The City of Melbourne, the City of West Melbourne, the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department and the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program invite you to join us for Indian River Lagoon Fest, a family, fun-filled day focused on celebrating the importance of the Indian River Lagoon and the world around us. Admission is free. 

Environmental exhibitors will be present to showcase a variety of restoration projects, educational efforts, available citizen-science projects and volunteer activities. Food trucks, live music by Miranda Realino, arts and craft vendors, a bounce house, face painting, games and other activities for children will also be available. There will be a raffle at 1:30 p.m. Raffle tickets will be at the City of Melbourne’s welcome booth and at each vendor table. Interactions and questions with the vendor tables will earn you 1 ticket.  You must be present to win a prize.     

A Hook Kids on Fishing clinic will take place from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. for kids 5-15 years old. Advance registration is required. For more information, go to the Anglers for Conservation website.  

An eco-themed Halloween costume contest for all ages will take place at 11 a.m. Show off your creativity by dressing in a costume made from trash, recycled materials or inspired by nature! The winner in the 8 and under category will receive tickets to Brevard Zoo, while the winner in the 9 and over category will receive tickets to Central Florida Kayaking.

Visit the Front Street Civic Center from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an engaging morning of environmental presentations featuring local experts and organizations. Learn about sea turtles, the Indian River Lagoon, disappearing shorelines, native fish, plastic pollution and more.

For gardeners, a rain barrel workshop will be held at 1 p.m. inside the Front Street Civic Center. Participants will be able to learn and take home a free rain barrel. You must register to get a free rain barrel. Only one per household. Register for the Rain Barrel Workshop.