Things to do in Melbourne
Things to do in Melbourne, newest first: events, festivals, parks and family days out, with dates, times and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Melbourne this month: November 2026
Melbourne in November: Mannheim Steamroller Nov. 18, the city Holiday Market and Santa's arrival Nov. 20, the turkey trot Nov. 26 and the parade Dec. 12.
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Farmers markets
Melbourne farmers markets
Melbourne has markets four days a week: Thursday at Wickham Park, Saturday in Eau Gallie and at Riverview Park, and Renninger's Friday to Sunday.
Trails
Parks and trails in Melbourne
Melbourne runs more than 232 acres of parks, with boat ramps at Ballard and Front Street parks, two fishing piers, a dog park and two city golf courses. 321-608-7400.
Fourth of July
Melbourne Fourth of July fireworks 2026: MelBOOM
MelBOOM, Melbourne's July 4 fireworks at Front Street Park: food trucks from 4 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m. on the city's last full schedule, with a free shuttle.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Melbourne: Halloween 2026 is past
Halloween 2026 in Melbourne was Saturday, Oct. 31, with no official city trick-or-treat hours. Here is what ran this year and where to look for 2027 times.
Fall festivals
Melbourne pumpkin patches and fall festivals: 2026 is over
Melbourne's 2026 pumpkin patches closed Oct. 31, including the Scouts' patch at Ascension Catholic Church. Here is what ran this fall and what comes in 2027.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Melbourne: dog parks, patios and leash rules
Dog-friendly Melbourne: the Pieloch Dog Park, Wickham Park's dog park, the city's 15-foot leash rule in parks, and where dogs are not allowed.
Kids
Kids' activities in Melbourne: playgrounds, zoo, story time
Kids' activities in Melbourne: 23 city playgrounds, Brevard Zoo, library story time, city family events like Touch a Truck, pools and rainy-day picks.
Trails
Melbourne walking and biking trails: boardwalks, paths, parking
Walking and biking in Melbourne: the Southwest Trail, Crane Creek Promenade, Erna Nixon Park's 3,000-foot boardwalk, and the new U.S. 1 bike lanes.
Downtown Melbourne
A guide to historic downtown Melbourne
Historic downtown Melbourne: New Haven Avenue's shops and restaurants, the Henegar and Civic Theatre, murals, waterfront parks, events and where to park.
Free
Free things to do in Melbourne
Free things to do in Melbourne: riverfront parks and fishing piers, the Saturday market, downtown and EGAD murals, free city festivals and band concerts.
St. Patrick's Day
Melbourne St. Patrick's Day Parade: date, start time and route
Downtown Melbourne's St. Patrick's Day Parade marks its 37th year in March 2027. The 2026 parade stepped off at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14.
Botanical Fest
Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest 2027: date, time and place
Downtown Melbourne's free Botanical Fest returns 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 10, 2027, at 1900 S. Harbor City Blvd., with more than 60 plant vendors.
Melbourne Art Festival
Melbourne Art Festival 2027: canceled, with an art auction instead
There will be no Melbourne Art Festival in April 2027. The board canceled the 42nd festival and plans a spring fine art auction instead.
Space Coast Pride
Space Coast Pride festival and parade in Melbourne: dates, route
Space Coast Pride's free festival and parade fill downtown Melbourne each September. The 2026 event was Saturday, Sept. 26; 2027 is not yet announced.
Melbourne Hamfest
Melbourne Hamfest: dates, tickets and tailgating at the Auditorium
The Melbourne Hamfest, a two-day amateur radio show at the Melbourne Auditorium, held its 61st year Oct. 9-10, 2026. Adults $10; 18 and under free.
History
Melbourne history and landmarks
Melbourne was named in 1880, incorporated in 1888 and merged with Eau Gallie in 1969. Its four National Register sites, museums, markers and cemeteries.
Cookie Crawl
Downtown Melbourne Cookie Crawl: 2026 date and tickets
Downtown Melbourne's Cookie Crawl is Saturday, Dec. 12, 4 to 8 p.m. A $25 ticket buys a tin to fill with cookies at downtown shops. It sold out last year.
Halloween
Downtown Melbourne Trick or Treat: Oct. 24 event and shops
Downtown Melbourne Trick or Treat ran Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at shops on East New Haven Avenue. The 2027 date goes here when Melbourne Main Street posts it.
Art walk
Melbourne Holiday Art and Wine Walk: Dec. 19 details
Downtown Melbourne's Holiday Art & Wine Walk is Saturday, Dec. 19, 4 to 8 p.m. Free with no tickets: wine sips in shops, local artists and live painting.
Farmers market
Melbourne Riverview Park Farmers Market: dates and hours
The Farmer's Market at Riverview Park in Melbourne is next on Saturday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and every Saturday through May. Free to walk in.
