I’ve had the privilege of seeing many productions at Cocoa Village Playhouse over the years, and each time I leave in awe — In short, CVP is absolutely stunning! ✨ Their current production of School of Rock is an absolute masterpiece — an explosion of energy where the incredible cast and crew have caught lightning in a bottle! 🤩🎸 It’s a heart-felt, electrifying experience that truly moves and inspires you! CVP is a model environment for empowering the next generation in a professional-level production environment! They foster imagination, talent, and growth in their performers, and it shows. 🎭👏 Thank you to everyone at CVP for continuing the streak of unforgettable performances and for your commitment to keeping theatre alive, thriving, and magical. BRAVO from the balcony!! 👍🎭🎸

We met friends in Cocoa to attend the show "Tommy" at this community playhouse. What a great little theater. It holds about 600 people including the balcony. Great view of the stage from row P, left. Lots of leg room and elevation in each row. Acoustics were very good. Staff were helpful and part of the acting troupe. The only minor issue is the entry foyer to the theater is very tiny; restroom lines filing into the space during intermission. (Not a problem for me but might be an issue for some). This is a great little theater with plenty of street parking within a few blocks. If you have the opportunity, see a performance here.

My husband and I went for the very first time and watched School of Rock. The cast was awesome, the kids were absolutely amazing,and the props and wardrobe were great. We had a wonderful time. The theater is beautiful, but old style so the seats are not too comfortable. We can't wait to return to see future shows.

This was my first time seeing the band Hot Pink and my first time at the Cocoa Village Playhouse. What a wonderful show! The seats are quite comfortable and the temperature inside the theater was perfect, not too cold. Great sound and acoustics. If you are a short person like me, it may be difficult for you to see the full stage since the seats are not really staggered so if you end up with a someone tall sitting in front of you, your view may be completely blocked. I wish they had a few more bathrooms, the line can get pretty long during intermission. I still look forward to checking out other events at this venue! They mentioned the building will be 100 years old this august, that's amazing.

I’ve been to many shows at this theater, and let me be clear — the performances themselves are phenomenal. The actors, musicians, and crew pour their hearts into every production, and they deserve immense credit. Unfortunately, that’s where the praise ends. The management and overall environment leave a lot to be desired. First and foremost, it’s always about five billion degrees inside. I understand that the building is historic, but it’s Florida — there’s no excuse for not upgrading the air conditioning. It’s almost unbearable to sit through an entire show without melting into your seat. The audience shouldn’t have to suffer for the sake of “vintage charm.” Now onto the more serious issue: the blatant bias in casting. It has become painfully obvious over time that the lead roles are consistently handed to the same inner circle — the friends, church members, or personal favorites of the casting directors. This isn’t speculation; it’s a pattern anyone who’s paid attention can see. It’s incredibly disheartening to watch immensely talented volunteer actors — people who dedicate their time, energy, and passion purely out of love for the craft — get overlooked because they’re not part of the social clique. Theater should be about talent, dedication, and artistic merit — not about who you have Sunday brunch with. When personal connections outweigh ability, the integrity of the entire production suffers. The system is flawed, and the leadership should be ashamed that such favoritism continues unchecked. Until this toxic culture of nepotism is addressed and the environment becomes fair, transparent, and welcoming to all performers, it’s a one-star experience from me — no matter how good the shows themselves are.

I attended the Hot Pink concert. It was “Tommy” and incredible. The music was amazing as was every aspect of the theater. Great place, great acoustics, great staff ….simply a wonderful operation!!

Beautiful theatre, fantastic talent, and overall a very good experience, but the chairs. The chairs are horrible. I really had trouble enjoying the show nearing the end as I could not focus and was just so uncomfortable. I thought it was maybe just me, but both people I was with said the same thing. I don't know if I will return due to the comfortability of sitting through a show, but the talent was just fantastic, and the historic theater is very beautiful. We also had someone sneak into one of our extra empty seats, which wasn't a big deal, but he was clearly drunk and kept audibly burping, grunting, and just being onboxiosu, and it would be nice if the crew was around to keep an eye on this sort of thing.

When to go see the Violent Femmes concert here everything was fine at first we realized you could not bring in a chair and we knew we could only bring in one bottle of water as long as it was sealed and they were very good about telling you that at the entrance but absolutely nothing on any website for purchasing tickets we are just used to the way they do it after Daytona Beach Bandshell. The real problem was security and no care about slam dancing and belligerent patrons. During the concert an unruly and very loud fan behind us berated my 14 year old daughter for filming and nearly got his butt kicked but he calmed down after seeing me. Two women decided to push their way against us smoking pot and cursing and yelling at my girlfriend and daughter. Again no security help. Then the man in front of us jumped up and down like a clown all over their feet and after repeatedly being told to stop continued and became even more ridiculous jumping around with his hands in the air until I got close enough to him to separate him from them. Both security people looking but not caring. We left. Completely ruined what should have been a nice time for me and my family. Just ridiculous. Terrible security. If I could get my $200 back for my 3 tickets I would certainly appreciate it!!!!!!

Great venue for an outdoor evening summer reggae show. Beautiful river views and a great crowd. I will look for more shows to go to there. There are so many small shops,pubs, and eateries within walking distance. Plus there is ample parking.

Beautiful shady park with walkways off the riverfront. We saw a great concert at the amphitheater as well. Definitely going again!

I lived in cocoa beach in 2011 there was no homeless people in that park. Yesterday we were visiting this park there are two homeless people. There are enough shelters in the area I don’t understand why local government would allow something like this.

Great area, loved the splash pad and bathrooms right next to it. It was a great stop for an afternoon on our vacation. Also has a playground nearby which was fun for our young kiddos.

Nice park. Great view of the Indian River. Splash pad was closed, but the playground was great. Don't park using 717 parking lot on Brevard. App is faulty and your car will be towed, and/or ticketed even when paying accurately.

1. Scenic River Views - Gorgeous views of the Indian River and Cocoa Village Marina - Great spot for sunrises, photos, or just relaxing by the water 2. Amphitheater & Events - Hosts live music, festivals, food truck rallies, and holiday celebrations - Built-in seating and stage area create a fun event vibe 3. Playground & Splash Pad - Safe, well-kept playground for kids - Seasonal splash pad is a hit with families during warmer months 4. Walking Paths & Open Space - Paved paths perfect for strolling or light jogging - Open grassy areas for picnics, yoga, or casual games

The Indian River Queen, Penny, Marissa, and the rest of the staff knocked it out of the park. This venue was everything I dreamed of & more. The Indian River lagoon provided us with an amazing setting to welcome our guests & give them a non-traditional wedding experience. The staff were attentive, communicative, & welcoming. I am still reviving messages from friends & family raving about this night. Thank you for everything & for helping us to make a dream come true!!

We went for the 1hr "It takes a village" cruise and had a great time. The staff was great, very pleasant experience. They had a small eatery open with coffee, donuts and snacks for purchase. We would definitely go again for a dinner cruise

We had our first ride on the Indian River Queen Friday, was so impressed! From the moment we boarded, service was phenomenal. We had our pic taken when boarding, which was ours to take home when we disembarked. The entertainment was outstanding, the singer has a lot of talent and played all the best songs. Crydermens dinner was very good. My only complaint was the price of the alcohol, a beer and a glass of wine $16, so be prepared. The staff are so polite, happy and helpful. Truly an awesome experience, definitely looking forward to doing this again!

So much fun. Only thing I would change is to have a little sign on the hot food table so patrons would not keep opening the hot food trays before it's time to do so. Everyone was awesome and happy and there for a fun tour. Not at all disappointed.

Beautiful boat, staff are all soooooo nice. Was a great night on the water. The night ended with an awesome rocket launch too. Only downside was n ot knowing they were serving food and we almost missed all the food as we were on top deck. My only suggestion would be an announcement that food serving had started (we didn't realize it started pretty much right after taking off from dock) the photo we got to take home with us was such a nice surprise! Again did I mention how great and friendly the staff were? Top notch bartenders who deserve to be tipped high!

10 stars. Brought my daughter's on the mother's day excursion. 2 of them sharing a birthday the crew made my girls feels like princesses. Silver platter and roses. The meal was delicious and Bonus, the entertainment was down right a home run with all the celebrity guests 😊

Very relaxing cruise. We saw dolphins and the breeze was beautiful on the whole trip. They have a good selection of drinks and cocktails to purchase. The three levels allow you to flow from air conditioned comfort to thier top deck with chaise loungers to just watch the world float by.

The museum is free! It's really a great spot to check out and get some brevard history! It's not big but it has a wonderful collection! My kids loved the giant collection of shells!!! The play area where you can be an astronaut! The walking trails are beautiful very long but worth it!!! They have a scavenger hunt wich is great because it gets the kids involved! Will definitely come again

This is a really nice “hidden gem” in Cocoa, FL. It actually has a nice hiking trail to explore with natural (so limiting) views of the lake. The museum is wonderful and how every museum should be… FREE, but please donate if you can to keep that the case! They have multiple displays that are interesting and educational. I highly recommend visiting and taking advantage of this facility.

Great Free museum for families and kids in Space coast Florida. Great variety of interesting things to see, but playroom. Clean restroom and plenty of parking. They have a huge hiking trails to check out! We loved the scavenger hunt and unique 3D glasses from 18 or 19 the century! Also shell collection is beautiful. Great friendly people are working there, it’s a great place to learn about the history of Florida!

Hidden gem featuring local history and fossils. Wooly Mammoth, Saber tooth tigers and fossils kids can touch. It's very child friendly. Free entry.

Haven't been inside yet, but I've gone with my little pup and walked the nature trails the museum has behind the building. It's a nice walk with numerous trails, as well as paved paths. It's well maintained, too. Looking forward to visiting the inside of the free museum and will update after I explore the images of this free museum!

This museum had lots of historical artifacts and an amazing shell display! Ben and Greg were very friendly and knowledgeable. Ben shared his experiences working with the space shuttle program, which was very special. We really enjoyed our visit.

This place is simply incredible! Make sure you wear comfortable shoes because it is much larger than you are expecting! The displays are well organized and the entire museum is impeccably clean. All the staff were very warm and welcoming. They offered a ton of insight on everything around you and they love answering questions. The butterfly garden in the back is a quick walk but everything was blooming and it was beautiful. The nature walk outside (to the left of the entrance) was absolutely STUNNING. You can stay on the concrete path or venture off the many smaller "natural" paths. I did a bit of both and thoroughly enjoyed myself. I will most definitely return here.

Really enjoyed the Planetarium show and looking through their telescope 🔭. I was able to see Jupiter and Saturn, which really does have rings ☺ very cool place to visit.

A great experience. Went here for the Pink Floyd laser show and although it wasn't what I expected, I had a great time. The show is more of a laser show, with very little stars, which was a bit disappointing. They also play very loud music, so be prepared if you're sensitive to sound, like me. All in all I'd this is definitely worth a try if you're a Pink Floyd fan. Just don't expect anything profound.

It's too bad that the planetarium is closed right now, and even sadder that none of the big space players are doing anything to help restore the planetarium, why doesn't either Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk contribute toward repairing this facility? I mean, they're making so much money launching rockets that you would think that they would help contribute toward this very special place that deals in the history of space exploration.

This modern facility is tucked-away at the rear (west side) of the campus of Eastern Florida State College in Cocoa. There is a large central lobby, a theatre/planetarium, and an observatory that features one of the largest telescopes (24" reflector) open to the public in the state. Check out the web site (Google "EFSC Planetarium and Observatory") to check out what shows they're doing and the evenings when the observatory is open. The central lobby features astronomical exhibits as well as fun science things like a Foucault pendulum and a pair of acoustic parabolic reflectors that kids enjoy whispering into and being heard across the room at the other reflector. The planetarium is very respectable and comfortable and features pre-recorded shows as well as typical sessions about constellations in the current night sky. Very reasonably priced. I have been to a number of first-class planetariums and was amazed to find this fine one in the Melbourne FL area.

Cool to use a real substantial telescope in person. Two knowledgeable great guys explaining what was being shown. Very nice experience especially with my 9 year old son new astronomy fan

We visited during our Christmas vacation and it was worth it. We enjoyed the presentation they had. Hope to visit again in the future.

Very cool place to visit!! The space movie was amazing, kids enjoyed that too.