May 19 through 23: The Porcher House in Cocoa Village, will display original oil paintings by Jeanne Harris Weaver on from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Weaver is an artist and Gold Star mother of 1LT Todd Weaver, killed in action in 2010 in Afghanistan. The painting series is titled “Losing Todd: A Mother’s Journey.”
May 23 - Free Cars Under the Stars Featuring Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at Wickham Park from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Cost: Free. Brevard County Parks and Recreation is proud to present Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at the FREE Cars Under the Stars Movie in the Park happening in Wickham Park! The movie would start around sunset 8pm, but there will be on site food trucks prior. www.facebook.com
May 24 - Paw-fect Market 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. 826 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa. Cost: FREE. A fun-filled indoor event benefiting the SPCA of Brevard! Hosted by Hounds Town Space Coast and the SPCA of Brevard, this market is your one-stop shop for all things local. www.facebook.com
May 26 - Honor America, Inc., which operates the Liberty Bell Museum, 1601 Oak Street, Melbourne, will host a Memorial Day program from 11 a.m. to noon. The non-partisan event will include patriotic music and featured speaker Colonel Shannon Da Silva, commander of STARCOM Space Delta 10. Admission is free, and refreshments will be available for purchase.
May 26 - Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village for the annual Memorial Day Celebration on from 4-7 p.m. Every year the City of Cocoa takes time to honor the fallen veterans of war with a parade, Guest Speakers, special Flag folding ceremony, the playing of taps, a moment of silence, entertainment and much more.
May 26 - Memorial Day Ceremony at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center at 9:30 a.m. LTC Tim Thomas (RET) USA is the keynote speaker with a special presentation by COL Herman Cole (RET) USAF. VMC President Dean Schaaf will be the Emcee. Location: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center, 400 Sykes Creek Pkwy South, Merritt Island.
May 26 - Cape Canaveral National Cemetery Memorial Day Observance at 10 a.m. There is limited seating available, but chairs and umbrellas are welcomed. Location: 5525 U.S. Highway 1, Mims.