Light Up Rockledge
2025-12-06 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Rockledge Civic Hub, 530 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
LIGHT UP ROCKLEDGE 2025!
Join us as we kick off the holiday season with festive cheer, family fun, and a visit from Santa himself!
Admission is FREE, but we ask that you bring a nonperishable food item to support our holiday food drive.
Enjoy an evening filled with:
Food and gift vendors
Live music
Crafts
Reindeer games
Hot cocoa
A special appearance from Santa!
Handmade/handcrafted goods
Pre-packaged homemade foods (must provide copy of license)
Gift cards/certificates
Gift baskets
This is a great opportunity to shop for unique gifts for the holiday season!

Merry Beachmas | Improv Showcase
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Ho-ho-hold onto your flip-flops! The students of Surfside Playhouse’s Fall Improv Academy are turning up the holiday heat with Merry Beachmas, a hilarious night of unscripted comedy inspired by the magic of Christmas on the coast.
Expect a wave of laughter as our talented improvisers bring to life spontaneous scenes, quirky characters, and unpredictable holiday twists—all fueled by audience suggestions! It’s a festive fusion of snowflakes and surfboards, where Santa might trade his sleigh for a jet ski and the reindeer could be soaking up the sun.
Join us for an evening of joy, laughter, and holiday cheer—Beachside style! Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who believes Christmas is better with a little sunshine.

Holiday Brunch with Santa Claus at Brevard Zoo
2025-12-07 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Gather with loved ones and kick off the holidays at the Zoo’s festive Holiday Brunch at our Nyami Nyami River Lodge, featuring a special appearance by Santa Claus himself! Enjoy a festive buffet with a carving station, breakfast favorites, vegan and gluten-free options, a build-your-own waffle station and a cozy hot cocoa bar. Guests will be greeted by one of Santa’s animal ambassador helpers and can take part in creating special enrichment “cookies” for animals to enjoy inside the Zoo. Seatings begin at 10 AM and 12 PM. Each seating lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Advance purchase is required as tickets are limited and non-refundable. For any dietary requests or questions, please reach out to Assistant Events Manager Elizabeth Brummer at ebrummer@brevardzoo.org.
Adults: $60
Children (Ages 3 – 11): $45
Children under 2 are FREE
Members receive $5 off!
The fun doesn’t have to end after your meal – Make the most of your visit by adding on discounted Zoo admission and enjoy our Holiday Kickoff Weekend featuring themed activities, decor and more! Discount is available exclusively with the purchase of brunch tickets online.
The last day to purchase tickets will be Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Sip & Shop Market Winter Edition
2025-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Sip & Shop Market – Winter Edition
Our Playalinda Brewing Company Market is back with a dreamy Winter edition of our favorite way to Sunday Funday!
Sunday, December 7th || 10am – 2pm
We’re bringing in MORE new incredible local vendors for our biggest market yet – sip & shop your way through over 35+ local vendors!
We’ll also be featuring live music, brunch specials, and yes…bottomless mimosas will be on the docket to help you wind down your weekend in the best way.
Stay tuned and follow us on social media – we’ll be dropping more exciting vendor and menu details soon!

Florida Snow Day 2025
2025-12-07 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | West Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL, 32904, United States
‍Learning Forward Education Center is hosting its 6th Annual Snow Day Event on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at West Melbourne Community Park. The Snow Day is a community fundraising event that allows FL kids all the fun of a snow day with none of the snow while supporting Brevard students. The goal of this event is to connect with and serve Melbourne and surrounding communities to promote educational resources and by providing means of awareness of the services that are available to assist them in their daily lives.
We have food trucks, vendors, local performers, Melbourne district school choirs, bands, their families, and the residents of the community attending this outdoor snow day event. Take off your shoes and glide on our snow sock skating rink. Join in on hourly snowball flights and music.

Pictures with Santa at Green Gables
2025-12-07 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Green Gables, 1501 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Children meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Sit with Santa in his beautiful chair for a picture on Sunday, December 7th from 12 to 3 pm. Make reservations now via www.greengables.org. Includes sitting, digital photo, 1 print in a Christmas frame, visit with Mrs. Claus, cocoa & cookies, and Christmas craft.

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!

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.

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, 2026-01-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-24 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

45th Annual Space Coast Seashell Festival
2026-01-17 09:30 - 2026-01-18 16:00 UTC | Wickham Park Community Center, 2815 Leisure Way, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
FREE ADMISSION: The Festival will have Seashells from all around the world including our local area and the state of Florida. We will have Vendors selling shells and Scientific and Artistic Exhibits. Door Prizes & Raffles & a great KIDS corner.

BSO Mozart Meets Rossini
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax) | KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Excitement and drama take center stage. Rossini’s lively The Italian Girl in Algiers sets a spirited tone. Violinist Siwoo Kim shines in Bruch’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and leads to a powerful finale with Mozart’s dramatic Symphony No. 40.
Matinee Performance: 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Evening Performance: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
