Plan your weekend: Top six (non-Christmas) things to do in Brevard for Dec. 15-21

Christina LaFortune, Florida Today
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Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.

1. Classic Albums Live: The Lithium Experience at the King Center

Classic Albums Live: The Lithium Experience will be at the King Center in Melbourne on Saturday, Dec. 16.
Classic Albums Live: The Lithium Experience will be at the King Center in Melbourne on Saturday, Dec. 16.

Classic Albums Live brings The Lithium Experience, featuring music from the ‘90s, to the King Center, 3865 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Classic Albums Live recreates albums live on stage, note for note, cut for cut, using the world’s best musicians. Tickets start at $29. Visit kingcenter.com or call 321-242-2219.

2. Renaissance Fair pub crawl in Downtown Melbourne

Madhatter Productions' Renaissance-themed pub crawl through downtown Melbourne will be on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 10 p.m.
Madhatter Productions' Renaissance-themed pub crawl through downtown Melbourne will be on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Madhatter Productions hosts a Renaissance-themed pub crawl for ages 21 and older in downtown Melbourne on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. It starts at Drews Brews & Grille, 2101 Henley Court, Melbourne, at 5 p.m., followed by Lumber Jack’s at 6 p.m., Debauchery at 7 p.m., Meg O’Malley’s at 8 p.m. and Mugsy’s on Main at 9 p.m. Dress in costumes with themes of pirates, fantasy, viking, heroes and Celtic. Tickets for six drinks are $20 in advance or $30 at the event. Call 321-543-1346 or visit madhatterpromotions.com.

3. 3rd Thursday at The Avenue Viera

The Avenue Viera holds a monthly 3rd Thursday event, featuring live music, in its Central Park area.
The Avenue Viera holds a monthly 3rd Thursday event, featuring live music, in its Central Park area.

This free, family-and-pet friendly night will be outdoors in the Central Park area of The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 5 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, vendors, complimentary snacks and a free drink or ice cream. There will be live music by Whiskey JUJU. Admission is free, but you must register to receive an event ticket. Visit avenueviera.com.

4. Venomous snake awareness class at Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Learn about venomous snakes at Turkey Creek Sanctuary on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.
Learn about venomous snakes at Turkey Creek Sanctuary on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m.

Learn how to identify venomous snakes and learn about their contributions to the ecosystem at Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1502 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, on Saturday, Dec. 16 at 9 a.m. The class is for all ages. Advance registration is required. The cost is $5. Call 321-676-6690.

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5. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Take a free ranger-led tour through Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay on the first and third Sundays of each month.
Take a free ranger-led tour through Turkey Creek Sanctuary in Palm Bay on the first and third Sundays of each month.

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, offers free ranger-led tours on the first and third Sundays of each month, excluding holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center and bring sturdy tennis shoes or boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, binoculars and a hat. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails. Each tour will be led by a park ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. Total distance for tours is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles and should take about 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours to complete. Admission is free. To sign up, call the Nature Center at 321-676-6690.

6. Free boat trip to Samsons Island

Samsons Island in Satellite Beach, is accessible only by boat. The island includes trails, bird watching, camping areas, wildlife, and some picnic tables.
Samsons Island in Satellite Beach, is accessible only by boat. The island includes trails, bird watching, camping areas, wildlife, and some picnic tables.

Samsons Island is a 52-acre passive nature island in the Banana River, accessible only by water. The City of Satellite Beach provides free boat transportation to and from the island on the first and third Sunday of each month at noon, weather permitting. Guests will meet back at the main dock at 3 p.m. for the return trip. Trips will depart from and return to the Satellite Beach Fire Department, 1390 S. Patrick Drive. Due to increased popularity and limited availability, reservations for the boat shuttle are required. Call 321-773-6458 or visit satellitebeach.gov.

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