Light Up Rockledge & Festival of Trees
2024-12-07 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Rockledge Civic Hub, 530 Barton Blvd, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States
Join us at the Rockledge Civic Hub for the Annual Light Up Rockledge & Festival of Trees!
*FREE spectator entry! Just bring a canned food item!
*Christmas Tree Stroll
*Food Trucks/Vendors
*Gift Vendors
*Christmas tree silent auction where proceeds will help reduce student lunch debt at Rockledge public schools
*Enjoy live holiday music courtesy of Rockledge High School and McNair Magnet Middle School
*Reading of The Night Before Christmas
Food trucks/vendors and gift vendors will open at 4:00 p.m. The lighting program will begin at 6:00 p.m.
If you place the winning bid on a Christmas tree and can’t bring it home yourself, our friends at W&J Construction will deliver it to your home!

Latin Jazz Performance by the Robert Navarro Quintet
2024-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, United States
Robert Navarro is an accomplished New York City performer with more than 25 years of experience as a professional pianist, teacher, arranger and producer. Mr. Navarro holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The City College of New York and a Master of Arts from New York University. He has also studied at Mannes College The New School for Music, and Manhattan School of Music.
He has performed with legendary artists Johnny Pacheco, Conjunto Clasico, Jose Mangual Jr., Pete “Conde” Rodriguez, Charanga America, Angel Canales, Azuquita, Machito and Orquesta, Mon Rivera, and Willie Colon. He has toured with Celia Cruz, Ray Barreto, Grupo Fascinacion, Frankie Ruiz, Eddie Santiago, Santiago Ceron, and many local bands.
Robert studied privately with jazz great, Jackie Byrd as well as Harold Danko, John Lewis, Valerie Caper, Ed Summerlin and Ron Carter.
He received a Grammy nomination in 2004 for the Conjunto Clasico 25th Anniversary production. In 2007, he received a Grammy as an arranger with Bobby Cruz Romanticos de Ayer, Hoy y Siempre Song Envidia. Then in 2011, he received an award from the Treasure Coast International Film Festival for the musical arrangement of the song City within a Dream for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture.
General admission is paid at the door: $30 for members of the Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center. Guests $35, students ages 25 and under are free. Bring your own food and drink. Tables, chairs and a beautiful view of the river are provided.

Melbourne Municipal Band Concert: Bugler’s Holiday
2024-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | MELBOURNE AUDITORIUM, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd 32901, Melbourne, FL, 32901
FREE EVENT. Featuring Conductor Staci Rosbury. Buglers are not the only ones who like to celebrate the holidays! We’ll celebrate the season with your favorite holiday tunes, and we’ll play some of them in ways that you never heard before. Bring your friends, neighbors and the kids to see Santa and Mrs. Claus at intermission and come enjoy this family-friendly concert. Bring your food items to be collected in the lobby by the Sharing Center. FREE CONCERT.

Falcon 9 • O3b mPOWER 7&8
2024-12-12 17:55 - 19:00 | Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the fourth pair of O3b mPOWER satellites to a medium Earth orbit on behalf of Luxembourg-based SES. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on a droneship positioned in the Atlantic Ocean.

Christmas in the Park
2024-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center, 3316 S. Monroe Street, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Come celebrate the holidays with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, Santa’s Workshop, choral performances, arts and crafts, and refreshments.

Breakfast with Santa at the Space Bar
2024-12-14 08:00 - 2024-12-15 10:00 | The Space Bar, 6245 Riverfront Center Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Treat your family to a delicious meet-up with Jolly Old St. Nick. Enjoy a chef-curated breakfast buffet, create your own ornaments and find out who made the Nice List. Expect a festive scene, complete with candy cane hot chocolate, pancake decorating bar and holiday-themed mocktails.

10th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl
2024-12-14 13:00 - 18:00 | Murdock’s Bistro, 600 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
10th Annual Santa Stumble Pub Crawl in Cocoa Village
Wear your Santa, Mrs. Santa, elvish, Grinch, Krampus, or whatever Holiday garb you wish. Costume Contest & other shenanigans. Food available at most stops. Live music at some locations!
An official SantaCon.info event! This will be a night of JOLLIFICATION!
Costume Contest!
Six (6) drinks $20 in advance or $30 day of.
50/50 Drawing for The Children’s Hunger Project! Other prizes awarded too!
Pirate Store, Antilles Trading Company (321-313-5886) at 643 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Village, is offering 10% off for all sales to all crawlers attending AND on day of the Pub Crawl! PLEASE drop by well before the 6:00 pm start of the event.
Starts at Murdock’s Bistro, 600 Brevard Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922, followed by George & Dragon (Costume Contest), Village Biergarten, Pub Americana, and Dog N Bone (50/50 Drawing and Door Prizes).
Extra credit stop: To Be Announced at start of event.

Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade
2024-12-14 17:00 - 20:00 | FL
The annual Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade invites boaters from all over the state to showcase their best Christmas Boat displays! The theme this year is “Santa in Paradise”, perfect for our little slice of paradise right in Cocoa Beach Canals on the Banana River.

5th Annual Florida Snow Day
2024-12-15 09:00 - 15:00 | West Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL, 32904, United States
Learning Forward Education Center is hosting its 5th Annual Snow Day Event on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at West Melbourne Community Park. Please accept our invitation to partner with us in this fun family event. 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 free outdoor snow day event. Take off your shoes and glide on our snow sock skating rink. Join in on hourly snowball flights and music.

Hardware Store Brewing Company – Christmas Trivia Night
2024-12-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Hardware Store Brewing Company, 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL, 32796, United States
What do you do when your holiday prep is done and you’re bursting at the seams with all the holiday cheer? You join us at our Christmas Themed Trivia Night!
Celebrate and put all your Christmas time knowledge to the test with this special edition of Monday Night Trivia!
We’re getting festive Monday, December 16th from 7 – 9pm…ugly sweaters not required but always welcome!

Falcon 9 • O3b mPOWER 7&8
2024-12-16 17:58 - 19:00 | Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the fourth pair of O3b mPOWER satellites to a medium Earth orbit on behalf of Luxembourg-based SES. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on a droneship positioned in the Atlantic Ocean. Delayed from Dec. 12, 13, 15 & 16.

Holidays in Space
2024-12-20 08:00 - 2024-12-30 18:00 | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953, United States
Starflake’s Holiday Voyage returns this year for Holidays in Space! From December 20th – 30th, 2024, watch a nightly projected show on the massive exterior of Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex®. Embark on a breathtaking journey with Starflake as she travels through the stars, Earth, and beyond. You will recognize familiar places along the way, like the Vehicle Assembly Building, International Space Station, James Webb Space Telescope with a pyrotechnic finale.
Don’t forget! Festive holiday décor takes over the visitor complex throughout the entire month of December. The favorite 50-foot tree, the expanded Rocket Tree Trail with 7 new trees this year, six-foot-tall astronaut nutcrackers, the NASA meatball-turned-holiday ornament and so much more.
Holidays in Space is included with admission.

Hot Cocoa Holidays Bike Parade
2024-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 | HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE, HISTORIC COCOA VILLAGE 9 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922
Join us for a one-of-a-kind night ride that’s a favorite among families!
This unique experience features holiday music and refreshments, and entry is free with a donation of food that benefits the Children’s Hunger Project.
Join as an individual or bring out your crew to ride down the historic streets of Cocoa Village. Remember that this is a parade, not a race, so the only winners are the people best decorated!
Get creative and decorate your bicycle with brightly colored lights, garlands, or other holiday decorations for a chance to win! Remember to prioritize safety when decking out your bike.
Bicycles must be manual/pedal-powered, not motorized. E-Bikes are permitted on the basis that you never activate pedal-assist.
Prizes will be awarded for the best-decorated individual, young family, adult group, best use of Hot Cocoa, and Best Cocoa Village Business.

Run Run Santa 1 Mile
2024-12-21 06:30 - 08:30 | CALVARY CHAPEL MELBOURNE – VIERA CAMPUS, 2852 Fellowship Pl, Melbourne, FL, 32940
Join us at the merriest 1 mile race! Run Run Santa 1 Mile will take place on Saturday, December 21 in Viera. Everyone races in a Florida-style Santa suit you receive with your registration. Every finisher receives our fa-la-la-la-fabulous Santa reindeer medal this year. Don’t miss out running or walking with 1,000 other Santas. Lots of awards, prize giveaways and festive food and drink at the post-race party. Santa wants to see you there!

Candlelight Shopping Downtown Melbourne
2024-12-21 07:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Melbourne, E New Haven Avenue, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
Enjoy four Saturday nights celebrating the holidays in Downtown Melbourne 4-8pm. Melbourne Main Street will host activities like a Tree Lighting Ceremony, Santa Claus, Carolers and more!
Saturday, November 30th
TREE LIGHTING & SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
• Tree Lighting Ceremony at Campbell Park
• Bring the kids to visit with Santa Claus on the stage after the 6:00 pm ceremony
• Enjoy carolers, and extended shop hours – be sure to support your local business for Small Business Saturday!
Saturday, December 7th
COOKIE CRAWL
• Pre-Purchase a commemorative Cookie Tin from Melbourne Main Street and shop the participating merchants along New Haven Ave to collect cookies in your tin.
• The Grinch will be wandering around and enjoy extended shop hours
Saturday, December 14th
ART WALK
• Santa & Mrs. Claus will be roaming downtown
• Live Art in the Alley – La Gallerie Sidewalk artists on display
• It will be snowing at the Strawbridge Art League
• Enjoy carolers, and extended shop hours
Saturday, December 21st
POP-UP SHOPS
• Pop-Up Shops located within existing businesses
• Enjoy live saxophone, carolers, and extended shop hours
• It will be snowing and Santa will be making an appearance at The Burger Place
More details coming to the website soon – check back often!

Jolly Days – Brevard Zoo
2024-12-21 09:00 - 2024-12-23 14:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Put on your jingle bells and head to the Zoo for a flurry of festive fun! Enjoy a blizzard of activities, music and watch the animals “unwrap” holiday treats! All Jolly Days activities are included with general Zoo admission.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus Photo Schedule
· Saturday, December 21 | 11 AM – 1 PM
· Sunday, December 22 | 9 AM – 11 AM
· Monday, December 23 | 11 AM – 1 PM

Intracoastal Brewing Company – Christmas Eve Eve Eve Party
2024-12-21 10:00 - 21:00 | Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Christmas. Tiki. Chaos.
Guess what’s back, baby? Our Christmas Eve Eve Eve Tiki Party is crashing into the holidays with ALL the holiday cheer and just the right amount of mayhem.
From Christmas Tree Tosses to Live Music – to Hawaiian Dancers – check out the full lineup of events and stay tuned for updates via our Facebook Event Page
It’s time to deck the palms, sip something tropical, and party like it’s 80 degrees in December. Bring your crew and your best tossing arm — this Tiki tradition only comes once a year!

A Very Black Pumpkin Christmas
2024-12-21 11:00 - 2024-12-22 18:00 | Epic Escapes LLC, 305 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL, 32922, United States
This holiday season, a visit with Santa takes a sinister twist as the notorious Black Pumpkin Society invades Cocoa Village! Their mission? A wicked revenge plot against Kris Kringle himself. It’s up to YOU to crack the codes, solve the riddles, and rescue Santa’s soul before Christmas is lost forever!
Are you up for the challenge? Don’t miss out on this thrilling holiday adventure that’ll have you racing to save Christmas!
Duration: 2 Hours
Total Group Size: 15 per show.
You and your smartest friends will comb through the village in order to track down clues and characters all in an effort to restore Santa’s soul and save Christmas!

Surfing Santas
2024-12-24 03:00 - 07:00 | 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 2024! 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 Street Party
2024-12-24 07:00 - 12:00 | DOWNTOWN COCOA BEACH, 20 N. Brevard Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931
The Surfin’ Mingle Street Party adds to the fun of Surfing Santa’s Christmas Eve morning. Minutemen Cswy will be lined with food trucks and unique vendors for those last minute gifts. Join the fun, all happening in Downtown Cocoa Beach.

Swan Lake
2024-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, this full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score performed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Aaron Collins. Join us as the world-renowned dancers of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine, along with the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov, bring the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life.
Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Book your tickets now and be transported into a world of enchantment, where the beauty of dance and the power of love intertwine in a truly captivating performance.

Swan Lake with Live Symphony Orchestra
2024-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | MAXWELL C. KING CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935
Experience the world’s most in-demand ballet, “Swan Lake,” presented by Classical Arts Entertainment and performed by the world-renowned cast of 55 of the brightest stars of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine! This full-scale production features Tchaikovsky’s legendary score performed by the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Aaron Collins. Hailed as “one of the most outstanding American conductors,” Collins is an award-winning composer and conductor recognized for his innovative programming, leadership, and commitment to creative artistry.
Join us as the world-renowned dancers of The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine and the exquisite Artistic Direction by Andrei Litvinov bring the masterpiece choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov to life. Be spellbound by the iconic variation of Little Swans, Odile’s 32 fouettés, and the graceful movements of the talented Ukrainian dancers. With over 200 custom scenery pieces adding grandeur and beauty, this production promises to be a spectacular visual treat. Book your tickets now and be transported into a world of enchantment, where the beauty of dance and the power of love intertwine in a truly captivating performance, while Classical Arts Entertainment celebrates its 10th Anniversary delivering the ballet magic on stage!

Falcon 9 • ‘Astranis: From One to Many’
2024-12-29 02:00 - 03:30 | Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 will launch four communications satellites for Astranis. The satellites are destined for a geostationary orbit. The Falcon 9 first stage will land on the drone ship A Shortfall of Gravitas. Delayed from Dec. 17 due to poor weather. Delayed from Dec. 20/21 due to pad abort.

Noon Year’s Eve
2024-12-31 09:00 - 11:00 | BREVARD ZOO, 8225 N. Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
Your whole family can celebrate the new year without staying up past anyone’s bedtime! Noon Year’s Eve features a ball drop at noon and a complimentary sparkling juice toast. Enjoy crafts, games, and music as well.
All activities are free with Zoo admission!

New Year’s Eve Gala: Dinner & Dance
2024-12-31 18:30 - 23:30 | HILTON MELBOURNE, 200 Rialto Pl, Melbourne, FL, 32901
We are celebrating our 11th year of the Gala. We pull out all the stops to make this the Event to Remember.
7:30 – 8:30. Social Hour
7:30 – 10:30. Open bar
8:30 – 9:30. Double plated dinner – Chicken Tuscan & Shrimp with Lobster Sauce
Floor Show during dinner featuring the Swingtimers Trio.
9:30 – 12:30. Live dance music by the fabulous 12-piece Rock & Roll Revue doing music from the 50’s, 60’s,
and 70’s
Midnight. Champagne toast and Times Square Ball Drop.
Black Tie is suggested. $140/person

Falcon 9 • Thuraya 4
2025-01-02 02:00 - 03:30 | Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A, Kennedy Space Center, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Thuraya 4 satellite to a geostationary transfer orbit on behalf of Yahsat, a telecommunications company and satellite service provider based in the United Arab Emirates. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on a droneship positioned in the Atlantic Ocean.

Viera Park Market & Food Trucks
2025-01-03 18:00 - 22:00 | Viera Regional Park, 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Your monthly first Friday Market and Food Truck event. Going strong for a decade featuring local fresh foods, plants, artisans, bakery. See our Facebook and Instagram pages for weekly updates.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
2025-01-03 22:00 - 2025-01-20 00:00 | Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, FL, 32931, United States
Fridays – 8PM, Saturdays & Sundays – 2PM.
Special Evening Performance on January 18 at 8PM.
Escape the ordinary with One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at Surfside Playhouse in Cocoa Beach! Just minutes from the sand and surf, this powerful production follows the rebellious Randle P. McMurphy as he battles against the unyielding Nurse Ratched in a mental institution where control reigns supreme. McMurphy’s fierce spirit inspires fellow patients to rediscover their individuality, sparking a gripping, emotional journey of resilience, courage, and the human desire for freedom. With both evening performances and convenient matinees, it’s the perfect addition to your Space Coast stay, blending Florida’s coastal charm with the unforgettable intensity of live theater. Don’t miss out on this must-see experience while you’re here!

Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market at Riverview Park
2025-01-04 12:00 - 16:00 | Riverview Park, 2301 Irwin St, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
For almost 2 decades, we have been providing high-quality local fresh foods, bakery, specialty foods, food trucks, produce, plants, artisans, and crafters on a weekly basis to the community every week. Please see our Facebook and Instagram pages for photos and info.

Falcon 9 • Starlink 6-71
2025-01-05 14:10 - 15:30 | Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral, FL, United States
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket will launch another batch of Starlink V2 Mini satellites to low Earth orbit. A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the first stage booster will land on a droneship positioned in the Atlantic Ocean.
