- December 25, 2024
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When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Library, 31 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: The Ormond Beach Lions Club will provide free diabetes screening during the Ormond Beach Farmer's Market. No fasting required and results are immediate.
When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: The theme for this year's gala, presented by The Casements Guild, is "Christmas on the Halifax." Celebrations will begin with a tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Gardens at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3, and will include a special visit by Santa and the Snow Queen, as well as photo opportunities. Train rides, face painting and baked goods will be available. Visit thecasements.net or call 386-676-3216. Free.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Veteran's Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Join Flagler Beach as it kicks off the holiday season with live holiday music and the lighting of "Deck the Charis" in Veteran's Park. Snow in the Park begins at 7 p.m.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N, Palm Coast
Details: Join the Community Chorus of Palm Coast for its holiday concert, featuring familiar melodies. The concerts will include a performance prior to the chorus portion by the Palm Coast Community Band at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4. Free event. Visit https://www.communitychorusofpalmcoast.com/
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Veteran's Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Presented by the Flagler Beach Rotary Club, enjoy this year's holiday parade. The parade will run from Sixth Street North to Sixth Street South on A1A. Santa will make a special appearance by skydiving into the parade at the start. Free.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast
Details: Join the Friends of the Library for a holiday sale in the library lobby and main entrance. There will be fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children's books for sale, as well as DVDs and CDs.
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: The International Chili Society is hosting its sixth-annual chili cook-off event where "Chiliheads" from all over the U.S. will compete for prizes and a chance to qualify for the world finals. Compete in the ICS division by joining www.chilicookoff.com or enter to win the People's Choice category by emailing [email protected]. There will be chili sampling, live music and vendors.
When: 3-7 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery, Frame of Mind, Art Spotlight, The Studio by Artist Angel Lowden, the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and more on the first Saturday of each month for art openings and art events.
When: 3-6 p.m.
Where: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Details: Kick off the holiday season with this event, featuring a tree lighting. There will be kid-friendly activities, snacks and an opportunity for photos with Santa. There will also be live music by The Love Band. Free event. Vehicles who bring an unwrapped toy for donation will receive free parking in the Ocean Center lots or parking garage. Otherwise, parking is $10. Visit OceanCenter.com or call 386-254-4500.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Coast
Details: This annual Palm Coast holiday tradition returns. The parade departs Cimmaron Basin at 6 p.m., and heads south, passing Tidelands, Marina Cove, the Hammock, Yacht Harbor Village and the Palm Coast Legacy Resort, before going under the Hammock Dunes bridge along St. Joe's Walkway and Canopy Walk. Then, it will pass Island Estates, Waterfront Park and turn at the gazebo at Grand Haven. People may watch from spots along St. Joe's Walkway or Waterfront Park. Bring a chair and get there early. Hosted by the Palm Coast Yacht Club. Visit palmcoastyachtclub.com.
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 (Family Series); 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4
Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: See "The Nutracker," presented by the Volusia Civic Ballet. Set to the classical music of Tchaikovsky, the ballet features a cast of over 80 performers, with choreography produced by 12 choreographers. A condensed narrated "Family Series" show is offered on Saturday, Dec 3, suitable for audiences with special needs, all levels of mobility and young children. The Children’s Sugar Plum Tea, featuring appearances from the ballet's characters, will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, one hour prior to the show. Tickets range from $25 to $45. The Children's Sugar Plum Tea tickets are $25 as an add-on. Buy tickets at the Peabody Box Office, online at peabodyauditorium.org or via Ticketmaster.
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve its famous pancake breakfast in the Social Hall. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless coffee. The breakfast costs $6 for adults; children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.
When: 2-5 p.m.
Where: VFW Post 8696, 47 N. Old Kings Road, Palm Coast
Details: Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty — Jesse Warmka Team is hosting a charity fundraiser to benefit the community. Head over to VFW Post 8696 for an afternoon of prize games, live music, catering, a raffle auction and bar service. All proceeds will be donated to Project War, and Grace Community Food Bank.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: The December meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will be held in-person and on Zoom. Social visiting will be from 6:30-7 p.m. and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. During the meeting, election results will be reviewed and suggested strategies, activities and plans developed from those. Campaign yard signs and wire supports can be brought to the meeting for proper recycling. Like minded non-members are welcome to attend as guests. A Zoom link request and club information is available at ormondbeachdems.org.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast
Details: Meet Uncle Will, Stuttering Cousin Bob, Demented Cousin Kenny, Steve’s new therapist Cousin Sal — and Sal's parole officer — along with a myriad of other characters as Steve Solomon brings them to life. Tickets cost $44-$54. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org/.
When: 6-9 p.m., Dec. 7-31
Where: Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: Start a new holiday tradition while you explore the brand-new Riverfront Esplanade overlooking the Halifax River in downtown Daytona Beach. This multi-day celebration features a variety of community events such as a a movie on the lawn, holiday basaar, Santa sightings and live music concerts. An opening ceremony with a tree lighting will take place at the News Journal Center on Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 5:30-6:3 p.m. Visit RiverfrontEsplanade.com.
When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays
Where: First Baptist Church Of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Presented by Synergy Senior Fitness, attend upbeat classes with Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com
When: Through Jan. 1
Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: The popular drive-through lights extravaganza is back with more than one million lights and holiday scenes. New this year is the premiere of the Barbie holiday light display, as well as the Big Foot Monster Trucks and Prehistoric Christmas. Tickets cost $20 per vehicle in advance through Dec. 8, or $30 at the gate weekdays; or $35 on weekends. From Dec. 9 to Jan. 1, weekday entrance costs $25 in advance or $35 at the gate; or $40 on weekends. Visit MagicofLights.com.
When: Nov. 24-Dec. 17
Where: City of Palm Coast
Details: Palm Coast residents — break out all of your lights, garland, inflatable snowmen, and more to participate in our new Holiday Light Fight. Parks and Recreation is working with the city's GIS department to create maps showing where residents' light displays are located. Judging will take place on Dec. 17, and winners will receive lawn signs to mark their yards as award winners. Call 386-986-2360.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach
Details: Want to spend a day looking at fine art? The Museum of Arts and Sciences has the following shows on display:"Epiphany! Visions of Art" (through Nov. 27) ; "Minor Masterpieces: Porcelain Painted Scenes from the Collection" ; and "Tech Savvy: Home Technology from 1890s to the 1990s".
