Artemis II Crew Return, Manatee Mania, Nature Walks, Spring Art Show, Cocoa Beach Airshow and More...

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For the first time since 1972, four astronauts traveled beyond Earth's orbit and saw the far side of the Moon with their own eyes. The crew of Orion Integrity — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen — are coming home this evening, Friday, April 10, at 8:07 PM ET.

Artemis II’s launch on April 1st not only carried the four astronauts to the Moon and back, but reignited something deep in humanity — wonder, ambition, and the belief that our greatest journeys are still ahead.

In ten days, the crew photographed the lunar far side, witnessed a rare in-space solar eclipse, proposed names for two new craters (one named for their ship, one for Commander Wiseman's late wife), and held the first-ever space-to-space call between two crews simultaneously in space.

Watch and follow the splashdown live tonight on Discover Titusville.

This week turns into one big nature classroom. Kids and families can kick things off at Friday Nature School, an immersive outdoor learning session at the Sendler Education Outpost inside Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge — pre-registration required. Over at Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore park staff set up the Discover Your Seashore drop-in table, where visitors of all ages can explore hands-on materials about the park's wildlife, habitats, and history — no reservation needed. For those craving a real adventure, the Off the Beaten Path Guided Hike takes a small group deep into rarely-seen areas of Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary — spots are extremely limited, so register on Eventbrite now.

Also this Friday, don't miss Manatee Mania at Eddy Creek dock, where park staff help visitors spot Florida's gentle giants right from the water's edge. Then Saturday brings two more reasons to head to Playalinda: the Trash Bash Beach Cleanup rallies the community to protect one of Florida's most stunning stretches of coastline — supplies provided, just show up. Stick around after for Shark Talk, a free 30-minute park staff presentation on one of the ocean's most misunderstood animals, perfect for all ages.

I hope you had a wonderful Easter and that you got to spend it with family and friends. I thought I’d share some of our Easter moments with you. For every grandparent, one of the greatest joys is getting to spend time with the grand kids. There is nothing like painting (decorating in this case) Easter eggs and using them as a hat.

It really was an Arts & Crafts Easter. The adorable knitted animals we got from our very own Spring Festival of Crafts at Sand Point Park a few weeks ago. A great reason not to miss it.

✈️ The Cocoa Beach Air Show returns this weekend with high-flying thrills over the Atlantic, headlined by the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels in a celebration of America’s 250th birthday. 🇺🇸

Expect jaw-dropping aerobatics, military demos, and a powerful rescue wing performance that will have eyes on the sky and hearts racing. 🌊🔥

Whether you want VIP seating or a spot on the sand, this is one beachside spectacle you won’t want to miss. 👀

There is always something fun to do in Titusville—Live music, local markets to rocket launches. New events added daily. Make Discover Titusville your go‑to calendar. 👉 Click Here for More Events

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