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Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market
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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.
Accessibility, Beach Accessibility
Beachside Mobility Rentals
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Easy mobility solutions for Florida’s Space Coast. Complimentary delivery and pickup. Enjoy our selection of Compact Mobility scooters, Powered Wheelchairs & Beach Wheelchairs. Foldable, lightweight, and easy to transport. Maximize your savings with multi-day discounts!
Airboat Rides/Boat Tours, Things to Do
Dolphin Family Tours
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Dolphin Family Tours offers small-group dolphin and manatee wildlife tours in the scenic Banana River Lagoon near Cocoa Beach, Port Canaveral. Our tours are conducted on small vessels carrying a maximum of six guests, allowing for a more personal and immersive wildlife experience. This flexibility allows us to spend more…
Bioluminescence, Bioluminescence Kayak Tours, Nature & Outdoors, Things to Do, Tours
Three Brothers Boards
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Experience bioluminescence during the absolute brightest and rarest viewing conditions of the month on our Peak Glow Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Merritt Island. Unlike standard bioluminescence tours offered throughout the month, these special departures are intentionally scheduled during the peak new moon window — the few nights when the sky…
Concert/Live Music, Events, Festivals, Food & Drink Events
Merritt Island Festival
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The Merritt Island Family Festival is a celebration of our Island community, bringing together local artisans, delicious foods from a wide variety of talented culinary creators, arts & crafts and community vendors, activities reflecting our waterways, ocean‑minded brands for a celebration of Florida’s home called Merritt Island. Featuring concerts by…
Bars & Breweries, Restaurants
The Vintage Vault
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Step into the elegance of another era at The Vintage Vault. Cocoa Village’s premier 1920s-inspired restaurant, craft cocktail lounge, and live entertainment destination. Housed inside a beautifully restored historic bank building, The Vintage Vault blends the charm of Art Deco glamour with modern culinary creativity, handcrafted cocktails, and an unforgettable…
Restaurants
The New Amsterdam Botanical Lab
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The New Amsterdam Botanical Lab is a tea shop, kava bar, and plant shop located in downtown Cocoa Village. We offer handcrafted herbal teas, lattes, specialty tea blends, fresh local kombucha on tap, our one-of-a-kind house-brewed kava, and a unique collection of houseplants, cuttings, and desktop or gift arrangements. Stay…
America 250, Events, Festivals, History Events, Kid Friendly Events, Space Related Events
American Aviation Weekend
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American Aviation Weekend is a three-day celebration of flight, innovation, and the people who explore the skies. Experience the spirit of American aviation through a breathtaking aircraft flyover, special guests, and unique activities for the family. Save the date for announcements on expert presentations, aircraft featured in the flyover, and the return of the VIP Gateway rooftop viewing…
America 250, Educational Events, Events, Festivals, History Events, Space Related Events
Moon Festival
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Relive the excitement of 1969 and look ahead to humanity’s next era of lunar exploration during Moon Festival 2026. Moon Festival at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex began as a tribute to the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11—the mission that first carried Americans to the lunar surface. While that legendary moment still inspires us,…
America 250, Educational Events, Events, History Events, Space Related Events
STS-135 Anniversary – Atlantis’ Final Flight
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Join us as we commemorate STS‑135, the final mission of Space Shuttle Atlantis and the conclusion of the Space Shuttle Program. This July, space shuttle astronauts return to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a special fireside chat-style conversation, hosted beneath the iconic orbiter. Then, the celebration continues the evening of July 11 with a patriotic…