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What's Happening on Florida's Space Coast? Week of April 16, 2015

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. BK629999

 What's Happening on Florida's Space Coast? Week of April 16, 2015

Events going on in Brevard:

Every Thursday - Brevard County Farmer's Market (3 PM - 6 PM). Fresh products from local farmers and producers. 2500 Parkway Drive, Wickham Park Melbourne Check out upcoming events from Brevard County Farmers Market, Wickham Park Melbourne.

Every Thursday - Historic Cocoa Village, Cocoa Main Street has partnered with local businesses to offer Throwback Thursdays (open till 8 PM) A shopping and dining campaign offering discounts and Cocoa Main Street's VIP Discount Card program. For more information on Cocoa Main Street Throwback Thursday check here.   Ken Wilshire, 321-633-0806.

First Friday Eau Gallie Arts District in Downtown Eau Gallie (5:30 PM) browse local businesses that stay open late. Grab a bite to eat. Highland Avenue in Downtown Eau Gallie.

First Friday Historic Downtown Melbourne Friday Fest  (6 – 10:00 PM) Shops and restaurants open in Downtown Melbourne for food, fun & music.

First Friday by the Bay hosted by the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce (6 - 10:00 PM) New monthly family festival with live music, food, activities for the kids and more. Bring the entire family . Call Pat Luckey for more info 321-951-9998 or check here.  Corner of US1 and Palm Bay Road in front of the Chamber of Commerce, 4100 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay. Call Pat Luckey 321-951-9998 or check here.

Every Saturday (9 AM – 12:00 PM) The Indialantic Fresh Market, a Farmer’s and Producers Market, 1220 N. A1A, Indialantic

Every Saturday & Sunday - Downtown Melbourne Farmer's Market (10 AM – 3:00 PM) - Fresh produce - US 1 and Strawbridge Ave. in Melbourne. 

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Who doesn’t love to get a deal? Anytime my family and I are heading out for a meal, a show or for some kind of event we go online and check with Groupon first to see if we can get a promo code or a discount deal. Check on Groupon.com.  And remember, you can have Groupon deals sent directly to your e mail box.

It’s time to think about signing up for Summer Camps for the kids before they fill up.

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(Out of the Area) Saturday, April 18 (10 AM – 8:30 PM) and Sunday, April 10 (10 AM – 4:00 PM) The Hibiscus Festival in Vero Beach – Main Street Vero’s Beach’s Signature Event in Historic Downtown on 14th Ave. Miss Hibiscus Pageant, The Hibiscus Ride, The Hibiscus Art and Craft Show, The Buggy Bunch Food Truck Frenzy and more than 30 bands and musicians. 2036 Fourteenth Ave Suite, Vero Beach 32960. More info. 

(Out of Area) The 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden Show continues through May 17. Food Kiosks, Character topiaries, presentations and Music a la the Garden Rocks Garden Series. Valid admission to Epcot is required. Prices start at $97.00 for a one day ticket. For more info visit Epcot.

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April 3 – 19 Peter Pan, The Musical (8 PM Fridays and Saturdays and 2 PM Sundays) Emma Parrish Theater – Titusville Playhouse, 301 Julia St. Titusville, Tickets are $22 & $25 Visit Titusvilleplayhouse.com for more info

Friday, April 17 Food Trucks (6 – 9:00 PM) Free Movies in the Park, The Lego Movie, Wickham Park Pavilion,  3845 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne More info.

Saturday, April 18 (9 AM – 1:00 PM) Kids in the Kitchen hosted by the Junior League, Free to children 6 to 13 years old and their parents (A parent must be present with each child.) Nutritionists, chefs and instructors will teach the importance of healthy living and how it can be delicious and fun. There will be obstacle courses, sports with coaches, a Zumba class, cooking with chefs, sample foods, raffle prizes and more. Eau Gallie High School, 1400 Commodore Blvd, Melbourne 32935. More info.

Saturday, April 18 (2 – 4:00 PM) Central Florida Car Show at Historic Cocoa Village. If you’ve got a cool car, registration begins at 12:30 at the Bank of America parking lot. $10 per car to enter.  Free admission to the public. More info.

Saturday, April 18 (10 AM - 3:00 PM) Earth Day Festival, Live animal presentations, Live music, guided hikes, face painting, kids crafts and activities. 444 Columbia Blvd. Titusville FL 32780 More info on Earth Day Festival.

Saturday, April 18 Doctors Expo and Health Fair presented by Doctors Goodwill Foundation, at Space Coast Stadium Viera. (Begins 9 AM Check calendar times for different events. ) Then pro baseball game with Brevard Manatees vs. Blue Jays (6:15 PM). Fireworks following game. More info on the Doctors Expo and Health Fair check here.

Sunday, April 19 Forever Florida hosting their Forever Fest (held every 3rd Sunday) (10 AM – 4:00 PM) Music, free hotdogs from 11AM to 2PM while supplies last), Free coach rides, bounce house, children horse rides, water slides, local vendors and mores. Free parking and free admission.

Tuesday, April 21 – Monday, April 27 – Space Coast Spring Fair at the Space Coast Stadium in Viera, Unlimited Rides with Fair Admission of $10 or $15. Circus, AG Magic Show and Globe of Death Show – Space Coast Spring Fair

Friday, April 24 Food Trucks (6 – 9 PM) Free Movie in the Park, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day rated PG. Wickham Park Pavilion, 3845 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne More info.

Sunday, April 26 Want to be on TV? Victory Casino Cruises at Port Canaveral will host an open casting call for the 17th Season of the reality show Big Brother. (10 AM – 5 PM) Be sure to bring ID with you. Terminal B-2, Victory Casino Cruises, 180 Christopher Columbus Drive, Port Canaveral For more details visit Florida Today.

Friday, May 1 First Friday by the Bay hosted by the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce. (6 – 10:00 PM) New Monthly family festival with live music, food, activities for the kids and more. Bring the entire family. For more info call Pat Luckey 321-951-9998 or check here. Corner of US1 and Palm Bay Road in front of the Chamber of Commerce, 4100 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay.

Saturday, May 2 (2 PM – 8 PM) Food Truck Wars, Eastern Florida State College Palm Bay, 40 Trucks competing for 5 awards, Live music, judges, kids area. Free admission and Free parking

Sunday May 17 (10 AM – 3 PM) Kids on the Water, Free day at Wickham Park Fishing Clinic, Water Safety Health & More, fishing, kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, swimming & paddle boarding. Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne

Information deemed reliable not warranted.

Check your event ahead for dates, times, location and prices

 

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Lot of offerings there. The car show in Cocoa Village sounds like a good way to spend afternoon!

Apr 16, 2015 02:31 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Gary L. Waters, Broker Owner Waters Realty of Brevard, LLC  there are so many things to do, I love this time of year in Florida!

Apr 16, 2015 05:07 AM
Victoria Ray Henderson
HomeBuyer Brokerage - Washington, DC
Washington DC Real Estate

What a great way to get people out in the community! Love the food trucks!

Apr 16, 2015 08:48 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Victoria Henderson Marshall Henderson I love the fact that we have so many things going on for people to head out into the community and spend some family and friend time together.

 

Apr 23, 2015 03:27 AM