Each month brings a bunch of fun activities for those of us that live on the Space Coast. I'd like to share just a few of the events happening through out the month of October.
October 1st – 2023 brevarde Library Con. This family friendly event celebrates all things library, books, and media. From 11 AM to 4 PM the free event will have offerings related to science, anime, comics, fandom and more. Food trucks will be on site. Come on out for a great time. 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Melbourne https://www.brevardfl.gov/BrevardLibraryCon2023
October 5th through 27th – Boo at the Zoo. This family favorite event is back this year every weekend from 10 AM to 3 PM. Come and enjoy seeing all the animals while dressed in costume and trick or treating around the zoo. Standard admission required. https://brevardzoo.org/special-events/boo-at-the-zoo/ 8225 N Wickham Road., Melbourne, FL
October 5th and 6th – 2024 Melbourne Fall Art and Craft Expo. Event starts at 10 AM both days and features a variety of local and national artists and crafters as well as food, live music and kid zone. 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL
October 11th – Indialantic Witch Way 5K. Come on out for this popular annual race. http://witchway5k.com/ Race starts at 5 PM and begins and ends at Nance Park.
October 12th – October Fly in/Drive in Breakfast. Fly ro drive to the Warbird Museum for a chef prepared breakfast and admission to the museum. Admission is $12. Event starts at 8 AM. https://www.valiantaircommand.com/_files/ugd/4a3839_153fd97ca4324a71961cbb6494c612ad.pdf 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, FL.
October 12th – Viva Brevard Festival. Come on out to Fred Poppe Regional Park for a great party to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Live music, exhibitors, kid zone, food, and more. Saturday from 11 AM to 7 PM. 1951 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, FL
October 12th and 13th – Space Coast Art Festival. Come on out to view and purchase art from area and national artists. Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Fun for the whole family. The Avenue in Viera 2261 Town Center Ave., Melbourne, FL spacecoastartfestival.com
October 18th – Adult Flashlight Pumpkin Hunt. From 8 PM to 10 PM come on out and search for pumpkins like a kid again. Cost is $13 per person. For more information, call 321-608-7400. Crane Community Center 1440 Mosswood Dr., Melbourne, FL
October 18th and 19th – The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Doors open on Friday at 7:30 PM Saturday there are 2 showings doors open for the first at 5:30 PM and the second at 9:30 PM. Come and sing and quote along to all your favorite tunes. Tickets are $25. https://surfsideplayers.com/ 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, FL
October 19th and 20th – 2024 Fall Art and Craft Festival in Historic Cocoa Village. Come and view and purchase offerings from local and national artists and crafters while enjoying live entertainment and food offerings. https://visitcocoavillage.com/ Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10 Am to 4 PM. 1 Oleander Street, Cocoa, FL
October 19th – Ghostly Gecko 5K. Part of the Run Brevard Race Series this race promises to be a great chance to connect with fellow runners around Brevard. Race is $35 for ages 12 and up $20 for kids 11 and under. Race starts at 6 PM and starts at Eau Gallie Square https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Melbourne/GhostlyGecko5K 1551 Highland Ave., Melbourne, FL.
October 26th – Halloween Spooktacular. Starting at 10 AM to 2 PM this event is fun for the whole family. Walk through a maze of Halloween fun while collecting candy and prizes. Melbourne Auditorium 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL
October 26th – Howl-O-Ween Petacular. Come on out to parade your costumed pets around Historic Cocoa Village. The event is $10 in advance and $15 day of to participate but free to attend from 3 PM to 6 PM. Don’t forget to make stops form special tricks and treats https://www.tailsatthebarkery.com/ 329 Kings St. Cocoa
If you want to know more about living in Brevard County, please feel free to contact me as a long time resident, I can't say enough how much I love my home. 321-427-4497
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