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

Step into a global celebration of space, unity and human possibility as Kennedy Under the Stars joins with Yuri's Night to host their official East Coast flagship event. Step into a global celebration of space, unity, and human possibility as Yuri’s Night joins Kennedy Under the Stars to host the 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

Trouble’s coming to town! Get ready for big songs, big smiles, and one unforgettable parade. The King Center, partnering with The American Theatre Guild, is bringing the beloved Tony Award-winning musical comedy, Meredith Willson’s THE MUSIC MAN to Melbourne. The third engagement in the 25-26 Broadway at the King Center series, THE MUSIC MAN will take the King Center stage on Sunday, April 12, and Monday, April 13, 2026. There's trouble in River City when a fast-talking sales

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Don McLean will bring his tour, “Starry Starry Night” – A Night of Hits and Stories” to the Space Coast. Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, a BBC Lifetime Achievement award recipient, and his smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named by the Recording Industry of America (RIAA) a top 5 song of the 20th Century. McLean performs a central Florida exclusive

Get ready for a bucket list weekend you don't want to miss, featuring colorful hot air balloons! Gather the family and get ready for a family adventure at the Space Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival featuring a not to be missed Hot Air Balloon Glow and Laser Show ! This a must-do event taking place at Space Coast Daily Park, located at 5775 Stadium Pkwy, Melbourne on March 20 - 21, 2026. Enjoy the spectacle of colorful hot air balloons, plus, you can even ride in a real tethered

You never forget your first love... get ready to immerse yourself in the timeless romance of Dirty Dancing Live! Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience is coming to the Space Coast. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, Dirty Dancing in Concert promises to bring a thrilling ne

Enjoy this two-day, outdoor, family festival, with a wide range of enjoyable activities, all celebrating the wonderful strawberry. Get ready for two sweet days of family-friendly fun as the Space Coast Strawberry Festival returns this weekend, taking place on Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Space Coast Daily Park, in Viera. Celebrate everything strawberry with pick-your-own berries, delicious treats, and exciting activities for all ages. The Space Coast Strawb

The longest running seafood festival on the East coast returns this weekend. The Grant Seafood Festival is a time honored tradition like none other but what really sets it apart is the total commitment from the community — the festival is run 100% by volunteers and many booths are made up of family members, often having several generations working along side one another. All organizing, purchasing, preparation, cooking and serving is accomplished by community members. The lar

Four voices. One unforgettable night. Experience soaring vocals, timeless songs, and a night of pure musical romance you won’t want to miss. Following two years of global promotion for XX: 20th Anniversary Album, Il Divo have embarked on their new world tour, Il Divo By Candlelight. Il Divo By Candlelight comes to Melbourne, taking to the stage at King Center for the Performing Arts on February 27. “We want to perform in theaters, creating an intimate experience where fans f