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Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market
Visit Space Coast · MYRT THARPE SQUARE, 12 Stone St, Cocoa, FL, 32922. Crowds, storefront light and colour at eye level; if the posted start is early, the same subject is better an hour before sunset. A recurring market is the low-risk version of this: it runs whether or not the forecast holds.
Go when recurring market repeats the same low-scarcity shot
741 subjects within two hours of Lakeland · 11 of them in season right now
This is the index built for the week of 2026-09-13, not this week — the newest one did not finish. The times below were computed for that week, so treat them as a guide rather than as tonight.
The index368
368 of 741 match, in the order they happen.
Each one is a subject, a spot, and the season it runs — grouped by how soon it matters. 11 of the 119 on the map are in season right now, in Nov. Say what is in your bag and it will tell you which of these your longest lens actually reaches.
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No account needed — your kit stays in the address bar.
29 subjects in Nov, soonest first · open one to see what fires it
On now
Conditions are met, or the season is open. Go this week.
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Seifert79 · CC BY-SA 3.0Pre/post-tropical drama — Gulf skies and surfSunshine Skyway / Gulf piers · 60 min · drone noIn seasonnowFires when NHC active system in the Gulf (CurrentStorms.json)
Outflow clouds build exceptional sunsets 1-2 days ahead of landfall; post-storm surf at the Skyway. Never a fly-into-it signal.
David Emmanuel · CC0Bald eagle nesting seasonLakeland area nests · 15 min · drone noIn seasonnowFires when in season; Lakeland has among the densest urban eagle populations
FWC 660-ft nest buffer applies to drones and people alike.
In the next few weeks
Close enough to protect a date and book the time off.
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Sonny SideUp · CC BY 2.0Supermoon rises over the Tampa skylineBallast Point / Riverwalk sightlines · 45 min · drone check TPA gridOct 25in 3 weeksFires when full moon ≥ 360,000 km perigee from the celestial feed; azimuth aligned with a skyline sightline
Next Sun, Oct 25 — the full moon. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
The size is the least of it. The picture is the moon against something built, which needs a sightline scouted in advance and a long lens from a long way back.
the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 1in 4 weeksFires when repeat Cirque date at Disney, same gig-lead value as prior showing
Next Sun, Nov 1 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO, continuous AF for movement
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
elisfkc from Orlando, FL, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0EPCOT Festival of the HolidaysEPCOT · 50 min · drone check the venueNovseason opensFires when Nov-Dec
the venue, not this eventEbyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0Plant City Pig JamPlant City · 20 min · drone check the venueNovseason opensFires when annual
LTreadwell · CC0 1.0Holiday light displaysBok Tower / Hollis Garden / neighborhoods · 30 min · drone noNovseason opensFires when in season
Blue hour is the entire window: the quarter of an hour when the sky still holds colour and the lights are already lit.
Nonbinary-Naturalist · CC0Manatees — TECO viewing center outfallApollo Beach · 45 min · drone noNovseason opensFires when same cold-snap trigger; open Nov 1 - Apr 15
Closest aggregation — the low-commitment cold-morning option.
Later this season
Worth knowing now so the gear and the drive are ready.
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Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view · CC BY 2.0Blue Man GroupICON Park · 55 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 4in 5 weeksFires when repeat Blue Man Group date, same gig-lead value as prior showing
Next Wed, Nov 4 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–105mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO, continuous AF for movement
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
the venue, not this eventGlemmen1 · CC BY-SA 4.0Switchfoot with AnberlinHouse of Blues - Orlando · 48 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 4in 5 weeksFires when first-time nostalgia double-bill at House of Blues, camera policy unconfirmed
Next Wed, Nov 4 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/160s at high ISO, expose for stage highlights
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 30/100 (concert). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
a stand-in, not thisCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0Hamilton - TampaCarol Morsani Hall - The Straz Center · 45 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 5in 5 weeksFires when Hamilton draws steady demand and repeat local-market resale to the Straz Center program
Next Thu, Nov 5 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, wide aperture, moderate ISO
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 30/100 (broadway). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventjahebert 7 · CC BY 2.0Kissimmee Home & Holiday Market - SundayEvents Center at Osceola Heritage Park · 54 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 8in 5 weeksFires when first-time regional market event, modest local-vendor gig-lead but low visual ceiling
Next Sun, Nov 8 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/4 or faster, moderate ISO, f/4-5.6 for depth
Miscellaneous event in Kissimmee. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Aries SpearsFunny Bone Comedy Club - Orlando · 54 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 7in 5 weeksFires when small comedy club booking with modest local draw and no confirmed press access
Next Sat, Nov 7 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, moderate ISO
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 14/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventMatthewHoobin · CC BY-SA 4.0Victoria MonetYuengling Center · 40 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 8in 5 weeksFires when solid R&B draw undercut by phone-only policy blocking professional lens work
Next Sun, Nov 8 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24mm at f/2.8 or faster, n/a — compact camera only
Phone or compact only — Professional cameras and any detachable lens are not admitted. SeatGeek score 41/100 (concert). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to Life - OrlandoCirque du Soleil at Disney Springs · 48 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 11in 6 weeks
Fires when repeat Cirque booking with unpublished camera policy limiting reliable access
Next Wed, Nov 11 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO to hold shutter under stage light
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 16/100 (cirque_du_soleil). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- the venue, not this eventjahebert 7 · CC BY 2.0Mexico City Capitanes at Osceola MagicSilver Spurs Arena at Osceola Heritage Park · 54 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 12in 6 weeks
Fires when first-time G League matchup gives a fresh subject but low market demand caps the gig value
Next Thu, Nov 12 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/1000s and continuous AF to freeze action
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 3/100 (nba_g_league). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Stone Cold and The JackalFunny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa · 43 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 15in 6 weeks
Fires when small comedy club offers rare close working distance but low-value job and unpublished camera policy
Next Sun, Nov 15 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO, spot-meter the stage
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 10/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
the venue, not this eventMeline Gharibyan from Winter garden, US · CC BY 2.0George Clanton with ValgurThe Orpheum - Tampa · 43 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 17in 7 weeksFires when niche electronic act at small venue, low draw but clean sightlines if camera policy allows
Next Tue, Nov 17 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–70mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s, high ISO for stage light
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 14/100 (concert). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- a stand-in, not thisCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0St. Pete Country Fest - (3 Day Pass) with Koe Wetzel, Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman and more!Vinoy Park · 60 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 20in 7 weeks
Fires when first-time major country fest with big-name headliners draws strong regional demand
Next Fri, Nov 20 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/500s for crowd and stage action, wide aperture as light fades
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 47/100 (music_festival). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- the venue, not this eventGlemmen1 · CC BY-SA 4.010 Years of 6LACK TourHouse of Blues Orlando · 49 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 19in 7 weeks
Fires when touring hip-hop act at House of Blues, decent regional draw but access unconfirmed
Next Thu, Nov 19 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/250s or faster, high ISO, continuous AF on performer
Music event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- the venue, not this eventJosh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Cirque du Soleil: Drawn to LifeWalt Disney World · 46 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 22in 7 weeks
Fires when Cirque du Soleil brings strong stage visuals and repeat-client resort clientele, but venue photo policy unconfirmed
Next Sun, Nov 22 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–200mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO, continuous AF for aerial performers
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- a stand-in, not thisCorey Coyle · CC BY 3.0Brooklyn FC at Tampa Bay Sun FCSuncoast Credit Union Field · 45 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 21in 7 weeks
Fires when pro women's soccer match has real action-shot resale to club and league channels
Next Sat, Nov 21 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 70–300mm at f/4 or faster, 1/1600s, continuous AF, tracking players
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 34/100 (super_league_soccer). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Clockmaker's DaughterUSF Theatre 2 · 41 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 21in 7 weeks
Fires when university theatre production, modest audience but a first-time regional subject with limited paid upside
Next Sat, Nov 21 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, moderate ISO, fast enough shutter for stage movement
Arts & Theatre event in Tampa. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Tommy DavidsonFunny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa · 43 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 21in 7 weeks
Fires when lowest SeatGeek score of the batch caps this comedy club date as a minor lead
Next Sat, Nov 21 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/160s, moderate ISO for club lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 8/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
Peter Dutton from Forest Hills, Queens, USA · CC BY 2.0Blue Man Group - OrlandoICON Park - Orlando · 55 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 24in 8 weeksFires when well-known theatrical act but low SeatGeek demand caps resale value
Next Tue, Nov 24 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 24–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/500s, high ISO for stage lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 13/100 (theater). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
- Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view · CC BY 2.0Blue Man GroupICON Park · 55 min · drone check — stadium TFR likelyNov 26in 8 weeks
Fires when long-running Blue Man Group show, steady tourist draw but camera policy unconfirmed
Next Thu, Nov 26 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–135mm at f/2.8 or faster, fast shutter, high ISO for colored stage light
Arts & Theatre event in Orlando. Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. Big-venue coverage is gig-lead territory more than print territory; stadium TFRs ground the drone on game days.
- a stage show, not this oneJohnscotaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Red Grant (21+)Funny Bone Comedy Club - Tampa · 43 min · drone no — venues/crowdsNov 28in 8 weeks
Fires when first-time regional comedy booking but low SeatGeek demand limits the payoff
Next Sat, Nov 28 — the published start time. Moon dates come from a mean lunar month and can be a day out; check before you commit a four-hour drive to one.
Wants 35–85mm at f/2.8 or faster, 1/160s, moderate ISO for club lighting
Camera policy not published — check the venue before you pack. SeatGeek score 13/100 (comedy). The under-the-radar inventory lane — smaller venues mean closer working distance and cleaner sightlines than arena shows.
When the conditions are not there, this says watch, not go — and names what is missing. A wrong moon or a front that never arrived is worth more to you than a confident guess.
The region119 spots
Everything within two hours of Lakeland.
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Ocala to Sarasota, coast to coast. The shaded ground is a two-hour drive from Lakeland on real roads, not a radius — generalised to about a mile for drawing. Dashed rings are 30, 60 and 90 minutes. Coastline from Natural Earth, served from a file in this repository: no tile vendor, no key, and nobody outside this site learns where you shoot.