Hello Space Coast! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Butterfly appreciation day, a Charlie Brown dinner show, and crossing guard hiring events + 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.
Leaders with a mission: Seven local women advanced to the Brevard Regional Pageant, representing Melbourne, Palm Bay, Viera and Cocoa. Crowning will take place in July 2026, spotlighting community causes and leadership -- learn more about the pageant.
Community safety jobs open: Brevard County’s Public Safety group will host three crossing guard hiring events ahead of the school year, seeking residents to help keep students safe at intersections on the Space Coast -- learn more about hiring events.
Fire restrictions ease countywide: Brevard County lifted its late May burn ban on Monday, allowing backyard fires and public fireworks again, though wildfire potential remains as fire officials and forestry continue to monitor conditions -- see the burn ban update.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Scenic laps, no fuss: Chain of Lakes Park delivers three miles of paved paths weaving over wetland bridges, a 50-foot wildlife tower, playground breaks for the kids, and plenty of fields if you get roped into pickup soccer. A very Space Coast way to reset between launches.
Strike, snack, repeat: Whether your spare game needs love or you just want AC and snacks this week, River Lanes Family Entertainment Center brings bowling energy, a legit arcade and lane-side eats from River City Bar & Grill. It’s the kind of Titusville hang you bring friends to, then pretend you discovered.
Smoky Space Coast fix: When the brisket cravings hit, Sugar Shack BBQ has Texas-style meats that actually live up to the hype, from hickory-smoked ribs to peach habanero pork belly burnt ends. Cap it with banana pudding and call it self-care you can eat.
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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.
🦋 2026 Butterfly Appreciation Day @ Brevard Discovery Garden (Cocoa) | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Swap lawn wars for Butterfly Appreciation Day at Brevard Discovery Garden, where Merritt Island Wildlife folks and the garden team serve smart science. Get ID tips, life-cycle lore, small-space pollinator hacks, and yes, binoculars made for butterflies, then a guided count. Free, suggested five bucks.
🏊 World's Largest Swimming Lesson @ Palm Bay Aquatic Center | Thursday (6/25) at 10:00 AM – It’s water-safety day at Palm Bay Aquatic Center, with actual swim lessons, firefighters in the pool, and a helicopter cameo, because Space Coast. Bring the kids or grandkids, touch the truck, meet vendors, and pick up skills that matter more than another streaming subscription.
🎭 You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown Dinner Show @ Serenity Venue (Melbourne) | Thursday (6/25) at 6:30 PM – Family night without the eye rolls, imagine that. The You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown dinner show hits the Space Coast with Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and company, plus dinner, dessert, and one cocktail, and a kids meal option. Nostalgia, catchy songs, and no dishes.
💼 IRC Kids 2026 Kids Entrepreneur Fair @ Wesley Fellowship Hall Gym (Titusville) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Mini moguls are taking over Wesley Fellowship Hall with a kid-run market of crafts, baked goods, artwork, games, jewelry, treats, and creative inventions. It’s Shark Tank without the drama, just proud parents, charming sales pitches, and the lemonade stand glow-up you’ll see all year.
👨 Family Day: Frankly Colorful Friends @ Painting with a Twist (Cocoa) | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Grab the gang for a family-friendly paint session where local artists guide you, step by step, from blank canvas to accidental masterpiece. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind painting, a new appreciation for drop cloths, and an excuse to come back.
🧣 Bandana Besties Workshop @ Trekalla (Cocoa) | Sunday (6/28) at 11:00 AM – Sewing for a good cause, this beginner-friendly workshop lets you stitch your furry trail buddy a bandana, all supplies included, benefitting Low Riders Rescue. No experience needed, just opposable thumbs and a pet who tolerates accessories. Wholesome, useful, and very local.
🎣 Space Coast Fishing Academy Summer Kickoff @ Space Coast Fishing Academy (Satellite Beach) | Monday (6/29) at 12:00 AM – Summer break calls for bait, not Wi-Fi, and this fishing camp is kicking off with a few coveted spots left in June and early July. Expect knots that are not shoelaces, early mornings, patient casts, and that proud, fishy grin on the ride home.
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07 — The Space Coast report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter 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 75. South southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 94°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 23%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis updated Mediterranean golf course home sits on La Cita’s 13th fairway with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, and a grand living room lined with glass for wide-open views. Inside, there’s a media room, built-in office, quartz counters, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, and wood-look tile. Outside, a lanai, outdoor kitchen, pool, spa, and pool bath steal the show.
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