Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
1. Space Coast Pridefest and parade in Downtown Melbourne
The parade kicks off at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, heading down Hickory Street, crossing Strawbridge Ave. and heading east on New Haven Ave. The festival will follow from noon to 6 p.m. along E. New Haven Ave. between Livingston Street and Depot Drive. Visit spacecoastpride.org or facebook.com/events/438836778855351.
2. Car show in Melbourne
The Satellite Beach Lions Club will host a car show at the American Muscle Car Museum, 3500 Sarno Rd. Melbourne, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Over 200 cars will be on display. Awards will be given to the top 25 and best of show. The event will include music, food, raffles, vendors, and a chance to go inside the Muscle Car Museum for a donation of $30 per person. Admission to view the car show is free. Proceeds will benefit local charities. For more information visit satellitebeachlionsclub.com or call 321-403-3971.
3. National Night Out in Rockledge
Join your friends and neighbors for a harvest-themed evening at the Rockledge Public Safety Department’s 2024 National Night Out. The event is at 1801 S. Fiske Blvd., Rockledge, on Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 4 to 7 p.m. The free family event will include food, treats, inflatables, activities and more. Call 321-690-3213 or visit cityofrockledge.org.
4. Art reception at The Downtown Art Gallery
The Downtown Art Gallery, 400 Orange Street, Titusville, celebrates the changing seasons with “September Soiree: A Palette of Seasons” on Friday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. The gallery will showcase paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, fiberworks and more. This event also marks the gallery’s 22nd anniversary. Join owners Heidi and Jeff Thamert, along with the artists, to toast both the season and their success with a selection of artisan wines, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and an autumnal charcuterie array. Admission is free. Call 321-268-0122 or visit facebook.com/downtownartgallery.
5. Food Truck Friday in Rockledge
The City of Rockledge hosts Food Truck Friday at Rockledge City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, on Friday, Sept. 27 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. A food truck list will be released one week prior to the event. Admission is free. Call 321-221-7540 or visit 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 send her an email at clafortune@floridatoday.com.
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