- December 18, 2025
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: This one-hour tour includes select pieces from OMAM’s Malcolm Fraser Permanent Collection, the John Wilton installation in the stairway gallery, a walk through the gardens to learn more about the military tributes, and a tour of the historic Emmons Cottage. No advanced registration is required; meet inside the museum’s reception gallery by 11 am.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Learn all about peppermint and its uses in this cooking demonstration, presented by library staff.
When: 5 p.m.
Where: Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: The Halifax Area Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America will hold its annual Christmas gala and silent auction, where 100% of the auction's proceeds go to scholarships and programs benefitting local cadets and community partners. Tickets cost $75 per person and include dinner. Reservations required by Dec. 11. Visit halifaxchaptermoaa.com.
When: 5:30- 8 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: OMAM invites the community to the opening of the TRIO: Studio Art Quilt exhibition. Enjoy live refreshments and live music.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: Attend the 19th annual Holidays at The Casements event, starting with an open house at 6 p.m., followed by a dessert social at 6:30 p.m. and concluding with a concert at 7 p.m. by the Daytona Beach Concert Band. For more information, call 386-676-3216. Presented by the City of Ormond Beach Parks and Recreation Department.
When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: Join the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club for its December meeting. A brief business meeting will take place for updates on topics and activities followed by a holiday party. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. Club information can be found at ormondbeachdems.org.
When: 4-5 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: See the St. James Ringers Handbell Choir perform holiday music in the garden gazebo. All ages welcome.
When: 5:3-6:30 p.m.
Where: Holy Child Episcopal Church, 1225 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Holy Child Episcopal Church is presenting this event, which includes a light meal at 5:30 p.m. followed by Christmas songs and a sing-along. The program will feature talent from Stetson University.
When: 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 19 and 20; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Details: Join HRT for a fundraiser featuring singers performing Christmas favorites in holiday pajamas. Wear your favorite Christmas jammies or holiday sweater. Tickets cost $35. https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.
When: 1-3 p.m.
Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. Flagler Beach
Details: Take this two-hour guided kayak tour, presented by the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. All skill levels over the age of 12 welcome. Registration is a donation of $45 per person; $20 if bringing your own kayak. Space is limited. Call 3866-517-2086 to register.
When: 1-4 p.m..
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 31 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: This is a free, one-on-one research assistant program offered by Halifax Genealogical Society volunteers. Open to anyone interested in researching family history. To register, email [email protected].
When: 3-10 p.m.
Where: 2K Ranch, 6067 Tangerine Ave., Bunnell
Details: Attend this festive celebration featuring family activities, live music, pet adoptions, charity raffles and an adults-only dance party starting at 8 p.m. Free event presented by the Cosmic Hippie. The event will benefit Pepper Smith Pyle, a local artist whose youngest daughter was born with a neurological condition. Visit https://www.supportnow.org/edith-rose.
When: Sunset
Where: Granada Bridge in Ormond Beach to Daytona Beach near the Halifax River Yacht Club
Details: For the first time ever, the Halifax River Yacht Club Boat Parade will begin at Cassen Park. The parade will travel south along the Halifax River. For more information, visit https://hryc.com/christmas-boat-parade.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: Attend this event with bounce houses, food trucks, games, music and more. Toy donations for local children are sought for the event's giveaway. Bring them to Lion's Mane Men's Haircut Lounge at 226 St. Joe Plaza Drive ahead of the event.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Attend this worship service featuring music by the children's ministry, praise team, bell choir and vocalists.
When: 12-5 p.m.
Where: African American Cultural Center, 4422 U.S. Highway 1 N., Palm Coast
Details: The Cultural Committee of the African American Cultural Society invited the community to attend this annual free Kwanzaa celebration. There will be food trucks, vendors, a program with drumming and dancing, an African fashion show, a 50/50 drawing and giveaways. The program begins at 2 p.m.
When: 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays
Where: Flagler Beach Methodist Church, 1520 Daytona Ave. S., Flagler Beach
Details: This group meets weekly in the church's classroom. Please bring your own book if you have one and a $2 donation. Contact Aynne McAvoy at 315-481-9073 for more information.
When: 9:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month
Where: Bailey Riverbridge Gardens meeting house, 1 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Learn about growing and using herbs with the Seaside Herb Society, which meets from September through May. Visitors are welcome. For information, call or text Denny Lee Snyder at 443-497-0044 or visit https://www.seasideherbsociety.com.
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday, September through May
Where: Old dairy barn at the Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast
Details: Enjoy vendors, live music, a festival atmosphere and food trucks. Admission and parking is free. Visit floridaagmuseum.org to see what the special theme each month will be.
When: 6 p.m. Mondays
Where: St. Marks by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast
Details: Nara-Anon Groups are for those who are affected by someone else's addiction. For more information, call Nancy at 386-569-0417.
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.
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.
When: 12:30-2 p.m. every Tuesday
Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach
Details: Join this book club, which meets in the Marchman Building, room 117. Contact Sylvia Meincke at 386-451-5223.
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.
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: "Expedition: Dinosaur," "Bugs Outside the Box: Discover the Art Within the Sciences," "Shoosty Bugs: An Art Infestation," and "It's a Ship Show: Florida's Maritime Canvas."
