- December 25, 2025
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 invite 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: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Families will enjoy counting rhymes and stories in preparation to celebrate the countdown to noon. A New Year’s Eve craft will accompany the storytime. Free program.
When: 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Where: Veterans Park, 105 S. 2nd St., Flagler Beach
Details: Celebrate the New Year with a surfboard drop at midnight. There will be games, music, food and fireworks.
When: 10-11:30 a.m.
Where: Gamble Rogers State Park, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Celebrate the new year in the outdoors with a hike on the Joe Kenner Trail with a park ranger. Learn about native plants, animals of the maritime hammock and the coastal strand ecosystem. All ages welcome. Group size is limited to 15. Pre-registration is required. Call 386-517-2086.
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Bring your family for a fun art project. All art supplies are provided. No art experience needed. All ages are welcome. Free program.
When: 3-7 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Join 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.
When: 3-7 p.m.
Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: The Florida Women's Arts Association presents this exhibition where artists were challenged to think about being positive. The works range from realism to abstracts and are a diverse collection by local female artists. The exhibition will be on display through Jan. 30. Free admission. Visit flwaa.com.
When: 5:30-6:15 p.m.
Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park, 3100 S Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Learn about the moon as you watch it rise. Bring binoculars and a camera for photo opportunities. Meet at the beachside pavilion. Entrance into the park is $5 per vehicle.
When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: St. Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: The Knights of Columbus Council 13018 will serve a pancake breakfast at the Social Hall and the OneBlood Big Red Bus will be onsite to accept blood donations. All donors will receive a free pass to the pancake breakfast, as well as a free gift, $20 eGift card and a complimentary wellness checkup from OneBlood.The breakfast includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, sausage, orange juice and coffee. The breakfast for non-donors costs $6 for adults, and children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.
When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Palm Coast Fuel Depot, 22 Utility Drive, Palm Coast
Details: Recycle your Christmas tree and receive a free 3-gallon tree or shrub in exchange at this 19th annual event hosted by the city. Recycled trees will be turned into mulch for the city's parks and trails. You must remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and ornaments. There will also be free document shredding.
When: 1-2 p.m.
Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast
Details: Listen to Mike McGinness and Jeff Davies as they present, "Florida: A History in Pictures – From the Stone Forts at St. Augustine to the Big Swamp." Free event. Preregistration required. Visit parksandrec.fun.
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Students ages 5-12 are invited to join this workshop where participants will write and illustrate their own comic strip. All supplies are included. Seats are limited. Costs $15 for museum members and $20 for non-members. Visit ormondartmuseum.org to register.
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."
