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Brevard on a budget: Six free, fun things to do for Aug. 15 through 21
Due to potential changes and cancellations, we encourage you to check with presenting organizations about the status of their events.
1. Third Thursday at The Avenue Viera
Third Thursday is a fun, pet- and family-friendly night in Central Park at The Avenue Viera, 2261 Town Center Ave., Viera. On Aug. 21, enjoy live music by Daniel Jude Music, complimentary snacks, and a free drink or ice cream. RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your event ticket for a free drink or ice cream. You must check in at The Avenue Viera tent to receive your complimentary event ticket. All members of your party must be present at check-in. Visit
2. Space Coast Writers Guild in Eau Gallie
Writers are invited to attend the Space Coast Writers Guild meeting at the Eau Gallie Public Library, 1521 Pineapple Ave., on the third Saturday of each month from noon to 2 p.m. The group is dedicated to encouraging, instructing and developing writers of all genres. Visit
3. Authors critique group in Melbourne
Local authors are invited to bring their work to be read and critiqued at the Suntree/Viera Public Library, 902 Jordan Blass Drive, Melbourne, on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Haven't written anything yet? Come talk to the group and be inspired. Call 321-255-4404.
4. Ranger-led tour of Turkey Creek Sanctuary
Turkey Creek Sanctuary, 1518 Port Malabar Blvd NE, Palm Bay, offers free ranger-led tours on the first and third Sundays of each month, excluding holidays, from 10 to 11 a.m. Participants should meet at the sanctuary Nature Center and bring sturdy tennis shoes or boots, sunscreen, insect repellent, water, snacks, binoculars and a hat. Tours will take place on the boardwalk and various trails. Each tour will be led by a park ranger and will focus on common plants and animals found in the sanctuary. Total distance for tours is approximately 1 to 1.5 miles and should take about 1 hour to 1 1/4 hours to complete. Admission is free. To sign up, call the Nature Center at 321-676-6690.
5. Scavenger hunt at Sams House
Sams House at Pine Island, 6195 N. Tropical Trail, Merritt Island, hosts a scavenger hunt every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop by the 1888 house to pick up your nature hunt, and then enjoy the afternoon exploring the grounds. Call 321-449-4720 or
6. Free boat trip to Samsons Island
Samsons Island is a 52-acre passive nature island in the Banana River, accessible only by water, with docks on the south, east and north sides of the island for public use. The city provides free eco tours with boat transportation to the island on the first and third Sunday of each month, departing at 9 a.m. from the Satellite Beach Fire Department, 1390 S. Patrick Drive. Guests will return back to the dock by noon. Reservations are required due to limited availability. Call 321-428-2546 x603 or visit
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Christina LaFortune is the Entertainment and TGIF Editor at FLORIDA TODAY. Follow her on Facebook at or send her an email at clafortune@
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