Bioluminescence
2025-06-01 - 2025-10-31 | Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL, United States
Bioluminescence in Florida’s Space Coast occurs primarily in the Indian River Lagoon, Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge, and Banana River, near Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach. This natural phenomenon is caused by microscopic plankton, especially dinoflagellates, which emit light when disturbed. The best time to see it is from late spring to early fall, especially on calm, warm nights.
Activities like kayaking, boating, or swimming can trigger the glowing effect in the water. The Space Coast‘s warm waters and unique environmental conditions make it one of the best places in the world to witness this spectacular display.
Discover this fascinating example of nature’s ability to harness chemical energy and produce visible light!

Space Coast State Fair
2025-10-01 - 2025-11-30 | Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL, United States
The Space Coast State Fair is an annual event held around Cocoa Beach, Florida, typically in late October or early November. It’s a traditional fair featuring a mix of entertainment, rides, games, food, and live performances. The fair is known for its fun carnival atmosphere, offering a variety of attractions such as thrilling rides, live concerts, a petting zoo, and exhibitions. Visitors can also enjoy classic fair foods, including funnel cakes, corn dogs, and cotton candy.
In addition to the rides and food, the Space Coast State Fair includes local vendors, contests, and educational displays, making it a family-friendly event that showcases the community’s culture and entertainment. It’s a popular event for residents and visitors looking for a fun, festive experience in Florida’s Space Coast region.
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Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | Jensen Beach, Jensen Beach, FL, United States
The Jensen Beach Pineapple Festival is an annual event held in Jensen Beach, Florida, typically in November. It celebrates the area’s history and connection to pineapple farming. The festival features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food booths, and a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy delicious food, including tropical treats, and take part in contests, parades, and local entertainment. The festival also highlights the town’s heritage, with the pineapple being a symbol of Jensen Beach’s past as a pineapple-growing community. It’s a fun, lively celebration of local culture, food, and history.
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Stuart Air Show
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | Stuart, Stuart, FL, United States
The Stuart Air Show is an annual event held in Stuart, Florida, typically in November. It’s a major air show that attracts aviation enthusiasts and families, featuring thrilling aerial performances, vintage aircraft displays, and military jets. The event includes a variety of performers, such as stunt pilots, aerobatic teams, and military aircraft demonstrations.
In addition to the air performances, the Stuart Air Show also showcases static displays of aircraft, offering attendees the chance to get up close to various planes and helicopters. The event is a fun and exciting way to celebrate aviation history and enjoy an action-packed day with family-friendly activities and entertainment.
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Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31 | Port St. Lucie, Port St. Lucie, FL, United States
The Port St. Lucie Seafood Festival is an annual event held in Port St. Lucie, Florida, celebrating the region’s coastal flavors and seafood culture. It features a variety of seafood dishes from local vendors, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and family-friendly activities. Attendees can enjoy fresh seafood, including shrimp, oysters, fish, and more, while also participating in games and enjoying music. The festival typically takes place in the spring and is a popular gathering for seafood lovers and those wanting to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere along Florida’s Treasure Coast.
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Annual Stuart Boat Show
2026-01-01 - 2026-01-31 | Stuart, Stuart, FL, United States
The Annual Stuart Boat Show is a popular event held every January in Stuart, Florida, showcasing a wide range of boats, from luxury yachts to fishing boats. It features marine products, accessories, and services, offering opportunities for boat sales, networking, and learning about the latest trends in boating. The show attracts boat enthusiasts and professionals, highlighting Stuart’s reputation as the “Sailfish Capital of the World.”
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Annual West Palm Seafood Festival
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | West Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, FL, United States
The Annual West Palm Seafood Festival is a spring event in West Palm Beach, Florida, celebrating seafood and local culture. It features a variety of fresh seafood, live music, vendors selling art and crafts, and family-friendly activities. The festival offers a fun and festive atmosphere for seafood lovers and the community to enjoy.
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Turtle Fest
2026-02-01 - 2026-02-28 | Jupiter, Jupiter, FL, United States
Turtle Fest is an annual event in Jupiter, Florida, organized by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center to raise awareness about sea turtles and marine conservation. It features educational exhibits, live music, food, and family-friendly activities. The event often includes sea turtle releases and fundraising for conservation programs. Discover a fun and educational way to support sea turtle protection and environmental efforts!
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Winter Star Party
2026-02-01 - 2026-03-01 | Scout Key, Scout Key, FL, United States
The Winter Star Party is an annual event held in Scout Key, Florida, by the Southern Cross Astronomical Society. It offers astronomy enthusiasts the chance to observe celestial objects through telescopes, attend workshops, and learn about astrophotography. The event provides an opportunity to network with fellow stargazers in one of the best stargazing locations due to its clear, dark skies. This is a perfect event for stargazing in the Florida Keys!
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The Players Golf Championship
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Ponte Vedra Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
The Players Championship is a prestigious annual golf tournament held at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Known for its challenging course and iconic 17th hole Island Green, which is one of the most iconic and challenging holes in golf. It features top PGA Tour players competing for a large prize pool and is often referred to as the “fifth major” due to its significance in the golfing world.
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Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | Titusville, Titusville, FL, United States
The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is an annual event held in Titusville, Florida, typically in January. It’s one of the largest birding festivals in the U.S. and focuses on wildlife observation, conservation, and education. The festival attracts birdwatchers, wildlife enthusiasts, and photographers from around the world.
During the event, participants can enjoy a variety of activities, including guided birding trips to local hotspots like Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Canaveral National Seashore, and other prime wildlife areas. It also offers workshops and seminars on bird identification, photography, and conservation, wildlife exhibits and educational displays, and photo contests and opportunities to interact with wildlife experts.
The festival offers a unique chance to see diverse bird species, such as migratory birds, waterfowl, and even raptors. It’s also a great way to learn more about local wildlife, conservation efforts, and the natural beauty of Florida’s Space Coast region!
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East Coast Dog Surfing Festival
2026-04-15 - 2026-05-15 | Cocoa Beach, Cocoa Beach, FL, United States
Every Easter, for over a decade now, Cocoa Beach hosts an annual dog surfing competition showcasing dogs’ skills and costumes. The event is organized by the Brevard Humane Society and is free to attend as a spectator. It offers dog lessons, live music, and vendors for attendees to enjoy, and raises awareness for animal welfare.
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Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-31 | Flagler Beach, Flagler Beach, FL, United States
The Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, held in May, is a family-friendly event that features a dog surfing competition, costume contest, and open surf sessions. The event supports K9s for Warriors, a charity providing service dogs to Veterans, the Flagler Humane Society, and S.M.A.R.T. of Flagler County. It is free to attend as a spectator and has been growing significantly since its inception in 2022, attracting more dog surfers, vendors, and spectators every year!
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Pups & SUPs Dog Surfing Classic
2026-08-01 - 2026-08-31 | St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, United States
Every August, the St. Augustine area hosts a unique dog surfing competition at the Guy Harvey Resort. The event, free to attend as a spectator, invites dogs of all skill levels to ride waves or glide on paddle boards. It also features dog surfing lessons, a pet fashion show, and a dog kissing booth. The event is a fundraiser for the K9s for Warriors charity, the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for PTSD. Jeep enthusiasts can also attend and compete for the title of “Most Patriotic Jeep.”
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