Southsiders VW Winter Blitz IX at Intracoastal Brewing Company
2026-02-07 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
It’s that time of year! Join the Southsiders at Intracoastal Brewing Company for their annual VW Show on Saturday February 7th from 9am – 2pm!
Intracoastal will be opening early and will be filled with VW’s – we’ll also be featuring Live Music from Will Brant from 10am – 2pm
Proceeds from the show will benefit the Brevard County Animal Care Shelter who will be on site and accepting donation items – follow along for information on how you can help support!
Interested in entering your vehicle? Entry Fee is $10 and a donation to the animal shelter the day of the show and there will be 7 trophy’s up for grabs, here’s this year’s categories ->

1st, 2nd and 3rd place
Pick of the litter
Most Likely To Be Towed
Brewers choice
Furthest driven

Mark your calendars and stay tuned on Facebook & Instagram- we’ll have more fun updates heading your way!

Wild About You
2026-02-14 17:00 - 20:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Spend the evening at Brevard Zoo with your special someone or your favorite group like never before! This exclusive, after-hours event transforms our Main Plaza into an unforgettable outdoor dining and entertainment experience beneath glowing market lights including:

A three-course plated dinner
Up-close animal encounter
Professional photo keepsake
Live dueling piano entertainment
Cash bar

Members: $85 per person
Non-members: $90 per person
Tickets are final sale, no refunds or transfers. This event is rain or shine, in the case of inclement weather we would move the event into our event space, The Nyami Nyami River Lodge.

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration at Intracoastal Brewing Co.
2026-02-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Family Fun Night is back at Intracoastal Brewing Company!
Join us Tuesday, February 17th for a Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras celebration the whole family will love!
Kids Workshops & Face Painters
Food specials
Magician & Balloon Artist
Festive fun & surprises
Mark your calendars and follow along on Facebook & Instagram—we’ve got more exciting details coming your way soon!

Cocoa Village Sip & Shop: Paint the Town Red
2026-02-28 15:00 - 19:00 | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Shop, Sip, Savor, and Stroll Historic Cocoa Village!
Join us Feb.28th to “Paint the Town Red” at the Cocoa Village Sip & Shop!
Follow the map to 20 downtown businesses and enjoy a sample of fine red or white wines, small bites, and exclusive shopping discounts.
Check the map for “Fun Spots” with games, giveaways, and raffle tickets for cash prizes
Perfect for date night, ladies night, and just to explore the unique boutiques, galleries, and shops of your community!
Get your ticket NOW and be entered into a drawing for $100 to spend at the event!

Viera Park Market & Food Trucks
2026-03-06 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-03 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-05-01 15:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-05 15:00 - 19:00 | Viera Regional Park, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Your monthly local market featuring local food trucks, bakeries, growers, artisans, and much more. see our pages on facebook & instagram for more info and to inquire

Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market at Riverview Park
2026-03-07 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-03-28 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-04 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 and 1 more date | Riverview Park, 2301 Irwin St, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Your local market featuring local fresh foods, bakery, loads of local dept of agriculture certified growers and much more. message through facebook or instagram to join us or for more info

Food Truck Days at Nancy Higgs
2026-03-12 12:00 - 17:00 | Nancy Higgs Park, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Calling all foodies! Come enjoy delicious eats from some of the area’s best food trucks. Skip cooking lunch or dinner and treat yourself to wood-fired pizza, BBQ, tacos, ice cream, and more!
There will be three dates this spring season to enjoy the beautiful Florida weather and try some amazing food from local food trucks! Bring a friend!
Food trucks vary per date. March 12 food trucks are:
– Rollin’ J Food Truck
– Simple Life Food Truck
– Palmas Blancas
– IRS Smokehouse
– Better Call Dogs
– Pinch of Rodrriquez
– Strong Island Ice Cream
For any questions, please contact the Nancy Higgs Community Center at (321) 952-3210

Green Gables Murder Mystery
2026-03-13 14:00 - 2026-03-16 17:00 | Fraternal Order of Police, 1049 Julia Dr, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Welcome to the Oatman Hotel and Diner where you’ll find delicious food and COLD BLOODED MURDER! Join us at the FOP Lodge for a Murder Mystery dinner See if you can discover “whodunnit” in this interactive Murder Mystery experience. Dinner and Dessert included. $40 per ticket. All proceeds benefit Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village, Inc. Wear your groovy, far out clothes.

Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
2026-03-20 16:00 - 2026-03-21 22:00 | SPACE COAST DAILY PARK, 5775 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, FL, 32940
SPACE COAST — GET READY! This is a BUCKET LIST weekend you don’t want to miss!
March 20–21, 2026
Gates open at 5:00 PM
What’s in store: Colorful Hot Air Balloons, Ride in a REAL tethered Hot Air Balloon!! Only $35!
Live DJs & music all night, Food trucks, vendors & festival favorites, Shopping, family fun & Kids Zone activities, Nightly Grand Finale (9PM) Hot Air Balloon Glow + Laser Show, Music-synced visuals, Coordinated balloon burns, Crowd countdowns, Bring chairs & blankets and make it your perfect night under the stars.
Tickets are LIMITED — this WILL sell out!

Opossums & Pours at Playalinda Brewing Co.
2026-03-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Playalinda Brewing Company, 5220 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Playalinda Brewing Co. X Merritt Island Wildlife Association
Enjoy social time with a side of science while learning about marsupial marvels at Opossums & Pours. Join us for an evening brewed for curious minds, where biology meets a well crafted beverage.
Meet Blossom the Opossum, ambassador from the Florida Wildlife Hospital! Explore the peculiar physiology of North America’s only marsupial, from the prehensile tails to the science behind their famously theatrical “playing possum” performance.

Make tracks to hands-on science stops to earn a ticket to enter our raffle!
Graze on one of Playalinda’s featured sharing boards while discovering what makes opossums’ diets so interesting.
Browse our opossum-themed merchandise and leave with both a keepsake and a deeper understanding of this remarkable creature!

Playalinda will be releasing a very special brew at this event and will be donating $1 for every 4-pack & $1 for every pour of this brew purchased directly back to Merritt Island Wildlife Association!
Follow Playalinda Brewing Company and stay tuned for more fun details!

Boots, Beer, Bourbon, & BBQ Music Fest
2026-03-28 11:00 - 21:00 | Merritt Island Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 555 Fortenberry Rd, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
The Space Coast Boots, Beer, Bourbon & BBQ event is a lively, Southern‑style celebration that blends great music, bold flavors, and a laid‑back Florida vibe.
It brings together craft beer and beer tastings, smooth bourbon tastings, and slow‑smoked barbecue, all set to a backdrop of live country music and family‑friendly fun.

Sip-n-Stroll “Leid Back & Local”
2026-03-28 16:00 - 20:00 | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
A ticketed event. Explore downtown Cocoa Beach visiting 25+ featured shops and restaurants, receiving a sip and a bite at each stop. Tickets include swag bag, passport, a commemorative cup, wristband and lei. You will be greeted by the Aloha Hula dancers of Brevard at check-in. Check-in is located at Destination Downtown Food Hall, 2 S. Atlantic Ave. 4:45-7pm don’t be late checking in. Costumes are encouraged and adds fun to your evening.

Spring Wine & Bites Experience
2026-04-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1, 1281 US-1, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Join us for a relaxed and inviting Spring Wine Experience presented in collaboration with Zero Gravity Wine Bar and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 1.
Enjoy six hand-selected seasonal wines showcasing bright, fresh flavors perfect for spring. Each pour will be part of a guided tasting, offering light educational insights while keeping the experience fun, social, and approachable.
Small bites will be available to complement the wines, creating an easygoing atmosphere where you can sip, mingle, and discover new favorites.
This event is open to the public—no membership required. Gather your friends, connect with fellow wine lovers, and celebrate the season with great wine and great company.

Beachside Fiesta Market
2026-05-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Nancy Higgs Park, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Experience the Beachside Fiesta Market, a seasonal pop-up open-air market in Mel Beach. Dozens of artisan vendors line the walkways, showcasing handcrafted goods, imported products, and unique finds. It’s more than just a market; it’s a lively community gathering to shop local small businesses, eat delicious treats & salsa dance with our fitness & dance instructor, Aurora Goncalves-Shaner.

Night Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company
2026-05-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Love our Sunday Markets? While the Florida heat rolls in, we’re hosting our first Night Market!
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 9th from 6-10pm. Rain or shine – it’s market time!
Come grab a cold pint and shop from some amazing local vendors, while enjoying Live Tunes in the beer garden – follow along on Facebook & Instagram for more details!

BearFest
2026-06-05 09:00 - 14:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate National Black Bear Day all weekend with interactive activity stations, hands-on enrichment making opportunities and more.
Plus, enjoy local beer tasting and specialty bear-inspired treats!
Activities included with Zoo admission. Food and beverage available for purchase.
Bear Food Truck (12 – 3 PM): Visit our special “food truck” right outside the bear habitat to chat with our commissary team and learn what our black bears eat each day. 12 – 1 PM: help create enrichments for the bears’ 1 PM camping experience. 1 – 3 PM: make bear-shaped treats for other animals—then stick around and watch as your creations are delivered during enrichment feedings.
Bear vs. Campsite (1PM): Watch our black bears take on the ultimate camping challenge! Listen to a special Florida black bear keeper chat while you watch our bears interact with camping gear filled with enrichment items. If you’d like to help make these enrichment items, be sure to visit the Bear Food Truck between 12 – 1 PM!
Trashcan Races (10 AM – 3 PM): Think you can beat a bear-proof trash can? Put on those bear claws and give it your best shot! Races take place at 11 AM, 12 PM, 1PM and 2 PM. Sign up 15 minutes before each round and compete in one of the most unexpected (and hilarious) challenges of the weekend!
Teddy Bear Clinic (10 AM – 3 PM): Bring your stuffed animal in for a wildlife wellness check! Our Teddy Bear Clinic welcomes all plush patients—not just bears! Experience fun, hands-on veterinary care inspired by real procedures used with our black bears. Every patient leaves with a clean bill of health!
Beer Tasting: Sip, sample and discover your new favorite brew! Enjoy a special beer flight and opportunities to sample brews from local vendors. More details to come!
Bear-y Good Eats: Eat like a black bear all weekend long!
Enjoy specialty menu items inspired by our bears —from cold treats to dishes made with ingredients that match our black bears daily diet! Keep an eye out for sneak peeks as we roll out menu items leading up to the event!

Merritt Island Festival
2026-06-06 16:00 - 2026-06-07 21:00 | Merritt Island Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, 555 Fortenberry Rd, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
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 local bands and world renowned artists. Saturday night features the chart-topping Landon McNamara, the Hawaiian singer‑songwriter known for his soulful blend of reggae, rock, and island vibes as well as his world surfing championship, as he won the 2024 Eddie Aikai trophy. His smooth vocals and positive energy make him a perfect fit for a festival rooted in sun, surf, and good times.
Expect a crowd‑pleasing set that drifts from mellow grooves to big‑smile anthems as the sun goes down.
Legendary reggae band,Inner Circle, with the famous hit “Bad Boys Bad Boys, will perform a concert on Sunday night on the fantastic new amphitheater stage at the wonderful new veterans Park.
Local restaurants from all across the Space Coast, Merritt Island, the Beaches, and Cape Canaveral are invited to participate in the Merritt Island Fest Food Village. Each restaurant will receive frontage space to sell food items and offer tastings that showcase their establishment.
Live demos, surf gear showcases, family‑friendly activities, and a soundtrack that captures the spirit of the coast, Merritt Island Fest is shaping up to be one of the season’s standout gatherings.

Downtown Melbourne Summer Sip & Shop
2026-06-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Get ready for an evening of sipping, shopping, and exploring DTMB! Join us on Thursday, June 18th as 20 local businesses open their doors for a fun summer night of drink tastings and unique shopping. Grab your branded tasting glass, pick up your guide, and stroll from stop to stop. Be sure to check your punch card for a chance to win a raffle prize!
Check-in: Raintree Mercantile (822 E New Haven Ave)
Tickets: $30 per person
Each ticket includes:
Branded tasting glass, Printed guide to participating businesses, Branded tote bag
What to expect:
Wine, beer, and other drink samples at each participating business, Complimentary snacks at select stops, Evening shopping across Downtown Melbourne’s local businesses
Good to know:
Must be 21+ to attend
Tickets are limited — grab yours before they’re gone!
Rain or shine, the event goes on
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable
Purchase tickets exclusively through Melbourne Main Street to avoid scammers

Annual Summer Soiree at The Downtown Art Gallery
2026-06-19 16:00 - 19:00 | The Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange St, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
Celebrate the start of summer at The Downtown Art Gallery’s annual “Summer Soirée: An Evening of Art, Cocktails & Summer Vibes” on Friday, June 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. at 400 Orange Street in downtown Titusville. This free community event invites guests to enjoy a relaxed evening of creativity, conversation, and seasonal inspiration at their charming gallery.
Guests will experience a beautiful indoor-outdoor setting glowing with lights and lanterns, along with complimentary wine, a signature summer cocktail, refreshing mocktails, and a fresh seasonal charcuterie spread designed for easy mingling and summertime enjoyment.
The Summer Soirée is the perfect opportunity to explore locally created art, discover unique handmade pieces, and support talented area artists while enjoying the warm, welcoming atmosphere The Downtown Art Gallery is known for. Whether searching for the perfect statement piece, a thoughtful gift, or simply a memorable summer evening out, guests are sure to find something inspiring.
Must be 21+ to enjoy complimentary cocktails. For more information, contact The Downtown Art Gallery at 321-268-0122, or find us on social media.
