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2015

December, 2015 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

Nov. 27 - Dec. 20 -- Scrooge, The Musical

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage. Rated PG.
This festive musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' novel is a tale that has charmed generations.

4 - 24 -- Lights of Hope - Christmas Lights Festival!

Fridays & Saturdays 6:30pm - 10:00pm and Sundays 6:30pm - 9:00pm at Sand Point Park.
30,000 square ft. walking tour of professional light displays, weekly scheduled live entertainment, Santa, hayrides, kid's maze, holiday arts & crafts, food vendors, live nativity & more!
General admission to Lights of Hope will be $5 per person online & $8 at the gate. Children under 3 free.

9 -- Nature Time for 2-3 Year Olds

10:00am - 10:45am -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
December's theme is Nature Senses! Spots limited. Please call 321.264.5185 to register.

9 -- Space and Time Capsule Mural Dedication Ceremony

10:30am -- 5 Main Street, Titusville, FL 32796. Public invited.
Provided by the North Brevard Mural Society. Terrance Cope, artist. Reva Harris, sponsor.

9 -- Star Wars Teen Event

5:30pm -- Port St. John Library
Crafts, snacks and trivia. Ages 12+.

11 -- Pine Flatwoods Hike

9:00am -- Meet at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center.
Take a guided walk along a one mile loop trail that travels through pine flatwood habitat and learn about the wildlife, plants, and management of the area.

11 -- Cast Netting at Seminole Rest

10:00am -- Canaveral National Seashore, Seminole Rest dock.
Join a ranger at the edge of the lagoon. Learn the art of cast netting and see what may be caught in this area of Mosquito Lagoon.

11 -- Holiday Candle Centerpiece w/Fresh Flowers

4:30pm -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Adults. Registration required, $12/class, materials.

11 -- Let It Snow Downtown Street Party

5:00pm - 10:00pm -- Historic Downtown Titusville.
A Fundraiser for Brevard County Toys For Tots and The Smile Angel Foundation, Inc.

11 -- City Hall Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

6:00pm -- Titusville City Hall. Downtown "Let It Snow" Event starts at 5:00pm.
Please join the Mayor and City Council for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of City Hall.
Ring in the Season with outstanding local artist Barbara McGillicuddy and Sculptor Charter School Choir singing Christmas Carols.

12 -- Breakfast With Santa

9:00am -- Fox Lake Park. Info: 321-264-5037.
Pancake breakfast, arts & crafts, hayride, and goodie bag from Santa.
Tickets are $5 for children under 12 years of age and $3 for adults.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance purchase of tickets is recommended.

12 -- Yoga in Nature

10:00am - 11:00am -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Register: 321.264.5185.
Enjoy a traditional yoga class for all levels on the screened porch.

12 -- Rain Barrel Workshop with Brevard County Natural Resources Management

10:00am -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Registration required.
The workshop cost is $50 which covers all the supplies and instructions.

12 -- Disney Sleeping Beauty - Kids

10:00am -- A Rising Stars presentation at the Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage.
Dec. 12 - 12:00noon -- Sensory Sensitive Performance for folks with special needs / special abilities.
It's Princess Aurora's sixteenth birthday, and three fairies must use their magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent!

12 -- Seminole Rest Open House

12:noon - 4:00pm -- Canaveral National Seashore, Seminole Rest.
Join us for a holiday celebration on the cusp of our centennial anniversary.
There will be pontoon boat tours, refreshments, crafts, music and more.

12 -- Sunset Drum Circle

4:30pm - 6:30pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
Guests are invited to join in on a family-friendly drum circle facilitated by Carol Crystal Woman.

12 -- Children's Holiday Party w/Mr. & Mrs. Claus

10:30am -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Refreshments, free book, pictures allowed.

12 -- Read to a Dog with Space Coast Therapy Dogs

1:00pm -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Readers should be at least 5 years old. Registration required.

12 -- STEAM Saturday - Math

12:30pm - 4:30pm -- U.S. Space Walk of Fame Museum. Grades 3-5.
Students will investigate how space scientists and engineers use math to explore space.

Titusville Christmas Parade. 12 -- 53rd Annual Titusville Christmas Parade

6:00pm -- Starts at Titusville High School & runs northbound on US1 to Broad Street.
Theme: "Fun in the Sun." The Titusville Christmas parade is organized by The Kiwanis Club of Titusville.

12 -- Christmas Parade Porch Party

5:30pm - 9:30pm -- The Historic 1891 Pritchard House in Downtown Titusville.
Festive snacks and drinks served. Entertainment outside and Christmas sing-along.
Upstairs 10 seats, $50 donation; Downstairs 12 seats, $25 donation. Reservations required.

12 & 13 -- Holiday Shopping Event

Thursday, Nov. 12: 7:00am-6:00pm; Friday, Nov. 13: 7:00am-5:00pm
8:00am - Parade lineup at Mims Elementary. Parade starts at 10:30am.
951 N. Washington Ave., PMC Conference Center. Sponsored by the PMC Auxiliary.
Books Are Fun is coming to PMC with an incredible new selection of gifts, books, home decor, electronics and more.

12 & 13 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

14 -- Florida Panther Program

2:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn about the endangered Florida Panther through a photo presentation.

15 -- Seminole Rest Walk

10:00am -- Canaveral National Seashore, Seminole Rest Parking Lot.
Explore with a ranger the grounds once inhabited by the Timucua as well as the post reconstruction era inhabitants of the Seminole Rest home.

16 -- Lunch with Nature - "Endangered Tilandsia and the Mexican Bromeliad Weevil"

12:00pm - 1:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
Bring a packed lunch and enjoy a special presentation by Dr. Teresa Cooper, who is currently researching the Mexican bromeliad weevil.

16 & 17 -- Children's Make & Take Holiday Crafts

2:30pm - 4:30pm -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Ages 3-12 yrs.

16 & 17 -- Santa Calling

North Area Parks Operations has made special arrangements for Santa to telephone your child (Ages: Preschool - 2nd grade).
Approximate calling schedule is 5:30pm-8:00pm. There is no charge for this service - FREE
For more information or to register call 321-264-5037.

17 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

17 -- All about Alligators

1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn about the natural history of this intriguing reptile by watching a photo presentation and handling gator bio-facts.

17 -- Adult Coloring Club

2:00pm -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Supplies provided.

18 -- Senior Club Christmas Party

11:00am - 1:00pm -- Isaac Campbell, Sr. Park. Info: 321-264-5040.
Come join the Parks & Rec. Senior Club and enjoy some Christmas cheer!

18 -- Christmas Pageant & lights tour

Parks & Rec. Persons With Disabilities Program.
Van leaves Sandrift at 6:15pm, to attend a church Christmas Pageant.
After, the van will tour Port St. John to see the Christmas lights!
Must RSVP by December 16th by calling 321-264-5058. $2 transportation fee.

19 -- Enchanted Forest Photography Club

9:00am - 11:00am -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
All levels of photography welcome.

19 -- Cast Netting at Playalinda Beach

10:00am -- Canaveral National Seashore, Eddy Creek parking lot.
Join a ranger and learn the art of cast netting.
See how to catch bait and see what may be caught in this area of Mosquito Lagoon OR on the beach depending on beach conditions.

19 -- Duck I.D. Presentation & Caravan Tour

10:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn to identify a variety ducks by viewing a photo presentation and then follow a guide in your own vehicle to observe them in the wild.

19 -- Port St. John Christmas Parade

11:00am -- The parade route will be east along Fay Blvd. from Waterloo Ave. to Carole Ave.
This year's parade theme will be "Hollywood Christmas." Printable details & application on link above.

19 -- Reptile & Snake Presentation

2:00pm - 2:30pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
Learn about some of the Enchanted Forest�s reptile residents and meet a red rat snake!

19, 20 & 21 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

19 -- Titusville Holiday Boat Parade

6:00pm -- Titusville Marina south to approximately Titusville High School and back.
Best viewing locations are Sandpoint Park, Max Brewer Bridge and Space View Park.

20 -- Winter Solstice Sunrise Paddle at Fox Lake Sanctuary

6:30am -- Please meet at the Fox Lake Park boat ramp at 6:00am. Info: 321.264.5185.
Enjoy a sunrise paddle (6 miles round-trip), campfire, and refreshments at Fox Lake Sanctuary.

20 -- Forest Funday - Winter in the Forest

2:00pm - 4:00pmpm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. Info: 321.264.5185.
Children and families are invited to create a holiday craft and learn about how animals in the forest prepare for winter/

20 & 21 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

21 -- Visitor Center Boardwalk Tour

1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Take a guided walk along a 1/4 mile boardwalk that travels through three habitats
Boardwalk is wheelchair accessible.

21 -- Florida Panther Program

2:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn about the endangered Florida Panther through a photo presentation.

21 -- Young Authors Writing Club

4:30pm -- Titusville Public Public Library. Info: 321-264-5026. Free.
Bring a notebook and a pencil, refreshments, 9-16 yrs.

21 - Jan. 4 -- School Winter Break

Click above for Brevard Public Schools 2015-2016 School Calendar.

25 - Christmas Day

26, 27 & 28 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

28 -- Visitor Center Boardwalk Tour

1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Take a guided walk along a 1/4 mile boardwalk that travels through three habitats
Boardwalk is wheelchair accessible.

28 -- Florida Panther Program

2:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn about the endangered Florida Panther through a photo presentation.

31 -- Beginning Birding Bus Tour

9:00am -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Join a refuge volunteer for a guided three hour tour in the refuge shuttle bus to learn how to identify a variety of bird species.
Space is limited so please call 321-861-5601 for reservations. There is a fee of $5.00 per person & children under age 16 are free.

31 -- All about Alligators

1:00pm -- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center. Call 321-861-5601 for reservations.
Learn about the natural history of this intriguing reptile by watching a photo presentation and handling gator bio-facts.

31 - New Year's Eve

January, 2016 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

1 - New Year's Day 5 -- Landscape Design Workshop

9:30am -- Titusville Garden Club. Info: 264-4266. Free.
A workshop by Lois M. Harris, owner of Master Garden Design.

8 -- Friday Nite Live - Wine Walk

6:00pm - 9:00pm -- U.S. 1, Downtown Titusville.
Wine Walk patrons receive a logoed stemless wine glass, tickets, map and wristband.
Map shows location of participating Merchants, country, region and type of wine (red & white).
Vendors, with Live Jazz music on stage by Tony Wynn & Cameron Brown.

15 - Feb. 7 -- HAIRSPRAY

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage. Rated PG.
The big hit musical, winner of eight Tony Awards, that will sweep you away to 1960's Baltimore.

19 & 16 -- Downton Abbey Tea and Tour

2:00pm -- The Historic 1891 Pritchard House in Downtown Titusville.
Reservations required, seating is limited, $25.00 donation.
Fancy hats or dressing up are encouraged.

20-25 -- Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival

Eastern Florida State College, Titusville. Program now available (11/5/15)
Discover why Florida's Space Coast is your launch pad to incredible nature-based experiences.
Exhibit Center hours: Wed. 12-6pm; Thu. 12-6pm, Fri. 12-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm. Closed Sun.

23 -- Bluegrass Festival

10:00am - 4:00pm -- Fort Christmas in Christmas, Florida. Free.
Local Cowboys share their experiences. Covered dish.

February, 2016 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

2, 3 & 4 -- Florida Living History Festival

10:00am - 4:00pm -- Fort Christmas in Christmas, Florida. $6.00 a person.
See history come to life with authetic and educational camp settings.
First hand views of what was happening in Florida from 1400s to early 1900s.

3 -- Name that Plant

9:30am -- Titusville Garden Club. Info: 321-264-4266. Free.
A presentation by Cathy Spencer.

3 -- Atlas V Rocket Launch Scheduled

TBD EDT -- Launch Pad 41 - United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket. Best local viewing places map on link.
Launching the U.S. Air Force's 12th Block 2F navigation satellite for the Global Positioning System.

12 - 21 -- Mothers and Sons

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. TPI 2nd Stage
Challenged to face how society has changed around her, generations collide as she revisits the past.

13 -- Sams House Pioneer Day

10:00am - 4:00pm -- Sams House at Pine Island CA & St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Merritt Island
Pioneer arts & crafts vendors, music, food, kids games, educational booths, historical tours, and more.

20 -- Orlando Wetlands Park Festival

9:00am - 3:00pm -- Fort Christmas Historical Park, Christmas FL. 407-568-1706
Exhibits • Door Prizes • Face Painting • Backyard Tree Giveaway • Live Music • Hayrides • Bounce House
Guided Bus Tours of the Wetlands • Guided Birding & Native Plant ID Hikes • Live Animal Demonstrations
Out-On-A-Limb Kids Tree • Wilderness Hikes • Guided Photography Hikes • Climbing • Games

26 - Mar. 20 -- Singin' In The Rain

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage. Rated G.
Singin' in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals.

March, 2016 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

2 -- It's Your Lagoon

9:30am -- Titusville Garden Club. Info: 321-264-4266. Free.
A presentation by Maria Lombardo, the Education Coordinator for the Indian River Lagoon Protection Initiative.

5 -- Vintage Clothing Afternoon Tea and Tour

2:00pm -- The Historic 1891 Pritchard House in Downtown Titusville.
Reservations required, seating is limited, $25.00 donation.
Fancy hats or dressing up are encouraged.
Vintage Clothing Exhibit all month. Tours by reservation. $15 donation

Spring forward tonight 12 -- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS - "Spring Ahead" tonight

2:00am tomorrow -- Set your clocks ahead one hour beore you go to bed tonight.
You "lose" an hours sleep tonight and will wake up to a brighter morning.
You gain an hour of daylight in the evening. Daylight saving time ends November 6 at 2:00am.

18 - 27 -- Underneath the Lintel

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. TPI 2nd Stage
The Librarian embarks on a quest to find out who anonymously returned a library book that is 113 years overdue.

19 -- Afternoon in the Park

11:00am - 4:00pm -- Fox Lake Park. Sponsored by the North Brevard Historical Society & Museum.
Historical exhibits. Great BBQ. Live music & entertainment.

19 -- Space Memorabilia Auction

Contact Space Walk of Fame Museum for times & venue. Info: (321) 264-0434.
An opportunity to get a real piece of space exploration history.

c 21 - 25 -- Spring Break for students

Click above for Brevard Public Schools 2015-2016 School Calendar.

April, 2016 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

1 -24 -- SISTER ACT

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage. Rated PG.
A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to REJOICE!

2 & 3 -- Militia Encampment

10:00am - 4:00pm -- Fort Christmas in Christmas, Florida. Free.
Soldiers in 1840 period uniforsms camp and present programs in the Fort.
Musket and cannon firing demonstrations.

5 -- Spring Fling Best Friend Tea Cup Exchange

2:00pm -- The Historic 1891 Pritchard House in Downtown Titusville.
Bring your best friend and a tea cup to exchange.
Reservations required, seating is limited, $25 donation.

6 -- How to Propagate Plants

9:30am -- Titusville Garden Club. Info: 321-264-4266. Free.
Presented by Linda Gombert owner of Tulinda's Garden, LLC.

17 -- Celebrate Earth Day

10:00am - 4:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary

29 -May 8 -- On Golden Pond

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. TPI 2nd Stage
This is the love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond.

May, 2016 TOP Click the blue (or red) headers for details.

7 -- Mothers' Day Afternoon Tea & Tour

2:00pm -- The Historic 1891 Pritchard House in Downtown Titusville.
Reservations required, seating is limited, $25 donation.

13 -Jun 5 -- The Drowsy Chaperone

The Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage. Rated PG.
Winner of five Tony Awards, The Drowsy Chaperone is a delightful look into the world of a musical theatre super fan.

14 & 21 -- Disney 101 Dalmations - Kids

A Rising Stars presentation at the Titusville Playhouse in the Historic Emma Parrish Theatre. Mainstage.
Everything is quiet until the monstrous Cruella De Vil, Anita's former classmate, plots to steal the puppies.
Classes Saturday mornings starting Feb. 20, 2016

24 -- End of School