Upcoming Events
City of West Melbourne to Hold State of the City Luncheon
The “State of West Melbourne” luncheon event will take place on Wednesday, February 7th from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Promise in Brevard (4105 Norfolk Parkway) in West Melbourne. Presentations by Mayor Pat Bentley and City Manager Tim Rhode will include the latest news, updates, and future plans.
The admission fee is $35.00 for non-members of the Palm Bay Chamber of Commerce and $40 for guests registered by Friday, February 2nd. Lunch is included.
The City of West Melbourne was established in 1959 and had a population of nearly 26,000 as of the 2020 U.S. Census.
To register for the “State of West Melbourne” luncheon, click here.
Kennedy Under the Stars After Hours Event
Tickets are now on sale for the Kennedy Under the Stars event which will be held at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex (Space Commerce Way) in Merritt Island on Friday, February 2nd from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Space-themed costumes are encouraged and guests will have access to all main campus attractions and experiences like Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, Spaceport KSC, and more.
There will be a glow-in-the-dark DJ-led techno party, Cosmic Glow Miniature Golf, and Veteran NASA astronauts Chris Ferguson and Nicole Stott as featured guests.
Tickets are $65.00 per person and parking is free. Annual pass holders will receive discounts on food and a 30% discount on all retail items.
To purchase tickets online, click here.
Space Coast Strawberry Fest
The annual Space Coast Strawberry Festival will take place on Saturday, February 3rd and Sunday, February 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Space Coast Daily Park (5775 Stadium Parkway) in Viera.
The two-day outdoor family friendly festival is ideal for those seeking an affordable and healthy entertainment experience in our community. Admission is $6.00 and re-entry is permitted.
For the full schedule of events and more information, click here.
Brevard Zoo’s Manatee Mosey 3K
The Brevard Zoo’s Manatee Mosey 3K will take place on Saturday, February, 10th from 6:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The Manatee Mosey at Brevard Zoo is celebrating its 18th year providing a unique opportunity that blends athleticism and a wildlife experience.
Runners, walkers, and “mosey-ers” are all welcome and please see important information below before you attend:
- Register here early. The event will be capped at 1,500 participants and is known to sell out.
- Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Individual registration is $35.00 before February 1st and $40.00 after February 1st.
- Kid’s registration is $20.00 before February 1st and $25.00 after February 1st.
- Parking for the race will open at 6:00 a.m., with gates closing at 7:00 a.m. The race begins at 7:30 a.m.
Registration for the Indian River Council Envirothon Program and Competition is Now Open
Envirothon is a national environmental and natural resource education program and competition that encourages students to learn about aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and current environmental issues.
The Indian River Lagoon Envirothon regional competition will take place Wednesday, March 6th beginning at 8:00 a.m. at the Environmental Learning Center (255 Live Oak Drive) in Vero Beach. However, demand is high and space is limited. Teams must
register by Wednesday, February 14th.
The Indian River Lagoon Envirothon includes middle and high school teams from Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Okeechobee counties. Winning teams will compete in
the statewide Florida Envirothon competition (in April), and winning teams from the state competitions will compete in the National Envirothon competition (in July).
Envirothon is the largest environmental competition in North America, involving over 500,000 high school students each year. The international competition hosts over 600 students, advisors, volunteers, and parents from the U.S. and nine Canadian provinces.
Teams compete for over $125,000 in scholarships and Canon technology products.
Environthon teams can be established through public, private, and charter middle and high schools, youth clubs, and community groups. For more information and to register your team, click here.
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