & Dragon 502 Brevard Ave. (Costume Contest), Pub Americana, Dog N Bone (50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes), and please visit The Attic (upstairs)

Hooray for Hollywood: The Sequel
2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Riverside Presbyterian Church, 3400 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Back by popular demand, this tribute to Hollywood and the music that makes it special returns with a sequel! Brilliantly edited film clips on the big screen will complement some of the most famous scores written for the movies and performed with panache by your Space Coast Symphony Orchestra. Whether laughing, crying, loving, fighting or riding off into the sunset, the greatest music and memories from Hollywood’s Silver Screen are included in this special tribute. You’ll hear selections from The Witches of Eastwick, Back to the Future, The Godfather, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Cinema Paradiso, North by Northwest, and many more. Also on this thrilling program are two works by Florida composers near and dear to the SCSO, Mark Piszczek and Kevin Wilt. Wilt’s Imagined Adventures: Autobonn is a about the dream of taking off in a fast sports car, ramping up the energy with each gearshift. The SCSO will present the World Premiere of Mark Piszczek’s Nomads, a cinematic work akin to the scores of the golden age of Hollywood. The program will be rounded out with a couple Christmas film scores that will put you in the holiday spirit! This is a concert to bring the whole family together and make your holidays truly special.
Tickets are $35 in advance for adults, available through the orchestra website at SpaceCoastSymphony.org or at Marine Bank & Trust in Suntree. Tickets at the door are $40. Concertgoers aged 18 and under or with a college ID are admitted free to every SCSO concert. In keeping with their mission, the symphony provides a unique Symphony for Everyone ticketing program, a “pay-what-you-can” option designed to provide substantially discounted admission to any Space Coast Symphony concert.

Holiday Sunday Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Market is going to be our biggest yet!
Mark your calendars for December 14th from 12-4pm. Rain or shine – it’s market time!
Come grab a cold pint and shop from over 30+ amazing local vendors while enjoying live music from Casey Turner 12-3pm & post-market tunes from Alexander James from 5-7pm.
Are you interested in becoming a vendor at an upcoming market? Reach out to our Market Coordinator Tammie directly at Tammie@intracoastalbrewingcompany.com – Cheers!

Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Christmas Cookie Contest
2025-12-14 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Space Coast Harley Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Lane NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Get ready to rock your ugliest Christmas sweater and join us for a fun-filled, in-person holiday bash at Space Coast Harley-Davidson on Sunday, December 14 from 12-4p! Bring your A-game for the Christmas Cookie Contest—whether you’re a baking pro or just want to show off your favorite treat, you could win a $200 gift card for the BEST cookie, voted on by all who taste! SCAN THE QR CODE to register for the cookie contest! Plus, prizes for UGLIEST sweater!
Live Music featuring XSpanse, we’ll have FREE Beer and Curingo’s Food Truck will be here. It’s all about laughs, tasty goodies, and festive vibes. Don’t miss out on the merriest party of the season!
*Must be 21 or older to drink. Please drink responsibly.

The Book of Mormon
2025-12-15 19:30 - 2025-12-16 21:00 (America/Halifax) | KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it “Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal.” It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language.
Performance Schedule:
Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025 – 7:30 p.m.

Holiday Cookie & Craft Beer Pairing at Playalinda Brewing Company
2025-12-16 16:00 - 2025-12-23 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
It’s a Holiday Cookie & Craft Beer Pairing at Playalinda Brewing Company!
We’re kicking off the season with a festive Cookie & Craft Beer Pairing, the perfect warm-up before our Holiday-Themed Trivia night!
December 15th – December 23rd
We’ll be featuring a magical lineup of five holiday-inspired cookies matched perfectly with five Playalinda brews — a pairing so good it might just make Santa jealous.
Join us for the holly jolliest treat around, and stay tuned…we’ll be announcing the cookie and beer pairings very soon!

Holiday Themed Trivia Night at Playalinda Brewing Company
2025-12-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Holiday Themed Trivia Night at Playalinda Brewing Company
What do you do when your holiday prep is done and you’re bursting at the seams with festive spirit?
You celebrate and put all that merry knowledge to the test at our Holiday Trivia Night!
Join us for a holly-jolly edition of trivia packed with seasonal fun. Ugly sweaters are optional — but definitely encouraged!
Gather your crew (teams up to 6), bring your best holiday know-how, and stay tuned for more festive details.

Run Run Santa 1 Mile
2025-12-20 07:30 - 09:30 (America/Halifax) | CALVARY CHAPEL MELBOURNE – VIERA CAMPUS, 2852 Fellowship Pl, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Get ready for a sea of red and white! Run Run Santa 1 Mile returns to Viera for its 10th anniversary celebration on Saturday, December 20, bringing holiday cheer and festive fun to Brevard County. Since its inception, this beloved
holiday tradition has grown from a small gathering to over 1,100 Santa participants ranging from ages 2 to 93. Brevard’s “Merriest 1 Mile Race” is presented by Power of Pizza Charities and part of the Space Coast Runners “Runner of the Year Series”, this USATF-certified race combines competitive racing with festive family fun. The 1-mile course record was set in 2024 by Simon DeVoss of Mims who finished in 4:35.6. The women’s record stands at 4:48.05 and was set in 2019 by Kaitlin Donner.

Breakfast with Santa at the Space Bar
2025-12-20 09:00 - 2025-12-21 12:00 (America/Halifax) | The Space Bar, 6245 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Capture the magic of the season! Join us on Dec 20 for pictures with Santa, a holiday-themed breakfast buffet, and ornament crafting.
Embrace the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 20 or Sunday, December 21 from 9-11 AM at The Space Bar with a chef-curated breakfast buffet, ornament crafting station and pictures with Santa himself!
Enjoy Breakfast Favorites: Breakfast Buffet with bacon, scrambled eggs, sliced fruit and berries and assorted pastries, Pancake Decorating Bar with assorted toppings, Coffee, tea, assorted juices and hot chocolate. Mimosa Bar (21+, not included with ticket purchase)
Special Holiday Features: Ornament Crafting Station, Pictures and meet-and-greet with Santa Claus!
Tickets: Adult (13+): $20, Children (3-12): $15, Under 3: FREE
Availability is limited, and tickets for this event have sold out in previous years. Purchase your tickets now to secure your place!

Holidays in Space
2025-12-20 09:00 - 2025-12-30 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Holidays in Space Returns to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Celebrate the season with brand-new experiences you won’t find anywhere else. Our Holidays in Space protagonist “Starflake” takes to the sky in an all-new drone show, paired with an original symphonic score. Watch hundreds of drones light up the night sky as Starflake journeys from Earth to orbit and beyond.
Showtime: Nightly at 6:50 PM, December 21-30 (excluding Christmas Day)
Location: Rocket Garden
Included with admission
Upgrade for Premium Drone Show Viewing
For an elevated experience, purchase a Holidays in Space premium viewing ticket. Get the best view with rooftop access at Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®. Stay tuned for information on this exclusive experience!
Join us for Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition on December 19 and 20 and be among the first to see this all-new show. Learn more about this galactic evening event. This event requires a special ticket.
More to Explore
Celebrate the season with an all-new holiday scavenger hunt, fun for all ages. Explore the themed trees and solve clues that lead to a hidden word. Once complete and before you leave for the day, present your answers to the team inside the information building to receive a festive prize.
Plus, the visitor complex is donned with festive décor this holiday season. Be sure to check out:
The massive 50-foot tree, Space-themed decorated holiday trees sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Florida Tech, Photogenic six-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers, Iconic NASA holiday ornament monument, And so much more!
Find other experiences and tips for visiting during this busy time of year at our Holidays in Space seasonal page.
Holidays in Space is included with admission.

WFIT Presents: The Winter Waves Music Festival at Intracoastal Brewing Company!
2025-12-20 11:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Get ready for a day full of local brews, live performances, and festive fun!
Live Performances By:
Gary Lazer Eyes, Miranda Realino, Ravenous Tanuki, Bob Sima & Angelina Buccio – winner of the WFIT Winter Song Contest!
Delicious Eats
Surprise Beer Releases
CHRISTMAS TREE TOSS – an Intra Tradition!
Registration: 5-6pm || Toss: 6-7pm
We’ll also be featuring raffles throughout the day, and so much more. Follow along on Facebook & Instagram for all the updates! This event is open to all ages and FREE!

Sweaters & Sway Holiday Trivia at Intracoastal Brewing Company
2025-12-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Sweaters & Swag Holiday Trivia at Intracoastal Brewing Company!
It’s Trivia Night – Holiday Style!
Join us for a festive evening of holiday-themed general knowledge trivia! Wear your favorite Christmas sweaters, hats, or other holiday attire — extra points awarded for dressing in theme, individually or as a team.
Enjoy holiday music, fun questions, and the chance to show off your seasonal smarts. Gather your crew, get creative, and come celebrate the season with us!

Surfing Santas
2025-12-24 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Coconuts on the Beach, 2 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
You’re invited to join in on this Cocoa Beach tradition that brings hundreds of surfers to the beach… dressed up as Santa, Surfing Santas 2025! We’re looking forward to this event being our best one yet.
What started out as a small, family day in Cocoa Beach has turned into a global phenomenon. People from all over congregate on Christmas Eve in Cocoa Beach to celebrate the holidays with Santa, friends, and family. Whether you surf or you’re looking to join in the holiday spirit, there’s no other beach having this much fun on Christmas Eve!
This event is family-friendly, costume-encouraged, and extremely festive. Tell your friends, don’t forget your Santa hat, see you there

Surfin' Mingle 2025
2025-12-24 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
Stop and mingle with friends after Surfing Santas. There will be food trucks and unique vendors for all those last minute shoppers.

Sleeping Beauty
2025-12-28 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Your Space Coast Symphony returns to The King Center in a collaborative performance of Tchaikovsky’s The Sleeping Beauty presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Be transported to a magical kingdom through a spellbinding tale filled with fantastical fairies and ravishing romance, ornate costumes and exquisite sets, and be inspired by the remedy that cures all things—a true love’s kiss. The Sleeping Beauty’s opulent sets, lavish costumes, and fairies that fly are joined by Tchaikovsky’s treasured score to create a happily-ever-after treat for all ages.

4th Annual New Years Eve Shark Drop & Block Party
2025-12-31 19:00 - 2026-01-01 00:00 (America/Halifax) | Tropics Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, 1 S Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Cocoa Beach is set to make waves this New Year’s Eve as the 4th Annual Shark Drop returns to Tropics, Cat5, Hunkerdown, and its neighboring venues like Coconuts on the Beach, transforming downtown into the Space Coast’s ultimate countdown celebration destination.
Highlights of the 2025 Shark Drop Celebration:
The Midnight Shark Drop: A dazzling hammerhead shark, sparkling with lights, lowers over the Tropics outdoor main stage as the clock strikes midnight.
Five Party Zones Across Three Bars: Tropics, Cat 5, and Hunkerdown will combine to host five themed areas, each with its own unique vibe—including a spectacular outdoor tent party space.
Live Entertainment: A live band keeps the energy high at Hunkerdown, while Tropics and Cat 5 share a high-energy DJ dance floor to carry the countdown into the new year.
VIP Experiences: Exclusive reserved tables at Tropics offer premium seating, bottle service, and the best views of the night. (Pricing and booking details at https://sharkdropnye.com.)
Signature Cocktail – “The Hammerhead Fizz”: A one-night-only tropical cocktail designed to celebrate Cocoa Beach’s shark-themed countdown in style.
Midnight Champagne Toast: Raise a glass as the shark drops and confetti fills the air.
Photo Opportunities Everywhere: Instagram-ready backdrops, confetti showers, and the dazzling Shark Drop itself—perfect for capturing memories.
Block Party Atmosphere: Thousands of locals and visitors gather across an entire block of Cocoa Beach’s nightlife for a celebration that grows bigger every year.

Rock & Roll Revue: 2025 New Year's Eve Gala Dinner & Dance
2025-12-31 19:30 - 2026-01-01 00:30 (America/Halifax) | HILTON MELBOURNE, 200 Rialto Pl, Melbourne, FL, 32901
7:30 – 8:30. Social Hour. Begin 3-hour Open Bar
8:30 – 9:30. Dinner with your choice of Chicken Piccata or Mahi with Pineapple Rum Sauce.
Dinner show with the Swingtimers Trio.
9:30 – 12:30. Dancing to the fabulous Rock & Roll Revue
Champagne toast at midnight with Times Square ball drop.
$150 per person
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