Events calendar: Celebrate Palm Coast's 25th anniversary, get to know city departments at Ormond Beach 2GO

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


City of Palm Coast's welcome sign. Photo courtesy of Andriy Blokhin/Adobe Stock
City of Palm Coast's welcome sign. Photo courtesy of Andriy Blokhin/Adobe Stock
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Thursday, Oct. 24

Ormond Beach 2GO

When: 4-6 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Meet city departments, get information about issues like recycling and trash schedules, cultural events and volunteering, and peruse vehicle displays from Public Works, police and fire. There will be a "table-o-treat" for the kids. 

Drive-thru trunk-or-treat

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Flagler County courthouse parking lot, 1769 E. Moody Blvd. Unit 1, Bunnell

Details: Join the Flagler County Sheriff's Office for a drive-thru Trunk-or-Treat to get into the Halloween spirit. Take your car through the courthouse parking lot and bring your best costume to get candy from Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly, deputies, and other FCSO employees.

United States Air Force Academy Band: The Falconaires

When: 7 p.m.

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

Details: See The Falconaires perform. All tickets have been distributed, but a standby line will be available for patrons without a ticket. Entrance is not guaranteed, but likely. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Friday, Oct. 25

Monstrous Masterpieces

When: 6-8 p.m.

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

Details: Join this Halloween-themed cake decorating class, led by Sarah Began. Learn the basics of icing and cake decorating. All skill levels welcome. Adults only. Seats are limited. Costs $40 for current OMAM members and $50 for non-members. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

Second annual Hook, Line and Sinker Comedy night

When: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26

Where: Club 51, 51 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast

Details: Join Club 51 for two nights of comedy and patriotism in support of Hookin' Veterans, a nonprofit. Special guest comedian will be Ben Bailey, former host of "Cash Cab." All proceeds go toward taking disablled veterans on a fishing adventure out of Palm Beach.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Fabulous fall festival and fish fry

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Bible Church, 94 Whiteview Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this event featuring activities for children, a kid's carnival, a touch-a-truck opportunity and yard sale. A donation of $12 per adult, $10 for children 6-12, and $7 for ages 3-5 is suggested.

Florida's Lost Attractions

When: 10 a.m.

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

Details: James C. Clark, professor of history at the University of Central Florida, will discuss bygone Sunshine State attractions such as Texas Jim's Sarasota Reptile Farm and Zoo, the Skull Kingdom, and Dixieland Amusement Park.

Palm Coast 25th anniversary celebration

When: 4-8 p.m.

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

Details: Celebrate Palm Coast's 25th anniversary with activities for the family, live entertainment, games and attractions for kids and adults alike. This is a free event.

Flagler Beach Police trunk-or-treat

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Beach Police Department, 204 S. Flagler Ave. Flagler Beach

Details: Take part in a trunk-or-treat with the Flagler Beach Police Department. Free event. 

Triple Laughs: 3 Hilarious Women on Stage

Whe: 7-9:30 p.m.

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

Details: Get ready for a triple dose of laughter with Maryellen Hooper, Karen Rontowski, and Maureen Langan. Tickets cost $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Second annual Take a Swing at Hunger golf classic

When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Halifax Plantation Golf Club, 3400 Halifax Clubhouse Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join in this golf fundraiser to help local food banks and pantries. Four person scramble costs $125 per player. Visit takeaswingathunger.com.

St. Augustine Orchestra: Fiesta & Faith, a journey from celebration to contemplation

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: See this orchestra perform numbers such as DeFallas's "Ritual Fire Dance" from "El Amor Brujo," Danzon No. 2 by Marquez, Rimsky-Korsakov's "Capriccio Espagnol, op.34," Symphony No.5 in D major, op 107 and "Reformation" by Mendelssohn. Tickets cost $25. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Hall of Terror

When: 7-10 p.m.

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

Details: The Palm Coast Fire Department is hosting the Halll of Terror for the 23rd year. This year's theme for the Hall of Terror will be "Greatest Slashers," featuring horror movie icons of the past 50 years. This year's event will also feature food trucks. All ages are welcome to attend, with supervision recommended for ages 13 and under. Strobe lighting, fog and other special effects are featured for the duration of the attraction. There will be a sensory-friendly walkthrough of the Hall of Terror prior to the regular event start time from 6-7 p.m. on both nights.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Trunk-or-treat

When: 5-7 p.m.

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

Details: Take part in this "spooktacular" evening. There will be candy, games with prizes, goodie bags, cookies, cider, juice and popcorn and Halloween tunes. 

Friday, Nov. 1

33rd Walk Around Florida

When: Friday, Nov. 1 to Sunday, Nov. 3

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

Details: Take part in four walks, a bike and a swim in the Palm Coast area, sponsored by Happy Wanderers, Mid-Florida Milers and the Suncoast Sandpipers, members of the American Volkssport Association. Celebrate Florida nature in this weekend of events. Visit happywanderersfl.org.

Craft Extravaganza

When: Friday, Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Where: 1524 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach, Flagler Woman’s Club clubhouse

Details: The Flagler Woman’s Club is hosting a Craft Extravaganza event which will feature a bake sale, raffle and handmade Christmas items, including home décor, gifts, clothing, accessories, holiday decorations and more. The proceeds will benefit local charities, scholarships and organizations. Entry is free. A lunch will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information call Penny at 386-447-0399.

Saturday, Nov. 2

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.

Fall festival

When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: Pathways Elementary, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Pathways Elementary invites the community to its fall festival. There will be vendors, food trucks and activities for all ages.

Saturday, Nov. 16

The Chiles Academy's annual homecoming carnival

When: 12-4 p.m.

Where: The Chiles Academy, 868 George W. Engram Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: RESCHEDULED. The Pilot Club of the Halifax Area will be teaching all about brain safety at The Chiles Academy's homecoming carnival. There will be puppet shows, music, games, a bounce house, pony rides, plus free bicycle helmet fittings and giveaways. Free event.

This event was originally scheduled for Oct. 19 but has been rescheduled to Nov. 16.

Ongoing

Maze Dayz 2024

When: 5-10 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 4 to Nov. 3

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.

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."

Registration for art classes, workshops

When: Times vary, most classes and workshops begin in October.

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

Details: Register for fall classes and workshops at the Art League of Daytona Beach. Visit www.artleague.org or phone 386-947-7103. Workshops and classes vary in start time and duration.

 

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