We recommend checking with the host organization regarding the status of the event as changes and cancellations are possible.
1. Battle of the Bands concert in Melbourne
The Melbourne Municipal Band will be performing in the Battle of the・Band” will be held. The program includes: A swaying rhythm and a lively melody. Admission is free. Call 321-724-0555 or visit mmband.org.
2. Summer Art & Craft Fair in Cocoa Village
The free event for kids and pets will be held at Cocoa Village on Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, May 12th from 10am to 4pm. There will be street food, live entertainment and more. Artists and craftspeople will exhibit their work. Visit visitcocoavillage.com.
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3. Indian River Quartet Concert in Cocoa
The Indian River Quartet will present a free concert featuring the music of the Beatles on Thursday, May 16th at 6 p.m. at the Katherine Schweinberg Rude Central Library, 308 Forest Ave., Cocoa. The show will feature hit songs such as “Hello Goodbye” and “Hey Jude.” Admission is free. Call us at 321-633-1792.
4. Melbourne Mega Ramage Sale
Melbourne’s Melbourne Auditorium (625 E. Hibiscus Blvd.) will be transformed into a shopping paradise on Saturday, May 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Vendors sell various items. Admission is free. Call 321-608-7420 or visit melbourneflorida.org.
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5. Free movie “Moana” in the park
The movie “Moana” (PG) will be shown on Saturday, May 11th at 8pm at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay. Seating begins at 7 p.m. Please bring a chair, blanket, snacks, and bug spray. Call 321-952-3443 or visit palmbayflorida.org. Are you worried about the weather? Please call the rain hotline at 321-726-5682.
6. Free comic books in Melbourne
Famous Faces and Funnies (3020 W. New Haven Ave., W. Melbourne) will offer free comics to customers every Saturday in May. The theme for Saturday, May 11th is Superhero Comics. For the complete schedule, call 321-259-3575, email [email protected] or visit facebook.com/FFFComics.
7. Third Thursday of the month on Vieira Street
This family- and pet-friendly free evening is held outdoors on the third Thursday of each month in the Central Park area of Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Avenue. This month’s event is Thursday, May 16th from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors, complimentary snacks, and complimentary drinks or ice cream. There will also be live music by Whiskey JuJu. Admission is free, but registration is required to receive event tickets. Visit avenueviera.com.
8. Walk through Melbourne’s Sunset in the Hollows
Hundred Acre Hollows, located at 1170 Rock Springs Drive, Melbourne, will be open on Sunday, May 12, 19 and 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Take a nature walk on the 2-mile trail or take a short stroll along the dog run. Enjoy sunset photography, bird watching, and wildlife viewing including raccoons, deer, and bobcats. There’s also the Audubon Native Botanical Garden and the Keep Brevard Beautiful Native Botanical Garden. Visit hundredacrehollows.org.
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