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Our mission is to enhance quality of life by providing various services that reflect the interest & values of citizens & visitors. It starts in parks!

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🍂Hello Friday!🍂 Here’s #WhatsGoingOnThisWeekend in #BrevardParks

🍿Friday, October 16, Movie in the Park – Haunted Mansion, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for a free movie in the park! Move will play during our Haunted Trail event (see below), but feel free to come for just the movie! Haunted Mansion | 2023 | PG-13 | Horror/Comedy | 2h 3min.
For more information, call our Central Area Parks Operations Office at (321) 633-1874
📍1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952

🎶Free Concert Series - Switch featuring Ana
Live Music by: Switch Featuring Ana! Satisfy your hunger needs with food from a variety of food trucks.
🕓6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📆Friday, October 16,
📍Wickham Park, 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL 32935

👻 Haunted Trail
The Haunted Trail is back! Be prepared to be scared on this .08 mile boardwalk trail through the scary woods. Please note: LIMITED TICKETS! This is a popular event, so arrive early! More information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1601458534968417
🕓7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📆Four dates to choose from:
- Friday, October 16
- Saturday, October 17
- Friday, October 23
- Saturday, October 24
📍1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952

🎣 Cast Net Training
Join us at Riverwalk Park to learn the basics of cast netting.
Visitors will be taught the proper technique of throwing a cast net by the Nature Center staff. The class will include practice by the pavilion. For more information, call the nature center at (321) 433-4490.
🕓12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
📆Sunday, October 18
📍 Riverwalk: A Family Park is located at 5355 US Highway 1, Rockledge

For more going on at our parks, visit our website:
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation A man standing in knee deep water having just thrown a cast net out in front of him. A light blue boarder and header reading "What's going on this weekend in Brevard Parks?" by @brevardparks

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⚾🏈🎾⚽🏐October 16th is #NationalSportsDay! 🏀⛸🏒🏉🏏
What parks do you play at? 💬Tell us in the comments ⬇

#BrevardParks #BrevardSports softball field with a clear sky. Text states: “National sports day. October 16th. How do you play?” by @brevardparks

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🎃Brevard County Parks and Recreation is proud to present Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas at the FREE Cars Under the Stars Movie in the Park happening in Wickham Park!🚘

🕔5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📆Friday, October 23,
📍Wickham Park Regional Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Dr., Melbourne
🤳(321) 255-4400

🎧Audio will be available through car stereo and external speakers . The movie will begin once the sun goes down (7pm).

Prior to the movie there will be candy giveaways, inflatable, and face painting! Also patrons can purchase delicious food from on site food trucks such as:
- Florida Juice
- All I need Sips & Cheese
- Caldonia Kitchen
- Simple Life Food
- Gran Arepa
- Nuzi's Wood Fired Cuisine
- Carin's Hand Crafted Ice Cream
- Paradise Shaved Ice

Join us for this Drive-In event the whole family can enjoy. Please note the movie will start after sunset when it is dark enough to project, roughly 7pm.

Please visit our calendar for more events and programs!
https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms

#BrevardParks #CarsUnderTheStars #WickhamPark #FreeEvent Background based on Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas. Text states: “Twelfth annual Kid-tober-fest. Friday, October 23rd, 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Inflatables, face painting, giveaways, food trucks, and a movie!” below is a sticker stating: “free event” by @brevardparks

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🌞It's Wednesday! Ready to learn more about our #ParkOfTheMonth?

#MaritimeHammockSanctuary's 150-acres of natural diversity features a hiking trail with two entrances.

The 3-mile hiking trail includes 2 bridges, a boardwalk over wetland areas, and an observation deck over a marsh pond ideal for viewing wading birds and pelicans. It has beautiful views of the Indian River Lagoon shoreline.🌤

📸This photo features a native Little Blue Heron wading in the grassy edge of a marshy area!

📍Located at 6200 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951.
Get more info, including a trail map, at our website: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/Sanctuaries/MaritimeHammockSanctuary A Little Blue Heron stands in grassy brush at the edge of a murky pond looking into the water. by @brevardparks

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Join us for the Merry & Bright Holiday Market at the Tom Statham Community Building on December 5 from 4 PM to 8 PM!

Enjoy a festive indoor atmosphere with local artisans featuring handmade holiday décor, unique gifts, jewelry, and seasonal treats—great for your holiday shopping!

There will be food trucks, music, kids' crafts, and fun for the whole family!

For more information, call (321) 264-5037.

Want to be a vendor? Register in person at the Sandrift Community Center, 585 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville.

#BrevardParks #HolidayMarket #TomStathamPark Join us for the Merry & Bright Holiday Market at the Tom Statham Community Building on December 5 from 4 PM to 8 PM!
Enjoy a festive indoor atmosphere with local artisans featuring handmade holiday décor, unique gifts, jewelry, and seasonal treats—great for your holiday shopping!
There will be food trucks, music, kids' crafts, and fun for the whole family!

For more information, call (321) 264-5037.

Want to be a vendor? Register in person at the Sandrift Community Center, 585 N. Singleton Ave., Titusville. by @brevardparks

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🌲Harvest Fest at #TheEnchantedForest is BACK! 🌲

Dress up in costume or your favorite fall clothes and enjoy a day full of family fun! Exciting games, hands-on crafts, scarecrow making and delicious food trucks. 🕷Explore the creepy-crawly building and don't forget to visit our unique vendor booths!

🕙10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📆Saturday, October 24,
📍444 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL 32780-8001, United States
🤳(321) 264-5185

Vendor information is only handled through the Enchanted Forest by emailing rider.ridgeway@brevardfl.gov. Please do not submit any vendor information over Facebook or Messenger.

Please visit our calendar for more events and programs!
https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms

#BrevardEvents #BrevardParks #EELProgram Jack-o-lanterns on a forest floor. Text states: “Harvest Festival at the Enchanted Forest, Saturday, October 24th. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.” Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and Brevard County Parks and Recreation logos at bottom of image. by @brevardparks

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🗳If you are a Brevard County voter, you can cast your early vote at any of the assigned early voting locations! Check out the link below to find the best location for you!

📆 October 19th through October 31st
🕘 Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday through Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Voting Information: https://www.votebrevard.gov/Election-Information/Early-Voting

❕ General Election Date: November 3rd. ❕

#BrevardParks #VieraRegionalPark #RodesParkCommunityCenter #DrJoeLeeSmithPark #TedWhitlockCommunityCenter #KiwanisPark #WickhamPark An American flag with a voting sticker background. Text states: "Brevard county parks and recreation is part of your early voting plans! visit VoteBrevard.gov to find your closest early voting location, including many community centers and gymnasiums. Early voting: October 19th - October 31st." by @brevardparks

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🥾It’s National Walk To A Park Day! What park will you be walking to? Share your pictures with #BrevardParks

Fun fact: this photo comes from our very own Fox Lake Sanctuary!

#NationalWalkToAParkDay Elevated walking path from Fox Lake Sanctuary. Text States: “National Walk to a Park Day. October 10” by @brevardparks

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It’s Friday, and as we welcome the weekend let’s check out #WhatsGoingOnThisWeekend at #BrevardParks

🎃Saturday October 10, Creatures Fest, 11:00 AM
Join us at the Barrier Island Center for a free, fun, family event to celebrate animal diversity, ecology and conservation with a Halloween theme. Enjoy critteriffic games, touch tank, live animal encounters, conservation booths, scavenger hunt, eco-arts and crafts, black light not-so-scarry experience, food truck, and more! Costumes encouraged and appreciated. Location: Barrier Island Center 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

🌱Saturday, October 10, Invasive Plant Removal Workday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join park staff to clear invasive plants from Erna Nixon Park. Please wear closed toed shoes; bring photo ID to participate; gloves and a refillable water bottle recommended. For more information or to sign up, please call the park office at (321) 952-4525. Location: 1200 Evans Rd, Melbourne, FL 32904-2313

🐜Saturday, October 10, Lil’ Critter Quest 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join a naturalist from Rotary Park Nature Center for an insect walk through Rotary Park. Meet some of our local bees, butterflies, dragonflies, and more!
Free program; all ages and ability levels welcome with no registration needed. Meet on the nature center porch. Mosquito repellent and sun protection recommended. Bring your own bug catcher or net, if desired. Please arrive a few minutes early to ensure an on-time program. For more information, please contact the Rotary Park Nature Center at (321) 455-1385. Location: 1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952

For more events going on at our parks, visit our parks calendars:
- General Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
- Persons with Disabilities Program Calendar:
https://tinyurl.com/7vpy487p
- Environmentally Endangered Lands Calendar: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar

Photo Credit: Celeste McWilliams Child standing on a beach boardwalk wearing a cardboard angler fish costume helmet with purple boarder and header reading "what's going on this weekend in Brevard parks?" by @brevardparks

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👻The Haunted Trail is back and located at #RotaryParkNatureCenter on Merritt Island! Be prepared to be scared on this .08 mile boardwalk trail through the scary woods.👻

🕗7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
📍1899 S Courtenay Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952
🤳(321) 455-1385

📆Four dates to choose from:
- Friday, October 16
- Saturday, October 17
- Friday, October 23
- Saturday, October 24

🍿After walking the trail, enjoy food trucks and other festivities! There also will be a Movie in the Park showing at the pavilion on Fridays during this event (Haunted Mansion on 10/16 and Wicked 2 on 10/23).

$10 for ages 13+years and $5 for ages 12 years and under. This 4 day event is intended as a fright experience and may not be suited for all children. All proceeds go to the Brevard Parks and Recreation and local non-profit charities.

❗Please note: LIMITED TICKETS! This is a popular event, so arrive early ❗

Please visit our calendar for more events and programs!
https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms Spooky tree path background with text overlayed. Text states "2026 Haunted Trail. Four Dates Available. Rotary Park Merritt Island 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Friday October 16, Saturday October 17, Friday October 23, Saturday October 24." by @brevardparks

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It's Wednesday, so we're welcoming October's #ParkOfTheMonth!
Maritime Hammock Sanctuary!

🥾The Maritime Hammock Sanctuary is in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge west of A1A on the barrier island. It contains coastal strand, maritime hammock, and mangrove forest. The Sanctuary rolls over ancient sand dunes from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indian River Lagoon. A portion, near the entrance, was once an exotic plant nursery.

This sanctuary features free fantastic hiking trails and wildlife viewing right across the road from the Judith Resnik Beach Access. ⛱

📍 #MaritimeHammockSanctuary is located at 6200 S. Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

To find out more about Maritime Hammock Sanctuary visit our website at https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/Sanctuaries/MaritimeHammockSanctuary A trailhead kiosk with a header reading "Maritime Hammock Sanctuary" stands surrounded by palm trees and other Florida underbrush. by @brevardparks

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🎃🐾Join us at the #BarrierIslandCenter for a free, fun, family event to celebrate animal diversity, ecology and conservation with a Halloween theme. Enjoy critteriffic games, touch tank, live animal encounters, conservation booths, scavenger hunt, eco-arts and crafts, black light not-so-scarry experience, food truck, and more!

Costumes encouraged and appreciated!

🕗11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📆Saturday, October 10th
📍Barrier Island Center 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
🤳(321) 723-3556

Please visit our calendar for more events and programs!
https://brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/ParksCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/ProgramCalendar
https://www.brevardfl.gov/ParksAndRecreation/PersonsWithDisabilitiesPrograms

#BrevardParks #BrevardEvents Child wearing a costume angler fish headpiece. Text is overlayed stating “Creature Fest Saturday, October 10th, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Barrier Island Center.” A sticker in the bottom left corner says “free event.” by @brevardparks

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