Cape Canaveral
12/4: Petition Drive for Floridians for Solar Choice at Sunseed Coop from 11:30am-2pm. Be part of history for a cleaner and healthier planet. Sign this petition at the store located at 6615 North Atlantic Ave in Cape Canaveral.
12/12: 20th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk 5K starts at 8am at Cherie Down Park. Join in the Holiday fun that benefits BCSO PAL, a non-profit that promotes leadership, team building and self-esteem for Brevard County youth. Early Registration is $25 and $30 after. For more information call 321-412-3675.
Port Canaveral
12/31: New Years Eve Party at Fishlips. Come ring in the new year with a huge balloon drop and champagne toast. Doors open at 9pm. Cover charge. Fishlips is located at 610 Glen Creek Dr. at the Port.
Cocoa
12/5-12/6: December Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar. One of four juried shows put on by Historic Cocoa Village every year, the Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar promises the best possible experience for visitors. Come look for stocking stuffers or maybe a gift for yourself. Find out more at visitcocoavillage.com
12/12: Cocoa Holiday Festival & Snow Slide. Play in snow in Historic Cocoa Village Riverfront Park from 4-8pm. The official lighting of the Riverfront Christmas Tree, entertainment, a visit from Santa Claus and a holiday movie on an outdoor screen are all part of the fun. A flat fee of $5 includes all kid events such as the bounce house, games and snow play. Santa visit and stage entertainment are free. The festival is held at 430 Delannoy Ave. For more information call 321-639-3500.
12/12: 2nd Santa Shoppe at Cocoa Presbyterian Church begins at 10am to 4pm. This free event includes vendors, so get some holiday shopping done, bask in homemade crafts and delight in fabulous food. Bring your camera for free Santa pictures and diverting activities for kids. The church is located at 1404 Dixon Rd. For more information visit cocoapres.org or call 321-631-3956.
Cocoa Beach
12/4-12/13: Miracle on 34th Street at the Surfside Playhouse at 301 Ramp Road. This adaptation includes the classic tale of a mall Santa who thaws the hearts of skeptical New Yorkers. Tickets are $22. For more information visit surfsideplayers.com or call 321-783-3127.
12/5: Cocoa Beach Christmas Parade. Come out to the parade and get those festive feelings going! The parade starts at 1pm at the Glass Bank and head’s south.
12/12: Cocoa Beach Boat Parade will start at 6pm at the south side of 520. For more information send an email to wlblaser@yahoo.com.
12/13: Powerman Florida Duathlon National Championship starts at 8am at Alan Shepard Park at 299 East Cocoa Beach Cswy. Two courses of a 5K run, 30K bike race followed by a 10K run. For more information visit powermannorthamerica.com or Facebook at Powerman USA.
12/22-12/24: 3rd Annual Live Interactive Nativity Scene at the Club Zion Community Church at 830 South Atlantic Ave. From 6:30-8:30pm on Dec 22-23rd and 5:30-7pm Christmas Eve. After this free event there will be a candlelight service in the sanctuary. For more information call 321-301-2696 or visit their Facebook page.
12/24: Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach. Come on down to the beach at the end of Minutemen Causeway and see red. Santas, snowmen and elves will gather to ride the waves during the 7th annual Surfing Santa event. Learn more at surfingsantas.org
Indialantic
12/13: 6th Annual Holiday Brunch and Toy Drive from 12pm to 2:30pm. Relish the glorious champagne holiday brunch by the river and view beautiful decorated trees throughout the home and a festival of nutcrackers. Advance tickets are $24 and $30 at the door along with a teen gift appropriate for Devereux Teens. This year’s GAAB benefits Nana’s House Children and the Devereux Teens. The event will be held at 3600 Riverside Dr. RSVP with Ioanna Hawkins, Gaab.info@yahoo.com or call 321-622-3141.
Melbourne & Eau Gallie
12/11-12/26: Space Coast Lightfest. Check out 2.7 million twinkle lights at Wickham Park. Enjoy animated displays and schedule hayrides or carriage rides. Wickham Park is located at 2785 Leisure Way. For tickets or more information call 321-720-4109 or visit spacecoastlightfest.com.
12/4-12/24: Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol is a tale retold by Scrooge’s faithful employee. The Melbourne Civic Theater is located at 817 E Strawbridge Ave. For tickets go to mymct.org.
12/4-12/20: Wizard of Oz. Relive the famous story of the girl from Kansas who traveled over the rainbow in a spectacular pair of shoes. The Henegar Center for the Arts is located at 625 E. New Haven Ave. For ticket information visit Henegar.org
12/12: 23rd Annual Melbourne Light Parade starts at 6pm at 100 W. NASA Blvd. on the Corner of NASA and Airport Blvds. Proceeds south on Airport Blvd. to Hibiscus Blvd. Turns right on Hibiscus Blvd. and proceeds west on Hibiscus Blvd. The parade ends at the intersection of Hibiscus Blvd. and Gateway D. This free event benefits the less fortunate families in Brevard County. Please bring a new unwrapped toy, non-perishable food item or a bag or cans of pet food. For more information email melbournelightparade@yahoo.com or visit their Facebook page.
12/12: Central Florida ESA Surfing Contest 7- Ponce de Leon Park, at 4005 Highway A1A Melbourne Beach. This amateur surfing event is for surfers of all ages and abilities. For more information visit centralfloridaesa.com
12/15: Laugh Until You’re Orange in the Hair with Carrot Top. Come for a night of laughter with famous comedian Carrot Top at the King Center in Melbourne. Call 321-242-2219 or go to KingCenter.com for more information.
12/19 A Christmas Carol The Nebraska Theatre Caravan are touring with their own spin of the classic tale. This play includes traditional carols within the classic story. King Center for the Performing Arts is located at 3865 N. Melbourne Road. Tickets are $24 plus fees. For tickets visit kingscenter.com.
12/20: An Enchanted Christmas, Starring Caroline Hinton from 7-9:45pm. Tickets are $25. Premium seating $35. This one time performance by this classical vocalist as she performs some of her favorite Christmas songs. She promises,”a mix of classical, international, and American staples.” The concert will be held at The Scott Center at 5625 Holy Trinity Drive. For tickets visit enchantedchristmas.brownpapertickets.com.
12/31: New Year’s Eve Overnight Party Animals. Hangout with the wildlife and celebrate the New Year with crafts, an evening safari tour and close-up animal encounters. Open to children 7-12 and includes a dinner and a continental breakfast. For more information visit brevardzoo.org.
Merritt Island
12/5: Merritt Island Holiday Parade starts at 10am at the Merritt Island High School and ends at Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School. SR 3 will be closed at 9:45am. Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the parade. For more information visit brevardcounty.us.
12/5: Florida’s Festival of Facial Hair (and Beard & Mustache Championships). Compete for best mustache and beard at this family event. It starts at 10am and ends at 8pm. The price is $10. Vendors specializing in personal grooming products for all will provide exhibits. Kids can get their face painted or get their very own mustache or beard at the Kidzone. Fun and games as well. Marvel at Junior Faux Mustache and Beard competition vs. adults. The Championship will be held at Combat Zone Paintball & Brevard Skate & BMX 555 Fortenberry Rd. For more information visit Facebook.
12/19: Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade starts at 6pm. Prizes will be awarded for different categories of decoration but you must be registered to judge. For more information contact Kim Johnson at 453-5159 or 720-9147.For
Rockledge
12/5: Light up Rockledge at Rockledge City Hall at 1600 Huntington Lane. Savor the start of the holiday season while the illumination of the city building decorations delight. Refreshments and snacks will be served at this free event. For more information call (321) 305-4975.
12/12: Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade starts at 6pm at Rockledge High School School and ends at Lee Wenner Park. Florida Ave will be closed at 5:45 pm. Mindy from Lite Rock 99.3 will be hosting the parade. For more information visit brevardcounty.us.
Satellite Beach
12/5: Ocean Reef Beach Festival kicks off at 10am and ends at 5pm. Join us at Pelican Beach Park for educational activities, live music, exhibits, video contest, Sea Turtle Obstacle Course and Chowder Cook-off. For more information call Rodney Smith, 321-750-3374 or irlcoast@gmail.com.
12/19: Jingle Bell Run 2 Miler starts at 5:45pm at the Satellite Beach Library at 751 Jamaica Blvd. Registration ends Dec 17th. Adults are $30 and children $15. The run benefits Satellite High Running Programs. For more information go to runningzone.com
12/19: Satellite Beach SUP/Boat Parade starts at 5:30-10pm. The boats will start at the North end of Grand Canal on the Pineda Causeway. For more information visit their Facebook page.
Titusville
11/27-12/20: Scrooge The Musical. Writer-composer-lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the Charles Dickens tale, featuring hit songs such as, “Thank you Very Much,” This classic tales follows the traditional tale of Ebenezer Scrooge’s personal evolution after a visit from three ghosts who show him the true meaning of Christmas, For tickets or more information call 321-268-1125 or visit titusvilleplayhouse.com
12/4-12/5: Fly Fishing and Rod Building Fair learn from the best and join the legends of the Fly Fishing world at Renzetti Inc, 8800 Grissom Pkwy. Tickets are $10 on Fri, $15 on Sat. Two day ticket for $20. Seminars and presentations from experts, exhibitors, auctions and raffles. This unique gathering promotes fly fishing and raises funds for Casting for Recovery and Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing. For more information visit Renzetti.com
12/12: Christmas on the Porch at the Historic Pritchard House . Watch the Titusville Christmas Parade and enjoy holiday foods and beverages. This is a ticketed event and reservations are required. Call 321-607-0203 for more information.
12/13: Christmas on the Green Concert is from 3:30-5pm at the La Cita Golf and Country Club at 777 Country Club Dr. This free concert is presented through the collaboration of Titusville Rotary Club, the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra and chorus students from North Brevard Schools. For more information call 855-252-7276.
12/19: Titusville Christmas Boat Parade at 6pm. Parade route starts just north of Max Brewer Bridge and will turn around near Seartown Mall. For more information contact Mike DeVoss at Mike.devoss@earthlink.net
Viera
12/4: ‘Christmas for a Cure’ at One Senior Place. A silent auction and screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation will raise money to benefit the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life of Suntree/Viera. If you’d like to come please RSVP by calling (321) 751-6771 or go to OneSeniorPlace.com
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