The holidays bring a special kind of magic to Brevard County, and seniors deserve ways to enjoy the season with connection and joy. From festive crafts and cookie baking to gentle light-show strolls or community caroling, Christmas activities can spark memories, foster social engagement, and lift spirits.
This blog highlights local events and ideas designed with seniors in mind, helping make the season meaningful, fun, and full of togetherness for older adults throughout the county.
1. Surfing Santas on Cocoa Beach
Christmas Eve isn’t complete without one or two surfing Santas hitting the waves. Cocoa Beach’s long-standing tradition of surfers dressed up as jolly St. Nick will entrance the elderly as they watch the excitement unfold on the water from a cozy spot on the beach.
2. Holidays in Space
Only at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will guests see a giant blue holiday ornament monument emblazoned with the familiar NASA logo. The festivities continue as visitors see the center’s new show, Kennedy Under the Stars: Holiday Edition, on December 19.
The Space Center holiday celebrations are fun for all ages. A festive scavenger hunt taps into the grandkids’ curiosity while the grandparents explore themed Christmas trees. Six-foot astronaut nutcrackers steal the show from the impressively lit 50-foot decorated Christmas tree.
3. Museums of Brevard Holiday Tour of Historic Homes
Older architecture fans will be spellbound during the Brevard Holiday Tour of Historic Homes. The eight majestic museums lavishly decorated for the holidays include Pritchard House, Field Manor Homestead, Historic Rossetter House Museum, and Green Gables at Historic Riverview Village.
4. Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade
Seafarers and boating hobbyists will find immense delight viewing the Cocoa Village Holiday Boat Parade. The water celebrations launch from the Cocoa Riverfront Park where the judge’s stand is stationed. Visitors can nibble on snacks and sip beverages as the festive boats make a splash.
5. Kirby Family Farm Christmas Train
The Kirby Family Farm hosts its 14th Annual Christmas Train extravaganza. The historic 100-year-old locomotive, spruced up for the holiday season, takes kids and grandparents around the farm during a leisurely 20-minute ride through the glitz of thousands of Christmas lights.
6. Light Up Rockledge
Light Up Rockledge is a family friendly event attended by a special guest, Santa himself! Shop vendor stands for one-of-a-kind holiday gifts while sipping on delicious hot cocoa. The live music keeps visitors mesmerized and reindeer games are sure to be a hit with the grandkids.
7. Santa Stumble Pub Crawl
Seniors who show up in costumes, whether as Santa, Mrs. Claus, the notorious Grinch, or Krampus, might just take home a prize from the Santa Stumble’s costume contest. Older adults who don’t win still enjoy a chance to browse the Pirate Store with 10% off all sales for attendees.
8. Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
The Cirque Musica Ensemble delights audiences this holiday season with breathtaking acrobatics and incredible aerial feats. The mesmerizing performers showcase their imagination and talents, inspiring a heartwarming celebration unlike any other. Seniors have the option to upgrade their holiday experience by purchasing VIP tickets.
9. Making Spirits Bright: A Decade of Joy
Elderly fans of The Andy Williams Show and The Carol Burnett Show will flock to Michael Law and Friends’ Making Spirits Bright variety show. This one-night performance is filled with laugh-out-loud comedy and classic holiday hits, keeping older audience members at the edge of their seats.
10. A Christmas Carol
Seeing A Christmas Carol is a holiday tradition. But the Titusville Playhouse gives this classic a new twist with its retelling by performer Patrick Ryan Sullivan. Sit mesmerized as 30 beloved Dickens’ characters, from the infamous Scrooge to the haunting ghosts, are brought to vivid life on stage.
11. Burger Inn: Christmas Car Show
Car lovers won’t want to miss Burger Inn’s Christmas Car Show. Vehicles decorated for the holidays compete to take home the trophy for the Best Decorated Cars. Watch out as the Grinch makes a special appearance from the Grinch car! This thrilling four-hour event is free to attend.
12. American’s Antique Mall Parade of Trees
Seniors still hunting for the perfect Christmas tree may find it at America’s Antique Mall Parade of Trees. Countless holiday trees are available. While browsing, be sure to explore the many tree toppers, ornaments, and tree skirts. Nibble on festive cookies during this gigantic holiday shopping spree.
13. Carol-Oke Christmas Party
Older adults wear their coziest Christmas pajamas when attending the Carol-Oke Christmas Party. Filled with joyous singalongs to classic holiday carols, this 3-hour family friendly evening is sure to put smiles on the faces of attendees. Plus, food and raffles amplify the celebrations.
14. A Haunting Holiday Family Ghost Tour
Ebeneezer Scrooge jumps off the storybook page to lead the ghost tours in Cocoa Village’s A Haunting Holiday Family Ghost Tour. Be steeped in the legends and lore and try to unravel the mysteries of the ghosts of Christmases past. Ghostly tales enrapture guests of all ages.
Senior Companion Care from Assisting Hands
Seniors in Brevard County have plenty of opportunities to enjoy Christmas activities and embrace the holiday spirit. When extra support is needed to make the most of these festivities, Assisting Hands Home Care is here with a full range of nonmedical in-home care services.
Our compassionate caregivers specialize in senior companion care, engaging your senior loved ones in meaningful conversation, playing holiday games, and joining in recreational activities to uplift spirits and prevent loneliness or social isolation.
We also provide practical daily support, from assistance with personal care and hygiene to prepare for holiday gatherings, to medication reminders, and transportation or accompaniment to appointments. cWith our reliable care, seniors can remain comfortably at home while staying connected to the community they love.
This holiday season, choose Assisting Hands Home Care for trusted companion care that enhances the well-being and quality of life for seniors. We are proud to serve seniors in Palm Bay, Barefoot Bay, Melbourne, Viera and the surrounding areas throughout all of Brevard County, Florida not only during Christmas but throughout the year. Call at (321) 455-5778 to schedule a free consultation today.
