- April 19, 2024
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The city of Palm Coast's float in the 2017 Starlight Parade in Palm Coast. Photo by Paige Wilson
The FPCHS Marching Band in the 2017 Starlight Parade in Palm Coast. Photo by Paige Wilson
The 2017 Holiday Boat Parade. Photo by Paige Wilson
The 2017 Holiday Boat Parade. Photo by Paige Wilson
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road
Cost: $10 donation
Details: The Daytona Beach Choral Society will present "Waiting for Bethlehem's Light - Songs of the Advent Season" with piano, flute and oboe. Dessert reception to follow. Call 274-5604.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Pirate Theater, 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast
Cost: $10
Details: Matanzas High School Pirate Players proudly presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Tickets are available at http://pirates32137.booktix.com. Patrons will have an opportunity to take pictures with the cast and a very special guest from the North Pole.
When: 6-9 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free
Details: The tree-lightning will be at 6 p.m., followed by winter festivities.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 N. Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Details: Everyone is invited to usher in the holiday season with this concert entitled “Snow...Winter Memories” performed by the Community Chorus of Palm Coast. Contact Jane at 986-8899 or visit https://www.communitychorusofpalmcoast.com.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: Adult $39.90; student $35.90
Details: “Celtic Angels Christmas” captivates audiences of all ages with the magic of Christmas in an awe-inspiring show that encompasses vocal and instrumental seasonal and Irish favorites along with spectacular world class champion Irish dancing. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org or call 437-7547.
When: 7 p.m. each night in December
Where: Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Lights will illuminate the walkway around the lake in Central Park, as seasonal music plays each night in December.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free
Details: Stroll through The Casements to the lovely decorations, shop at the Gift Shoppe, Crafters, Treasure Trove and Gourmet Shop. The event will feature live entertainment throughout the day, train rides in Rockefeller Gardens and more. Call 673-5312.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater, 2001 City Center Circle, Port Orange
Cost: Free
Details: Come out to the Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater for a Christmas concert with special musical performances, followed by the official lighting of City Center. A special guest appearance by Santa is at 7 p.m. and horse-drawn carriage rides around City Center will be available. Call 506-5851.
When: 4-5 p.m.
Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 N. Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Details: Everyone is invited to usher in the holiday season with this concert entitled “Snow...Winter Memories” performed by the Community Chorus of Palm Coast. Contact Jane at 986-8899 or visit https://www.communitychorusofpalmcoast.com.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Dunlawton Avenue, Port Orange
Cost: Free
Details: The 41st-annual Port Orange Holiday Parade will include bands and floats centered around this year’s theme, “Christmas Movies.” The route starts at Jackson Street and will run east on Dunlawton Avenue to Spruce Creek Road. Please note, both westbound and eastbound Dunlawton Avenue will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. from Nova Road to Powers Avenue. Parade applications are available at the Parks and Recreation Gym or at https://www.port-orange.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=350. Call 506-5851.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: Adult $8; $3 for youth age 10 and under
Details: The Superior-ranked Flagler Palm Coast High School Band and Formality Singers join forces for a Holiday Winter Concert. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org or call 437-7547.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free admission
Details: "It's a Wonderful Life" is rated PG and is The Casements featured movie for December. Bring a blanket and lawn chair to watch the movie in Rockefeller Gardens. Popcorn is available for $1, or you can bring a child’s toy for Toys for Tots and get a free popcorn.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Details: Providence Church invites everyone to celebrate the Christmas holiday at the popular Christmas concert. Call 676-3375.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: beginning at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave.
Cost: Free
Details: The Starlight Holiday Parade will feature colorful lighted floats, talented marching bands and prizes for the top entries. All participants are encouraged to add lighted holiday displays to their floats. Register by Nov. 28 at http://www.palmcoastgov.com/starlightparade. The route will begin at the round-about on Central Avenue and head east; turning north onto Park Street, east onto Lake Avenue, and south on City Place; then continuing south on Bulldog Drive. Call 986-2323.
When: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free
Details: A unique, ecumenical holiday party will feature a winter solstice ceremony, Kwanza folk poems, Christmas presentations and lighting of Hanukkah candles. Festivities will include a give-a-gift, get-a-gift table, a 50-50 raffle and light refreshments. All styles of performance are invited — music, stories and songs — preferably with a light-hearted holiday and general-audience theme. Participants are encouraged to wrap and bring a small gift to place on a table where they can, in turn, pick a gift for themselves. Gifts shouldn’t cost more than $10. Call 337-4567.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: Adult $39.90; student $35.90
Details: Enjoy those swingin’ Rat Pack tunes along with all your Christmas favorites in this fun, entertaining and touching holiday show, “Someday at Christmas with Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack.” It will include classic songs written by legendary songwriter, Ron Miller, and shares the holiday spirit in festive Rat Pack style. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org or call 437-7547.
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free; donations accepted
Details: Providence Church invites everyone to celebrate the Christmas holiday at the popular Christmas concert. Call 676-3375.
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: $30
Details: This year's Holiday Giving Tea will support arts in education. Tickets are $30/person or tables of 10 can be sponsored for $300 (name recognition on table at event. Tea, water, finger sandwiches and desserts will be served. There will be an "Ugly Sweater" contest, silent auction and entertainment. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org or call 437-7547.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: Free
Details: Join Mr. Rockefeller as he welcomes guests to visit his home during the holidays. Stroll through the decorated home, visit the gift shop and crafter's corner before taking a seat on the North Lawn for a wonderful holiday concert featuring "The Moonlighters.” Light refreshments will be available.
When: 5-8:30 p.m.
Where: 200 S. Church St., Bunnell
Cost: Free admission
Details: The city of Bunnell invites guests to enjoy live music, a petting zoo, pictures with holiday characters, snow, food vendors and more. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. Visit http://www.bunnellcity.us.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: Adult $39.90; student $35.90
Details: Experience the memorable music, moments and magic of New York, as the vocal artistry of Andy Cooney, Daniel Rodriguez and Christopher Macchio take audiences on a truly entertaining journey through the greatest city in the world. Visit https://flaglerauditorium.org or call 437-7547.
When: 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Cost: $5 for breakfast for anyone over age 2
Details: Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for breakfast during his visit. Activities include cookie decorating, craft, photo booth, letters to Santa and a visit and picture with Santa himself. Call 676-3216 for reservations.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Matanzas High School cafeteria, 3535 Pirate Nation Way
Cost: $5 donation
Details: The Matanzas High School Key Club is hosting its annually anticipated Breakfast With Santa, where there will be crafts and games for kids, as well as an appearance from Santa. Breakfast will be served.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Town Center (by City Hall), 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Cost: $10 in advance; $15 at event
Details: The event, presented by the Joe Mullins Companies, will benefit the Flagler County Education Foundation. There will be two large snow slides, two authentic snowfields, carnival rides, music, food, character photo ops and more. Tickets are available at Flagler Broadcasting and the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.flaglercountysnowfest.com. Those interested can purchase a set of four tickets for $30.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: departing from Cimmaron Basin on the Intracoastal Waterway, burning at the Grand Haven gazebo back to Club House Waterway
Cost: Free
Details: The 36th-annual Palm Coast Holiday Parade, organized by the Palm Coast Yacht Club, will bring holiday spirit to the waterway with dozens of brightly lit and decorated boats. Palm Coast Mayor Milissa Holland will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. KOOL 100.9 FM, with more than 28,500 listeners in Flagler, St. John’s and Volusia counties, will present live coverage of the event. Registration is now open to all. For registration forms, boat captains should contact Parade Captain Robert Ulis at 283-5166 or email [email protected]. Forms and further details about the parade are also available at https://palmcoastyachtclub.com, at West Marine at Island Walk or at the Palm Coast Marina.
When: 7-9 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Cost: $20 reserved seats
Details: South Beach Dance Academy presents its 2018 Holiday Showcase where students of all ages perform dance numbers to the sounds of the season. Call 676-3375.
When: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Cost: Free
Details: Tickets still available at box office 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. Established in 1995, Navy Band Southeast is one of 11 official U.S. Navy Bands. The band consists of thoroughly trained, professional musicians dedicated to the highest levels of musical performance.
When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Cost: $20 general admission
Details: Just 4 U Productions, Inc., presents “A Musical Christmas On Broadway.” A talented multi-generational cast including children and adults will perform beloved Christmas songs from Broadway shows. All show proceeds go to the scholarship fund to provide educational and theatrical opportunities for at risk children in the community. Call 676-3375.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Cost: Adults $20; children $15
Details: A young couple spends their first Christmas together, tackling all the holiday traditions with two very different expectations. Meanwhile, a pair of shopkeepers re-define "rivalry" as they coax customers away from their competitor. And three determined mail carriers fight the elements, a poorly addressed letter, and even each other to make a delivery. The whole plat told without dialogue but with physical storytelling and sound effects.
