Looking for something to do this weekend? Our top picks in Brevard for July 7-13
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
1. Great American Food Truck Bash in Wickham Park
Sample amazing food trucks and live music by Rocket City at the Great American Food Truck Bash in the Wickham Park Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, on Friday, July 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. Visit facebook.com/events/516882770204593.
2. BSO Summer Evenings concert in Suntree
Brevard Symphony Orchestra will host a series of summer chamber music concerts at Suntree United Methodist Church, 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. The next concert in the series is Saturday, July 8 at 7 p.m., with the theme of “From Bach to Broadway.” The Florida Chamber Brass, led by BSO trombonist Joey Vascik, takes a musical journey full of fan favorites. Tickets are $25. Call 321-345-5052 or visit brevardsymphony.com.
3. Bob DiTota in concert on Merritt Island
The Space Coast Jazz Society presents jazz bassist Bob DiTota in concert at the Veterans Memorial Center, 400 S. Sykes Creek Pkwy., Merritt Island, on Sunday, July 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for Jazz Society and Veterans Memorial Center members, $20 for guests and free for students under 25. Bring your own food and drink, tables and seating are provided. Visit spacecoastjazzsociety.org.
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4. Fly-in/Drive-in breakfast at the Warbird Air Museum
Valiant Air Command’s Warbird Air Museum, 6600 Tico Road, Titusville, continues its monthly Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m., Saturday, July 8. Tickets are $12, which includes a chef-prepared breakfast and admission to the museum for the rest of the day. Tickets for children under 5 are $5. Call 321-268-1941 or visit warbirdairmuseum.com.
5. Trains, Trains, Trains in Cocoa
The Florida East Coast Railway Society will have their N-Scale Modular Railroad set up at the Catherine Schweinsberg-Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave, Cocoa, on Saturday July 8th from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Kids from 8 to 80+ are welcome to be engineers and run the trains. Admission is free. Visit fecrs.com.
6. Summer Youth Band concert in Melbourne
Melbourne Municipal Band’s Youth Band, consisting of students in grades 6 to 12, will give a concert at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, on Thursday, July 13 at 6 p.m. The auditorium will be set up with tables so attendees can bring a box dinner to enjoy in air-conditioned comfort during or prior to the concert, or purchase refreshments at the auditorium. Admission is free. Visit mmband.org.
7. Flick-N-Float: 'Gremlins' in Rockledge
Watch the movie ‘Gremlins’ (PG) from the pool at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, on Friday, July 7. In the movie, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet and unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous monsters on a small town. Swimming begins at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. The cost to swim is $4, and the movie is free to watch whether you’re in the pool or on the lawn. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Tubes will be provided for floating in the pool, but outside flotation devices are not allowed. Call 321-633-1874 or visit facebook.com/events/5923045581137417.
8. Tour the historic home at Green Gables
Green Gables, 1501 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne, will host an open house on Saturday, July 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 127-year-old historic home is a living history museum showcasing life in the early years of Melbourne. The cost is $10, or free for children 12 and younger. Visit greengables.org.
9. Summer Sunday Reggae Series at Capt. Hiram's
Capt. Hiram’s, 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, will host free outdoor reggae concerts every Sunday through July 30. Visit the waterfront resort to enjoy a laid-back summer day full of live music and good vibes. On Sunday, July 9, the lineup includes Vibes Farm at 2 p.m. and Ichroniq at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free. Call 772-388-8588 or visit hirams.com.
10. Space Coast Postcard Club meeting in Cocoa
The Space Coast Postcard Club invites you to attend a meeting at the Catherine Schweinsberg Rood Central Library, 308 Forrest Ave., Cocoa, at 2 p.m. July 9. Please call 585-267-9403 or email dcanfield8@cfl.rr.com to verify that the time or date has not changed. Visit facebook.com/Postcardspacecoastclub.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Top 10 fun things to do in Brevard for July 7-13
