No money? No problem. Here are 10 free, fun things to do this weekend on the Space Coast
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
1. Sonic Waves Music Festival in EGAD
WFIT's Sonic Waves Music Festival will take place on Saturday, April 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Intracoastal Brewing Company, 652 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., in the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD). Zeddemore will headline, featuring David Pastorius on bass. Local 518, The Mean Violets and Tina Eno round out the lineup. Admission is free. Call 321-674-8950 or visit wfit.org or facebook.com/events/1462016941191858.
2. Tiny House Art Village open house in Titusville
Max Trainer’s Tiny House Art Village, 1801 Tropic Street, Titusville, will host an open house on Saturday, April 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. The event offers an opportunity to explore the intersection of sustainable living and artistic expression, including tiny house tours, art exhibits, artist meet-and-greets, mini art workshops and more. Admission is free. Call 321-652-6363 or visit inthedoghouseartstudio.com.
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3. Melbourne Municipal Band concert
The Melbourne Municipal Band honors military bandleader Col. Hal Gibson on his 100th birthday with a pair of concerts at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17 and 18 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. with pre show entertainment provided by the Sunshine Brass Quintet. Admission is free. Call 321-724-0555 or visit mmband.org.
4. Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest
It's easy being green with the help of Melbourne Main Street’s Botanical Fest, which will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, at the parking lot of the 1900 Building at the corner of U.S.1 and New Haven Ave. in Melbourne. The family-friendly event attracts visitors from the region and features lavish landscape designs, garden sculptures, flowers and plants, trees and shrubs, unique gifts, garden-themed art, great food and much more. Admission is free. Parking is available at the City of Melbourne public parking lots including the free parking garage. Visit facebook.com/events/3455011471404036 or downtownmelbourne.com.
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5. Cocoa Village Book Fest
This literary celebration will be at Myrt Tharpe Square in Cocoa Village on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be opportunities to connect with local authors, a story walk, book readings at participating businesses and more. Admission is free. Visit visitcocoavillage.com.
6. Founders’ Day at Field Manor
The Field Manor Foundation will host their annual Founders' Day fundraiser on Saturday, April 13, from noon to 3 p.m. at 750 Field Manor Drive. Merritt Island. There will be live music by Hot Pink, food trucks and a mini-market. Field Manor and Ais Native American educational information will also be available. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets. Admission and parking are free. Visit fieldmanor.org.
7. The Promise Band in Suntree
The Promise Band, composed of Brad Schwartzseid, Jason Galbraith and Ken Holt, will perform at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. The band uses their original music to evoke nostalgia, longing, joy and hope. Admission is free. Call 321-555-4404.
8. Third Thursday at The Avenue Viera
This free, family-and-pet friendly night will be outdoors in the Central Park area of The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., on the third Thursday of every month. This month’s event will be Thursday, April 18 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 Tru Phonic. Admission is free, but you must register to receive an event ticket. Visit avenueviera.com.
9. Free movie in the park: ‘The Lorax’
The movie “The Lorax” (PG) will be shown at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road NW, Palm Bay, on Saturday, April 13 at 8 p.m. Bring chairs, blankets, snacks and bug spray. No vehicles will be allowed in the movie area. Call 321-952-3443 or visit palmbayflorida.org. Worried about the weather? Call the rain-out hotline at 321-726-5682.
10. Authors critique group in Melbourne
Local authors are invited to bring their work to be read and critiqued at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, on Thursday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haven’t written anything yet? Come talk to the group and be inspired. Call 321-255-4404.
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