- December 13, 2025
When: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 27, 28 and 29; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30
Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: The 52nd Daytona Turkey Run will bring over 7,000 classic cars to the speedway. There will be a swap meet, a beer festival, vendors, entertainment and more. Tickets cost $20 Thursday through Saturday. Sunday tickets are $15. Kids 11 and under are free. Visit turkeyrun.com.
When: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 28 to Jan. 5
Where: Riverfront Esplanade, 249 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: Celebrate the holidays with an array of activities at Riverfront Esplanade, including a holiday bazaar, Santa sightings, live music, a pet parade and more. For a list of specific events and dates, visit https://www.riverfrontesplanade.com/visitfortheholidays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Walmart, 174 Cypress Point Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Formerly known as Christmas with a Deputy, this Flagler County event will take 100 children on a $150 holiday shopping spree. To donate, visit https://www.paypal.biz/cwchflagler. To volunteer as a community hero, or for more information, visit [email protected].
When: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13; and 3 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 7 and 14
Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, B-207, Palm Coast
Details: City Repertory Theatre is putting on "It's a Wonderful Life," a holiday classic reimagined as a 1940s radio broadcast that tells the story of George Bailey on Christmas Eve. Tickets cost $25 for adults and $15 for students. Visit https://crtpalmcoast.com.
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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.
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.
When: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7
Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: Volusia Civic Ballet will present “The Nutcracker” ballet for three performances, featuring a cast of 91 performers from dance studios across Central Florida. American Ballet Theater principal dancer Skylar Brandt will perform the role of Sugar Plum Fairy and soloist Sung Woo Han will play the Cavalier. The Saturday matinee show is a condensed family series. A Children’s Sugar Plum Tea is offered on Saturday and Sunday prior to the shows. Tickets to the show start at $35.60. The tea tickets are $25 per child as an add-on. Visit civicballetvc.org.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When: 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Flagler Palm Coast High School, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast
Details: Meet Santa Claus and enjoy a pasta dinner. All proceeds benefit local families in need. Hosted by FPC SGA. Tickets are $5.
When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Flagler County Association of Realtors, 4101 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell
Details: The Flagler County Association of Realtors and the Women's Council of Realtors are hosting this fundraiser. Bring a new unwrapped toy to be entered in a prize drawing. Entry includes $25 and includes five bingo cards plus a meal ticket. All proceeds will benefit Flagler County Toys for Tots.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: Enjoy a festive evening with timeless classics and the sounds of fiddle and steel guitar. Before the show, there will be a photo opportunity with Santa, his elf and a cup of hot cocoa. Tickets start at $47.72. Visit www.peabodyauditorium.org.
When: 5-9 p.m.
Where: JB King Park, 300 Citrus St., Bunnell
Details: Celebrate Christmas with music, games, crafts, an obstacle course, the Grinch, Santa and Mrs. Claus and more. Free.
When: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12; 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13; and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14
Where: News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach
Details: See this show following two friends, Frog and Toad, through four seasons. Some shows include a holiday dinner. Visit https://njc.ludus.com/200497255.
When: 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Oceanside Bar & Grill, 1848 S. Ocean Shore Blvd., Flagler Beach
Details: Enjoy a free meet-and-greet with Santa. Each child will receive a free breakfast voucher.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast
Details: Enjoy music, art, craft vendors, food trucks and kids activities. Santa will be in attendance. The state park will be collecting donations of non-perishable food and toys for local families. Entry fee is $5 per vehicle.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: The Ormond Beach Historical Society presents its annual Holiday Tour of Homes, a mix of historic and modern homes. The tour begins at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building. Complimentary buses will run throughout the day. Tickets cost $50 in advance; $60 at the door. Visit www.ormondhistory.org/tour-of-homes.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: West Granada Boulevard, between Ridgewood Avenue and Beach Street, Ormond Beach
Details: This year's theme is "A County Christmas." The parade will include walkers, vehicles and floats and will start at Division Avenue and Ridgewood Avenue, go north until turning east at West Granada Boulevard. The parade will then turn south on Beach Street and end in front of City Hall.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Cimmaron Basin south to Grand Haven gazebo, Palm Coast
Details: See Palm Coast's holiday boat parade, which begins at the Cimmaron Basin and proceeds south on the Intracoastal Waterway, under the Hammock Dunes bridge to the Grand Haven Gazebo. Ideal viewing spots include Waterfront Park, St. Joe’s Walkway and Canopy Walk. Free. Palm Coast Ford will offer complimentary shuttle service from the European Village and the Daytona State College Palm Coast Campus parking lot from 4-9 p.m.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: This is a holiday rock spectacle, a laser light show choreographed to Christmas and holiday favorites. Tickets start at $61.92. Visit peabodyauditorium.org.
When: 3 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. U.S. 1, Ormond Beach
Details: See Ormond Ballet perform jazz, ballet and contemporary numbers, including excerpts from "The Nutcracker," a Christmas ballet exhibition and a holiday showcase. Tickets cost $35. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com/.
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: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Metro Diner, 110 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Stop and get your photo with Santa, make a holiday craft, and enjoy holiday food specials.
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: 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: 8-10 a.m.
Where: Serendipity Marketplace, 5 Commercial Court, Palm Coast
Details: Enjoy a breakfast and share a visit with Santa. Tickets cost $15 for one child. Additional children are $12. Parent's breakfast is $8. Visit https://breakfast-with-santa-46899.cheddarup.com.
When: 1:30-4 p.m.
Where: Serendipity Marketplace, 5 Commercial Court, Palm Coast
Details: Attend a jolly afternoon of Christmas bingo. Tickets cost $25 in advance; $30 per person at the door. Visit https://my.cheddarup.com/c/christmas-bingo-at-the-marketplace/items.
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: 6-10 p.m. daily through Jan. 3
Where: Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: "Magic of Lights" will transforms Daytona International Speedway into a vibrant drive-through holiday-themed light display for the eighth annual year. "Magic of Lights" features dozens of displays, festive favorites and digital animation, all constructed with over two million of individual LED lights. Ticket prices start at $27.95. Visit MagicOfLights.com/Daytona.
