Plan your weekend: 10 fun things to do in Brevard for Feb. 28 through March 6

Christina LaFortune, Florida Today

Updated Wed, February 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM UTC

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Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.

1. Grant Seafood Festival

The Grant Seafood Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2. Visit grantseafoodfestival.com.

The Grant Seafood Festival will be at the event grounds at 4580 1st Street, Grant, on Saturday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Event organizers recommend using the free shuttle that will whisk guests from ample parking near Valkaria Airport. Live entertainment is a staple of the festival. More than 150 crafters will sell unique gifts and souvenirs. All proceeds help fund community projects like scholarships for high school seniors, the Grant Historical House and the Grant Community Center and Library. Parking and admission are free. Food tickets will be available for $1 each, sold in increments of 10. Most items range from 1 to 7 tickets. Visit grantseafoodfestival.com .

2. Chocolate Festival in Melbourne

The Zonta Chocolate Festival will be at The Grand Manor in Melbourne on Sunday, March 2. Visit zontaspacecoast.com.

A rite of spring for chocoholics is Zonta Club of Melbourne's annual Chocolate Festival, happening from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 2, at The Grand Manor, 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne. Local chocolatiers will attempt to win the crown of "Brevard's Best Chocolate Fix of 2025." Guests will get to sample chocolate confections, cakes and desserts, and vote for their favorites. The fundraiser assists Zonta Club's local scholarship and community service projects, as well as in its fight against human trafficking and violence against women. Admission is $50 in advance, $55 at the door. Visit zontaspacecoast.org .

3. Masquerade gala in Melbourne

The masquerade gala at The Grand Manor in Melbourne on Friday, Feb. 28 will raise funds for Green Gables. Visit greengables.org.

Green Gables presents a masquerade gala fundraiser at The Grand Manor, 1450 Sarno Road, Melbourne, on Friday, Feb. 28 from 6 to 11 p.m. The event will include dinner, dancing, a cash bar, live and silent auctions and more. Proceeds will benefit restoration of Green Gables. Tickets are $85. Visit greengables.org.

4. Pirate Costume Bash and Festival in Melbourne

Y'arrr! The 22nd annual Pirate Costume Bash and Festival will be at Squid Lips Waterfront, 1477 Pineapple Ave., Melbourne, on Saturday, March 1 starting at 11 a.m. The event will include live music by Panama Band, belly dancers, Pyrates of Iniquity entertainment troupe, door prizes, costume contests and more. Admission is free. Visit madhatterpromotions.com .

5. Anniversary party at Tails at the Barkery

Tails at the Barkery, 14 Oleander Street, Cocoa Village, celebrates its nine-year anniversary on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your furry companion to create their very own one-of-a-kind piece of art for a $10 donation. Proceeds benefit Mid Florida Sheltie Rescue . Pets must be on a leash or in appropriate carriers and have current vaccinations and county tags. Call 321-305-4584.

6. Spring fine art and craft fair in Cocoa Village

The free kid-and-pet-friendly event will be in Cocoa Village on Saturday, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be street food, live entertainment and more. Over 200 artists and crafters will showcase their wares. Visit visitcocoavillage.com .

7. Live theater around Brevard

'Selma '65' in Indialantic:The Free Theatre of Brevard presents the play 'Selma '65' at Eastminister Presbyterian Church, 106 N. Riverside Drive, Indialantic, on Feb. 28 and March 1 at 8 p.m. and March 2 at 2 p.m. The play brings together Viola Liuzzo, a white civil rights activist who joins the 1965 voting rights march in Selma and Tommy Rowe, an FBI informant. Admission is free but donations will be accepted. Email thefreetheatreofbrevard@gmail.com .
'The Folly of Aging' in Titusville:The 21st Titusville Follies presents the original musical comedy "The Folly of Aging" at First United Methodist Church, 206 S. Hopkins Ave., Titusville, on Friday through Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 2. The show revels in the lighter side of aging in a celebration of the wisdom, humor and lessons life offers. Proceeds benefit Aging Matters in Brevard. Tickets are $25. Visit givebutter.com/thefollyofaging .

8. 'TV Tunes Tonight' concert in Melbourne

The 3-2-1 Jazz Orchestra gives a concert of film and television music at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., on March 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for pre-show entertainment by the New Horizons band. The concert will include music from "The Dick Van Dyke Show," "The Cantina Band" from "Star Wars," "Dragnet" and more. feature a Concert Cafe seating section, which enables the audience to dance if they wish. Dinners and beverages may be purchased on site from City Bistro. Admission is free. Call 321-724-0555 or visit mmband.org .

9. Auditions at Surfside Playhouse

Surfside Playhouse, 301 Ramp Road, Cocoa Beach, will hold auditions for the play "The Mousetrap" on Sunday and Monday, March 2 and 3 at 7 p.m. In the play, after a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them. Performance dates are April 25 through May 12. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Dress in comfortable clothing and shoes. Call 321-783-3127 or visit surfsideplayhouse.com .

10. Rock 'N' Roll Revue at Cocoa Village Playhouse

Rock & Roll Revue, an ensemble of Melbourne Municipal Band, includes the Swingtimers Vocal Trio, made up of Diana Sageser, Dave Hutson and Robin Krasny. The group plays music of the 1950s and '60s.

Art Martin leads members of the Melbourne Municipal Band in a concert of the rock and roll hits of the 1950s and 60s at Cocoa Village Playhouse, 300 Brevard Ave., on Friday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble includes an eight-piece combo, vocalist Tony Schillizzi, and the Swingtimers Vocal Trio, consisting of Diana Sageser, Dave Hutson and Robin Krasny. Tickets are $25. Call 321-636-5050 or visit cocoavillageplayhouse.com .

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Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/christinalafortune or send her an email at clafortune@floridatoday.com .

This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Our picks: 10 fun things to do in Brevard for Feb. 28-March 6