Where to find holiday events in Brevard County
The year is ending, the days are getting shorter, but Central Florida is lighting up the nights over the next few weeks for Christmas and the winter holidays.
Markets, parades, tree-lighting ceremonies, foot races, and more are happening all across the area.
We’re breaking down events by county. As we find more events, we will add them.
Here are the holiday events happening in Brevard County.
Season-long events
Melbourne – Brevard Zoo
Holiday Lights
- Nov. 20-Jan. 2, 6-9 p.m.
- Light displays featuring 1 million lights, plus holiday entertainment.
Jolly Days
- Dec. 19-23
- “Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus, enjoy a blizzard of activities and music, and watch the animals “unwrap” holiday treats!
More info and tickets for both events: brevardzoo.org/holiday-lights/
Melbourne
Downtown Melbourne Candlelight Shopping
- Nov. 28-Dec. 19, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- A special shopping event every Saturday with discounts, live music, meet-and-greets, a Christmas tree lighting, cookie crawl, and more.
Details: downtownmelbourne.com/small-business-saturday/
Cocoa Village
Hot Cocoa Holidays
- Nov. 28-Dec. 23
- Enjoy music, craft markets, a hot cocoa crawl and more events.
Details: visitcocoavillage.com/events/hot-cocoa-holidays-2
More events
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition
- Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.
- Holiday music, drone show, cosmic glow mini-golf and more live entertainment.
Details and tickets: www.kennedyspacecenter.com/event/kennedy-under-the-stars-holiday-edition/
Melbourne
Two-Day Holiday Market
- Nov. 20-21 at 3 p.m.
- Melbourne Auditorium
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1260071829559754/
Space Coast Holiday Food Fest and Craft Fair
- Dec. 5, noon to 9 p.m.
- Wickham Park
- Tasting menus, craft fair, kids zone, holiday movies, axe throwing, meet-and-greets.
Details: www.battlebrosevents.com/spacecoastholidayfoodfest
Cocoa Beach
Annual Cookie Crawl
- Nov. 25, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cocoa Beach Main Street
- Tree lighting, Christmas carols, cookies and more.
Details: cocoabeachmainstreet.org/cbms-events/annual-cookie-crawl
Cocoa Beach Christmas Boat Parade
- Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
- Banana River
Details: cocoabeach.com/events/cocoa-beach-christmas-boat-parade-2026/
Surfing Santas
- Dec. 24, 7:30 a.m. to noon
- Coconuts on the Beach
Details: www.visitspacecoast.com/event/surfing-santas/
Mims
Wreaths Across America
- Dec. 18-19
- Cape Canaveral National Cemetery
Details: www.facebook.com/events/2260101551390802/
Rockledge
Light Up Rockledge and Festival of Trees
- Dec. 6, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Rockledge Civic Hub
- Live music, food and gift vendors, reindeer games and a special appearance from Santa.
Details: www.cityofrockledge.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=2869
Palm Bay
Holiday tree-lighting Ceremony
- Dec. 4, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Palm Bay City Hall
Details: www.palmbayfl.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20327/1373
City of Palm Bay Holiday Light Parade
- Dec. 5, 6 p.m.
Details: www.palmbayfl.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/20339/1373?npage=2
Christmas Wonderland in Palm Bay IV
- Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Space Coast Harley-Davidson
- Vendors, food trucks, sleigh rides, photos with Santa and more.
Details: www.facebook.com/events/988583280539311/
Turkey Creek Christmas Boat Parade
- Dec. 12, 5:30 p.m.
- Palm Bay Marina
Titusville
Titusville Christmas Parade
- Dec. 12, 6 p.m.
- Indian River Church