Calendar: Attend Ormond Beach's Celtic Festival at Rockefeller Gardens

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


Scottish Heavy Athletic Competition athlete Ching throws for distance at the 2022 Celtic Festival. File photo by Michele Meyers
Scottish Heavy Athletic Competition athlete Ching throws for distance at the 2022 Celtic Festival. File photo by Michele Meyers
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Thursday, April 13

Swing into Spring concert series

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See Jordan Redding perform at The Casements as part of the first event in the city of Ormond Beach's Swing into Spring concert series. There will be a food truck. Free event. Call 386-676-3216.

Friday, April 14

Movies in the Park

When: 8-10 p.m.

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

Details: Bring your blanket, lawn chairs, picnic baskets and watch "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom," rated PG, at Central Park. This event is presented by Palm Coast Parks and Recreation. 

Saturday, April 15

15th-annual Turtle Fest

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Details: Presented by the Volusia/Flagler Turtle Patrol, this event will have face painting, turtle races, live music, vendors, arts and crafts and a turtle release on the beach. Free event. Visit http://www.turtlepatrol.com/.

Boat show

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Marina Del Palma Yacht Club, 101 Harbor View Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this boat show, presented by the Palm Coast Observer. Brands on show include Sea Fox, Mako, Tahoe and more. Free admission and parking.

Ormond Beach Celtic Festival

When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 15 and 16

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: This award-winning festival returns for the 12th year with five stages of live music, traditional Celtic food and vendors, Celtic clans, Highland games and activities for children. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for adults with an active duty military ID. Children under 12 are free. Visit ormondbeachcelticfestival.com.

Rocky and the Rollers

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Flagler Auditorium, 5500 S.R. 100, Palm Coast

Details: The Rocky and the Rollers Doo Wop N' Rock show will take you back in time to the sounds of the '50s to the '70s. Tickets cost $40-$50. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

Sunday, April 16

Hispanic Cultural Festival of Palm Coast

When: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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

Details: Attend this cultural festival featuring artists like Frankie Ruiz Jr., Javi Marrerro, Daytona Salsa and more. Enjoy flavorful dishes, cultural exhibits and family-friendly activities. Visit https://motanoproductions.com

Touch-a-Truck event

When: 12-4 p.m.

Where: City Island Park, 113 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach

Details: The Junior League of Daytona Beach will host its first Touch-a-Truck event, providing children with hands-on learning opportunities and the chance to meet first responders. There will also be a book giveaway, a family fun zone and a kids craft station.

Tuesday, April 18

Food Truck Tuesday

When: 5-8 p.m.

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

Details: Enjoy a variety of foods from local food trucks as part of Food Truck Tuesday in Palm Coast, presented in partnership with the Palm Coast Observer.

Thursday, April 20

Swing into Spring concert series

When: 6:30-8 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See The Ataraxis Experience perform at The Casements as part of the the city of Ormond Beach's Swing into Spring concert series. There will be a food truck. Free event. Call 386-676-3216.

Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club meeting

When: 7 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The April meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club will be held in-person, with social visiting starting at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Danny Fuqua, new Florida Democratic Party state committeeman. Like-minded nonmembers are welcome to attend as guests. Visit ormondbeachdems.org.

'Barnum'

When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: Flagler Playhouse, 301 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell

Details: See "Barnum" at the Flagler Playhouse, the story of P.T. Barnum told in a musical portrait. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $25 for students. Visit https://www.flaglerplayhouse.com/.

Ongoing

Ormond Beach Art Guild spring exhibit

When: April 4-27

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See the Ormond Beach Art Guild's spring exhibit at The Casements, featuring paintings of several mediums. Most are available for purchase. The Casements is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. For more information, call Marilyn Dorinson at 386-274-9963 or Maureen Bridger at 386-846-5517. For a preview of the works, visit The Casements' Facebook page. 

'The Way I See It'

When: through April 22

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

Details: See this exhibit featuring abstract, surrealism and impressionistic art by Florida artists. Visit artleague.org.

Volusia County Senior Softball

When: 6:45 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays

Where: Derbyshire Park and Sports Complex, 849 Derbyshire Road, Daytona Beach

Details: This 50-and-older men's senior softball league is now forming. It's both recreational and competitive. Call Joe Daly at 954-732-0992 or visit nsbseniorsoftball.com.

Exercises for the maturing body

When: 10:30 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: "It's a Kite Thing: Florida Women's Arts Association" ; "A Treasury of Indian and Persian Miniature Paintings" ; "Curiosities from the Collection" ; and "Sensations: Florida Artists Group Statewide Exhibition."

 

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