Hello Melbourne! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Starfall cargo capsule test, Charlie Brown dinner show, and full moon ceremony + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New cargo return test: SpaceX aimed to test its new disk-shaped Starfall cargo return capsule from Cape Canaveral, targeting a 6:43 a.m. launch Tuesday, with a backup window at the same time today -- see the cargo capsule test.
Specialized orthopedics expands locally: Fellowship-trained surgeon Dr. Tyler Tantillo joined Parrish Healthcare in North Brevard, providing specialized hand, wrist, and elbow care in Port St. John and Titusville, including wide-awake anesthesia without a tourniquet -- see the new hand care.
Community safety jobs ahead: As a new Brevard Public Schools year nears, the county will host three crossing guard hiring events, inviting Melbourne-area neighbors to help keep students safe at busy school crossings -- learn how to apply.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Neon nostalgia fix: Arcade Monsters Melbourne is a 13,000-square-foot playground of retro cabinets, pinball, rhythm games, and shiny new releases, all set among anime art and glowing murals. Grab a friend this week, fuel up from the scratch kitchen and bar, and reclaim bragging rights on that one game you swear you’re good at.
Instant plant glow-up: Frida's helps Space Coast homes go from 'nice' to 'thriving' with curated houseplants, stylish planters, and expert biophilic design, from custom moss and living walls to ongoing plant care. Check it out this week, or join their Plant Club for hand-picked greens and community vibes.
Local green escape: Need fresh air that isn’t just your porch? Wickham Park packs 391 acres of options, from a 1.3-mile paved pedway and miles of trails to disc golf, an archery range, a split dog park, and real camping... basically a backyard upgrade without leaving Melbourne.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎨 Wild Wonders Art Camp @ Arts for All Studio | Wednesday (6/24) at 9:00 AM – Got a kid who roars louder than they color inside the lines? This animal-inspired art camp lets ages 5 and up craft creatures great and small across three blissful mornings. You get quiet coffee time, they bring home masterpieces, low mess, high bragging rights.
🐯 Kids Camp! One-Day Registration @ Painting with a Twist | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – Give the kids a day to channel their inner Picasso, not your living room wall. This one-day camp guides them through a Bengal Bath painting with experienced, enthusiastic local artists, so they leave proud, paint-splattered, and holding a frame-worthy tiger-in-a-tub masterpiece.
🍽 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Dinner Show @ Serenity Venue | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 PM – Dinner, a cocktail, dessert, and the Peanuts gang, all in one sitting. This charming Charlie Brown musical proves Linus is still wiser than most life coaches. Bring the kids, or borrow some, because Space Coast nostalgia pairs nicely with a full plate.
🚗 Cars & Cuisine @ Helping Seniors of Brevard County, Inc. | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Nothing beats ogling shiny classics while snacking like a champ, especially when it helps our own Helping Seniors of Brevard. Cars & Cuisine rolls out polished rides, tasty bites, and a nod to the 10th Annual Helping Seniors Car Raffle. Carbs, carburetors, community.
🌊 Space Coast Flowmies @ Wickham Park | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Nothing beats a breezy afternoon at Wickham Park where hoops, poi, and fans meet music and company. Space Coast Flowmies return with snacks, water, and a kandi station by OCBeads. All ages welcome. Bring props, or borrow ours, then let your knees complain tomorrow.
🌕 Full Moon Ceremony @ The Chacana Spiritual Center | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – Trade screen time for moonlight at this free, donations-welcome full moon gathering with shamanic clearings, fire spinning, drumming, and singing. Tarot's available, plus a quick craft to decorate a ceremony stick, so bring a chair, a drink, and your best beat maker.
🍞 Traveling to Sicily @ Florida Academy of Baking (Satellite Beach) | Saturday (6/27) at 6:00 PM – If your passport is gathering dust, Chef Fernando will whisk you to Sicily by mixing bowl at Florida Academy of Baking. Hands-on and built for dynamic duos, expect rustic flavors, shared tasks, and floury bragging rights. Save the airfare for olive oil, and dessert.
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07 — The Melbourne report Weather forecastToday — High: 92°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 35%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 91°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 26%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis upgraded Reeling Park home in Viera blends luxe design with serious tech, from Cat 6 wiring and whole-home sound to app-controlled climate. The chef’s kitchen centers around Viera Builders’ largest quartz island, seating nine, while the primary suite adds a sitting area and spa-style shower. Outside, the oversized heated pool deck, outdoor kitchen, and gas fire pit steal the show.
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