Events calendar: Gaslight Parade to bring holiday cheer, classic cars to Ormond Beach

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


People showcased their classic cars during the 65th annual Gaslight Parade in Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
People showcased their classic cars during the 65th annual Gaslight Parade in Ormond Beach. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
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Thursday, Nov. 27

Feet to Feast Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk

When: 7:45-10 a.m.

Where: Daytona State College Palm Coast campus, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Palm Coast

Details: Kick off turkey day with a 5K, sponsored by AdventHealth Palm Coast. The race starts at 7:45 a.m. Registration costs $35; student registration is $20. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/FeettoFeast5k.

Friday, Nov. 28

Beachside Ormond Garage Open House

When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: Birthplace of Speed Park, 21 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Attend this open house, hosted by the Motor Racing Heritage Association. Volunteers will be on hand for tours and information. This will take place before the annual Gaslight Parade.

67th annual Gaslight Parade

When: 7 p.m. 

Where: Corner of East Granada Boulevard and Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join the Volusia Region Antique Automobile Club of America for its annual antique car parade, featuring vehicles from 2000 and older. The parade will begin at The Casements and will run east on Granada Boulevard, then south on A1A to Harvard Drive.

Running Out of Time/Your Choice gallery event

When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Baliker Gallery, 5928 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: See the works of wood sculptor Paul Baliker, wildlife artist Lorraine Millspaugh and glass artist Rob Stern, all who will be demonstrating their talents. The gallery will contribute 10% of the night's profits to The Ocean Conservancy.

Saturday, Nov. 29

Birthplace of Speed antique car show

When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Fortunato Park, 2 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: See the Volusia Region Antique Automobile Club of America's annual antique car show. The award presentation will be held at 3 p.m. 

Holiday Market

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

Where: Flagler County Fairgrounds, 150 Sawgrass Road, Bunnell

Details: Shop over 100 local vendors and food trucks. Santa will be onsite. Free entry.

Shop Small Saturday

When: 11 a.m.

Where: Downtown Ormond Beach, Granada Boulevard, between A1A and Orchard Street

Details: Support small businesses by shopping local during this Ormond MainStreet event. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be making appearances around town. Enjoy live music, treats, giveaways and more.

Palm Coast tree lighting ceremony

When: 6-9 p.m.

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

Details: Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the city's tree lighting ceremony and kick off for the Rotary Club of Flagler County's 20th annual Fantasy Lights Festival. Santa Claus will be in attendance, and there will be food trucks, a letters to Santa station, Santa's Village and kid's crafts. 

Monday, Dec. 1

Halifax Health Educational Series: Aromatherapy

When: 1 p.m.

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

Details: Halifax Health educator Annette Tracy, a registered nurse, will discuss aromatherapy and how it can relieve pain, improve mood, and promote a sense of relaxation. 

Tuesday, Dec. 2

Kayak tours of Central Park

When: 10 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Take part in this free guided tour, open to ages 18 and up. Single kayaks available, or bring your own. Space is limited. Registration restrictions apply. Call 386-610-0615 to reserve your spot.

Film screening: 'Saving Jaws'

When: 6 p.m.

Where: Southeast Museum of Photography, Madorsky Theater, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: See this 2019 documentary following marine biologist Ocean Ramsey she travels the globe for 12 months to research sharks and advocate for their conservation.  Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Dec. 3

DSC presents 'Our Gift to the Community' holiday showcase

When: 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 3 and 4

Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: See the Daytona Beach Symphonic Band perform holiday favorites. Free.  

Thursday, Dec. 4

Glass suncatcher workshop

When: 1-3 p.m.

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

Details: Glass artists LC and Tommy Tobey will introduce the process of kiln formed glass and guide the creation of distinctive suncatchers. Open to all skill levels. Workshop costs $50 for members and $60 for non-members. Visit ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab: The Culture and History of Food — Afternoon Tea

When: 3 p.m.

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

Details: Enjoy mint tea while learning more about the history of teas, presented by library staff.

Nights of Lights

When: 6-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from Dec. 4-20

Where: Green Heritage Nursery, 22 Bimini Lane, Bunnell

Details: Enjoy Florida snow, write letters to Santa, take photos with him and make s'mores by the fire. Free admission.

Friday, Dec. 5

Holiday sale

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6

Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ormond Beach, 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Browse through this annual holiday sale featuring ornaments, décor, jewelry, gifts, crafts and more. Proceeds benefit outreach programs serving the homeless population. Visit uuormond.info.

The Casements 47th annual Christmas Gala

When: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; 12-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Celebrate the start of the holiday season with the annual tree lighting in Rockefeller Gardens at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5. There will e live entertainment, food trucks, train rides, handmade crafts, a tree gallery and more. 

Free Family Art Night

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.

Par-Tee After Dark

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Palm Harbor Golf Club, 20 Palm Harbor Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Join the city of Palm Coast for a family-friendly glow-in-the-dark golf experience. Registration is available at ParksandRec.fun. The cost is $30 dollars for individuals or $100 for teams of four. Each golfer receives a commemorative glow-in-the-dark golf ball. A total of 84 spots are open, with tee times assigned upon registration. 

CMTW presents 'Frozen Jr.'

When: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7

Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: Children's Musical Theatre Workshop is celebrating their 44th year, and their fall show is Disney's "Frozen Jr.," based on the 2018 Broadway musical. Tickets cost $15. Children 3 and under free with a paid ticket. Visit ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.

Saturday, Dec. 6

Annual craft and bake sale

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: St. Mark by the Sea Lutheran Church, 303 Palm Coast Parkway, NE, Palm Coast

Details: Hosted by the Women of St. Mark, this annual craft and bake sale supports local, state, and national nonprofit organizations. There will be a variety of handmade items for sale including quilts, stained glass, diamond paintings, tale runners, baked goods and more. Cash and credit cards accepted.

Breakfast with Santa

When: 8-10 a.m.

Where: Captain's BBQ, 5862 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: The Seawolf Privateers will host a breakfast with Santa. All sales will go toward toys and gifts for local foster and displaced children this holiday. Tickets cost $10 for adults; $6 for children under 12. Visit seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

God's Family Bible Church Pantry food distribution

When: 10-11 a.m.

Where: Parking lot across Gods Family Bible Church, 256 Old Brick Road, Bunnell

Details: God's Family Bible Church distributes food every first and third Saturday in this drive-thru event.

Holiday at the Beach parade

When: 1-2 p.m.

Where: A1A, North 6th Street to South 6th Street Flagler Beach

Details: Head to Flagler Beach to watch a community parade with festive floats, marching bands, classic cars, first responders and more. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Flagler beach and the City of Flagler Beach.

Daytona Playhouse Traveling Troupe

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: Enjoy a holiday performance of "The Christmas Show," an episode from "My Friend Irma," by the Daytona Playhouse Traveling Troupe.

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.

Starlight Parade

When: 4-9 p.m.

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

Details: Watch the Starlight Parade light up Central Park with holiday floats, marching band and Christmas spirit. The pre-parade event starts at 4 p.m. with food vendors and entertainment. The parade will start at 6 p.m.

Heaven and Nature Sing

When: 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Sunday, Dec. 7

Where: Central Baptist Church, 152 Fairview Ave., Daytona Beach (Dec. 6); and St. James Episcopal Church, 44 S. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach (Dec. 7)

Details: The Bel Canto Singers of Daytona Beach will perform Christmas standards and melodies, along with solos. Tickets cost $20 in advance; $25 at the door. Visit belcantodaytona.org.

The Locals Mix 2025 Music +Arts Expo

When: 5-9 p.m.

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

Details: Attend this celebration of creativity, held during Ormond Beach's First Saturday Art Walk. There will be an original music competition, live painting, food trucks, drinks and artisan vendors. No cover to explore the museum, gardens and vendor village. Rooftop music admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit thelocalsmix.com.

Jingle & Jammies slumber party

When: 7 p.m. to midnight

Where: Palm Coast Lanes, 11 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: Sip & Bowl and Live Like Cameron are teaming up for a slumber party with Santa. Dance to your favorite sing-alongs, party hits and Christmas classics with DJ Big Mike Brown. Palm Coast Lanes is also a toy drive drop-off location.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast

When: 8 a.m. to noon

Where: Social Hall at St. Brendan Catholic Church, 1000 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: The Father Eamonn Gill Council 13018 Knights of Columbus will serve their famous pancake breakfast. The meal includes all the pancakes you can eat, scrambled eggs, a sausage link, orange juice and endless coffee. Costs $6 for adults; children under 12 eat free. All are welcome.

STREAM: Math with No-Sew Family Beanies

When: Noon

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

Details: Families and teens will practice measurement skills and learn how to make a fleece beanie without sewing. This program is open to ages 8 and up.  Registration is required. Call 386-676-4191.

BACC vintage car display

When: 12-4 PM

Where: Teddy Morse’s Daytona Harley-Davidson Pavilion,1637 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: There will be HD car picks, a 50/50 raffle benefiting Toys For Tots, live music by Fuse, a food truck and a Good Humor truck selling ice cream.  Unwrapped toy for Toys For Tots are appreciated. Free show.

A Kinda Wacky Christmas Concert

When: 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church, 105 Amsden Road, Ormond Beach

Detals: The Daytona Beach Choral Society will perform this silly concert featuring songs about ugly sweaters, funny family dynamics and phone-focused gatherings. There will also be a carol sing-along to close the concert. Holiday attire encouraged. A free reception with refreshments, karaoke and a photo booth will follow. 

Handel's 'Messiah'

When: 4 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 6500 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: See the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah" performed live with the Hallelujah Chorus, accompanied by the Chamber Players of Palm Coast. Directed by Paige Dashner Long.

Christmas Holiday Market

When: 5-9 p.m.

Where: Serendipity Marketplace, 5 Commercial Court, Palm Coast

Details: Shop local and celebrate the holiday season with over 60 local vendors.

Ongoing

A Course in Miracles study group

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.  

Seaside Herb Society 

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.

Country Market

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.

Nara-Anon Group

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.

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 meets 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: "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."

 

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