As we welcome spring in all its glory, April offers many outdoor events to take advantage of the beautiful weather. Please enjoy ONE Sotheby’s International Realty’s premier picks for the month ranging from flower and film festivals to important charity fundraisers that will appeal to foodies, golfers and fans of the animal kingdom.
Flower Power
Bring a wagon to load up on inspirational floral finds during the eighth annual Downtown Melbourne Botanical Fest at the historic 1900 Building on April 13. Be inspired by colorful, fragrant landscape displays while shopping for plants, trees, garden accessories and nature-themed gifts and artworks. Save room in the yard for Vero Beach Orchid Society’s Show & Sale in Riverside Park from April 27-28.
downtownmelbourne.com | verobeachorchidsociety.org
Melbourne balances the historic charm of a small beach town with the urban excitement of nearby Orlando. With its prime oceanside location along the Space Coast, as well as other bodies of water like the Indian River Lagoon, it’s a fishing, boating and water sports paradise. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Melbourne Beach
Vero Beach Film Festival
More than film screenings for narratives, comedies, documentaries and shorts, the four-day Vero Beach Film Festival from April 11-14 hosts special events starting with Vero Prime’s Vintner Dinner on April 8. A grand tasting, dance party and opening and closing night celebrations are also on the agenda. Varietals and More curates wines in the VIP “Hidden Cellar” at the Women’s Club of Vero Beach.
vbfilmfest.org
Vero Beach has blossomed beyond the beach and golf course. Its vibrant lifestyle beckons with fitness, family-friendly events, hip breweries and more. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Vero Beach
Space Coast Classic
Lace up your kicks for the 38th Space Coast Classic, Brevard County’s first and only 15K. Hosted by Space Coast Runners on April 13 at 6:30 a.m., this year’s race follows a course in Cocoa. For those who aren’t quite up to the challenge, a 2-mile fun run starts 15 minutes later. Both races will have awards ceremonies and themed costume contests.
spacecoastrunners.org
Named for the Kennedy Space Center, site of NASA’s SpaceX rocket launches, the Space Coast occupies much of Brevard County. It attracts surfers, cruise passengers (Port Canaveral) and nature lovers looking for pristine white beaches where sea turtles nest. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Charity Golf Outings
On April 20: City of Rockledge’s Charity Golf Tournament at Turtle Creek Golf Club benefits 211 Brevard, whose crisis hotline has rung for 60 years; while Port St. John Community Foundation’s Golf Classic at Indian River Preserve Golf Club funds Independence Day fireworks. Hit the links again for United Way of Indian River County’s Citrus Golf Tournament at Vero Beach’s Sandridge Golf Club on April 27.
cityofrockledge.org | portstjohncommunityfoundation.com | unitedwayirc.org
Brevard County’s oldest incorporated municipality dating to 1887, Rockledge takes its name from the natural coquina rock along the Indian River. The area benefits from its proximity to Melbourne, Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Melbourne Beach | Merritt Island
Brevard Zoo
Brevard Zoo’s 30th anniversary celebration continues with special events in April. Honoring this month’s Earth Day as well, the family-friendly “Party 4 the Planet: Sunset Bash” includes guided tours, nature-themed games and a DJ dance party on April 20. Meet some of the zoo’s residents while enjoying delicious food, libations and signature entertainment during the “Safari Under the Stars” gala and after party on April 27.
brevardzoo.org
Though most associated with the Kennedy Space Center, hence its Space Coast nickname, Brevard County offers so much more. Its world-class Brevard Zoo supports animal conservation, while its largest city Palm Bay is known for innovation and growth. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Indialantic | Melbourne Beach
For Foodies
Come hungry for crustaceans to the Propeller Club of Port Canaveral’s ShrimpFeast scholarship fundraiser with music by Mango Brothers Band on April 5. Help Daily Bread feed unhoused people in Brevard County at its inaugural Chili Cookoff benefit at Front Street Civic Center on April 14. Named for its Brevard County locale, the Grant BBQ Festival from April 19-21 features a cooking contest and classic cars.
canaveral.propellerclub.us | dailybreadinc.org | grantbbqfestival.com
Though most associated with the Kennedy Space Center, hence its Space Coast nickname, Brevard County offers so much more. Its world-class Brevard Zoo supports animal conservation, while its largest city Palm Bay is known for innovation and growth. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following links.
Indialantic | Melbourne Beach
