Events calendar: Attend the 67th annual Flagler County Cracker Day

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


Bull fighter Micah Avera faces a bull after distracting him from a rider at the 66th annual Cracker Day. Photo by Michele Meyers
Bull fighter Micah Avera faces a bull after distracting him from a rider at the 66th annual Cracker Day. Photo by Michele Meyers
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Thursday, March 28

Nature Walks with Urban Forester Carol

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Linear Park, 31 Greenway Court, Palm Coast

Details: Join Palm Coast Urban Forester Carol for a nature walk as she talks about the local flora and fauna. This walk will feature a snake presentation by a Central Florida Zoo expert. Free. Register at parksandrec.fun.

Halifax Genealogical Society monthly meeting and program

When: 1:30 p.m.

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

Details: Halifax Genealogical Society President Patricia Peoples will present, "Finding Your Ancestors' Irish Townland and Building the Jigsaw Puzzle." Guest registration is free. 

Friday, March 29

Yoga outdoors

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free outdoor beginner level yoga class by Kim Latford. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

'Dance to the Music' dance party

When: 6-10 p.m.

Where: African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, 4422 U.S. Highway 1 N., Palm Coast

Details: Attend this dance party with Soulfire. The theme and attire is "through the decades." Tickets cost $25 and include a spaghetti dinner. Call 609-304-9412.

Saturday, March 30

12th annual Spoonbills and Sprockets
Cycling Tour

When: 6-9 a.m.

Where: Hammock Community Center, 79 Mala Compra Road, Palm Coast

Details: Cycle 15, 37, 62, or 100 miles for the Spoonbills and Sprockets Cycling tour, to start at the Hammock Community Center. There is also a 25-mile e-bike ride option with Flagler County Commissioner Andy Dance. Race registration starts at $60. Visit spoobillsandsprockets.com.

67th annual Flagler County Cracker Day

When: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Fairgrouds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Celebrate Cracker Day with your friends and family. See bull riding, steer riding, sack races and more. Rodeo begins at noon. Admission costs $20 per person and includes lunch, to be served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Children 3 and under are free. 

'Genealogy in the Library'

When: 1-4 p.m.

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

Details: The Halifax Genealogical Society is hosting a free, one-on-one research assistance program for anyone interested in researching family history. The volunteers convene in the Sandpiper Room in the library. To register, contact [email protected].

Easter at The Trails

When: 1-3 p.m.

Where: The Trails Shopping Center, 254 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Get your picture with the Easter Bunny and enjoy J's Mini Donuts, face painting, balloon twist artist, bounce houses and other activities. Visit Burntwood Tavern, J&B Jewelers, Talbots, and Stretch Zone to participate in an Easter Egg Hunt and search for the golden egg to get a prize. Visit Dairy Queen for a free ice cream cone and Five Star Pizza for a free slice of pizza.

Easter Egg Dyeing at Kids Crew

When: 3-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30

Where: Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast

Details: The resort is hosting an egg dyeing event for all guests and members. Activity costs $15 per dozen. Confirm a spot by calling the Kids Crew at 386-246-5661 by March 23.

Sunday, March 31

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this complimentary egg hunt for guests and members of the resort. The egg hunt is taking place on Champions Event Lawn. Guests bring their own baskets. The egg hunt is divided among age groups. 

Monday, April 1

Palm Coast Astronomy Club

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler County Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast

Details: The Palm Coast Astronomy Club's next meeting is themed, "The light bending property of gravity." Anyone interested in astronomy is invited to attend. The meeting room is located immediately to the right after entering the library.

Tuesday, April 2

Technicolor! opening reception

When: 1-2 p.m.

Where: Gallery 202, Daytona State College Building 530, 1200 International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: See art by the 2024 "Photography and Art" class at the University of Central Florida. The exhibition, titled "Technicolor!" will feature colorful, vibrant student work. The exhibit will tun through April 24. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, April 4

Yogalates

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: The Environmental Discovery Center is hosting a free beginner level yogalates class by Victoria Bennett. Chairs available. Mats recommended. Space is limited. Call 386-615-7081.

Friday, April 5

Free Family Art Night: "Textured Turtles"

When: 5:30-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Take part in this month's project, inspired by exhibiting artist Antoinette Slick. Work together with your family to create a "textured turtle" with art instructor Linda King. All art supplies provided. Free admission. No art experience is needed and all ages are welcome.

Movies on the Halifax

When: 8 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "The Princess and the Frog," rated G. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

Saturday, April 6

11th annual Spring Festival and plant sale

When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: The festival, hosted by theGarden Club at Palm Coast, will feature vendors selling plants, flower arrangements and hosting demonstrations. There will be crafts, music, kids activities, food trucks and raffles.

World War II Air Bases and Coast Guard Stations in Northeastern Florida

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: Speaker Robert Mattson will provide an overview of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard bases and facilities in northeast Florida just prior to and during World War II. Free program hosted by the Ormond Beach Historical Society.

16th annual Turtle Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Veteran's Park, 101 N. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: The Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol will hold its annual Turtle Fest, which is its primary fundraiser. Activities will include face painting, turtle races, live music, entertainment, vendors, and food and beverages for sale. If possible, a rehabilitated turtle will be released on the beach mid-afternoon. Free admission.

Autism Awareness Festival and Resource Fair

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

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

Details: Join Vincent's Clubhouse for its second annual Autism Awareness Festival and Resource Fair. There will be a bounce house village sponsored by Premier Chiropractic, a kid zone, food trucks, local community resources, games and entertainment. Free admission.

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.

Sunday, April 7

Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

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

Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve a pancake breakfast at the Social Hall. The breakfast includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast costs $6 for adults, and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

Family Farm Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Where: The Stage at Town Center, 7900 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: The Florida Agricultural Museum will host its annual Family Farm Festival. Planned activities include an opportunity to experience pioneer farm life. Visitors can immerse themselves in the structures, equipment and livestock that helped build the state of Florida and the nation. Tickets cost $10 in advance for adults and $8 for children; $12 for adults and $10 for children on the day of the festival. Visit https://floridaagriculturalmuseum.ticketspice.com/family-farm-festival.

Jewish Heritage Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The eighth-biennial edition of the Jewish Heritage Festival will feature musical performers, vendors, kids activities including camel rides, a petting zoo, matzah baking and more. There will also be a Holocaust Memorial and a Jewish Hall of Fame. Free and open to the public. Visit JewishHeritageFestival.com.

Ormond Beach Historical Society annual open house

When: 1-3 p.m.

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

Details: The Ormond Beach Historical Society will welcome visitors and aim to inspire new members to volunteer. There will be complimentary refreshments and door prizes. 

Ongoing

Art League of Daytona Beach presents 'Art Nuance'

When: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, through April 26

Where: Art League of Daytona Beach,433 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: See this exhibit featuring the artwork of George Stuart, Toni Slick, Mary Wentzel and Mike Nelson. The exhibit will run through April 26. Visit artleague.org.

Women's book club

When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday, beginning Jan. 9

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.

Exercises for the maturing body

When: 9:30 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 shows on display: "Tide Pools: Exploring Coastal Communities" ; "The Lure of Florida Fishing" ; and "Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived."

 

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