Magic is easy to find when Christmas rolls around again, and when you choose to bid farewell to the cold and slush of your hometown Christmas and say hello to a white sand Christmas in Cocoa Beach, you will discover a magic that is richer, more fantastical, and unmatched by any other. Blending traditions old and new and factoring in all the comforts found in our Happy Palm Stays holiday hideaways, we can promise that this Christmas will be the one you compare all others against. This guide to finding your own magic at the holiday events in Cocoa Beach listed below will make it easy to get in the spirit of Christmas!
Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar, December 7 & 8, 434 Delannoy Avenue in Cocoa
Even if you are one of those who purchase Christmas presents all year round, crossing everyone off your list before Black Friday begins, it is nearly impossible to ignore the magic of this Art & Craft Holiday Bazaar, which offers fanciful gifts that will help you share the magic of the holiday, delicious foods, refreshing beverages, and two days filled with all of the fun this wonderful holiday can bring. Costing nothing to enter, children AND pets are welcome, so if you are staying in one of our Happy Palm Stays pet friendly holiday hideaways, consider bringing your most loyal family member along for the ride!
Holiday Movie and Tree Lighting, December 13, Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village
Christmas begins with the lighting of the Christmas tree, both at home and in the Cocoa Beach area, and our Holiday Movie and Tree Lighting ceremony held on December 13th this year offers a quiet joy that will remind you that Christmas has always been your favorite holiday. After the lighting of the tree, visitors can expect to find bounce houses, face painting, food trucks, and yes, Mr. Claus is taking a few hours out of his very busy holiday schedule to stop by and join in all the fun. And if that isn’t enough excitement, when the sun sets and the nearly full moon rises, a classic Christmas movie will play on a giant screen, creating a magical ending to a perfect day.
5th Annual Holiday Boat Parade, December 13, Riverfront Park in Cocoa Village
There’s twice the joy to be found in a lighted boat parade as the colorfully lit boats skim across the water’s surface, the reflection of their shimmer shining up from the dark water below. Cash prizes ensure that the captains really get creative, and Santa himself is rumored to be anchoring this graceful and fanciful parade, manning a boat decorated to resemble his normal mode of transportation, the sleigh that flies through the sky led by reindeer and filled with gifts!
Jolly Days at the Brevard Zoo, December 21- 23, 8225 N Wickham Road in Melbourne
Magic is the word of the day under normal circumstances at the Brevard Zoo, but during the holidays, it is elevated to new levels of “oh wow!” There will be lights, there will be merriment, and there will be the opportunity to watch the animals of the zoo open their own presents—special Christmas menus and probably a few new toys that aid in their enrichment! A leisurely walk along paths lit with colorful lights, the sounds of nocturnal animals acting restless under the light of the nearly full moon; this naturally wonderful holiday event is one we look forward to for the entire year.
The Nutcracker, December 20 through December 22, Cocoa Village Playhouse
Just because you are far from home during the holidays, it doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite traditions, including a viewing of The Nutcracker, which is being performed by extremely talented performers at the Cocoa Village Playhouse. The beauty of this classic ballet has the whole world waiting for Clara to help welcome the holidays, and we are happy to be able to help you follow one of your most exciting traditions.
Magically Yours
Palm trees may be decorated with twinkle lights, white sands may be mistaken for snow, and the magic of the holidays will be yours when you choose Happy Palm Stays for your holiday hideaway. Watch Christmas parades and movies on state of the art televisions, read Christmas stories to your children while laying together in the most comfortable beds in the state, and on Christmas Eve, even as you stay up late putting together Christmas toys, and wake up early due to excited kiddos who simply can’t wait another minute to start tearing into the stack of gifts that await them on Christmas morn. Reserve your favorite Christmas escape today and discover all the ways that Cocoa Beach and our Cocoa Beach vacation rentals will make this Christmas your favorite!
