Events calendar: See a Model A car show at Tomoka State Park

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


Tomoka State Park. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/Pelow Media
Tomoka State Park. Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock/Pelow Media
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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: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2

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.

First Friday Garden Walk

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Come out the first Friday of the month to learn more about the gardens and history of Washington Oaks. No registration necessary; the walk is included with the park's entry fees. Meet at the garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tours last one hour.

Italian Visas — Italy event

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Odyssey Travel, 146 S. Atlantic Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Join Odyssey Travel for wine and appetizers. Presenting Collette's Italian Vistas, a trip through Rome, Sorrento, Florence and more on May 5-17, 202. RSVP by calling April Toth at 386-672-8113.

Movies on the Halifax

When: 6:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a showing of "Top Gun: Maverick," rated PG-13. Movies are weather-sensitive. Call 386-676-3216 for rainout information.

Saturday, Nov. 2

Fall for Natives

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

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

Details: This is a native plant sale and education event by Natural Beauty. There will be an info booth, native seed packs for sale, kid friendly craft, and an 11 a.m. classroom presentation by the Pawpaw Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.

Veteran care and wellness goals

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: South Ormond Neighborhood Center, 176 Division Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser, Inc. is hosting an awareness event for veteran health and mental health. Free lunch and there will be door prizes.

Tour de Tomoka 2024: Model A Car Show

When: 12-3 p.m.

Where: Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: Take a stroll along the Tomoka River at the Tomoka Outpost inside Tomoka State Park and see a display of history in the form of Model A specific vehicles. There will be live music by Jim Lamb and food trucks. Tomoka State Park entry fees apply. For a vehicle with a single occupant, it's $4; for up to 8 people in a vehicle, it's $5. For bicyclist or pedestrians, it's $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.

Sunday, Nov. 3

Temple Beth Shalom Palm Coast annual Non-Sectarian Blessing of the Pets

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Temple Beth Shalom, 40 Wellington Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Temple Beth Shalom in Palm Coast will host all furry, feathered and other critters and their owners for its annual Non-Sectarian Blessing of the Pets. Free admission and parking. Pets will receive a personalized blessing certificate signed by Rabbi Karen Tashman. Local animal support organizations will be on hand to provide information and education. Raffle prizes will also be awarded. Call the TBS office at 386-445-3006 for more information.

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac tribute

When: 7 p.m.

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

Details: See Rumours ATL perform its renditions of Fleetwood Mac songs. Rumours ATL is fronted by Mekenzie Zimmerman. Adrienne Cottrell, and Denny Hanson. John Spiegel on lead guitar, Jim Ramsdell on bass and Daniel Morrison on drums make up the band. Tickets start at $54. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 5

Master gardener plant clinic

When: 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Attend this interactive program that provides research-based horticultural education to homeowners. Bring your questions, samples and photos.

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. Class costs $75. All supplies included. No drawing required. Class is limited to six students.. Call 386-317-9400 to reserve a spot.

Wednesday, Nov. 6

Palm Coast Astronomy Club meeting

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 will hold its next meeting at the library. The meeting's topic will be "Introduction to the Fall Constellations." Everyone interested in astronomy is welcome. The meeting room is located to the right after entering the library.

Thursday, Nov. 7

Annual Paychecks for Patriots job fair

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia is hosting this job fair to help veterans find employment. Free and open to the public. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, visit careersourcebrevard.com/event/paychecks-for-patriots-job-fair-all-are-welcome-2.

Veterans Day celebration and luncheon

When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach

Details: Join the city of Ormond Beach in honoring veterans with a special celebration and luncheon. Veterans can attend for free and guests are welcome for $7.

Friday, Nov. 8

Pathways Elementary Veterans Day program

When: 10 a.m.

Where: Pathways Elementary, 2100 Airport Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Held during school hours, this program features students, speakers, a military flag display and the school's music department. About 60 veterans from the Ormond Beach area have been invited to attend and will be recognized. Parents, family members and community members are invited to attend as well. Visitors must be pre-registered with the school office.

A Red Rum Murder Dinner show

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast VFW, 47 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast

Details: The Seawolf Privateers are having another murder mystery dinner show. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 PM. Tickets cost $55. There will be a cash bar, silent auction, games of chance, and more. Visit
https://seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

The Gatlin Brothers

When: 7 p.m.

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

Details: Larry, Steve and Rudy, the Gatlin Brothers, are Grammy award-winners who have dazzled audiences for more than 69 years. Tickets start at $64. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Saturday, Nov. 9

Trinity Presbyterian Church annual holiday fair

When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Details: Peruse handmade crafts and gently used treasures, collectible dolls and bears, and more. There will be raffles and a silent auction, homemade baked goods and a traditional lunch with a ham salad and vegetable soup to enjoy in the cafe. Free event.

Fall book and bake sale

When: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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

Details: The Friends of the Flagler County Public Library are hosting this fall book and bake sale. There will be fiction, non-fiction, hardcover, paperbacks, CDs, DVDs, audio books, children's, young adult, coffee table books and more.

Palm Coast Fall Arts Festival

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

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

Details: Regional artists and artisan crafters will showcase a variety of mediums for enjoyment and purchase. Local musicians will provide entertainment and food trucks will be on-site. Free event presented by the Flagler County Cultural Council.

Sunday, Nov. 10

Daytona Beach Choral Society performance

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: The Daytona Beach Choral Society will offer a rescheduled performance in the library auditorium. The program, entitled “Have You Met My Medley?”, will include favorite tunes from theatre, pop and cinema. Free program sponsored by the Friends of the Ormond Beach Library. Program is open to the community.

Monday, Nov. 11

Veterans Day parade

When: 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Downtown Bunnell

Details: The city of Bunnell, Flagler County, city of Palm Coast, city of Flagler Beach, town of Marineland and town of Beverly Beach are hosting the Veterans Day Parade. The parade will begin at Bunnell City Hall and will conclude at the Flagler Government Services Building at 1769 E. Moody Blvd. where a ceremony and picnic will take place. The public is encouraged to attend immediately following the parade. Visit flaglerveteransdayparade.com.

Veterans Day Tribute

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Details: OMAM will present its annual Veterans Day Tribute in the museum parking lot, where attendees will enjoy patriotic music performed by vocalist Jennifer McGill with Halifax Repertory Theatre. Ormond Beach Vice Mayor Harold Briley will welcome guests, the colors will be presented by the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Joint Color Guard, and Ormond Beach Police Chief Jesse Godfrey will lead the pledge of allegiance. The keynote speaker will be Andrew Gygi, a retired orthopedic surgeon, Gulf War veteran, and member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Free event. Open to the public.

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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