Planning a fall getaway? Here’s what’s going on during your stay. Fall is a fantastic time to be on Florida’s Space Coast. Not only will our warm weather transport you to your happy place, but the lineup of events we’ve got planned for the season are also sure to launch your fall getaway into overdrive!
October
Boo at the Zoo | Viera
Saturdays and Sundays in October
Get those costumes out early and enjoy Halloween all month long at the Brevard Zoo. Trick or treat at treat stations placed throughout the zoo, have your face painted by the Painted Porpoise, marvel at Halloween-themed decorations, and snap the perfect spooky photos. Enjoy the eerie ambiance with music by DJ Eric Deniro and spook-tacular performances that will leave you thrilled. Participate in engaging activities and, of course, visit your favorite Zoo animals dressed in your Halloween best!
59th Annual Space Coast Art Festival | The Avenues Viera
October 12-13
Celebrate art, creativity, and community at the 59th Annual Space Coast Art Festival, held at The Avenue Viera in Viera, Florida, on October 12 and October 13!
Browse and shop hundreds of works from both local and national artists, delight in a variety of dining options from local food trucks and Avenue restaurants, and enjoy a range of family-friendly activities. Plus, don’t miss our student art show, highlighting the talents of students from Brevard County schools.
With free entry and parking, this festival is a perfect weekend outing for art lovers and families alike.
Green Gables Halloween Trail “Foggy Bluff Five” | Melbourne
October 17-20 & 24-27
Join Historic Green Gables for their 5th annual Foggy Bluff haunted walk. This year, they’re celebrating with a spine-chilling Birthday Party for a 5-year-old Victorian ghost. It’s going to be scarier than ever!
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience filled with eerie vibes, haunting scenes, and plenty of jump scares. This is our most terrifying event yet, so parents should use discretion when bringing children to the nighttime show. But, not to fear! We have something for the little ones too! Bring your kids to the “Not So Scary” Trick-or-Treat Walk Through. This event is all outdoors. The pricing is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.
November
The Space Coast State Fair
October 31 – November 17
The Space Coast State Fair is Brevard’s largest and most popular annual family event. The event features 40 acres of fun with 100 state fair rides, games, food stands, free shows and much more. The gate admission includes all the shows inside the fair but no rides. The fair offers an unlimited rides armband every day and night – pay just $25 (Tuesdays – Thursdays) or $30 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) and all the rides and shows are included from open to close. Individual ride tickets are also available.
Jazzoo | Melbourne
Nov 2, Doors open at 7 pm
Don’t miss the wildest ALL-INCLUSIVE event of the year! Our annual music festival is back with music from all genres playing across six stages; food from 30 restaurants, caterers, and food trucks; full open bars; and a sports bar. Tickets are all-inclusive: ALL the music, ALL the beverages, ALL the food, all night long! Guests must be age 21+ with a valid ID. Jazzoo is a rain-or-shine event and tickets are non-refundable.
Taste of Space: Celebrity Chef Edition | Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
November 2, Event begins at 6:00 pm
his year, we welcome back chef Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, Kids Baking Championship) and a new face to Taste of Space, chef Amanda Freitag (Chopped, Iron Chef America). Chef Jon Ashton (The Today Show, The Tonight Show) returns as well to cook up something special and serve as our host. Even veteran NASA astronauts Robert “Bob” Cabana, Janet Kavandi and José Hernández will participate and share their spaceflight stories to those in attendance.
Downtown Melbourne Food and Wine Festival | Downtown Melbourne
November 9, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for the Downtown Melbourne Food & Wine Festival featuring sips and samples from your favorite restaurants. Enjoy the historic scenery of Downtown Melbourne while tasting delicious samples of food, wine, and beer from some of the Space Coast’s best restaurants. Look forward to new features at the return of this desirable annual event!
Rocky Water Brew Fest | Eau Gallie Arts District
November 16, 1pm – 5pm
Experience the taste of Florida’s finest craft beer. Rocky Water Brew Fest is presented to you by the Eau Gallie Rotary Club. Rocky Water is an event that will bring together some of the best breweries in Florida. Only the finest breweries will be invited to the Rocky Water Brew Fest. You can enjoy unlimited tastings with your ticket to the event.
13th Annual Native Rhythms Festival | Melbourne
November 8-10, Gates Open at 9 am
The 16th Annual Native Rhythms Festival honoring and celebrating Native American Heritage Month is a FREE family-friendly, three-day event taking place under the beautiful pine trees of Wickham Park. Come enjoy award-winning artists and performers on stage, cultural showcases, workshops, vendor village, and more sharing the Native American cultures with all!
But wait, there’s more! Head over to the Events page for all the fun fall events happening on Florida’s Space Coast.