Florida's Space Coast is coming in HOT this 4th of July Holiday Weekend with fireworks displays, parades, and picnics planned all across the county. Florida’s Space Coast is showing up for the 4th of July this year! As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of America, locals and visitors to the Space Coast can enjoy performances by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, a traditional 4th of July Parade and Mel-BOOM in Historic Downtown Melbourne, fireworks displays throughout the count

A two-day free creatives outdoor market is coming to Melbourne. Get ready, Florida — the Florida Creatives Market is bringing together the best local makers, artists, and small businesses for a 2-day outdoor shopping experience you won’t want to miss! The Florida Creatives Market is set to take over Wickham Park on June 13 and 14, from 10 am - 4 pm (both days ) bringing together over 200 local makers, artists, and small businesses for a two-day outdoor shopping experience. Wi

Celebrate Black Bear's at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne this weekend. Celebrate National Black Bear Day this weekend at Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, with Bear Fest taking place from Friday, June 5 - Sunday, June 7. Bear Fest will feature fun for all the family, and includes interactive activity stations, hands-on enrichment making opportunities and more. Plus, the grown-ups can enjoy local beer tasting and everyone will love the specialty bear-inspired treats! Best of all, Bear Fest

LA burger chain brings West Coast flavor to Florida’s Space Coast, with the opening of its latest restaurnat. All-American chain Fatburger, is continuing its growth across Florida with the official opening of a new location in Rockledge. Located at 2115 Viera Blvd, Unit #108, the restaurant marks the brand’s fourth location in the state, further strengthening its presence along the East Coast. The restaurant is operated in partnership with franchisee Whole Factor Inc. and is

Get ready for the roar of the engines, as the adrenalin fuelled Thunder on Cocoa Beach Super Boat Grand Prix returns to Central Florida. Picture yourself on the beautiful sands of Cocoa Beach, or even in the surf, watching poweboats roar past you at speeds of over 175 miles per hour, lap after exciting lap, while you soak up the sun. Make it happen! The Thunder on Cocoa Beach is back, Thursday May 14 - Sunday, May 17, 2026 Superboat racing will be returning to Florida’s Space

Let Battle Commence as The Space Coast Burger Battle returns to Melbourne

U. S. Astronaut Hall of Fame to welcome veteran NASA Astronauts Joe Tanner and Tom Akerson Saturday, May 16, 2026. Veteran NASA astronauts Tom Akers and Joe Tanner will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, located at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Saturday, May 16. The official induction ceremony will take place at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex set against the iconic backdrop of Space Shuttle Atlantis, and hosted by the Astronaut Scholarship Found

NASA's SpaceX CRS-34 mission will deliver supplies and science to the International Space Station as part of the agency's Commercial Resupply Services. Add a rocket launch to your day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! SpaceX is set to launch the CRS-34 resupply mission to the International Space Station, and launch viewing tickets are now available. NASA’s SpaceX CRS-34 commercial resupply mission is currently slated for launch no earlier than (NET) Tuesday, May 12 fro

You can meet an astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, included with admission. May 5 is National Astronaut Day. a day that commemorates the first United States human spaceflight, on May 5, 1961, piloted by astronaut Alan Shepard, and did you know that you can meet an astronaut every day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on the Space Coast? Each day at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, get the rare opportunity to meet veteran NASA astronaut. Co

Visitors to the annual event in Wickham Par will enjoy a walk in the park, viewing and purchasing art, together with enjoying the festival weekend entertainment and activities. The 41st Melbourne Art Festival will once again be held at beautiful Wickham Park in Melbourne, with this year's highly anticipated event taking place this weekend, Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, 2026. The award-winning festival, which draws art and music lovers from throughout Central Florid

The 26-27 Broadway at the King Center Season includes Water For Elephants, Legally Blonde, and Hadestown. The King Center and The American Theatre Guild, the largest not-for-profit touring Broadway presenter in the nation, are thrilled to announce the 2026–27 Broadway Season for the King Center. The 2026–27 BROADWAY AT THE KING CENTER Series will include the following Broadway touring productions: MRS. DOUBTFIRE , WATER FOR ELEPHANTS , LEGALLY BLONDE – The Musical , and HADES

Big news, Melbourne! Wahlburgers is now open at Home Depot, making it easy to grab a burger while you’re on the go. Wahlburgers, the burger concept founded by brothers Mark Wahlberg, Donnie Wahlberg and Chef Paul Wahlberg, is continuing its Florida expansion with the opening of a new Wahlburgers outlet outside The Home Depot in Melbourne on Thursday, April 16. Located outside The Home Depot at 5100 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940, the outlet is part of Wahlburgers’ growing

The Grant BBQ Festival this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. That's three days of live bands, bodacious barbecue, delicious food and drink, and more! The 23rd Annual Grant BBQ Festival is a three day community festival featuring delicious BBQ, great food and drink, electrifying live music, arts & crafts, tons of vendors, a classic car and motorcycle show and more! Taking place on April 17, 18, 19, 2026, Grant BBQ Festival takes place at 4580 1st Street, Grant, right off US1 – So

Take flight to the Space Coast for an unforgettable weekend of aviation excitement right on the beach! Cocoa Beach will witness breathtaking displays of skill, precision, and heroism at this weekend's Air Dot Show Cocoa Beach on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, 2026. The 2026 Cocoa Beach Air Show will feature aerobatic performances, military jet demonstrations, and high-flying stunts over the stunning coastline, offering spectators an unforgettable weekend of aviatio

Enjoy a day of exciting competitions, beach fun, and community celebration—all supporting homeless animals in the care of Brevard Humane Society. Catch the waves at the 14th Annual East Coast Dog Surfing Festival on the Space Coastl . This fun day out for all the family is organized by the Brevard Humane Society, taking place on Easter Sunday, April 5, from 9 am - 4 pm. The event is happening at Lori Wilson Park, Cocoa Beach, the event will feature the East Coast Dog Surfing