Free, enjoyable weekend leisure occasions on the Space Coast for April 10-16

Due to potential adjustments and cancellations, we encourage you to verify with presenting organizations concerning the standing of their occasions.  

1. Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest

It’s simple being inexperienced with the assistance of Melbourne Main Street’s Botanical Fest, which will probably be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Saturday, April 11 at 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. The family-friendly occasion attracts guests from the area and options lavish panorama designs, backyard sculptures, flowers and crops, timber and shrubs, distinctive presents, garden-themed artwork and extra. Admission is free. Visit downtownmelbourne.com.

2. 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 concert events combine songwriters from Brevard and past with 15-minute units of authentic songs. The April 11 occasion will function Andy Gravina, Beaux Patrick, Flavio Sanguinetti, Ben Knappes, Terry Strong and Bob Sima. Admission is free. Email tribe.showcase@yahoo.com.

3. ‘Treats, Beats & Eats’ in Palm Bay

The City of Palm Bay hosts “Treats, Beats & Eats” at Palm Bay City Hall, 120 Malabar Road, from 5 to eight p.m. Friday, April 10. Enjoy free parking and free entry whilst you discover tasty treats, nice beats, and family-friendly actions in a festive out of doors environment. The Palm Bay Fire Department can have a fireplace truck for teenagers to discover. Admission is free. Visit palmbayfl.gov. 

4. South Beaches Concert Series in Melbourne Beach

The band Thick as Thieves will play at Nancy Higgs Park, 500 Old Florida Trail, Melbourne Beach, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 10. Admission is free. Visit brevardfl.gov or facebook.com/BrevardParks.

5. Food Truck Friday in Rockledge

Bring your urge for food to Larry L. Schultz Park, 2560 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 10 for among the Space Coast’s favourite native meals vehicles. There will probably be dinner choices, candy treats and refreshing drinks, and music supplied by DJ Johnnie V. Admission is free. Call 321-221-7540 or go to cityofrockledge.org.

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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 electronic mail at clafortune@floridatoday.com.

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