Calendar: Celebrate Halloween with local trunk-or-treats, costume parties

What to do this week in Ormond Beach and Palm Coast.


Several trunk-or-treat events are taking place throughout Ormond and Palm Coast this month. File photo
Several trunk-or-treat events are taking place throughout Ormond and Palm Coast this month. File photo
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Friday, Oct. 27

22nd annual Tommy Tant Memorial Surf Classic kick-off celebration

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Tortugas Florida Kitchen & Bar, 608 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Held in memory of Tommy Tant, a 24-year-old locl surfer who died from an aortic aneurysm, this surf classic event begins with a celebration and auction. Surf events will start Saturday morning at the Flagler Beach Pier. Visit TommyTant.com.

A Spooky Good Time Halloween Event

When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Join Tanger Outlets for this event presented by Halifax Health, to take place near the Splash Pad. There will be activities, giveaways, musical entertainment, crafts, a costume contest and trick-or-treating at participating stores. 

Saturday, Oct. 28

Witches of Flagler Beach bike ride

When: 7:15-11 a.m.

Where: Wickline Park, 315 South 7th St. S., Flagler Beach

Details: Join Flagler Beach Creates for its second annual Halloween charity bike ride. Decorate your bike and dress in costume.  The ride will last about an hour and there will be awards for best witch costume, best "broom stick" (decorated bike), and best cackle. Visit flaglerbeachcreates.org/witches-bike-ride.

Seaside Herb Society Plant herb sale

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Bailey Riverbridge Gardens, 1 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Shop for herbs at this one-day sale. Members of the Seaside Herb Society, a nonprofit, will be available to answer questions about how to use and grow herbs. Money raised at the sale will help maintain the society's herb garden and with community services.

Founder's Day Food Truck Festival

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast

Details: Join the Palm Coast Historical Society for a food truck festival celebrating the 10th anniversary of the society's museum opening. Explore local history with workshops by Elaine Studnicki and Tim Baker. Visit palmcoasthistory.org.

Puppapalooza

When: 3-5 p.m.

Where: Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast

Details: Attend this festival for dogs, featuring treats, toys, dog play spaces and fun activities. Dogs must be leashed when outside of the dog park. Celebrate spooky season by dressing up — you and your pup — in costume.

Halloween Party at Palm Coast VFW Post 8696

When: 5-10 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast VFW Post 8696, located at 47 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast

Details: Rock out to start your Halloween weekend with the Palm Coast VFW. There will be a live performance by a rock cover band Highway 100 as well as dinner. Tickets cost $30. Call 386-446-8696.

Trunk-or-treat

When: 5:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 402 N. Palmetto St., Bunnell

Details: Come join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for some Halloween fun. There will be a trunk-or-treat, carnival games and a Soup-er Saturday cook-off.

FCSO trunk-or-treat

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Boulevard, Bunnell

Details: Join the FCSO for a free trunk-or-treat. Sheriff Rick Staly and deputies will give out free Halloween candy. If you attend, stay inside your vehicle and follow the candy route in the courthouse parking lot. FCSO personnel will distribute sweets and provide a candy bag with safety tips. Sheriff Woody and Jessie (A.K.A. Sheriff Staly and his wife Debbie) plan to attend and greet you at the start.

Sunday, Oct. 29

'Menopause the Musical 2: Cruising through "the Change"'

When: 2-4:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this sequel to "Menopause the Musical," telling the story of what happens five years later to four ladies who met by chance in a department store and have now decided to take a cruise together. Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Sounds of Legends

When: 4:30-9 p.m.

Where: Italian American Social Club of Palm Coast, 45 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: Join the Italian American Social Club of Palm Coast for an evening fundraiser filled with the music of Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis and more, featuring impressionist Conner Lorre. Tickets cost $55 per person and include dinner. Funds will the Kiwanis of Flagler County. Visit flaglercountykiwanis.org.

Monday, Oct. 30

Hall of Terror

When: 7-10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 30-31

Where: Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast

Details: The Palm Coast Fire Department will host its 22nd annual Hall of Terror attraction, themed "SCREAM" and focusing on the lore of the namesake movie franchise. All ages are welcome to attend, with supervision recommended for children 13 and under. The attraction features strobe lighting, fog and other special effects. Park next to the Fire Station on Corporate Drive or in the Kohl's shopping center. Free admission. 

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Volusia Memorial Trunk-or-treat

When: 3-5 p.m.

Where: Volusia Memorial Park and Funeral Home, 550 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Volusia Memorial will have vehicle stations set up throughout its parking lot, with all candy and beverages provided by Volusia Memorial Funeral Home. All ages welcome.

Halloween Party at the Red, White and Blues

When: 5-10 p.m.

Where: Red, White and Blues, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway C132, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this Halloween party featuring music by The Full House Band, free hotdogs, a costume contest and prizes. The party will host Palm Coast Vice Mayor Ed Danko as a special guest. Tickets cost $19.99 per person. Visit https://bit.ly/3rPamtL. 

Tomoka United Methodist Church Trunk-or-treat

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church will host a trunk-or-treat on Halloween for children of all ages. There will be candy, games with prizes, cookies and cider, popcorn, spooky music and more. 

Thursday, Nov. 2

'Educating Rita'

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5

Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast

Details: Enjoy this bawdy, two-character comedy at City Repertory Theatre. Frank (played by Jack Rose) is a failed writer who has given up on life, while Rita (played by Annie Gaybis) is determined to change hers by getting an education — and sometimes, students end up being the best teachers. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students. Call the box office at 386-585-9415 or buy tickets online at crtpalmcoast.com/educating-rita.

Friday, Nov. 3

Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Get ready for an exciting Friday evening at the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride in Palm Coast, in recognition of Mobility Week. In partnership with the Palm Coast Fire Department, Flagler County Sheriff's Office, Florida Department of Transportation, and River to Sea Transportation Planning Organization, the Central Park Bike Rodeo & Ride invites families to come together for an evening of biking and safety awareness. Children will receive free bike helmets; all attendees will receive free bike lights. Food trucks will be on site. No bike? No problem! Bicycles will be on hand for those who want to participate but don't have their own.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Keep Palm Coast Clean: It's a litter-all effort

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Public Works, 1 Wellfield Grade, Palm Coast

Details: Help make a difference and join the city of Palm Coast for its “Keep Palm Coast Clean” litter pick-up event. Gloves, trash bags and refreshments will be provided. Free. Volunteers needed. Each participant will receive a certificate and be recognized as a "Litter-free ambassador." 

Live Local History Program: Second Seminole War

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn about Florida’s Second Seminole War with historian and local author Randy Jaye. Program presented by the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Free and open to the public. 

Tricky Tray Auction

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Holy Dormition Church, 17 Buckskin Lane, Ormond Beach

Details: Holy Dormition Church is sponsoring its annual Tricky Tray Auction. Doors open at 11 a.m. Auction begins at 1 p.m. Join for prizes, food, visiting with friends and fun. Call 386-677-8704 or 6009- 510-9867.

Art walk

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.

Art opening reception

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Ocean Art Gallery for an opening reception for Atlanta abstract artist Christina Doelling. The exhibit, titled "Blurring the Lines," will be on display through Nov. 30. Reception is free and open to the public.

Sunday, Nov. 5

Blood drive and pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Knights of Columbus Council 13018 is hosting the OneBlood Big Red Bus during its monthly pancake breakfast. All donors will receive a free pass to the breakfast, which includes scrambled eggs, sausage and all the pancakes you can east, as well as coffee and orange juice. Breakfast for non-donors costs $6. Kids under 12 eat free.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

Watercolor workshop

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Ocean Art Gallery, 197 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Learn to paint in watercolor with artist Bibi Gromling. Workshop costs $75. All supplies included. No drawing experience is required. Class is limited to six students. Beginner and intermediate adults are welcome. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve your spot.

Thursday, Nov. 9

'The Molecular Anatomy of Animal Body Plans'

When: 7 p.m.

Where: UF Whitney Laboratory Lohman Auditorium, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine

Details: Attend the latest Evening at Whitney Lecture Series hosted by the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, titled "The Molecular Anatomy of Animal Body Plans," featuring Stanford University Associate Professor Chris Lowe. Visit https://www.whitney.ufl.edu/.

Ongoing

10th annual Maze Dayz

When: 5-10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 6-29

Where: Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 State Route 100, Bunnell

Details: Cowart Ranch and Farms' annual Maze Dayz are back. Get lost in the farm's maze, enjoy a pumpkin patch and hayrides, buy local produce and participate in fun activities. Tickets cost $15. Children 2 and under are free. Visit MazeDays.com.

Moms of Pre Schoolers

When: 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Friday of the month

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Moms of Pre Schoolers is a free faith-based program for moms, moms-to-be and their preschoolers for support and encouragement. Breakfast is provided, as well as a video with discussion and crafts. Playtime offered for children, with adult supervision. Call 386-255-2588.

'The Chosen'

When: 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, through the end of November

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: "The Chosen," a TV series on the life of Jesus, will be aired at Central Baptist Church every Thursday, beginning with Season 1. Free admission. Discussion and light refreshments will follow the showings. Call 386-255-2588.

Exercises for the maturing body

When: 10:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

Where: First Baptist Church of Palm Coast, 6050 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Attend upbeat classes presented by Synergy Senior Fitness and taught by Senior Fitness Specialist Artie Gardella. Classes are ongoing. Insurances that cover fitness accepted, or a donation for those with no coverage. Visit Synergyseniorfitness.com.

MOAS exhibitions

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 show on display: “Visions of Visionaries: Beaux Arts of Central Florida"; and "World War II: Stories from the American Experience."

 

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