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🚀 Rockets, Manatees & Local Weekend Events: Space Coast Is BOOMING—Are You Missing Out?!
🚀 $25M aerospace boom, manatees returning & hot new listings, weekend events—Space Coast is thriving!
Larry Fleckinger

Larry Fleckinger

Oct 29, 2026

CesiumAstro selected Melbourne for a new engineering and manufacturing facility, announcing a $25 million investment and plans for 100 jobs over 12 months.


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Three rescued manatees have returned from Ohio to continue rehabilitation at Brevard Zoo, with the goal of eventually returning to Florida waters.


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EFSC opened its Aerospace Center of Excellence in Titusville on October 13, expanding aerospace and aviation maintenance training in North Brevard.


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Space Coast Weekend Events

Things To Do In Brevard This Weekend

October 30–November 1, 2026

Halloween celebrations, the state fair’s opening weekend, live performances, markets and library programs bring plenty to do across the Space Coast. Explore 55 listings for Friday, October 30, through Sunday, November 1, organized by city and then date.

All times are Eastern. Clocks turn back one hour early Sunday, November 1. Multi-day listings appear once. Follow each event link for tickets, registration and updates, and confirm recurring activities before traveling.

Cape Canaveral

Friday, October 30 · 3–4 p.m.

Brick by Brick

Cape Canaveral Public Library, 201 Polk Avenue

Free building activities. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 6–10 p.m.

Wicked Beats & Bloody Treats

J. Bird’s Island Eatery, Cape Canaveral

A Halloween evening with a DJ and costume contest. Check admission and age requirements. Event details · Location map

Cocoa

Saturday, October 31 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Metropolitan Baptist Trunk or Treat

Metropolitan Baptist Church, 474 West King Street

Free candy, games and community activities. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market

Myrt Tharpe Square, 12 Stone Street

Browse locally made artwork. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · Noon–2 p.m.

Silly Goose Puzzle Competition

Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Avenue

Free team jigsaw competition; confirm registration. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 3–7 p.m.

Cocoa Village Fall Festival

Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Boulevard

A family Halloween gathering with treats and activities. Check the city listing for participation costs. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · See organizer for evening schedule

Village Idiot Halloween Street Party

Village Idiot Pub, Cocoa Village

A free street party benefiting the Brevard Humane Society. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Milpa Tacos Día de los Muertos Fiesta

Milpa Tacos, 207 Brevard Avenue

A Day of the Dead celebration; free entry. Event details · Location map

Cocoa Beach

Friday, October 30 · 3–4 p.m.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Cocoa Beach Public Library, 550 North Brevard Avenue

A free library presentation. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.

Heidi’s Weekend Music

Heidi’s Jazz Club, Cocoa Beach

Friday: Led Hed tribute. Saturday: Hella Ayelet with Ron Teixeira Trio. Check reservations and cover. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 3–6 p.m.

Trunk or Treat Fam Jam

4th Street Fillin Station, 382 North Orlando Avenue

A family Halloween gathering with decorated trunks and treats. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 6–8 p.m.

Boo Bash

The Pointe Church, downtown Cocoa Beach

Free hayrides, carnival games, inflatables, face painting and candy. Follow the organizer’s directions. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 9 p.m.; late-night event

Halloween EDM Dance

Sandbar Sports Grill, Cocoa Beach

A Halloween dance night; confirm admission and age requirements. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 2 p.m.

Salty Sisters After-ween Kids’ Party

Salty Sisters, 24 North Brevard Avenue

One more chance for costumes; free admission. Event details · Location map

Indialantic

Friday, October 30 · 7–9 p.m.

Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Party

MyMakerScape, 344 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1

Canvas options $35–$45. Register by Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · Friday and Saturday 9 p.m.

Weekend Bands at Lou’s Blues

Lou’s Blues, Indialantic

Friday: Ruckus. Saturday: Short Circuit Halloween party. Check seating and cover. Event details · Location map

Indian Harbour Beach

Friday, October 30 · Friday and Saturday 9 p.m.

Key West Bar Weekend Music

Key West Bar, Indian Harbour Beach

Friday: Mark Baker. Saturday: Char Good Halloween party. Event details · Location map

Melbourne

Friday, October 30 · 2:30–4 p.m.

Spooky Silent Disco

Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive

Free seasonal library activity; confirm age requirements. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · 4–6 p.m.

Melbourne Square Candy Crawl

Melbourne Square, 1700 West New Haven Avenue

A free mall-wide costume and candy event. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · Friday–Saturday evening; ticketed entry times

Beware the Night: Final Weekend

Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road

After-dark Halloween displays and the optional River’s Revenge scare trail. Reserve admission. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.

Ken Ludwig’s Moriarty

Melbourne Civic Theatre, 817 East Strawbridge Avenue

A Sherlock Holmes stage adventure, including a special Saturday matinee. Tickets required. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Trick or Treating at the Market

Renninger’s, 4835 West Eau Gallie Boulevard

Free-entry market Halloween activities. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Boo at the Zoo: Final October Saturday

Brevard Zoo, 8225 North Wickham Road

Daytime Halloween activities included with zoo admission. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · Saturday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; confirm November 1

Platt’s Patch Family Fall Festival

Platt’s Patch, 3300 Sand Gulley Drive

Farm activities and hayrides. Listed admission $18; ages 2 and younger free. The organizer’s date range includes November 1, while its description says October weekends—confirm Sunday. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–11 p.m.; dog judging 2 p.m.

Halloween at Intracoastal

Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 West Eau Gallie Boulevard

An all-ages celebration with a dog costume contest. Confirm contest registration. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 12:30–4 p.m.

Galaxy Halloween Skate

Galaxy Skateway, 1488 Aurora Road

Costumes and candy on skates. Listed admission $10; rental extra. Event details · Location map

Melbourne Beach

Friday, October 30 · 2–4 p.m.

Board Games & Brick Building

Melbourne Beach Public Library, 324 Ocean Avenue

Free family games and building. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Library Fall Festival

Melbourne Beach Public Library, 324 Ocean Avenue

A free seasonal family gathering. Event details · Location map

Merritt Island

Friday, October 30 · 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Batten the Hatches: Florida Hurricanes

Sams House, 6195 North Tropical Trail

A Florida Public Archaeology Network history talk. Registration required; call 321-449-4720. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 9–11 a.m.

Birding by Ear

Sams House, 6195 North Tropical Trail

A presentation and bird walk for ages 12 and older. Advance registration required. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 3 p.m.

House & Cabin Tour

Sams House, 6195 North Tropical Trail

Explore historic buildings and family history. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Merritt Park Farmers Market

Merritt Park, McLeod and Tangerine streets

Shop local vendors; free entry. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Nature Scavenger Hunt

Sams House, 6195 North Tropical Trail

Pick up a nature hunt and explore. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sams Touch Table

Sams House, 6195 North Tropical Trail

A free hands-on natural-artifact display. Event details · Location map

Mims

Saturday, October 31 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Market at Indian River Honey

Indian River Honey Company, 6720 U.S. 1

Local makers, food, honey samples, animals and children’s crafts. Free entry; some activities cost extra. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · Noon

Trunk or Treat for Kids

Titusville Moose Lodge 1962, 3264 U.S. 1

A family Halloween gathering with decorated trunks, treats and games. Event details · Location map

Palm Bay

Saturday, October 31 · Saturday–Sunday 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; confirm daily access

Harris Establishment Farms Fall Festival

Harris Establishment Farms, 1950 Vars Street NW

Seasonal farm activities; paid admission, ages 2 and younger free. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 1–4 p.m.

Halloween Family Fun Fest

Space Coast Harley-Davidson, Palm Bay

Free costumes, decorated trunks, bounce houses, music and food trucks. Purchases extra. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 5–9 p.m.

City of Palm Bay Fall Fest

Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road NW

Free trunk-or-treat, costumes, hayrides, games and vendors. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 10–11 a.m.

Turkey Creek Ranger-Led Tour

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Boulevard NE

Free guided walk; confirm meeting arrangements. Event details · Location map

Port St. John

Friday, October 30 · 9:30–10 a.m.

Read Your Way to K: Babies

Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Avenue

Free stories and songs with caregivers. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 9:30–11:30 a.m.

Saturday Morning Cartoons

Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Avenue

Free cartoons at the library. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 1–4 p.m.

Library Game Day

Port St. John Public Library, 6500 Carole Avenue

Free board and tabletop games. Event details · Location map

Rockledge

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Not So Spooky Halloween Bash

McLarty Park, 790 Barton Boulevard

Free scare-free seasonal activities designed for ages 3–12. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 4–6 p.m.

City Trunk or Treat

Frank T. Forester Recreation Center, 960 Cogswell Street

Free decorated trunks, treats, games and music. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 1–4 p.m.

Board Games in the Park

Riverwalk: A Family Park, 5355 U.S. 1

Play nature-themed games or bring a favorite. Event details · Location map

Satellite Beach

Friday, October 30 · 7 p.m.

DJ Sharp

Sandbar Sports Grill, Satellite Beach

Friday-night music; check admission and age requirements. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 7 p.m.; confirm doors and show time

Mixtape Kids Halloween Party

Cadillac Cove, Satellite Beach

A Halloween music night. Listings differ on start time; confirm with the venue. Event details · Location map

Titusville

Friday, October 30 · 3–4:30 p.m.

Library Boo Bash

Titusville Public Library, 2121 South Hopkins Avenue

Free family Halloween fun. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

St. Andrew Pumpkin Patch

St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 3380 Dairy Road

Seasonal pumpkins and family activities; free entry. Event details · Location map

Viera

Friday, October 30 · Friday 5 p.m.–midnight; Saturday 1–11:30 p.m.; Sunday 1–10 p.m.

Space Coast State Fair: Opening Weekend

Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Parkway

Rides, shows and fair food. Gate admission $10; rides and parking extra. Bull riding: Friday/Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Event details · Location map

West Melbourne

Friday, October 30 · 9:30–10:30 a.m.

Sensory Lab Storytime

West Melbourne Public Library, 2755 Wingate Boulevard

Free sensory-themed stories and activities. Event details · Location map

Friday, October 30 · 3–4 p.m.

Lagoon Loyal Fun Day

Sandhill Crane Park, 3053 Fell Road

Free lagoon-themed family activities. Event details · Location map

Saturday, October 31 · 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

Halloween ComicFest

Famous Faces & Funnies, 3540 West New Haven Avenue

Free entry and Halloween comics; check giveaway limits. Event details · Location map

Sunday, November 1 · 2–5 p.m.

Indoor Trick-or-Treat

Get Your Fun On, 3020 West New Haven Avenue

A free indoor trick-or-treat gathering. Event details · Location map

 

Quote Of The Day

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."

— Robert Brault

🚀 Space Coast Rocket Launches

October 30–November 6, 2026

No rocket launches currently have confirmed dates and times from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Kennedy Space Center during this period. Current launch schedule

 

Two upcoming Cape Canaveral missions remain on the November calendar, with specific dates and launch times unconfirmed:

 

Launch date: November, TBD — Time: TBD
ULA Amazon Leo LV-01 • Vulcan Centaur
Space Launch Complex 41

 

Vulcan’s first mission for Amazon Leo, formerly Project Kuiper, will carry broadband satellites into low Earth orbit to expand Amazon’s global internet network. Previously listed for late October, the mission now appears on schedules for November. Mission schedule

 

Launch date: Late November, TBD — Time: TBD
SpaceX Cygnus NG-25 • Falcon 9
Space Launch Complex 40

 

This cargo mission will deliver supplies, equipment and research materials to the International Space Station. It is currently listed for late November, beyond this week’s roundup. Space Coast launch calendar

 

Realtor.com’s September report shows more national price reductions as higher mortgage rates weigh on demand.

 

For Space Coast readers, these trends provide context; they do not establish conditions in individual Brevard County neighborhoods.


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