Beachside Vacation Rentals

Moonlight Stroll at Erna Nixon
2026-02-21 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Erna Nixon Park, 1200 Evans Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32904, United States
Join the Brevard Parks and Recreation Department for this special nighttime event from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, Feb. 21!
View the night sky through telescopes provided by the Brevard Astronomical Society, listen to live music on the boardwalk, and enjoy food trucks as well as local vendors at the pavilion.
Cost: $5/person. All parking will be at Melbourne Square Mall with shuttles transporting guests to the park.

Night Hike: Field Researcher
2026-02-28 16:00 - 18:30 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
When the sun sets, the animal world comes alive in new ways. Join us to discover how scientists study life after dark on this guided, after-hours Zoo adventure. Using real field research tools, we’ll explore how animals behave once the rest of the world goes to sleep.
Please note that only guests who have preregistered may participate in the event.
All participants must be at least age 5.
All minors must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Age: 5
Price for Adult & Children: Nonmembers $25 Members: $20

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

Illumi-Nature at Brevard Zoo
2026-03-13 18:00 - 2026-05-10 21:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
This event will be held select nights, March 13 – May 10 from 7–10 p.m. Please visit our website to learn more.
This spring the Zoo will transform into a night-time wonderland of glimmering lights from more than 1,000 illuminated whimsical displays of animals, flowers, mythical creatures and more. Guests will be immersed in the glow as they stroll through parts of the Zoo including a glowing garden experience on a behind-the-scenes path located off our Wild Florida boardwalk. With sparkling foliage and larger-than-life scenes guiding your path, there’s no telling what surprises are waiting around each corner!
Enhance your experience with themed food, cocktail and mocktail specials, exclusive merch and more. Best of all, your ticket and add-on purchases directly support global conservation and wildlife protection efforts. This event is powered by LuminoCity.

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!

Spring Carnival and Market at Micco Park
2026-03-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Micco Park, 9655 Riverview Dr, Micco, FL, 32976, United States
Join South Mainland Community Center for our FREE Spring Carnival & Vendor Market!
Bring the whole family to Micco Park for a day packed with fun, food, and shopping. Enjoy a lively craft fair, food vendors, inflatables, games, and hands-on crafts for kids.
Don’t miss our Egg Hunt beginning at noon, featuring over 1,500 eggs! Shop till you drop at our Vendor Market and make lasting memories with friends and family.
For more information, please call the South Mainland Community Center at (772) 663-8748.

Manatee Education Day
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 1987 Scrub Jay Way, Titusville, FL, 32782, United States
Manatee Education Day brings you up close to the biology and fun facts about the gentle residents of our coastal waters. Learn how manatees depend on healthy seagrass, clean waterways, and protected spaces including the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
During this event, you’ll engage in hands-on learning, dive into manatee trivia and interactive challenges, and discover practical ways to steward local wildlife.
Meet the Manatee Up Close (Scientifically Speaking!)
Discover what makes manatees true marine mammals through bite-sized biology, surprising fun facts, and kid-friendly explanations that don’t shy away from real science.
Hands-On Science Artifacts
Examine a real manatee skull alongside detailed scientific illustration panels and life-size interpretive displays to explore anatomy, adaptations, and how structure supports a slow-moving, plant-powered lifestyle. A rare chance to experience the science that usually stays behind the scenes.
Wild Manatee Watch
Step onto our manatee observation deck for a chance to spot manatees in their natural habitat. Nature writes the schedule, so sightings aren’t guaranteed, but the experience is always is memorable.
Visit each education station to complete your learning journey and earn a special manatee-themed giveaway as a thank-you for diving in!

THE AVENUE VIERA PRESENTS SPRING INTO FUN: A WEEK OF FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
2026-03-22 - 2026-03-27 | THE AVENUE VIERA, 2261 Town Center Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32940
The Avenue Viera presents a week of exciting Spring Break programming for little ones, guaranteed to be fun for the whole family! Join The Avenue Viera for a lively lineup of outdoor activities, music, crafts, games and more.
Guests are invited to enjoy the following activities:
● Make a Splash – A DJ dance party featuring games and playtime at the splash pad!
● Sur La Table Kids 5-Day Spring Series: Chef 101 – A hands-on cooking series where young chefs can learn kitchen basics and create delicious dishes!
● Let’s Paint It – Get creative with Let’s Plant It! Paint your very own flower pot, pick out a plant and take it home to watch it grow.
● Friendship Bracelets with Kendra Scott – Celebrate friendship in style with a special experience at the Kendra Scott color bar!
● Books-A-Million Storytime – Enjoy a magical morning of storytelling filled with classic tales and beloved characters!

THE AVENUE VIERA PRESENTS A SPRING CELEBRATION: BUNNY HOP!
2026-03-28 11:00 - 14:00 | THE AVENUE VIERA, 2261 Town Center Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32940
A spring celebration for the entire family to enjoy at The Avenue Viera!
Guests are invited to enjoy an afternoon with everyone’s favorite cotton-tailed friend. Whether it’s your little one’s first Easter bunny visit or a cherished annual tradition, join us at The Avenue Viera for a spring celebration and picture-perfect moments for the whole family!

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.

Eggs over Eau Gallie
2026-03-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Calvary Chapel Eau Gallie, 1591 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
The event features an Easter Egg Hunt in EGAD with more than 6000 eggs filled with candy, stickers, and prize tickets for items such as skateboards and boogie boards! Three age-based egg hunts begin around 4:30 PM, and a special surprise is planned for all participants. Families are encouraged to arrive early to register and bring an egg basket for each child.
In addition to the egg hunt, families can enjoy hotdogs, bounce houses, face painting, and other activities throughout the afternoon. Children who bring a skateboard, scooter, or bicycle can use The Hub pump track and halfpipe. A separate onsite waiver is required for these activities and helmets must be worn.
The event is free. Each attendee is asked to register and complete the waiver online.

Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition
2026-04-03 17:00 - 21:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Step into a global celebration of space, unity, and human possibilities as Kennedy Under the Stars joins with Yuri’s Night to host their official East Coast flagship event. This year, the worldwide organization honors the first human in space and the launch of the first Space Shuttle, both with anniversaries on April 12.
For one unforgettable night, the visitor complex transforms into an illuminated, after‑hours experience where space enthusiasts and explorers of all ages gather to enjoy visitor complex attractions after hours, meet veteran astronauts, hear from special guests, and have some fun on the dance floor.
Yuri’s Night parties happen around the world—but only here can you celebrate at America’s premier spaceport.
Tickets for Kennedy Under the Stars: Yuri’s Night Edition will be on sale soon!

Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest
2026-04-11 07:00 - 15:00 | 1900 Building, 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Step into spring at the 2026 Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest April 11th, 2026, a vibrant celebration of nature’s beauty! Bursting with color and fragrance, as you browse over 60 unique vendors showcasing the wonders of botanical diversity.
This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to welcome the season. Enjoy local art, shop downtown for distinctive treasures, and indulge in delicious cuisine—all while soaking in the fresh, lively spirit of spring.

Earth Day Festival
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
The Enchanted Forest is hosting our annual Earth Day Festival. It will feature crafts, vendors, food trucks, guest speakers and local exhibitors that will be sharing their information on the ways Brevard County residents can be more environmentally focused.
This family friendly event is free to the public. For more information, please call the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary at (321) 264-5185.

Flick-N-Float – Elio
2026-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Free movie starts at sunset!
$4 (cash only) to enter pool (includes float). Pool opens at 7:00 PM until movie is completed. Free to watch if you are not swimming.
Elio | 2025 | PG | Family /Adventure | 1h 39min. Elio, a creative underdog, is accidentally transported to the Communiverse, an interplanetary council of alien worlds. Mistaken for Earth’s ambassador, he forms friendships with eccentric aliens and, through the chaos, discovers his true place and purpose.

Ecofest Comic and Toy Expo
2026-05-23 09:00 - 18:00 | Cocoa Civic Center, 430 Delannoy Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
EcoFest Comic & Toy Expo is a community-powered celebration of comics, toys, cosplay, movies, games, artists, and pop culture. Powered by Space Coast Comic Con, EcoFest brings fans, creators, collectors, and families together for an awesome day of creativity, fun, and community!

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!

Red White & Zoo
2026-06-26 17:00 - 21:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Celebrate the USA’s 250th birthday with Red White and Zoo fun for all ages! Test your skills on the mechanical bull, challenge your friends and family to carnival and yard games and show off your competitive side in our pie eating and hollerin’ contests. Plus, explore interactive activities like Touch A Truck and line dancing lessons, enjoy colorful face painting and more.
Food lovers can indulge in specialty menu items, including red, white and blue treats and a beer flight.
More Details and Tickets Coming Soon!

All American Block Party
2026-07-03 12:00 - 2026-07-05 15:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Celebrate Independence Day weekend with a party filled with music, games, and space-themed fun for all ages. Dance along with a live DJ in NASA Central daily from 1:00 –4:00 PM, then head to the lower level of Atlantis for hula hoop contests and additional interactive activities.
Highlights:

Live DJ and hula hoop contests in NASA Central (1:00 – 4:00 PM)
Family activities on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis®
Pink Team Robotic demonstrations on the bottom floor of Space Shuttle Atlantis ®

The All-American Block Party is included with admission.

America’s 250 Celebration & Drone Show
2026-07-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Cocoa Beach Centennial Square, 2 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Our Drone Show will launch at 9pm. A link to the drone show app will be provided when the event gets closer.

STS-135 Anniversary – Atlantis’ Final Flight
2026-07-10 08:00 - 2026-07-12 16:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
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 drone show over the Rocket Garden, so plan to stay the whole day!
Additional details and scheduling will be announced as plans are finalized with these space heroes.

Moon Festival
2026-07-17 08:00 - 2026-07-19 16:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
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, this year, we also celebrate NASA’s Artemis II mission and its historic lunar flyby.
Join us for a weekend of immersive experiences, vintage vibes, and bold visions of what’s next. From the triumphs of 1969 to the missions shaping our future, Moon Festival brings generations of “Moon Joy” together.
Weekend Highlights:

Vintage Photo Ops: Capture the moment in your best vintage attire with themed photo stations throughout the complex
Live Performances: Enjoy music by The Vocalitas, a swing-era and mid-century acappella group
Interactive Activities in Atlantis: Create your own Orion splashdown capsule, design tin foil hats, and color your way through space history
Lunar Rover Photo Ops: Snap a picture with the lunar rover at the Apollo/Saturn V Center
Comedy with Astro & Orbit: Catch this space-themed duo at the People’s Moon installation multiple times during the day
Apollo to Artemis Presentations: Listen to expert-led talks on NASA’s Artemis Campaign and our return to the Moon at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm
Salute to America pyrotechnics show on Friday and Saturday night

From Apollo to Artemis, explore the milestones that brought us here — and the missions that will take us further.
All activities are included in admission.

American Aviation Weekend
2026-07-31 08:00 - 2026-08-02 16:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
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 experience.
