Melbourne and the Beaches Archives

5ks/Marathons, Events, Running Events, Running Events

One of Brevard’s most exciting Challenge races. Run the 10K, 2 Mile or Both in the Slay the Beast Challenge! The 37th Eye of the Dragon is a challenging USATF certified (FL11120EBM) 10K road race which includes an out and back course over the Eau Gallie Causeway and the Indian…

Events, Festivals, Food & Drink Events, Food Festival, Kid Friendly Events

Brevard County’s largest Food Festival featuring EVENT SPECIAL A LA CARTE TASTING MENUS priced at only $1-$5 per item, offering you the opportunity to sample a vast variety of all the best from the Space Coast and Beyond all in one place! Large variety of alcohol, including domestic and craft…

Arts & Crafts Events, Cultural Events, Events, Festivals, Kid Friendly Events

The 41st Melbourne Art Festival will once again be held at beautiful Wickham Park in Melbourne, FL April 25 & 26, 2026. The award-winning festival, which draws art and music lovers from throughout Central Florida and Southeast, is a vibrant family friendly event that promotes and encourages artistic endeavors, education…

Events

Indiafest, one of the most anticipated annual cultural events, will be held on Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th at Wickham Park. Indiafest began with a curious and humble effort of an ethnic community, today Indiafest is a symbol of cultural enrichment in Brevard County. The general consensus is…

Accessibility, Accessible Activities, Family Fun, Meetings, Sports Tournaments, Things to Do, Unique Meeting Venue

Athletes of all abilities and ages have a variety of ways to play at the Space Coast Field of Dreams (SCFOD). That’s because our five-acre corner of the West Melbourne Community Park features a: Baseball Field Soccer Field Basketball Court Mini Golf Course All are equipped with soft rubber surfaces,…

Ice Cream & Dessert, Restaurants

Local and family-owned ice cream parlor with a unique twist! 321 Ice Cream Bar offers 30+ hand-dipped ice cream favorites and a Self-Serve topping bar with 50+ options to build your own creation. Offering cones, cups, sundaes, parfaits, banana splits, milkshakes, malts, soda floats, and ice cream sandwiches.

Coffee, Bakery & Breakfast, Latin Food, Restaurants

321 Empanadas is a thriving and authentic Peruvian fusion food business specializing in crafting delicious and handcrafted baked empanadas. Our mission at 321 Empanadas is to share the rich and diverse heritage of Peruvian fusion cuisine with the world. We aim to delight food enthusiasts by serving the finest, made-from-scratch…

Annual Events, Cultural Events, Events, Festivals, Food & Drink Events, History Events, Kid Friendly Events, Music Events

17th Annual Native Rhythms Festival celebrating and honoring Native American Heritage Month. The three day family friendly free of admission event takes place at Wickham Park, under the beautiful Pine Trees. Award winning musicians, performers, and cultural exhibitions take place on the stage day and night. Over 50 unique vendors…

Accommodations, Hotels

Come and enjoy an out-of-this-world atmosphere at the America’s Best Value Inn Satellite Beach. A short walk from the beach, this pet friendly hotel is conveniently located less than 15 minutes from the Melbourne Orlando International Airport and less than 16 miles from Port Canaveral. America’s Best Value Inn Satellite Beach invites you…

Beach Pillar Tags, Beaches, Pillar Tags, Things to Do

When it comes to viewing sea turtles you might not find a better place to start then James H. Nance Park in Indialantic, FL. This seaside park is loaded with amenities, from a beach volleyball stadium to a brand-new adaptive playground, picnic pavilions, bathroom facilities, metered parking, and oceanfront boardwalk….