Things to Do This Weekend in the Space Coast: October 16-18, 2026

Friday, October 16

St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy Fall Festival

• Date/Time: Friday, October 16, 5:00–8:00 p.m. ^[3]
• Where: Cocoa Riverfront Park, 401 Riveredge Blvd., Cocoa, FL 32922 ^[3]
• Cost: Not specified
• Families can enjoy festival games, bounce houses, and live entertainment in the amphitheater setting ^[3]

Titusville Police Chief Finalist Meet-and-Greet

• Date/Time: Friday, October 16, 5:00–8:00 p.m. ^[5]
• Where: Titusville City Hall Council Chambers, 555 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 ^[5]
• Cost: Free
• Community members can meet four candidates for the next Police Chief, including leaders from Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Gainesville, and learn about their professional backgrounds ^[5]

Saturday, October 17

Coffee & Community with City Leadership

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ^[1]
• Where: Titusville City Hall Council Chambers, 555 South Washington Avenue, Titusville, FL 32796 ^[1]
• Cost: Free
• This informal gathering with city leadership lets you ask questions and learn about community initiatives in an accessible setting ^[1]

Halloween Skate or Treat Bash

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 4:00–8:00 p.m. ^[2]
• Where: Sandhill Crane Park, West Melbourne, FL 32904 ^[2]
• Cost: Not specified
• Roll into Halloween fun with skating, treats, pumpkin painting, music, games, and a costume skate jam from 7 to 8 p.m. Costumes are encouraged [2, 8]

Titusville Moon Party

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 5:00–8:00 p.m. ^[6]
• Where: Space View Park, Titusville, FL ^[6]
• Cost: Free
• The City of Titusville partners with the Brevard Astronomical Society and American Space Museum to offer stargazing through various telescopes, with views of the Moon, Saturn, and other celestial objects ^[6]

Historic Cocoa Village Mainstreet Fall Art and Craft Bazaar

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ^[4]
• Where: Downtown Cocoa Village, Cocoa, FL 32922 ^[4]
• Cost: Free admission and free parking
• More than 200 exhibitors line the streets with art and crafts, plus street entertainment, kid and pet-friendly activities, and fantastic food options ^[4]

Harvest Moon Afternoon Tea & Tour at the Pritchard House

• Date/Time: Saturday, October 17 (time not specified) ^[7]
• Where: Historic Pritchard House, Titusville, FL ^[7]
• Cost: Not specified
• Experience a special Harvest Moon tea and tour of the house, which features “Curiosities of Yesteryear,” a homespun exhibit running throughout October. Tours are available by appointment ^[7]

Sunday, October 18

Historic Cocoa Village Mainstreet Fall Art and Craft Bazaar (continued)

• Date/Time: Sunday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. ^[4]
• Where: Downtown Cocoa Village, Cocoa, FL 32922 ^[4]
• Cost: Free admission and free parking
• The art bazaar continues its second day with over 200 exhibitors, street entertainment, and family-friendly activities in Historic Cocoa Village ^[4]

Frequently asked questions

Are there free events happening on the Space Coast this weekend?

Yes, several are completely free, including the Titusville Moon Party at Space View Park ^[6], the Historic Cocoa Village Mainstreet Fall Art and Craft Bazaar with free admission and parking ^[4], the Titusville Police Chief meet-and-greet ^[5], and Coffee & Community with city leadership ^[1].

What family-friendly activities are available?

The Halloween Skate or Treat Bash in West Melbourne features pumpkin painting and skating [2, 8], the St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy Fall Festival offers bounce houses and games ^[3], and the Moon Party includes telescope viewing for all ages ^[6]. The art bazaar is also kid and pet-friendly ^[4].

Where can I go stargazing this weekend?

The Titusville Moon Party at Space View Park on Saturday, October 17, from 5 to 8 p.m. offers free telescope viewing of the Moon, Saturn, and other celestial objects ^[6].

Is the art bazaar open both days?

Yes, the Historic Cocoa Village Mainstreet Fall Art and Craft Bazaar runs on both Saturday and Sunday, October 17–18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with over 200 exhibitors each day ^[4].

Sources

1. Coffee & Community – City of Titusville, 2026-10-13
2. Halloween Skate or Treat Bash – City of West Melbourne, 2026-09-15
3. St. Mark’s Episcopal Academy Fall Festival – City of Cocoa, 2026-09-18
4. Historic Cocoa Village Mainstreet Fall Art and Craft Bazaar – City of Cocoa, 2026-09-15
5. Community Invited to Meet Finalist for Titusville Police Chief – City of Titusville, 2026-10-13
6. City of Titusville to Host Moon Party at Space View Park – City of Titusville, 2026-10-09
7. Pritchard House – Curiosities of Yesteryear and Harvest Moon Tea & Tour – City of Titusville, 2026-09-15
8. Halloween Skate or Treat Bash – This Saturday! – City of West Melbourne, 2026-10-12

Compiled by Central Florida Lifestyle from official sources. Last updated October 15, 2026.

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