Events calendar: It's time for the Christmas parades in Ormond Beach, Palm Coast

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


Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the award winning Abaco Windows float at the 32nd annual HOme for the HOlidays Nighttime Parade. Photo by Michele Meyers
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on the award winning Abaco Windows float at the 32nd annual HOme for the HOlidays Nighttime Parade. Photo by Michele Meyers
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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." Attendees are invited to arrive early in their Christmas pajamas for a chance to try out a new Bedtops Mattress bed, and win it. 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. 

The Little Lucky art show

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Tennis Center, 38 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: See works from artists around Ormond Beach. There will be art, refreshments, lights, music, pickleball and celebratory tennis. For more information, contact Tom Fitzgibbon via [email protected].

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. 

Community Chorus of Palm Coast holiday concert

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast

Details: The Community Chorus of Palm Coast has over 50 singers who love to sing a variety of music. Join the chorus in celebrating the holiday season.

Bootlegger's Burlesque

When: 9 p.m.

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

Details: Enjoy cocktails and see this burlesque show about local rumrunning legend Bill McCoy. The production chronicles McCoy's evolution from modest boat builder on the banks of the Halifax River to American folk hero. Tickets cost $38. Show is open to those 21 and up only. Visit http://bit.ly/3CUvQKD.

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.

Good Times Winter Village

When: 12-4 p.m.

Where: Good Times Dog Bar, 3468 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Attend this festive holiday market with vendors, food, drinks and relaxing tunes. Furry friends are invited.

Wonderland at the North Pole

When: 4-9 p.m.

Where: Bronx House Pizza, 5384 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Enjoy a North Pole-inspired escape with snowmen, festive garlands and holiday ambiance. There will be cookie decorating, gingerbread hosue building, an elf dress up contest starting at 7 p.m., a scavenger hunt and live DJ music. Free event.

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.

Community Chorus of Palm Coast holiday concert

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive N., Palm Coast

Details: The Community Chorus of Palm Coast has over 50 singers who love to sing a variety of music. Join the chorus in celebrating the holiday season.

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.

Monday, Dec. 16

Reindeer Round Up

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, to Friday, Dec. 20

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Take part in this festive scavenger hunt at The Casements. Explore the grounds and search for hidden reindeer, then visit the front office to claim your prize. 

Wednesday, Dec. 18

Christmas Market

When: 4-8 p.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Enjoy live music and local vendors, as well as a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Flagler Tiger Bay Club holiday dinner

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Hammock Dunes Club: 30 Avenue Royale, Palm Coast

Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club is hosting global entrepreneur Jeff Hoffman as its keynote speaker for its 2024 holiday dinner. The dinner is open to current and future members of the Flagler Tiger Bay Club. Non-members may attend as a President's Guest for $60, by registering at www.FlaglerTigerBayClub.com.

Thursday, Dec. 19

Holiday at The Casements

When: 6 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend this year's "Holiday at The Casements" featuring music, self-guided tours of The Casements, and  free desserts. There will be special appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club holiday gathering and meeting

When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend the December meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club. There will be a holiday gathering social time with refreshments, followed by a brief meeting with updates on activities and a time for group sharing. Like-minded guests are welcomed. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

Sleighbells and the '60s

When: 7 p.m.

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

Details: PBS star Chris Ruggiero's new Christmas show features songs such as "Sleigh Ride", "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The show hosts special guests, The American Sirens. Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Friday, Dec. 20

Jingles & Jammies

When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 20 and 21

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

Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre will host this festive fundraiser for its 2025 season. The HRT singers will perform holiday favorites while dressed in Christmas pajamas. Guests are encouraged to wear their own Christmas pajamas or holiday sweaters. Tickets cost $35. Visit ormondbeach.org/267/Performing-Arts-Center.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Donuts with Santa

When: 8-11 a.m.

Where: Serendipity Marketplace, 5 Commercial Court, Palm Coast

Details: Join for pictures with Santa, donuts, muffins, cookies, drinks and shopping. Costs $10 per child. Call 386-264-6256.

Art in the Park

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Join Vincent’s Clubhouse for its “Art in the Park” program hosted by Allie Langan and Erica Mendes. All ages are welcome. Admission costs $10. All supplies and refreshments are included.

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.

Flagler Beach golf cart parade

When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, 915 N. Central Ave., Flagler Beach

Details: Decorate your golf cart and join Flagler Strong for a parade that will travel north on North Daytona Avenue and then south down South Central Avenue. At 10th Street North, the parade will turn down North Flagler Avenue, cross State Road 100, pass South 3rd St and then go onto South Central Avenue to Beachfront Grill. Tickets cost between $10-$50 and include lunch. Ribbons will be awarded to the best decorated carts. All proceeds will benefit Christmas Come True. 

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. All supplies are included in the $75 class fee. No drawing required. Class is limited to six students. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve a spot.

Ongoing

Palm Coast Living Nativity

When: 6-8 p.m. through Dec. 14

Where: Parkview Church, 5435 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: This new walk-thru experience includes larger-than-life sets, live animals, a petting zoo, photo opportunities and food vendors.

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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