Events calendar: Kick off the holiday season Hollywood style at The Casements' Christmas Gala

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


The Casements Guild's 46th annual Christmas Gala theme is "Hollywood Christmas." Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Casements Guild's 46th annual Christmas Gala theme is "Hollywood Christmas." Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Thursday, Dec. 5

Holiday Concert

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: The city of Palm Coast Parks and Recreation is hosting a holiday concert featuring Ashley Estevez. Bundle up and listen to holiday classics. There will be food trucks and vendors.

Second annual 'The Locals Mix' fashion show

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Root Family Museum Train Station, Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: This fashion show will feature unique and original designs by local artists and the Art Army. Local community figures will also walk the red carpet. Organized by DJ Jukebox Bully, Danna Alencar. Perego invites guests for the afterparty on the stage of the auditorium. Bring or wear white to be painted. Tickets cost $5 for general admission, $15 for VIP limited seating.

Our Gift to the Community

When: 7 p.m.

Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Enjoy this annual tradition featuring classic carols, holiday hits and performances by the Daytona State College Music department. Free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available at the News-Journal Center Box Office only. Donations will be collected for the Falcon HOPE Center.

The Country Girl

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5-7; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8

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

Details: See a staged reading of "The Country Girl," by Clifford Odets. This is a romance that delves into the life of a young, long-suffering wife who tirelessly struggles to support her older alcoholic husband. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students. Visit crtpalmcoast.com.

Friday, Dec. 6

The Casements Guild's 46th annual Christmas Gala

When: 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and 12-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the Christmas season with The Casements Guild at its 46th annual Christmas Gala. This year's theme is "Hollywood Holiday." On Friday, Dec. 6, Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. There will be a tree lighting, live music, food trucks, train rides, crafts and more. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy visits with Santa, entertainment, the sale of handmade crafts and a visit to the tree gallery. Free admission. 

Wonderland at One Daytona: Jingle All The Way

When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: One Daytona, 1 Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend the second Wonderland at One Daytona event, to include free family friendly activities like a live DJ, face painting stations, holiday characters and a Santa letter writing station. The CLASH Endurance Jingle Jog 5K will begin at 5:30 p.m. during the event. To register for the race visit, https://clashendurance.com/pages/jingle-jog-5k.

Journey to Christmas

When: 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Where: Community Baptist Church, 956 S. Old Dixie Highway, Bunnell

Details: Attend this family-friendly holiday event. Travel back in time to a hayride through the story of the birth of Christ. Then enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, face painting and games.

Holiday at the Beach

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Kick off the holiday season in Flagler Beach with a lighting of the park at 6 p.m., followed by live music and entertainment from Wadsworth Elementary School first grade Students, Old Kings Elementary School, the Indian Trails Middle School Band, the Matanzas High School “Blue Steel” and the Flagler Palm Coast High School Band. 

Saturday, Dec. 7

Pancake breakfast with Santa

When: 8-10 a.m.

Where: Captain's BBQ Bait & Tackle, 5862 N/ Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: Join the Seawolf Privateers for a festival pancake breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus. All of the sales and donations will benefit the Seawolf Privateers to help bring Christmas joy to foster and displaced children in the community. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Visit seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

Dents and Wheels for Toys

When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Fields BMW of Daytona, 1050 N. Tomoka Farms Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Take part in this Toys for Tots drive. Bring in a new, unwrapped toy (no Dollar Tree toys, please) and Fields BMW of Daytona will fix a dent or wheel damage on your car at no cost. All toys will be donated to Volusia Toys For Tots. Certain restrictions apply. One dent on one panel, up to 2 inches in diameter, or up to a 2 inches horizontal crease, or one alloy wheel with cosmetic damage up to 8 inches, per toy. No broken paint can be present and it's not available on composite material.

Fundraiser brunch buffet

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Presented by Healthier. Wealthier. Wiser Inc., this event will feature various food stations including a hot buffet surprise, hot and cold specialty beverages, live music, and a chance to participate in a raffle and win holiday baskets. The keynote speaker will be Tina Carlyle, owner of Angels Senior Living LLC and Access Senior Resources & Consulting LLC. Buffet costs $50 per person. 

God's Family Bible Church Food Pantry

When: 10-11 a.m. 

Where: God's Family Church parking lot, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell

Details: God's Family Church distributes food to the community every first and third Saturday of the month. This is a drive-thru event.

Holiday at the Beach parade

When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: North 6th Street to South 6th Street, Flagler Beach

Details: This free parade is presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach.

Volusia Civic Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'

When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8

Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Volusia Civic Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” ballet for three performances, featuring a cast of over 70 performers from dance studios across Central Florida. This event is also a collaborative community project with professional guest artists from the Cincinnati Ballet appearing during the Saturday evening and Sunday matinee shows. The Saturday matinee show is a condensed family series. A Children’s Sugar Plum Tea is offered on Saturday and Sunday prior to the shows. Tickets to the show start at $25. The tea tickets are $25 per child as an add-on. Visit civicballetvc.org.

Ormond 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.

Palm Coast Holiday Market

When: 4:30-9 p.m.

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

Details: The city of Palm Coast invites residents to the Palm Coast Holiday Market, hosted in partnership with the Flagler County Rotary Club. This is a highlight of the Fantasy Lights Festival, which runs nightly throughout December.

The Kingdom Choir

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this choir who performed in the 2018 wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Sunday, Dec. 8

Christmas Gala tea

When: 3 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join The Casements Guild for a holiday tea. Tickets cost $40 per person. Call Arlene Halsey at 386-673-5312.

Candy Cane Lane

When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Calvary Christian Center, 1687 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Experience the magic of Christmas at Candy Cane Lane at Calvary. Each child will receive a free stocking and have a chance to decorate it. There will also be a live outdoor Christmas concert with CWL Live. Take a ride on a holiday train and enjoy snow in Florida. There will also be face painting, a petting zoo, food trucks, hot chocolate and a Christmas trunk or treat.

Tuesday, Dec. 10

Watercolor workshop: Stewart Jones

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: Paint along with award-winning watercolor artist Stewart Jones. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee. No drawing required. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve a spot.

The Music of John Denver by Carl Bennett

When: 2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Sing along to the sounds of John Denver with Carl Bennett. Free event presented by the Friends of the Ormond Beach Library.

Wednesday, Dec. 11

December Master Gardener program

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Environmental Discovery Center, 601 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: The "Gardening Florida Style" program for Dec. 11, will be "Caring for Poinsettias After the Holidays."

Thursday, Dec. 12

Halifax Genealogical Society

When: 1:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: All are welcome for the monthly meeting of the Halifax Genealogical Society. This month’s program is “What holiday traditions were passed down in your family?" member share moderated by Greta Daigle.

An Olde English Christmas with Herman's Hermits and Peter Noone

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 S.R 100, Palm Coast

Details: Celebrate the holiday season with this show starring Peter Noone, lead singer of the 1960s pop band "Herman's Hermits." Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Friday, Dec. 13

A Charlie Brown Christmas

When: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15

Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See a performance of "A Charlie Brown Christmas." The 10:30 a.m. time slots only include the show. Tickets cost $10 for adults; $5 for children and students. The 6 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Sunday shows feature a "Holidazzle Buffet Dinner." Enjoy a seasonal buffet in the grand lobby while being entertained by a host of holiday songs and surprises. Tickets cost $50 for adults and $25 for children. Visit ci.ovationtix.com/36384.

Toy Drop

When: 12-3 p.m.

Where: Seacoast Bank parking lot, 175 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Help fill the Ormond Beach Police Department's MRAP with toys to benefit the Ormond Beach Police Athletic League. Toy Drop presented with the Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce. Please donate unwrapped toys. 

Christmas in Bunnell

When: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Joanne King Park, 300 Citrus St., Bunnell

Details: The city of Bunnell is hosting this free Christmas event featuring music and performances by local school dance teams, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus and appearances by Christmas characters for photo opportunities. There will also be food trucks, a s'mores table, snow, games, crafts and activities.

Movies on the Halifax

When: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "Elf," rated PG. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

Late night at the Bookshop: Holiday Edition

When: 7-10 p.m.

Where: Fern & Fable Books, 51 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the holidays with extra shopping hours, special offers, sales and gift sets. 

Saturday, Dec. 14

Holiday in the Gardens 2024

When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Ocean Shore Blvd. Palm Coast

Details: Come out to Washington Oaks Gardens State Park for a holiday celebration featuring arts and craft vendors, a plant sale, food, live music and kids activities. The Friends of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will be collecting new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items for local families. Entry into the park costs $5 per vehicle. Call 386-446-6783.

Inspiration & Wellness: Literary Lounge Book Fest

When: 12:30-3 p.m.

Where: Good Vibes Nutrition of Palm Coast, 209 Saint Joe Plaza Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Experience engaging storytelling, live readings, and interactive discussions. Enjoy a selection of health teas and smoothies, as well as vegan baked goods.For more information, contact 310-295-0111 or visit 3RPublishingGroup.com.

Starlight Parade

When: 6 p.m.

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

Details: Cap off Palm Coast's 25th anniversary celebrations with the Starlight Parade at Town Center. The parade will be a celebration of community traditions, featuring numerous community partners. There will be food trucks, a letters to Santa station, face painting and kids crafts. Santa will arrive on a Palm Coast Fire Engine.

33rd annual Home for the Holidays Parade

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: West Granada Boulevard, between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street, Ormond Beach

Details: Themed "Santa's Toyland," this 1.5-mile long holiday parade will include walkers, vehicles and floats. The parade will start at Division Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue, go north until turning east at West Granada Boulevard. The parade will then turn south on Beach Street and end in front of City Hall. There will be a tree lighting ceremony at City Hall Plaza at 6 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 15

Annual Holiday Tour of Homes

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Details: The Ormond Beach Historical Society invites the community to tour some of the finest homes on Ormond's beachside. There will be a mix of historic and modern homes, and the tour will include The Casements. Enjoy refreshments at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building as you shop local craft vendors. Santa will also make an appearance. Tickets cost $50 in advance. Visit ormondhistory.org.

BACC vintage car display

When: 12-4 p.m.

Where: Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson, 1637 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: See this free show benefitting Toys for Tots. There will be live music by Fuse. Unwrapped toy donations are appreciated. 

Have a Jazzy Christmas

When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: Cinematique Theater, 242 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend this holiday jazz concert and enjoy food and beverages. Tickets cost $30. Visit cinematique.org.

Ormond Ballet's Under the Mistletoe: The Nutcracker and more

When: 3 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: Ormond Ballet will perform scenes from "The Nutcracker" ballet alongside "Under the Mistletoe." Tickets cost $35. Visit ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center.

Palm Coast Boat Parade

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Cochise Waterway south to Grand Haven gazebo, Palm Coast

Details: See boats decked out in holiday glory during this annual parade sponsored by the Palm Coast Yacht Club. This year's parade will honor Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Dispatcher Megan Burton. Free event.

Ongoing

Poinsettia sale

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, until supplies last

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

Details: The annual Christmas poinsettia sale, sponsored by the Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus, will begin Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024The sale will take place in the church parking lots on Saturdays from 3-5 p.m. and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., until supplies last. Fresh, locally grown flowers in sizes from 6-14-inch pots are available in various colors. Advance orders are not required, but you may order any quantity for pickup by calling Vince at 386-795-4260. The proceeds support thecharitable works of the Knights of Columbus in the community.

Memory Makers Quilt Guild

When: 9:30 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday of each month

Where: UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Education Center, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Join the Memory Makers Quilt Guild. All are welcome.

BAM Senior Fitness Class

When: 9:30 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays

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

Details: Join this Balance and Motion class and develop strength and endurance, core stability and balance. Taught by senior fitness specialist Artie G, the class is open to all fitness levels and free with most insurances. A donation is accepted for those without coverage. See full schedule at synergyseniorfitness.com or call 386-931-3485.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday

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

Details: Join this book club, which will study "Love Stories of the Bible Speak" by Shannon Bream. The book club will meet in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.

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.

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 shows on display: "Tide Pools: Exploring Coastal Communities" ; "Audubon's Birds of Florida" ; and "Visions of Florida: The Photographic Art of Clyde Butcher."

 

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