8 Top Fun Activities in Brevard from July 19-25

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The Brevard Symphony Orchestra’s series of summer evening concerts at Suntree United Methodist Church, located at 7400 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, continues at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, with “Summer Travels with Confetti.” The unique trio “Confetti” featuring guest vocalist Eliza Dopira will take attendees on a journey with stops in a German abbey during the High Middle Ages, a champagne salon during La Belle Époque in Paris, and even the wilds of modern-day Alaska. The remaining concert in this series will be held on August 17. Tickets are priced at $25. Student tickets are available for $10 at the door with a valid student ID. For more information, call 321-345-5052 or visit brevardsymphony.com.

Space Coast Symphony will light up the summer night with “Orchestral Fireworks,” a concert held at the Scott Center for the Performing Arts, 5625 Holy Trinity Drive, Melbourne, on Saturday, July 20 at 7 p.m. The evening’s program includes Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Fantasy,” Daniel Perttu’s “Valor,” and Sergei Prokofiev’s “Fifth Symphony.” Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, and are free for ages 18 and younger or with a college ID. For tickets and more information, call 855-252-7276 or visit spacecoastsymphony.org.

Alternative reggae band Iration will perform in Cocoa Riverfront Park, located at 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa Village, on Friday, July 19, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. The band’s deep-rooted island influence and Hawaii upbringing are fused with elements of rock, pop, and soul to create smooth, uplifting original sounds. Special guests DENM and Artikal Sound System will also perform. Tickets start at $44.50. For more details, visit cocoafl.gov or eventbrite.com.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, celebrates the history of the Apollo program and NASA’s next giant leap – the Artemis missions – with Moon Fest weekend. The event will take place from Friday through Sunday, July 19-21, and includes family-friendly activities, a silent DJ from 1 to 4 p.m. each day, interactions with a competition robot and mini-robots, “Astro and Orbit” comedy performers, photo opportunities inside the Mars Rover Vehicle Navigator, and more. Moon Fest activities are included with admission, which starts at $68 for adults and $58 for ages 3 to 11. For more information, call 855-433-4210 or visit kennedyspacecenter.com.

Show off your pup’s performance skills at the Magic and Dog Show on Saturday, July 20, at 4 p.m. at Magic Dove Magic Shop, 604 Brevard Ave., Cocoa Village. This friendly competition gives each entered dog three minutes to perform, with trophies awarded to the top three. Award-winning magician Marvelous Megan and her talented friends will entertain between dog performances. Tickets are $20, and show registration for dogs is $5. Proceeds will benefit Schnauzer Love Rescue, Inc. All pets must be on a leash or in appropriate carriers, and have current vaccinations and county tags. For more details, call 321-433-1130.

Beat the heat while learning something neat at Brevard Zoo, 8225 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne. The Science Sunday series will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays – July 21 and 28, and August 4, 11, and 25 – in the zoo’s air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge. There will be hands-on activities and a blend of education and entertainment suitable for all ages. Each Science Sunday will feature different themes and activities, from animal behavior demonstrations to interactive exhibits on conservation and environmental science. Interactive chats will also be held at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Science Sundays are free with zoo admission. For more information, call 321-254-9453 or visit brevardzoo.org.

Watch “Kung Fu Panda 4” (PG) from the pool at McLarty Park Aquatic Center, 790 Barton Blvd., Rockledge, on Friday, July 19. 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. For more details, call 321-633-1874 or visit facebook.com/events/427813336337168.

Discover the charm of the Eau Gallie Arts District (EGAD) with a Sunday stroll through the neighborhood on the third Sunday of every month from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thrive Local, 1416 Highland Ave., Melbourne, hosts the event where local artisans showcase their handcrafted goods, from jewelry to artwork to delicious treats. For more information, visit thrivelocalfl.com or facebook.com/thrivelocalfl.

Source: Florida Today