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🚜 Farms 🆓 Free 👶 Babies & toddlers 🌳 Outdoors 🏠 Indoors

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This Weekend Fri, Nov 13 – Sun, Nov 15

Cecelia's Invitation: a hands-on, touchable art exhibitFri, Nov 13 · time not posted (+2 more)📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages; sensory-friendly💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎨 Arts & Crafts📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Fri, Nov 13 · time not posted
Sat, Nov 14 · time not posted
Sun, Nov 15 · time not posted

Where: Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa

Central Brevard Art Association exhibit where visitors may touch and explore the textures of large abstract paintings. A great way to meet art for kids who learn by touch.

⚠️ Open during library hours; check with the library.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 📞 (321) 633-1792 ✉️ MPenna@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Native Rhythms FestivalFri, Nov 13 · 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (+2 more)📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎪 Festivals & Markets🌳 Outdoor🎨 Arts & Crafts

Fri, Nov 13 · 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat, Nov 14 · 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun, Nov 15 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where: Wickham Park amphitheater, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne

Three-day Native American music and culture festival with Native American flute performances. Free admission; organizers call it family and pet friendly.

Shade: Unknown — check with venuePark has pavilions and picnic areas; shade at the amphitheater isn't stated (source)
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: YesWickham Park has restrooms (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree park parking (source)

Contact Native Rhythms Festival (event chair): 📞 (321) 452-1671 ✉️ martha@nativerhythmsfestival.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Native Rhythms Festival · Also: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Meet an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexFri, Nov 13 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (+2 more)📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Visitor Complex admission (see official site) Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚀 STEM & Space🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

Fri, Nov 13 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sat, Nov 14 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sun, Nov 15 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island

Daily astronaut appearances: Charlie Walker (Nov 13-16), Bill McArthur (Nov 17-20) and Steve Frick (Nov 21-24). Astronaut Encounter is listed among the attractions included with admission. Closed Thanksgiving Day.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesSeveral cafes; you may also bring food in small soft-sided coolers (no glass) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesStroller rentals $8/day plus tax, doubles $10 (source)
Parking: YesParking fee: $15 per car (source)

Contact Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: 📞 1-855-433-4210 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex · checked Nov 9

Harris Establishment Farms: Farm Days (wagon rides, animals, u-pick sunflowers)Fri, Nov 13 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (+2 more)📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages (2 and under free)💵 $10 per person plus tax; 2 and under free Shade: Ask Food: Yes❓ Not posted yet

🚜 Farms🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor

Fri, Nov 13 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat, Nov 14 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun, Nov 15 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Harris Establishment Farms, 1950 Vars St NW, Palm Bay

Working flower farm open Nov 7-22: wagon rides, feed-and-pet farm animals, crop maze, pumpkin patch while supplies last, playground, gem mining and limited u-pick sunflowers. Last entry one hour before closing. Hours after Nov 15 weren't posted yet.

⚠️ Weather can change hours; the farm posts updates on its homepage and Facebook. Ground can be wet and uneven, so closed-toe shoes are recommended.

❓ Not posted yet

Hours after Nov 15: The farm has posted day-by-day hours only through Sun, Nov 15.

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesConcessions and a farm store; no outside food or drinks (water is OK) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesNo parking fee (source)

Contact Harris Establishment Farms: ✉️ Contact form 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Harris Establishment Farms · checked Nov 9

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Saturday Bird Walks at Sams HouseSat, Nov 14 · 9 a.m.–10 a.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages, beginners welcome💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island

Naturalists lead an easy bird walk around the park every Saturday (weather permitting). Loaner binoculars are limited. No registration; meet out front between the cabin and the white house.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed (source)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

Brevard Children's Business FairSat, Nov 14 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 Young vendors are 6-17; all ages welcome to shop💵 Free to attend (venue email, Nov 10, 2026) Shade: Some Food: Yes

🎪 Festivals & Markets🌳 Outdoor

Where: The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave, Melbourne (Viera)

About 125 kid-run businesses selling their own products, with prizes for the best booths. The organizer says there are no adult vendors, food trucks or bounce houses.

Shade: SomeLimited shade; the event is in the parking lot at The Avenue. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Food & drinks to buy: YesFood or drinks are available. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms are on site. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Stroller-friendly: YesThe event is in the parking lot at The Avenue. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Parking: YesFree parking anywhere at The Avenue. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)

Contact Brevard Children's Business Fair: ✉️ info@brevardcbf.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard Children's Business Fair · checked Nov 10

Field Manor Fall FestivalSat, Nov 14 · 1 p.m.–6 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages (12 and under free)💵 $10 presale, $15 at the gate; kids 12 and under free; museum tour $5 d… Shade: Yes Food: Yes

🎪 Festivals & Markets🌳 Outdoor🚜 Farms

Where: Field Manor (historic homestead on the Indian River), 750 Field Manor Dr, Merritt Island
Cost: $10 presale, $15 at the gate; kids 12 and under free; museum tour $5 donation

Fall festival at a 19th-century homestead: live music, local vendor market with locally grown and handmade goods, food trucks and short museum tours.

Shade: YesTrees provide shade, and open seating is available under the pavilion. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Food & drinks to buy: YesFood trucks with sweet and savory options; no outside food or drinks
Restrooms: YesTwo single-stall accessible restrooms plus two portable toilets. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Stroller-friendly: YesA sidewalk runs through the property. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Parking: YesFree parking on the lawn along Field Manor Drive; a golf cart shuttle is available, and drop-off is at the event entrance. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)

Contact Field Manor: 📞 (321) 848-0365 ✉️ fieldmanor@gmail.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Field Manor · Also: Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency · checked Nov 10

Merritt Park Farmers Market (Sundays)Sun, Nov 15 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free to attend Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: Merritt Park, McLeod St and Tangerine St, Merritt Island

Sunday-morning market with local farmers and artisans. The organizers invite you to let the kids run around while you shop.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesFarm and artisan vendors selling fresh, local items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Merritt Park Farmers Market (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 243-6791 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Ranger-Led Nature Walk at Turkey Creek SanctuarySun, Nov 15 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m.📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Bring your own

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Margaret Hames Nature Center, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay

A free ranger-led walk of about 1 to 1.5 miles on the boardwalk and trails, looking at plants and animals (manatees, gators and turtles live in the creek). Sign up by calling the Nature Center at (321) 676-6690.

⚠️ Held 1st and 3rd Sundays. Dress for sandy trails; bring sunscreen and bug spray.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Bring your ownRangers suggest bringing water and snacks
Restrooms: YesNew restrooms and a bottle-filler fountain
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venueSanctuary is ADA accessible; trails on the walk are mostly sandy
Parking: YesParking at the Nature Center

Contact Turkey Creek Sanctuary Nature Center: 📞 (321) 676-6690 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: City of Palm Bay · checked Nov 9

Coming Up next 2 weeks

Before the weekend

Cecelia's Invitation: a hands-on, touchable art exhibitThu, Nov 12 · time not posted📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages; sensory-friendly💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎨 Arts & Crafts📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa

Central Brevard Art Association exhibit where visitors may touch and explore the textures of large abstract paintings. A great way to meet art for kids who learn by touch.

⚠️ Open during library hours; check with the library.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 📞 (321) 633-1792 ✉️ MPenna@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Beachside Farmers Market (Thursdays)Thu, Nov 12 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.📍 Satellite Beach🧒 All ages💵 Free entry Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: VFW Post 4643, 1252 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

Weekly market of locally grown produce and homemade goods with live music. Thanksgiving week it moves to Friday, Nov 27.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesVFW grills hot dogs and burgers; tea and coffee truck; bakery items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Beachside Farmers Market, Carrie (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 960-2060 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Little Movers and GrooversThu, Nov 12 · 9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.📍 Cocoa🧒 5 and under💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave, Cocoa (Port St. John)

Dancing, stretching, parachutes, rhythm sticks and egg shakers for toddlers.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Port St. John Public Library: 📞 (321) 633-1867 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Mon, Nov 16 – Thu, Nov 26

Meet an Astronaut at Kennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexMon, Nov 16 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (+8 more)📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Visitor Complex admission (see official site) Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚀 STEM & Space🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

Mon, Nov 16 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tue, Nov 17 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wed, Nov 18 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Thu, Nov 19 · 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
+ 5 more dates

Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesSeveral cafes; you may also bring food in small soft-sided coolers (no glass) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesStroller rentals $8/day plus tax, doubles $10 (source)
Parking: YesParking fee: $15 per car (source)

Contact Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: 📞 1-855-433-4210 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex · checked Nov 9

Mini Movers (songs, shakers & scarves)Mon, Nov 16 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m. (+1 more)📍 Melbourne🧒 2-5💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Mon, Nov 16 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Mon, Nov 23 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m.

Where: Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr, Melbourne

Rhythm, sound and movement, then stay and play until 11.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Suntree/Viera Public Library: 📞 (321) 255-4404 ✉️ JRussell@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Baby Sensory PlaytimeMon, Nov 16 · 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (+1 more)📍 Melbourne Beach🧒 0-12 months💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Mon, Nov 16 · 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

Where: Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach

Sensory play and socializing for babies; a parent stays in the room.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Melbourne Beach Public Library: 📞 (321) 956-5642 ✉️ ALink@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Read Your Way to K Playdate: ToddlersMon, Nov 16 · 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.📍 Palm Bay🧒 2-3💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay

Stories, songs and games for young toddlers and their grown-ups.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Palm Bay Public Library: 📞 (321) 952-4519 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

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Read Your Way to K Playdate: BabiesTue, Nov 17 · 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. (+1 more)📍 Cocoa Beach🧒 6 months-2 years💵 Free Shade: Indoors Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Tue, Nov 17 · 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.
Tue, Nov 24 · 9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m.

Where: Cocoa Beach Library, 550 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach

Stories, songs and games in the library Community Room.

Shade: IndoorsHeld in the Community Room
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Cocoa Beach Public Library: 📞 (321) 868-1104 ✉️ AMcAvoy@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Read Your Way to K Playdate: PreschoolWed, Nov 18 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 5 and under💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 955 E University Blvd, Melbourne

A story, songs and fine-motor play (about 30 minutes), then open play.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Public Library: 📞 (321) 952-4511 ✉️ BReilly@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Baby TimeWed, Nov 18 · 10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.📍 Cape Canaveral🧒 0-22 months💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Cape Canaveral Library, 201 Polk Ave, Cape Canaveral

Songs, stories, counting and movement, then meet and play.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Cape Canaveral Public Library: 📞 (321) 868-1101 ✉️ AMcAvoy@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Cecelia's Invitation: a hands-on, touchable art exhibitThu, Nov 19 · time not posted (+3 more)📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages; sensory-friendly💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎨 Arts & Crafts📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Thu, Nov 19 · time not posted
Fri, Nov 20 · time not posted
Sat, Nov 21 · time not posted
Sun, Nov 22 · time not posted

Where: Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa

Central Brevard Art Association exhibit where visitors may touch and explore the textures of large abstract paintings. A great way to meet art for kids who learn by touch.

⚠️ Open during library hours; check with the library.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 📞 (321) 633-1792 ✉️ MPenna@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Beachside Farmers Market (Thursdays)Thu, Nov 19 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.📍 Satellite Beach🧒 All ages💵 Free entry Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: VFW Post 4643, 1252 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

Weekly market of locally grown produce and homemade goods with live music. Thanksgiving week it moves to Friday, Nov 27.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesVFW grills hot dogs and burgers; tea and coffee truck; bakery items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Beachside Farmers Market, Carrie (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 960-2060 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Little Movers and GrooversThu, Nov 19 · 9:30 a.m.–10 a.m.📍 Cocoa🧒 5 and under💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Port St. John Library, 6500 Carole Ave, Cocoa (Port St. John)

Dancing, stretching, parachutes, rhythm sticks and egg shakers for toddlers.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Port St. John Public Library: 📞 (321) 633-1867 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Bilingual Story Time (English & Spanish)Fri, Nov 20 · 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.📍 West Melbourne🧒 Best for 0-5💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd, West Melbourne

Crafts, books, songs and movement in English and Spanish.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact West Melbourne Public Library: 📞 (321) 952-4508 ✉️ HPalmer@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Superhero Friendsgiving at Melbourne Kids VillageFri, Nov 20 · 5 p.m.–7 p.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 Little kids (the play space serves ages 7 and under)💵 Not stated; check with venue Shade: Indoors Food: Ask❓ Not posted yet

🏠 Indoor🎄 Holiday

Where: Melbourne Kids Village (indoor playground), 5000 N Wickham Rd, Unit 110, Melbourne

Evening party with "super friends" at the indoor playground. Come dressed as your favorite hero. Open play that day ends early, at 4 p.m.

⚠️ Non-slip socks are required for kids ($2 a pair there).

❓ Not posted yet

Price: Not posted on the venue site.

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: IndoorsIndoor playground
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Melbourne Kids Village: 📞 (321) 622-6546 ✉️ info@melbournekidsvillage.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Melbourne Kids Village · checked Nov 9

Holiday Lights at Brevard ZooFri, Nov 20 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m. (+1 more)📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 Ticketed; prices on the Zoo site Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🎄 Holiday🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor

Fri, Nov 20 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sat, Nov 21 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Where: Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

About 1 million lights, a sparkling tree farm, a nearly 11-foot lit snowman, carolers and shows. Fridays and Saturdays through Dec 12, then nightly Dec 18 to Jan 2 (not Dec 24-25). Last admission 8 p.m.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesMenu of "cozy eats and treats"
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesZoo rents strollers at the main entrance (daytime info) (source)
Parking: YesFree Zoo parking (source)

Contact Brevard Zoo: 📞 (321) 254-9453 ✉️ info@brevardzoo.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Visit Space Coast · Also: Brevard Zoo · checked Nov 9

Police Motorcycle ChallengeSat, Nov 21 · 8 a.m.📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🏃 Sports & Races🌳 Outdoor

Where: Space Coast Harley-Davidson, 1440 Sportsman Ln NE, Palm Bay

Motor officers from around the country show off tight turns and precision riding in a skills competition. Fun for kids who love police bikes.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Space Coast Harley-Davidson (venue): 📞 (321) 358-0362 ✉️ cecilia.yun@spacecoastharley.com 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Saturday Bird Walks at Sams HouseSat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m.–10 a.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages, beginners welcome💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island

Naturalists lead an easy bird walk around the park every Saturday (weather permitting). Loaner binoculars are limited. No registration; meet out front between the cabin and the white house.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed (source)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

42nd Festival of Trees (Santa photos, crafting with Mrs. Claus)Sat, Nov 21 · 9 a.m.–4 p.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages; crafting for ages 4-12💵 $10 adults, $5 kids (less with a discount code) Shade: Ask Food: Yes⚠️ Conflicting details

🎄 Holiday🎪 Festivals & Markets🎨 Arts & Crafts

Where: Eau Gallie Civic Center, 1551 Highland Ave, Melbourne

Decorated trees and wreaths, a holiday market, pictures with Santa, and Crafting with Mrs. Claus, where kids 4-12 make a photo ornament (free with admission, but register ahead because it fills up).

⚠️ Sources disagree

Official event page (Junior League of the Space Coast) says 9 AM–4 PM (start time)
Fun 4 Space Coast Kids listing says 8 AM start (start time)

Details conflict — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesOrganizers promise "delicious treats"
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Junior League of the Space Coast: 📞 (321) 610-8950 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Junior League of the Space Coast · Also: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar (prices) · checked Nov 9

Merritt Park Farmers Market (Sundays)Sun, Nov 22 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free to attend Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: Merritt Park, McLeod St and Tangerine St, Merritt Island

Sunday-morning market with local farmers and artisans. The organizers invite you to let the kids run around while you shop.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesFarm and artisan vendors selling fresh, local items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Merritt Park Farmers Market (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 243-6791 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Nature Scavenger Hunts at Sams HouseSun, Nov 22 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island

Pick up a nature scavenger hunt at the 1888 house and explore the grounds at your own pace.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed (source)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

Library Chess Club (all ages)Sun, Nov 22 · 1 p.m.–4 p.m.📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages and skill levels💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa

Casual chess lessons and games, or just watch. Bring a set if you have one.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 📞 (321) 633-1792 ✉️ MPenna@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Thanksgiving at the Zoo (family program)Tue, Nov 24 · 10 a.m.–12 p.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 Families💵 $28 nonmembers, $23 members Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🦎 Animals & Nature🚀 STEM & Space

Where: Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Go behind the scenes in the Zoo commissary and help make a Thanksgiving meal for the animals.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesZoo cafes and kiosks (generally 11 a.m.-4 p.m.); no outside food, picnic tables outside the entrance (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesStroller rentals at the main entrance, first come first served ($10.60 single, $12.72 double) (source)
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Brevard Zoo: 📞 (321) 254-9453 ✉️ info@brevardzoo.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Visit Space Coast · Also: Brevard Zoo · checked Nov 9

Cocoa Beach Cookie Crawl & Tree LightingWed, Nov 25 · 5 p.m.–7 p.m.📍 Cocoa Beach🧒 All ages💵 Not stated; check with organizer Shade: Ask Food: Yes⚠️ Conflicting details

🎄 Holiday🌳 Outdoor

Where: Downtown Cocoa Beach (start at Juice-n-Java Cafe), 75 N Orlando Ave, Cocoa Beach

Pick up a bag and passport, crawl local businesses for cookies, then sing carols at the tree lighting at Coconuts on the Beach.

⚠️ Sources disagree

Cocoa Beach Main Street event page (calendar line) says Wed, Nov 25, 7–8 PM (time)
Same Main Street page (description) and Visit Space Coast says Wed, Nov 25: crawl 5–7 PM, tree lighting 7:15 PM (time)
Legendary Cocoa Beach listing (last year’s page) says Nov 26 (that page is dated 2025; the organizer says Nov 25, 2026) (date)

❓ Not posted yet

Price: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids lists it as free; the organizer page doesn’t say.

Details conflict — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesCookie stops at participating businesses
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Cocoa Beach Main Street: 📞 (321) 693-3159 ✉️ kenne.cbms@gmail.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Cocoa Beach Main Street · Also: Visit Space Coast · checked Nov 9

Wild Turkey Trot 3K at Brevard ZooThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 a.m.–9 a.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 $28-40 Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🏃 Sports & Races🎄 Holiday🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Family run or walk through the Zoo on Thanksgiving morning, past animal habitats.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree Zoo parking (source)

Contact Brevard Zoo: 📞 (321) 254-9453 ✉️ info@brevardzoo.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard Zoo · Also: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar (price) · checked Nov 9

Space Coast Turkey Trot 5KThu, Nov 26 · 7:30 a.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 $35; $25 ages 1–12 (official race page) Shade: Ask Food: Ask⚠️ Conflicting details

🏃 Sports & Races🎄 Holiday

Where: Front Street Civic Center, 2205 Front St, Melbourne

Thanksgiving 5K in downtown Melbourne. Full-size pumpkin pies go to the first 300 finishers.

⚠️ Sources disagree

Official race registration page says $35; $25 ages 1–12 (goes up after Nov 25) (price)
Fun 4 Space Coast Kids listing says $20 ages 0–12, $30 ages 12+ (price)

Details conflict — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Space Coast Turkey Trot: ✉️ Contact form 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot 5K + free Little Gobblers kids runsThu, Nov 26 · 8 a.m.📍 Cocoa Beach🧒 All ages; free youth runs💵 $30 now, $40 from Nov 16 (official race site); free Little Gobblers ki… Shade: Ask Food: Ask⚠️ Conflicting details

🏃 Sports & Races🎄 Holiday

Where: Downtown Cocoa Beach, 20 N Brevard Ave, Cocoa Beach
Cost: $30 now, $40 from Nov 16 (official race site); free Little Gobblers kids runs

Thanksgiving-morning 5K through Cocoa Isles, plus free "Little Gobblers" kids runs.

⚠️ Sources disagree

Official race site (General Info) says $30 through Nov 15, $40 Nov 16–25 ($25/$35 without a shirt); no race-day sign-up (price)
Fun 4 Space Coast Kids listing says $25–$37 (price)

Details conflict — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot race director: 📞 (321) 408-1053 ✉️ TurkeyTrot5k@cfl.rr.com 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Cocoa Beach Turkey Trot · checked Nov 9

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Cecelia's Invitation: a hands-on, touchable art exhibitFri, Nov 27 · time not posted (+2 more)📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages; sensory-friendly💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎨 Arts & Crafts📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Fri, Nov 27 · time not posted
Sat, Nov 28 · time not posted
Sun, Nov 29 · time not posted

Where: Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa

Central Brevard Art Association exhibit where visitors may touch and explore the textures of large abstract paintings. A great way to meet art for kids who learn by touch.

⚠️ Open during library hours; check with the library.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library: 📞 (321) 633-1792 ✉️ MPenna@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Beachside Farmers Market (Thursdays)Fri, Nov 27 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.📍 Satellite Beach🧒 All ages💵 Free entry Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: VFW Post 4643, 1252 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

Weekly market of locally grown produce and homemade goods with live music. Thanksgiving week it moves to Friday, Nov 27.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesVFW grills hot dogs and burgers; tea and coffee truck; bakery items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Beachside Farmers Market, Carrie (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 960-2060 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Sensory Lab Story TimeFri, Nov 27 · 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.📍 West Melbourne🧒 2-5💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd, West Melbourne

Sensory story time with hands-on stations. Limited to 24 kids; sign up that day.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact West Melbourne Public Library: 📞 (321) 952-4508 ✉️ HPalmer@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Holiday Lights at Brevard ZooFri, Nov 27 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m. (+3 more)📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 Ticketed; prices on the Zoo site Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🎄 Holiday🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor

Fri, Nov 27 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sat, Nov 28 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Fri, Dec 4 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
Sat, Dec 5 · 6 p.m.–9 p.m.

Where: Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesMenu of "cozy eats and treats"
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesZoo rents strollers at the main entrance (daytime info) (source)
Parking: YesFree Zoo parking (source)

Contact Brevard Zoo: 📞 (321) 254-9453 ✉️ info@brevardzoo.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Visit Space Coast · Also: Brevard Zoo · checked Nov 9

Turkey Creek Fall Art ShowSat, Nov 28 · 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages💵 Free admission Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🎨 Arts & Crafts🎪 Festivals & Markets🌳 Outdoor

Where: Tony Rosa Community Center, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay

About 72 local vendors with handmade items, benefiting Turkey Creek Sanctuary next door. Pair it with a boardwalk walk.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesTurkey Creek's hot dog lunch from 10:30 a.m.
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venueThe sanctuary next door has new restrooms (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking

Contact Turkey Creek Sanctuary Nature Center: 📞 (321) 676-6690 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Saturday Bird Walks at Sams HouseSat, Nov 28 · 9 a.m.–10 a.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages, beginners welcome💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island

Naturalists lead an easy bird walk around the park every Saturday (weather permitting). Loaner binoculars are limited. No registration; meet out front between the cabin and the white house.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed (source)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

Santa & Mrs. Claus in Downtown Melbourne (Small Business Saturday)Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.–5 p.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 Free to attend Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🎄 Holiday🌳 Outdoor

Where: Historic Downtown Melbourne (Santa photo spot at La Galerie), New Haven Ave, Melbourne

Santa and Mrs. Claus stroll downtown from noon to 4 p.m. (photo spot at La Galerie). Look for the Grinch, holiday singers and new holiday window displays. Downtown's tree lighting is Dec 5.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree public lots

Contact Melbourne Main Street: 📞 (321) 724-1741 ✉️ info@downtownmelbourne.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Melbourne Main Street · checked Nov 9

Merritt Park Farmers Market (Sundays)Sun, Nov 29 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free to attend Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Where: Merritt Park, McLeod St and Tangerine St, Merritt Island

Sunday-morning market with local farmers and artisans. The organizers invite you to let the kids run around while you shop.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesFarm and artisan vendors selling fresh, local items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Merritt Park Farmers Market (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 243-6791 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Nature Scavenger Hunts at Sams HouseSun, Nov 29 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island

Pick up a nature scavenger hunt at the 1888 house and explore the grounds at your own pace.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed (source)
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site (source)
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking (source)

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · Also: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

Mini Movers (songs, shakers & scarves)Mon, Nov 30 · 10 a.m.–11 a.m.📍 Melbourne🧒 2-5💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Suntree/Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr, Melbourne

Rhythm, sound and movement, then stay and play until 11.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Suntree/Viera Public Library: 📞 (321) 255-4404 ✉️ JRussell@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Baby Sensory PlaytimeMon, Nov 30 · 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.📍 Melbourne Beach🧒 0-12 months💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Melbourne Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach

Sensory play and socializing for babies; a parent stays in the room.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Melbourne Beach Public Library: 📞 (321) 956-5642 ✉️ ALink@Brev.org 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

Read Your Way to K Playdate: ToddlersMon, Nov 30 · 11 a.m.–11:45 a.m.📍 Palm Bay🧒 2-3💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask

📚 Library & Storytime🏠 Indoor

Where: Palm Bay Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay

Stories, songs and games for young toddlers and their grown-ups.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Palm Bay Public Library: 📞 (321) 952-4519 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Public Libraries (via Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar) · checked Nov 9

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Places that work almost any day. Hours and prices change, so check the linked page before you go.

Melbourne Kids VillageMon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat by appointment. Fri, Nov 20: open play until…📍 Melbourne🧒 Babies to about age 7 (memberships cover kids 7 and under)💵 Open play price not listed; memberships from $39.99 + tax a month Shade: Indoors Food: Ask❓ Not posted yet

🏠 Indoor

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat by appointment. Fri, Nov 20: open play until 4 p.m.

Where: Melbourne Kids Village (Shops at Pineda Ridge), 5000 N Wickham Rd, Unit 110, Melbourne

Indoor pretend-play village and playground for little kids, with classes, parties and special events (for example, Superhero Friendsgiving on Nov 20). Everyone wears socks; kids need non-slip socks ($2 a pair there).

❓ Not posted yet

Open-play price: Not posted on the venue site (memberships are).

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: IndoorsIndoor playground
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueMembers get free coffee or tea for grown-ups; food sales not listed (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Melbourne Kids Village: 📞 (321) 622-6546 ✉️ info@melbournekidsvillage.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Melbourne Kids Village · Also: Memberships · checked Nov 9

Brevard ZooDaily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., last admission 4:15 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages (under 3 free)💵 Online: $34.95 adults, $22.95 ages 3-11, under 3 free Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor🌊 Beach & Water

Where: Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne

Feed giraffes, kayak past animal habitats, ride the train, or splash in Paws On (part of that area is being renovated). Extra fees apply to some experiences.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesZoo cafes and kiosks (generally 11 a.m.-4 p.m.); no outside food, picnic tables outside the entrance (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesStroller rentals at the main entrance, first come first served ($10.60 single, $12.72 double) (source)
Parking: YesFree parking

Contact Brevard Zoo: 📞 (321) 254-9453 ✉️ info@brevardzoo.org 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard Zoo · Also: Tips for a Great Visit, Food and Drink · checked Nov 9

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov 9-25 and Nov 27-Dec 19); closed Thanksgiving; entry ends 1 hour before …📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Admission on the official site; parking $15 Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚀 STEM & Space🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Nov 9-25 and Nov 27-Dec 19); closed Thanksgiving; entry ends 1 hour before closing

Where: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island

Space Shuttle Atlantis, the Rocket Garden, bus tour to the Apollo/Saturn V Center, Planet Play for younger kids, and daily astronaut appearances.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesSeveral cafes; you may also bring food in small soft-sided coolers (no glass) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: YesStroller rentals $8/day plus tax, doubles $10 (source)
Parking: YesParking fee: $15 per car (source)

Contact Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: 📞 1-855-433-4210 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex · Also: FAQ, Dining · checked Nov 9

Sams House at Pine IslandTue-Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Mondays📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free parking (no admission listed); free bird walks and scavenger hunt… Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Sams House at Pine Island Conservation Area, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merritt Island
Cost: Free parking (no admission listed); free bird walks and scavenger hunts

See Brevard's oldest standing home (an 1875 cabin), mastodon tusks and pioneer tools, then walk a paved trail through mangroves and oak hammock to the lagoon. Pets aren't allowed (service animals only).

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking water and picnic tables on site; no food sales listed
Restrooms: YesRestrooms on site
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking

Contact Sams House at Pine Island: 📞 (321) 449-4720 ✉️ Alexandra.Schilling@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County EEL Program · checked Nov 9

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Turkey Creek SanctuaryDaily 7 a.m. to sunset; Nature Center 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (volunteer-run, so call ahead)📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Some Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Turkey Creek Sanctuary & Margaret Hames Nature Center, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay

A 1.85-mile boardwalk through hammock and scrub. Watch for manatees, alligators, turtles and owls. Free ranger walks on the 1st and 3rd Sundays.

Shade: SomePavilion; boardwalk runs through hammock forest
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venueDrinking fountain with bottle filler; picnic tables and a pavilion
Restrooms: YesNew restrooms
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venueSanctuary is ADA accessible
Parking: YesParking at the Nature Center

Contact Turkey Creek Sanctuary Nature Center: 📞 (321) 676-6690 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: City of Palm Bay · checked Nov 9

Wickham ParkSee county park page📍 Melbourne🧒 All ages💵 Free parking Shade: Some Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor

Where: Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Dr, Melbourne

Big county park with a playground, a 1.3-mile paved path, fishing lakes, disc golf, an archery range, trails and a small amphitheater.

Shade: Some10 rentable pavilions and picnic areas
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: YesRestrooms
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking

Contact Wickham Park: 📞 (321) 255-4307 ✉️ Wickham.Park@BrevardParks.com 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 9

Lori Wilson Park (beach + playground)See county park page📍 Cocoa Beach🧒 All ages💵 Free parking Shade: Some Food: Ask

🌳 Outdoor🌊 Beach & Water

Where: Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach

Beach park with a playground (north side), a 3,155-foot nature boardwalk through a maritime hammock, seasonal lifeguards, and launch views.

Shade: SomePavilions and picnic shelters
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: YesRestrooms and outdoor showers on the north and south sides
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesFree parking

Contact Brevard County Parks, Central Area: 📞 (321) 455-1380 ✉️ CentralAreaParks@BrevardFL.gov 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard County Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 9

Merritt Island National Wildlife RefugeRefuge open sunrise to sunset; Visitor Center Tue-Sat 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.📍 Titusville🧒 All ages💵 $10 per vehicle daily pass for Black Point Wildlife Drive; free on Vet… Shade: No Food: Bring your own

🌳 Outdoor🦎 Animals & Nature

Where: Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center, 1963 Refuge Headquarters Rd, Titusville
Cost: $10 per vehicle daily pass for Black Point Wildlife Drive; free on Veterans Day (Nov 11); 4th graders get a free Every Kid Outdoors pass

Wildlife drives, birding and short trails, plus Visitor Center exhibits, movies and a short boardwalk. NASA launch operations sometimes limit access.

⚠️ Oak and Palm Hammock trails are temporarily closed after flooding rains.

Shade: NoThe refuge says many trails lack shade
Food & drinks to buy: Bring your ownBring water; water is available at the Visitor Center
Restrooms: YesAt the Visitor Center
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venueThe Visitor Center boardwalk is the only wheelchair-accessible trail
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Merritt Island NWR Visitor Center: 📞 (321) 861-0669 ✉️ MerrittIsland@fws.gov 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service · checked Nov 9

Valiant Air Command Warbird MuseumDaily 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day📍 Titusville🧒 All ages💵 See museum Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🚀 STEM & Space🏠 Indoor

Where: Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, 6600 Tico Rd, Titusville

Hangars full of historic military aircraft, from World War II warbirds to Cold War jets, plus the stories of the people who flew them.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum: 📞 (321) 268-1941 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Valiant Air Command · checked Nov 9

Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science + nature trailsThu-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (last admission 3 p.m.); trails open daily📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages💵 See museum Shade: Ask Food: Ask

🚀 STEM & Space🏠 Indoor🌳 Outdoor

Where: Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science, 2201 Michigan Ave, Cocoa

Brevard history from the Ice Age to the Space Age, including the Windover archaeological finds, plus 22 acres of city trails with a wetland bridge, dunes and gopher tortoises.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science: 📞 (321) 632-1830 🌐 Website (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Brevard Museum · Also: The Trails · checked Nov 9

🚜 Farms 8

U-pick, farm days, farm festivals and farmers markets in Brevard, checked on each farm's own site or an official calendar. Seasons are short, so we note when a farm is closed for the season.

Upcoming farm events

Beachside Farmers Market (Thursdays)Thu, Nov 12 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (+2 more)📍 Satellite Beach🧒 All ages💵 Free entry Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Thu, Nov 12 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Thu, Nov 19 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Fri, Nov 27 · 9 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Where: VFW Post 4643, 1252 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach

Weekly market of locally grown produce and homemade goods with live music. Thanksgiving week it moves to Friday, Nov 27.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesVFW grills hot dogs and burgers; tea and coffee truck; bakery items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Beachside Farmers Market, Carrie (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 960-2060 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

🚜 Farms🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor

Fri, Nov 13 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat, Nov 14 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sun, Nov 15 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Where: Harris Establishment Farms, 1950 Vars St NW, Palm Bay

⚠️ Weather can change hours; the farm posts updates on its homepage and Facebook. Ground can be wet and uneven, so closed-toe shoes are recommended.

❓ Not posted yet

Hours after Nov 15: The farm has posted day-by-day hours only through Sun, Nov 15.

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesConcessions and a farm store; no outside food or drinks (water is OK) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesNo parking fee (source)

Contact Harris Establishment Farms: ✉️ Contact form 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Harris Establishment Farms · checked Nov 9

🎪 Festivals & Markets🌳 Outdoor🚜 Farms

Where: Field Manor (historic homestead on the Indian River), 750 Field Manor Dr, Merritt Island
Cost: $10 presale, $15 at the gate; kids 12 and under free; museum tour $5 donation

Fall festival at a 19th-century homestead: live music, local vendor market with locally grown and handmade goods, food trucks and short museum tours.

Shade: YesTrees provide shade, and open seating is available under the pavilion. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Food & drinks to buy: YesFood trucks with sweet and savory options; no outside food or drinks
Restrooms: YesTwo single-stall accessible restrooms plus two portable toilets. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Stroller-friendly: YesA sidewalk runs through the property. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)
Parking: YesFree parking on the lawn along Field Manor Drive; a golf cart shuttle is available, and drop-off is at the event entrance. (venue email, Nov 10, 2026)

Contact Field Manor: 📞 (321) 848-0365 ✉️ fieldmanor@gmail.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Field Manor · Also: Merritt Island Redevelopment Agency · checked Nov 10

Merritt Park Farmers Market (Sundays)Sun, Nov 15 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m. (+2 more)📍 Merritt Island🧒 All ages💵 Free to attend Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Sun, Nov 15 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sun, Nov 22 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sun, Nov 29 · 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Where: Merritt Park, McLeod St and Tangerine St, Merritt Island

Sunday-morning market with local farmers and artisans. The organizers invite you to let the kids run around while you shop.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesFarm and artisan vendors selling fresh, local items
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Merritt Park Farmers Market (organizer's calendar listing): 📞 (321) 243-6791 (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids calendar · checked Nov 9

Farms to know

Brevard Discovery Garden (free self-guided tours)Self-guided tours Wednesdays and Fridays, 9–11 a.m., except holidays (UF/IFAS); call ahead📍 Cocoa🧒 All ages💵 Free Shade: Ask Food: Ask⚠️ Conflicting details

🌳 Outdoor🚜 Farms

Where: UF/IFAS Extension, Brevard Discovery Garden, 3695 Lake Dr, Cocoa

Nine teaching gardens: a butterfly garden, food forest, orchard and herbs, plus a "worm resort" for composting. Master Gardener volunteers are often around to answer questions.

⚠️ Sources disagree

Official UF/IFAS Extension Brevard page says Wed & Fri 9–11 AM, except holidays (tour hours)
Fun 4 Space Coast Kids listing says Wed & Fri 9 AM–11 PM (tour hours)

Details conflict — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact UF/IFAS Extension Brevard: 📞 (321) 633-1702 ✉️ brevard@ifas.ufl.edu 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: UF/IFAS Extension Brevard · Also: Fun 4 Space Coast Kids listing · checked Nov 9

Harris Establishment Farms (u-pick flower farm)Farm Days Nov 7-22; see the farm homepage for each day's hours📍 Palm Bay🧒 All ages💵 Farm Days: $10 + tax per person, 2 and under free Shade: Ask Food: Yes❓ Not posted yet

🚜 Farms🦎 Animals & Nature🌳 Outdoor

Where: Harris Establishment Farms, 1950 Vars St NW, Palm Bay

Twenty-acre family farm with wagon rides, animals to feed and pet, a fish pond, a fun zone and playground, a crop maze and u-pick flowers. The farm store is free to shop. Past seasons have included holiday events.

❓ Not posted yet

Hours after Nov 15: The farm has posted day-by-day hours only through Sun, Nov 15; Farm Days run to Nov 22.

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesConcessions and a farm store; no outside food (water OK) (source)
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: YesNo parking fee (source)

Contact Harris Establishment Farms: ✉️ Contact form 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Harris Establishment Farms · Also: Farm FAQ · checked Nov 9

Sledd's U-Pick Farm (seasonal)Seasonal; depends on weather and crops📍 Mims🧒 All ages💵 Entry fee varies by season Shade: Ask Food: Ask❓ Not posted yet

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Seasonal: check the farm before you go

Where: Sledd's U-Pick Farm, Burkholm Rd & Dixie Way, Mims

North Brevard u-pick known for its sunflower field and maze, plus seasonal vegetables and berries. It closed after the early fall season to wait for its next crops, so check before you drive up.

⚠️ Not open right now. Watch the farm's Facebook page for reopening.

❓ Not posted yet

Season: Reopening date not posted.

Not posted yet — contact the venue to confirm before you go.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: Unknown — check with venue
Restrooms: Unknown — check with venue
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Sledd's U-Pick Farm (Visit Space Coast listing): 📞 (321) 537-7003 Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Visit Space Coast · checked Nov 9

Ever After Farms (spring u-pick)Season over; back in late spring 2027 (blueberries, peaches, blackberries)📍 Mims🧒 All ages💵 See farm Shade: Ask Food: Yes

🚜 Farms🌳 Outdoor

Seasonal: check the farm before you go

Where: Ever After Farms, 4455 Dixie Way, Mims

U-pick blueberries, peaches and blackberries in spring. Bookmark it for April.

Shade: Unknown — check with venue
Food & drinks to buy: YesThe farm says it provides refreshments
Restrooms: YesSeveral outdoor bathrooms, including an accessible stall
Stroller-friendly: Unknown — check with venue
Parking: Unknown — check with venue

Contact Ever After Farms: 📞 (321) 209-1670 ✉️ upick@everafterfarms.com 🌐 Website Facebook (from their page)

Official page ↗ · Source: Ever After Farms · checked Nov 9

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About This Guide

Every event, time, price and amenity comes from the linked source, checked Nov 9, 2026. Amenity "unknown" means the source does not say. Descriptions are our own short summaries. Event details can change, so check the organizer's page before you go. Amenity info: 71 of 265 details are confirmed by a source; the rest say "Unknown — check with venue." Know a kids event or a farm day we're missing? Email news@spacecoastwire.com.

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