9 free, enjoyable weekend occasions on the Space Coast for Feb. 13-19

Due to potential modifications and cancellations, we encourage you to examine with presenting organizations in regards to the standing of their occasions.  

1. ‘Splash!’ watercolor present in Melbourne

Brevard Watercolor Society’s annual member present, “Splash!” will happen on the Azan Shriners Center, 1591 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. It will embrace unique watercolors by native artists, a market, scholar exhibit, demonstrations, raffles, silent public sale and extra. Admission is free. Visit brevardwatercolorsociety.org.

2. ‘Gosplosion 2026’ in Cocoa

The Cocoa West Community Center, 230 S. Burnett Road, Cocoa, hosts “Gosplosion 2026” from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14. In observance of Black History Month, the occasion will rejoice “Community on Parade,” highlighting the middle’s applications, together with basketball, line dancing, volleyball, pickleball, the WLC Homeowners, the strolling membership, our seniors, and the Kids’ Corner. There can be a particular presentation honoring Cocoa West Pioneers, offered by the WLC Homeowners Committee. Admission is free. Call 321-633-1987 or go to facebook.com/BrevardParks or brevardfl.gov.

3. ‘It’s a Party!’ in Titusville

From 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, the North Brevard Historical Society, 301 S. Washington Ave., Titusville, hosts a celebration to rejoice the birthday of Colonel Titus, Valentine’s Day and the founding of the society. The occasion will embrace refreshments and raffles for tickets to “Past and Presence, Titusville’s Historic Ghost Tours.” Admission is free. Call 321-269-3658 or go to northbrevardhistoricalmuseum.org.

4. ‘Woof It Up’ in Cocoa Village

The Brevard County Dog Training Club presents “Woof It Up” AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day at Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The family- and pet-friendly occasion will embrace canine demonstrations, canine agility course, lure course, meals vans, distributors, a pet costume parade and extra. Admission is free. Call 321-917-3531, e-mail bcdtc@usa.net or go to facebook.com/brevardcountydogtrainingclub or bcdtc.clubexpress.com.

5. Songwriter Showcase on Merritt Island

The Songwriter Showcase takes place on the second Saturday of each month from 1:30 to three:30 p.m. on the Merritt Island Public Library’s Carlton-Taylor Auditorium, 1195 N. Courtenay Pkwy. Presented by Sharon Osuna, Steve Hodak and Central Florida Folk, the live shows combine songwriters from Brevard and past with 15-minute units of unique songs. Admission is free. Email tribe.showcase@yahoo.com.

6. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, presents free ranger-led excursions on the primary and third Sundays of every month, excluding holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants ought to meet on the sanctuary Nature Center and convey sturdy tennis footwear or boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, binoculars and a hat. Tours will happen on the boardwalk and varied trails. Each tour can be led by a park ranger and can concentrate on frequent vegetation and animals discovered within the sanctuary. Total distance for excursions is roughly 1 to 1.5 miles and will take about 1.5 hours to finish. Admission is free. To join, name the Nature Center at 321-676-6690 or go to turkeycreek.org.

7. Kite competition in Palm Bay

The Indian Association of the Space Coast hosts the 2026 Kite Festival at Fred Poppe Regional Park, 1951 Malabar Road, Palm Bay, on Feb. 15 from 11 a.m. to five p.m. Enjoy concessions, meals distributors, henna, leisure, video games, and naturally, a number of kites. Kites and strings can be obtainable for buy, however no exterior kites are allowed. Email iascbrevard@gmail.com or go to myiasc.com or palmbayfl.gov.

8. Food truck Friday in Rockledge

Bring your urge for food and your mates to Larry L. Schultz Park, 2560 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 for Food Truck Friday. Local meals vans will serve all the pieces from mouthwatering dinner choices to candy treats and refreshing drinks. Music can be by DJ Johnnie V. Admission is free. Call 321-221-7540 or go to cityofrockledge.org.

9. African American Read-In at Florida Tech

The Evans Library at Florida Tech, 2949 Science Circle, Melbourne, hosts the eleventh annual African American Read-in at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. The theme of this 12 months’s occasion is “Black History: Deeply Rooted, Still Standing and Ever-Growing.” The occasion will finish with an viewers line-dance routine highlighting Black Western tradition. Visit fit.edu.

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Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or ship her an e-mail at clafortune@floridatoday.com.

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