Space Coast Weekend Events – December 11–14, 2025
Here’s your hyper-local guide to what’s happening across Melbourne, Palm Bay, Rockledge, Indialantic, Satellite Beach, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Merritt Island, Port St John, Titusville, Mims, and the rest of Brevard County this weekend.
Melbourne / West Melbourne
- Melbourne – Thu, Dec 11: Wonderland Holiday Event
Midday holiday pop-up with local vendors, treats, and festive photo ops—great lunch-break stop for downtown/US-1 traffic.
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 964 S Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Wonderland Holiday Event Melbourne 2025” on Facebook for full details.
- Melbourne – Thu, Dec 11: Brevard County Farmers Market at Wickham Park
Weekly open-air market with local produce, baked goods, plants, handmade items and more—great for stocking up before the weekend.
Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne, FL 32935
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Melbourne – Thu, Dec 11: The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute
Beatles tribute show at the King Center—ideal “date night” option for classic rock fans.
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: King Center for the Performing Arts, 3865 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Ticket / event page
- Melbourne – Thu, Dec 11: Emo Night Karaoke ft. Friends Like Us at Pineapples
Live-band karaoke night on the rooftop at Pineapples with “Friends Like Us” performing—fun night out for locals wanting live music and drinks.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Pineapples, 1434 Pineapple Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Emo Night Karaoke Friends Like Us Melbourne 12/11/25” on Facebook or Bandsintown.
- Melbourne – Thu, Dec 11: PMI Space Coast Annual Awards Dinner at Brevard Zoo
Professional networking and awards dinner with a project-management program at the Nyami Nyami River Lodge inside Brevard Zoo.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Nyami Nyami River Lodge, Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32940
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: PMI Space Coast calendar
- Melbourne – Fri, Dec 12: Christmas in the Park – Melbourne Parks & Rec
Outdoor Christmas-in-the-park with live holiday music, lights, decorations, kids’ activities, performances, and an appearance from Mr. & Mrs. Claus.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: 3316 S Monroe St, Melbourne, FL 32901
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids – Christmas in the Park
- Melbourne – Fri, Dec 12: 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra: The Cool Side of Christmas
Free big-band jazz Christmas concert with the 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra—modern arrangements of holiday tunes at the Melbourne Auditorium.
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E Hibiscus Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast event page
- Melbourne (Downtown) – Sat, Dec 13: Downtown Melbourne Cookie Crawl
Stroll Historic Downtown Melbourne with a Cookie Crawl passport, collect treats at participating shops, and enjoy holiday shopping and decorations.
Time: Typically late morning to mid-afternoon (see event page for exact hours)
Location: Historic Downtown Melbourne, Melbourne, FL 32901
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Look for “Cookie Crawl – Downtown Melbourne 12/13/25” on local event calendars (EverythingBrevard / Brevard Live).
- West Melbourne – Sun, Dec 14: Holiday Sunday Market at Intracoastal Brewing Company
Holiday-themed Sunday market with local makers and vendors at Intracoastal’s Eau Gallie taproom—pair your shopping with craft beer.
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Check Intracoastal Brewing’s events page or local event listings for “Holiday Sunday Market.”
Palm Bay
- Palm Bay – Sat, Dec 13: Breakfast with Santa – Ted Whitlock Community Center
Annual family favorite: pancakes and sausage breakfast, photos with Santa, kids’ activities and holiday fun hosted by Palm Bay Recreation & Palm Bay Police Department.
Time: 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Ted Whitlock Community Center, 370 Championship Cir NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907 (inside Fred Poppe Regional Park)
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast listing
- Palm Bay – Sat, Dec 13: Dragonfly Farms: Breakfast With Santa
Farm-style holiday morning with Santa, photo opportunities, and activities in a rustic Palm Bay setting.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Dragonfly Farms, 750 Osmosis Dr SW, Palm Bay, FL 32908
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Palm Bay – Sat, Dec 13: 3rd Annual Christmas Wonderland – Space Coast Harley-Davidson
Big outdoor holiday event with Santa photos, live music, local vendors, and activities in a biker-themed venue—family-friendly and very “Space Coast”.
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Space Coast Harley-Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Ln NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Dealership event page
- Palm Bay – Sun, Dec 14: Breakfast with Santa – Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Church-hosted breakfast with Santa featuring a buffet meal, photos, and holiday activities; fundraiser-style community event.
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 300 Malabar Rd SE, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Parish event page
- Palm Bay – Sun, Dec 14: NCG Free Holiday Film Festival
Free holiday movie showing at NCG Palm Bay—nice budget-friendly option for families after church or brunch.
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: NCG Palm Bay, 160 Malabar Rd SW Suite 120, Palm Bay, FL 32907
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Palm Bay – Sun, Dec 14: Ugly Christmas Sweater Party & Cookie Contest – Space Coast Harley-Davidson
In-person holiday bash featuring an ugly sweater contest, Christmas cookie competition, music and more—great “afternoon party” for adults.
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Space Coast Harley-Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Ln NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast event page
Rockledge & Cocoa
- Cocoa – Fri, Dec 12: Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade
Lighted boat parade on the Indian River with best viewing from Cocoa Riverfront Park; food vendors and holiday atmosphere along the waterfront.
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Cocoa – Fri, Dec 12: Movie in the Park & Christmas Tree Lighting (Cocoa)
Holiday festival at Riverfront Park with a tree lighting ceremony and family movie in the park after dark—bring chairs/blankets.
Time: Evening, around 6:00 PM onward (check event page for exact schedule)
Location: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Movie in the Park & Christmas Tree Lighting Cocoa December 12, 2025” on Facebook / City of Cocoa.
- Rockledge & Cocoa – Sat, Dec 13: Cocoa/Rockledge Holiday Parade
Large joint holiday parade starting at Rockledge High School and ending in Historic Cocoa Village—floats, bands, community groups and Santa. Roads close early; advise your readers to arrive early.
Time: 10:00 AM – approx. 11:30 AM
Route: From Rockledge High School, along Florida Ave through Rockledge, into Historic Cocoa Village and finishing at Lee Wenner / Riverfront Park
Start Map: Rockledge High School
End Map: Lee Wenner Park
Event info: City of Cocoa calendar
- Cocoa – Sat, Dec 13: City of Cocoa Holiday Festival
Post-parade festival at Riverfront Park with entertainment, rides, activities and vendors. Admission is either a small fee or a donation of non-perishable food items.
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd, Cocoa, FL 32922
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids event page
- Cocoa (Historic Cocoa Village) – Fri–Sun, Dec 12–14: “Annie” at Cocoa Village Playhouse
Classic musical “Annie” on stage at the historic Cocoa Village Playhouse—great indoor evening entertainment option all weekend.
Showtimes: Evening shows and matinees Dec 12–14 (see theater schedule)
Location: Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave, Cocoa, FL 32922
Map: View on Google Maps
Tickets: Cocoa Village Playhouse website
- Rockledge – Sat, Dec 13: Adults Only: Go Birding with Brevard Zoo
Guided adult birding walk with Brevard Zoo staff at Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary—perfect for nature lovers wanting a quieter morning.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Helen & Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary, 326 Barnes Blvd #300, Rockledge, FL 32955
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast event page
Indialantic
- Indialantic – Fri, Dec 12: Indialantic Chamber Singers Christmas Celebration
Free Christmas concert featuring the Indialantic Chamber Singers—beautiful choral music in a riverside church setting.
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 106 N Riverside Dr, Indialantic, FL 32903
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Event details
- Indialantic – Fri, Dec 12: Soak Spa Holiday Event at Bleu Beach Resort
Evening spa-themed holiday open house with specials, mini-treatments, and coastal resort vibes—good pick for self-care and gifting.
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: SOAK Spa at Bleu Beach Resort, 400 N Miramar Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: See @soakspafl / Bleu Beach Resort on Instagram/Facebook.
- Indialantic – Sat, Dec 13: Grinch Day at Indialantic Coffee
Coffee shop takeover with the Grinch—photo ops, themed drinks and treats; ideal quick-stop event for families and coffee lovers.
Time: Daytime (check event page for exact hours)
Location: Indialantic Coffee, 121 Fifth Ave, Indialantic, FL 32903
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Grinch Day at Indialantic Coffee December 13, 2025” on Facebook.
Satellite Beach
- Satellite Beach – Fri, Dec 12: Satellite Beach Community Movie Night: Elf
Outdoor community movie night featuring the holiday classic “Elf”, with food trucks, popcorn, raffles and family activities.
Time: 5:30 PM (movie around 6:00 PM)
Location: Satellite Beach United Methodist Church / 450 Lee Ave, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Satellite Beach – Fri, Dec 12: Italian Holiday Cookie Tray Class – Florida Academy of Baking
Hands-on baking class where participants learn to make an Italian holiday cookie tray—great “experience gift” or girls’ day out.
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Florida Academy of Baking, 1370 Florida A1A, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Florida Academy of Baking
- Satellite Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Ocean Reef Beach Festival at Pelican Beach Park
Big beach festival focused on reefs and conservation—food trucks, environmental booths, art & craft vendors and live music right on the oceanfront.
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Pelican Beach Park, 1525 Jimmy Buffett Memorial Hwy (A1A), Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast event page
- Satellite Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Brevard Ballet Youth Company: The Nutcracker Ballet
Full-length Nutcracker ballet performed by Brevard Ballet Youth Company at Satellite High—ideal “evening at the theater” holiday outing.
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Satellite High School, 300 Scorpion Ct, Satellite Beach, FL 32937
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
Cocoa Beach
- Cocoa Beach – Fri, Dec 12: Movies in the Park – The Polar Express
Family movie night hosted by the City of Cocoa Beach with “The Polar Express” shown on the outdoor screen at Centennial Square.
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Centennial Square, 2 S Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: City of Cocoa Beach calendar
- Cocoa Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Christmas Parade – Downtown Cocoa Beach
Daytime Christmas parade through downtown Cocoa Beach with floats, marching units, and local groups—great viewing along Orlando Ave and Brevard Ave.
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Downtown Cocoa Beach parade route (SeaCrest building down A1A & Brevard Ave)
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: City events calendar
- Cocoa Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade
Annual lighted boat parade through Cocoa Beach canals, hosted by Rotary Club Cocoa Beach; many residents and businesses host watch parties along the water.
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Cocoa Beach waterways; best views from waterfront homes, parks and restaurants
Info Map: Rotary Club route map & info
General Map: View Cocoa Beach on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Cocoa Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Cocoa Beach Boat Parade Watch Party – Riverfront Cocoa Beach
Waterfront watch party with food, drinks and prime canal views tailored around the boat parade.
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Riverfront Cocoa Beach (check listing for exact address)
Map: View Cocoa Beach on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Cocoa Beach – Sat, Dec 13: Ultimate Rush Tribute at Heidi’s Jazz Club
Live Rush tribute concert at Heidi’s Jazz Club—great post-parade, post-boat-parade nightlife option.
Time: Evening (approx. 7:00 PM start, confirm on venue site)
Location: Heidi’s Jazz Club, 7 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Ultimate Rush Tribute Heidi’s Jazz Club December 13, 2025”.
Cape Canaveral
- Cape Canaveral – Sat, Dec 13: Cape Canaveral Reindeer Run 5K
30th annual festive 5K—flat coastal course with holiday costumes encouraged and finisher medals/shirts for early registrants.
Time: 8:00 AM (race start; registration from ~6:45 AM)
Location: Cherie Down Park area, 8330 Ridgewood Ave, Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: RunSignUp race page
Merritt Island
- Merritt Island – Fri–Sat, Dec 12–13: “A Miracle for Scrooge” – Children’s Musical
Free children’s Christmas musical presented by Spotlight Ministries at Lighthouse Christian Church; family-friendly evening show both nights.
Time: 7:00 PM (both nights)
Location: Lighthouse Christian Church, 1250 N Banana River Dr, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Space Coast Daily article
- Merritt Island – Sat, Dec 13: Holiday Illumination 5K
Morning 5K at the Brevard Veterans Memorial Center grounds; many participants continue into the evening illumination celebration later in the day.
Time: ~9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (check registration page)
Location: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Merritt Island events calendar
- Merritt Island – Sat, Dec 13: Holiday Illumination Celebration & Tree Lighting
Big afternoon/evening holiday event with tree lighting, performances, vendors, kids’ activities and displays at the Veterans Memorial Center.
Time: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: VisitSpaceCoast event page
- Merritt Island – Sat, Dec 13: Merritt Island Christmas Boat Parade
Evening boat parade on Sykes Creek—view from waterfront parks, docks and restaurants along the creek.
Time: 5:45 PM (start time)
Location: Sykes Creek, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Map: View Sykes Creek on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Merritt Island – Sun, Dec 14: Encore Dance Academy Christmas Spectacular
Holiday dance showcase featuring local students at a Merritt Island venue—great family-and-friends performance outing.
Time: (Check event post for exact time)
Location: Merritt Island High / local auditorium (see event listing)
Map: View Merritt Island on Google Maps
Event info: Search “Encore Christmas Spectacular Merritt Island December 14, 2025” on Facebook.
Titusville
- Titusville – Sat, Dec 13: North Brevard Christmas Parade
Traditional Christmas parade with floats, school bands, community groups and Santa along the US-1 corridor in downtown Titusville.
Time: 6:00 PM (evening parade)
Location: Downtown Titusville (US-1 corridor – check local listing for final route)
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: See “North Brevard Christmas Parade 2025” on Titusville event/holiday guides.
- Titusville – Sun, Dec 14: Titusville Who-liday Market
Whoville-themed holiday market with local vendors, Grinch photo ops, and kids’ activities along the waterfront at Titus Landing / Mariners Way.
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 301 Mariners Way, Titusville, FL 32780
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Titusville – Sun, Dec 14: Holiday Cookie & Beer Pairing – Hardware Store / Playalinda Brewing
Evening event pairing holiday cookies with craft beers at Playalinda Brewing’s Hardware Store location—adult-night-out style event.
Time: 7:00 PM (per Titusville Chamber listing)
Location: 305 S Washington Ave, Titusville, FL 32796
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Titusville Chamber event page
Port St John
- Port St John – Sat, Dec 13: 6th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk & Vendor Fair
Church-hosted cookie walk and vendor fair with homemade baked goods, holiday shopping and local crafters.
Time: (Check Facebook event for specific hours, usually mid-morning to early afternoon)
Location: St Patrick’s Anglican Church, 4797 Curtis Blvd, Port St John (Cocoa), FL 32927
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Search “6th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk and Vendor Fair 12/13/25 St Patrick’s Anglican” on Facebook.
- Port St John – Sun, Dec 14: Christmas Vendor Event – Horizon Palms Plaza
Outdoor neighborhood holiday vendor event with The Grinch, local artisans, food, and family-friendly fun.
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Horizon Palms Plaza, 3770 Curtis Blvd, Port St John, FL 32927
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Look for “Horizon Palms Plaza Christmas Vendor Event Dec 14 2025” on Instagram/Facebook.
- Port St John – Sun, Dec 14: Port St John Library Game Day
Weekly board, tabletop and card game meetup at the library—very casual, family-friendly indoor option.
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Port St John Library, 6500 Carole Ave, Cocoa, FL 32927
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
- Port St John – Sun, Dec 14: Port St John Library Kids D&D Adventures
Kid-focused Dungeons & Dragons session at the library—great niche activity for game-loving families.
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Port St John Library, 6500 Carole Ave, Cocoa, FL 32927
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Fun4SpaceCoastKids listing
Mims
- Mims – Fri, Dec 12 & Sat, Dec 13: Wreaths Across America – Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Annual wreath-laying to honor veterans, with family/friends placing wreaths Friday and Saturday morning, and a formal ceremony on Saturday.
Family/Friends Wreath Placement: Fri, Dec 12, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM; Sat, Dec 13, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Ceremony: Sat, Dec 13, 10:00 AM, followed by general wreath placement
Location: Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, 5525 US-1, Mims, FL 32754
Map: View on Google Maps
Event info: Wreaths Across America – Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
- Mims – Fri, Dec 12: The Rock Teens Annual Bonfire Night
Youth bonfire night with games, worship and snacks at The Rock’s Mims campus; good teen event for local families.
Time: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: The Rock Church (Mims campus), Mims, FL 32754
Map: View Mims on Google Maps
Event info: Search “The Rock Teens Annual Bonfire Night Mims December 12, 2025”.
Note: Events above are compiled from official city calendars, VisitSpaceCoast, Fun4SpaceCoastKids, local chambers, churches, libraries, race listings, and Facebook community posts. Smaller HOA/church/neighborhood events may also be happening—readers can check neighborhood Facebook groups and library boards for even more hyper-local happenings.
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