# Events & Things To Do in Merritt Island in May 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Merritt Island. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Merritt Island.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Merritt Island

- **Event Name**: Hero Fest (7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day)
  - **Description**: HERO FEST
7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day

The community is invited to come together and celebrate our local heroes at Hero Fest! 🎊 This beloved event honors the dedication and service of our first responders while giving the community an oppo
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/hero-fest-7th-annual-first-responder-appreciation-day/200029856041003
  - **Venue**: 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952-3547, United States
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Kids, Sports, Meetups, Art, fine-arts, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Ride For Freedom
  - **Description**: In just a few months, Florida Chapters of Rolling Thunder® will once again meet to participate in the annual Nationwide Ride For Freedom. Mark your calendars now - May 22-24 at the Brevard County Veterans Memorial Park and Amphitheater. This years host wi
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  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/ride-for-freedom/200029766196032
  - **Venue**: 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32952
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- **Event Name**: Platinum Coast Orchid Society 2026 Show and Sale
  - **Description**: Join us for the 61st Annual orchid show and sale at Kiwanis Park on Merritt Island! Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00, Sunday from 9:00 to 4:00. Admission is $8 with free parking!
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  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/platinum-coast-orchid-society-2026-show-and-sale/200029596374406
  - **Venue**: Kiwanis Island Park Community Center
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- **Event Name**: Eastern Florida State College Jazz Band Combo in Concert
  - **Description**: Eastern Florida State College's Jazz Band consists of a full 18+ member big band ensemble and smaller combos formed from the group. Music Majors and Non-Majors alike from across the Space Coast come together to perform the classic jazz sounds of Duke E
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/eastern-florida-state-college-jazz-band-combo-in-concert/80002696952976
  - **Venue**: Brevard Veterans Memorial Center
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  - **Categories**: concerts, performances, music, entertainment, jazz
- **Event Name**: Summer Kick Off
  - **Description**: ☀️ Summer Kickoff Party! ☀️
Join us for a fun family day hosted by BCC Kids, BCC Cafe & Mi Moms!

💦 Water slides, kiddie pools & outdoor games
🌭 Free hot dogs, snacks & drinks
☕ Cafe drinks available for purchase (supports BCC Youth)

Bring th
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat May 30 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/summer-kick-off/200029882073533
  - **Venue**: Brevard Christian Church Merritt Island
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  - **Categories**: kids, parties, entertainment, dog
- **Event Name**: Time's Waltz: A Journey Through the Ages
  - **Description**: Join Classical Movement Collective at our 3rd Annual Spring Showcase - "Time's Waltz: A Journey Through the Ages" on Sunday, May 17th, 2026.About this EventJourney through the Ages with the dancers of Classical Movement C
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/times-waltz-a-journey-through-the-ages/100001984324460879
  - **Venue**: Merritt Island Performing Arts Center
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 48
- **Event Name**: X4CF Run from the Orcas Training Paddle
  - **Description**: Event: X4CF Run from the Orcas Training Paddle


Details: This training paddle is for all levels in Cocoa Beach or Merritt Island, FL (TBD)


Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026


Time: 6:30am arrival
         7:00am start
         10:00am finish 


Location: T
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  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 07:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/x4cf-run-from-the-orcas-training-paddle/200029515224840
  - **Venue**: Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island, FL
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Marker 24 - Matt Simpson Live!
  - **Description**: Matt is back slinging his brand of classic songs at Marker 24. 

Find out more at:
Mattsimpsonmusic.net
Facebook.com/musicofmattsimpson
Instagram.com/musicofmattsimpson

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  - **Date**: Sat May 09 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat May 09 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/marker-24-matt-simpson-live/200029766198847
  - **Venue**: Marker 24 Marina
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- **Event Name**: Merritt Island Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/merritt-island-area-pop-up-picnic-park-date-for-couples-self-guided-tickets/100001918910656429
  - **Venue**: Kings Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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  - **Price**: USD 10
  - **Categories**: pop-ups, trips-adventures, picnic-in-park, contests, nonprofit, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Bahamas Group Fun Cruise  3 Days of Beach Metal Detecting and More
  - **Description**: Something I've talked about for years to get a bunch of us together and dig.. also a decently safe place to dig and be on a cruise.
This cruise seems perfect to me.. 
MSC Seashore out of Port Canaveral
2 Days  at Ocean Cay Private Island and 1 Day At Nass
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  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/bahamas-group-fun-cruise-3-days-of-beach-metal-detecting-and-more/200028903233209
  - **Venue**: Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal #10
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- **Event Name**: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
  - **Description**: The perfect week to shower your teacher and adopted staff member with appreciation!
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  - **Date**: Mon May 04 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri May 08 2026 at 02:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/merritt-island/teacher-and-staff-appreciation-week/200028851146239
  - **Venue**: R.L. Stevenson Elementary School of the Arts
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## Trending Events in Merritt Island

- **Event Name**: Merritt Island Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Kings Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Educator Appreciation Day
  - **Description**: Calling all educators! Join us for a complimentary day at the park celebrating all of the incredible work you do every day!About this EventKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is proud to honor educators with a special da
  - **Venue**: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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- **Event Name**: MarineMax Booth at the Merritt Island Marine Flea Market & Boat Show
  - **Description**: Join us for the Merritt Island Marine Flea Market and Boat Show at Merritt Square MallAbout this Eventa community focused marine event bringing together boaters, anglers, and local vendors all under one roof.Browse
  - **Venue**: Merritt Square Mall
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- **Event Name**: Labor Day Voyage
  - **Description**: Labor Day 2026, give up the ordinary for the extraordinary! Step aboard the Carnival Horizon on September 6, 2026, and set sail from Miami for a 6-day Western Caribbean getaway you’ll never forget. Book your spot at www.labordayvoyage.com for a fantastic
  - **Venue**: Carnival Cruise Lines
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Marine Flea Market & Boat Show
  - **Description**: Whether you are a seasoned boater or a novice, this is your chance to explore everything the marine world has to offer all in one place.           Event Highlights Include:Unbe
  - **Venue**: 777 E Merritt Island Cswy
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- **Event Name**: SpaceXCyber Rally - Join from Any Point
  - **Description**: The SpaceXCyber Rally begins at 6:30 AM and goes across FL where we will launch a sunrise convoy toward Florida’s most iconic destination.About this EventThe SpaceXCyber Rally begins at 6:30 AM in Brandon, Florida, where
  - **Venue**: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
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- **Event Name**: Hero Fest (7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day)
  - **Description**: HERO FEST
7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day

The community is invited to come together and celebrate our local heroes at Hero Fest! 🎊 This beloved event honors the dedication and service of our first responders while giving the community an oppo
  - **Venue**: 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952-3547, United States
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- **Event Name**: Ride For Freedom
  - **Description**: In just a few months, Florida Chapters of Rolling Thunder® will once again meet to participate in the annual Nationwide Ride For Freedom. Mark your calendars now - May 22-24 at the Brevard County Veterans Memorial Park and Amphitheater. This years host wi
  - **Venue**: 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32952
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- **Event Name**: Daddy Daughter Date Night: Boots & Bows
  - **Description**: Saddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our upcoming Daddy Daughter Date Night: Boots & Bows!About this EventSaddle up for a rootin’-tootin’ good time at our upcoming Daddy Daughter Date Night: Bo
  - **Venue**: 785 E Merritt Island Cswy
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** Hero Fest (7th Annual First Responder Appreciation Day) (Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am at 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952-3547, United States), Ride For Freedom (Fri May 22 2026 at 10:00 am at 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32952), Platinum Coast Orchid Society 2026 Show and Sale (Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 am at Kiwanis Island Park Community Center), Eastern Florida State College Jazz Band Combo in Concert (Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm at Brevard Veterans Memorial Center), Summer Kick Off (Sat May 30 2026 at 10:30 am at Brevard Christian Church Merritt Island).
- **Q**: What May events are happening in Merritt Island in April 2026?
  - **A:** Merritt Island Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided) (Thu Apr 30 2026 at Kings Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May events in Merritt Island on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Merritt Island include 400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy, Merritt Island, FL 32952-3547, United States, 400 South Sykes Creek Parkway, Merritt Island, FL, United States, Florida 32952, Kiwanis Island Park Community Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Merritt Island range from USD 10 to USD 48. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Merritt Island include Back Brevard Heroes, Rolling Thunder Florida Chapter 1, Space Coast Jazz Society.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new May events in Merritt Island?
  - **A:** Follow the May category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new May events are listed in Merritt Island.

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