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.

Green Gables Historic Home Open House Saturdays
2025-12-20 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-27 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-10 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

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
Want to stay overnight? Click the link for a special room rate at the Hilton.
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/mlbmhhf-90a-36e785e0-50fc-43b9-916b-862f045addcc/

Hotel Melby's 3rd Annual New Years Eve Event
2025-12-31 21:00 - 2026-01-01 01:00 (America/Halifax) | Hotel Melby, 801 E Strawbridge Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Ring in 2026 at Hotel Melby with an unforgettable night of celebration and style—setting the perfect tone for an incredible year ahead!

The Yale Spizzwinks (?) in Concert
2026-01-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Satellite High School Performing Arts Center, 300 Scorpion Court, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
The critically acclaimed and world famous Spizzwinks return to Central Florida to present a fun and exciting program. Recent Spizzwink performances include audiences at ESPN, Carnegie Hall, Disney World, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Severance Hall, and the White House. Maintaining a broad repertoire of exclusively original arrangements from the past 112 years – jazz standards, ballads, show tunes, pop and rock music, and humorous numbers – the Spizzwinks are sure to please. No Spizzwinks performance would be complete, however, without a generous dose of our choreography and unique brand of humor. It is this perfect blend of humor, musicality and showmanship that leaves audiences the world over begging for more. In recent years, their fan club has grown to include Senator John Kerry, Magic Johnson, Henry Kissinger, Kelsey Grammer, George Pataki, and Fred Savage. The Spizzwinks(?) are America and the world’s oldest underclassman a cappella group. In an age before iPods or reality TV, when the only way to hear singing without instruments was in the shower, the Spizzwinks showed the world that a bunch of college guys sporting sweet harmonies and a perplexing name was a winning combination. That’s right – they liked a cappella before it was cool. Don’t miss the returning Yale Spizzwinks in Concert!

Winter Market at Nancy Higgs Park
2026-01-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Nancy Higgs Park, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Come join us for our Winter Market at Nancy Higgs Community Center! There will be food trucks, fresh baked bread and food items, local artisans, produce and more!
There will be three winter market dates:
December 9
January 6
February 10

Health First Fight Child Hunger 5K 2026
2026-01-10 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | VIERA HIGH SCHOOL, 6103 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne, FL, 32940
10 YEARS. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE POWERFUL CAUSE!
Get ready for the 10th Annual Health First Fight Child Hunger 5K—where our community comes together to make sure kids in Brevard County don’t go hungry! This impactful race raises essential funds for The Children’s Hunger Project and The Sharing Center of Central Brevard, two local nonprofits working every day to provide nutritious meals to children who need them most.
This family-friendly Run/Walk is all about fun, community, and purpose—creating unforgettable memories while making a real, life-changing difference for children facing hunger right here at home.
And this year’s event will be our BIGGEST yet!
Your registration includes: Event T-shirt, a delicious pancake breakfast, finisher medal, awards ceremony & music, vendor booths & goodie bags.
Run it. Walk it. Team up. Cheer loud.
Every step brings hope. Every mile helps feed a child. Join us and help fight child hunger—one step at a time!

Space Coast Renaissance Fair
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-01-11 18:00 (America/Halifax) | SPACE COAST DAILY PARK, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Spanning two joyous weekends in January, the celebration will be filled with thrilling tournaments, bountiful feasting, lively music, and endless laughter. The finest merchants, most talented entertainers, and masterful cooks from across the realms have been summoned to make this the most magnificent celebration yet!
Among the honored guests is none other than the Sheriff of Nottingham—drawn to Viera by both the Count and Countess’ legendary hospitality and the promise of his monthly fee for protecting the land from the infamous Robin Hood and his so-called band of outlaws. The Count and Countess graciously welcome the Sheriff and his sizable entourage, assuring him that payment will be presented on the grand Chessboard Stage.
But all is not as it seems…
Word has reached Robin Hood and his loyal companions that the Sheriff is playing a double game—impersonating Robin’s men to plunder the people of Viera, all while demanding coin to defend them from the very same threat.
Outraged, Robin vows to confront the Sheriff and reveal his treachery before all.
The stage is set. Loyalties will be tested. Truths will come to light.
Join us for a thrilling game of Battle Chess, where beloved characters from the adventures of Robin Hood face off in a dramatic showdown. Who will outwit the other and claim victory in Viera?
Come and find out!
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Straight-Ahead Jazz Concert by the Larry Brown Quintet
2026-01-11 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Straight – ahead live jazz by south Florida pianist LARRY BROWN featuring DAN JORDAN on tenor sax, SCOTT DICKINSON on trumpet, DOUG MATHEWS on bass and CLAUDIO BERARDI on drums. Larry leads one of the most accomplished straight-ahead jazz groups in the Mid-Atlantic area, having performed at An Die Musik, Blues Alley, the Meyerhoff, the Kennedy Center, Montpelier Arts Center and many more. Recognized with Wammie Awards for Best Jazz Group for 2006, 2008, and again for 2009, Larry also received a Wammie for Best Jazz Recording in 2002 for his CD “The Long Goodbye”, recorded at National Public Radio, npr. Larry has appeared on the national jazz cable channel BET On Jazz show “Jazz Discovery” where he won in the instrumentalist category, and has appeared on their show “Jazz Scene” as a featured artist. Larry has also received several Wammie nominations for Best Jazz Instrumentalist, and Best Jazz Recording (“Peace”, “Dryden Street Sessions”).
General admission is paid at the door. $30 for members of the Jazz Society & Brevard Veterans Memorial Center. $35 for guests & students are FREE. Bring your own food & drinks, Tables, chairs & a beautiful view of the river are provided.

3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra: Jazz, Lies and Alibis
2026-01-14 19:00 - 2026-01-15 21:00 (America/Halifax) | MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901
FREE CONCERT. Kurt Schulenburg, Conductor. Jazz, Lies & Alibis” is your all-access pass to the swingin’ side of spy games and shady dealings. We’re talking secret agents, sneaky blues, finger-snappin’ chase scenes, and music smooth enough to fool a polygraph. Grab your shades and your best excuse—it’s time to go undercover in style.

National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Winter Regional and TOUR the American Muscle Car Museum
2026-01-16 16:00 - 2026-01-17 19:00 (America/Halifax) | American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32934, United States
See the corvettes! The annual Florida Winter Regional will include a large swap meet, vendor area, and food trucks. The American Muscle Car Museum will be open during the listed hours for a $30 per person donation at-the-door to help support the local non-profit, Florida Wildlife Hospital.
