December Family Fun in the Space Coast

Celebrate the season with festive family fun all across Florida’s Space Coast. From sparkling seaside lights to historic holiday tours and out-of-this-world celebrations, the region is packed with cheerful ways to make memories. Whether you’re exploring glowing displays along the beach, stepping back in time at a local landmark or catching a space-themed holiday spectacular, the Space Coast delivers a perfect mix of adventure, tradition and holiday magic for all ages.

Featured Events:

Gatorland’s Holiday Ho Ho Ho-Down 2025 brings swampy seasonal cheer on Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21. Enjoy holiday tunes, sparkling displays, and interactive characters, plus festive treats for purchase. Meet Gator Claus on his swamp-worthy sleigh, spot mischievous Krampus Croc, and sing along with the Skunk Ape. Click for more info.
Colorful Christmas is back at the Crayola Experience! Deck the halls with tons of COLOR! . From Nov. 22 -Jan. 4, come enjoy holiday fun the Crayola way! Make handmade gifts from the heart, complete a seasonal scavenger hunt, pose in holiday photo-opps, and more! It’s a holiday hullabaloo with SNOW much to do! Click for more info.

Other Fun Events: 

    • Kennedy Space Center: Celebrate the return of Holidays in Space (Dec 21–30) with dazzling lights, festive décor and an all-new drone show.

    • Green Gables: Enjoy the 6th-Annual Holiday Tour of Historic Homes (Dec 5–7, 12–14, 19–21) and the family-friendly Pictures with Santa event on Dec 7.

    • Town of Indialantic: Experience the coastal magic of the Beachside Holiday Light Festival — a walkable, glowing light display along the ocean.

    • Surfing Santas On Christmas Eve (Dec 24), hundreds of surfers don Santa gear and ride the waves at Cocoa Beach, starting around 7:30 a.m. at Coconuts on the Beach. Free to attend and a unique, festive tradition for the whole family.

    • 41st Annual Festival of Trees — A classic holiday event in Melbourne, FL (Wickham Park Community Center) featuring decorated trees, wreaths and holiday displays — a great outing for kids and families.

    • Downtown Melbourne Tree Lighting & Candlelight Shopping — On Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, enjoy a festive tree-lighting, candlelight shopping, and holiday atmosphere in Historic Downtown Melbourne.

    • Space Coast Holiday Food Fest & Craft Fair 2025  Happening in Wickham Park (Melbourne), this family-friendly festival features crafts, food, holiday vendors, and more!

    • Palm Bay Tree Lighting Ceremony: On December 5 at 6:30 PM at Palm Bay City Hall, families can enjoy a festive tree lighting, school performances, holiday crafts, photos with Santa and a toy drive benefiting local charities. Bringing an unwrapped toy earns kids a free light-up Christmas tree wand.