Events calendar: Attend Taste of Ormond, Music in the Gardens in Palm Coast

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


Taylor Lahna serves Grind Gastropub meatballs to guests attending the 11th annual Taste of Ormond. Photo by Michele Meyers
Taylor Lahna serves Grind Gastropub meatballs to guests attending the 11th annual Taste of Ormond. Photo by Michele Meyers
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Thursday, Oct. 16

Third Thursday Docent Tour

When: 11 a.m. to noon

Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 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. Free for museum members; non-members are $3.

Art of Healing workshop

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Take part in this free art program focusing on self-expression, growth and relaxation, with a meditative component. Registration required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Recipes and Reads Culinary Lab: Basic Cooking —Spice Lab: Za'atar

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: Learn all about Za'atar and the uses of the spice blend in this cooking demonstration, presented by library staff. Free.

Palm Coast Concert Series

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: See the Southern Rock Revival band perform. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, yard games, and beer and wine. Bring a chair.

Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club meeting

When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.

Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend the October meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club. Members will discuss concerning federal, state and local issues, with actions available to address them. The focus will be highlighted on outreaching messaging of values that support our democracy. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. Club information can be found at ormondbeachdems.org.

Friday, Oct. 17

'Pretty in Pink' 80s Prom VIP

When: 7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Brewing Co., 301 Division Ave., Unit 15, Ormond Beach

Details: Don your ruffled tuxedos and vintage dresses to support breast cancer awareness and Charlene's Dream during this 1980s-style prom. There will be two dance floors, a prom king and queen coronation, craft beer and cocktails. Tickets cost $20 per person. Tickets available for purchase at the bar.

Halifax Repertory Theatre presents 'Annie'

When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25; and 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18 and 26

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

Details: Halifax Repertory Theatre's fall production is Broadway musical "Annie," which follows a plucky red-headed orphan navigating a Depression-era New York in search of her parents. The role of Judge Brandeis will be played by a different local celebrity. The opening show on Friday, Oct. 17, will feature Ormond Beach Mayor Jason Leslie. Tickets cost $35. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.

Saturday, Oct. 18

43rd annual Arts and Crafts Fair

When: 9 a.m. 

Where: Prince of Peace Social Hall, 600 S. Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Details: This fair will feature over 40 vendors selling handcrafted items and fresh baked goods, as well as a silent auction and raffles. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

'Cruisin' the Hill' Car and Motorcycle Show

When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Holly Hill City Hall, 1065 Ridgewood Ave, Holly Hill

Details: Hosted by the city of Holly Hill, the ninth annual “Cruisin’ the Hill” Car & Motorcycle Show will be held on the front lawn of City Hall. There will be live music, food trucks and the chance to vote for your favorite cars and bikes. Free admission. Proceeds benefit the Holly Hill School. Show car entry fee is $10 per car or motorcycle. Visit  https://www.facebook.com/CruisintheHill.

Storybook Village with ELC

When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Details: Celebrate books and reading through children's activities, face painting, a scavenger hunt and interactive storytime. Offered in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia. Free event. 

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.

Paddle Into Adventure

When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area, 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd., Flagler Beach

Details: Take a two-hour guided kayak tour designed for all skill levels over the age of 12. Registration costs $45 per person, or $20 if using your own kayak, plus a park entry fee. Call 386-517-2086 to register.

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

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: Learn about the history of cheese in this cooking demonstration, presented by library staff. Free program.

Motown & Mo

When: 5 p.m.

Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 E. Highway 100, Palm Coast

Details: See this show sponsored by the City Lites Foundation featuring local men and women who will spotlight music from the Motown library of music and beyond. Tickets cost $30. This is a nonprofit scholarship fundraiser. Call 386-437-7547.

Sunday, Oct. 19

Sound Bath

When: 12:30 p.m.

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

Details: Join certified sound therapy practitioner Nicole Comenole for a relaxing sound bath experience with crystal bowls. Free program.

Music in the Gardens

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast

Details: Enjoy music, food trucks and a kid zone at this event. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Entry is $5 per vehicle. 

Taste of Ormond

When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Sample fare from two dozen of Ormond Beach's best restaurants during this fundraiser for Ormond MainStreet. S.R. Perrott will offer a tasting area with wines and craft beers. Each table also receives two bottles of wine to share. Additional wine and beer is available for sale. Tickets cost $100 peer person, with VIP seating available for $125 per person. Visit buytickets.at/ormondbeachmainstreet.

Monday, Oct. 20

NARFE meeting

When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Houligan's, 1643 U.S. 1, Ormond Beach

Details: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Ormond Beach Chapter 2247's meeting will feature guest speaker Cheryl Meeks, from the Bridgeview Center in Ormond Beach. The chapter is also sponsoring a Santa Drive for the center. Email Janet O’May, chapter secretary at [email protected].

Tuesday, Oct. 21

Food Truck Tuesday

When: 5-8 p.m.

Where: Central Park, 975 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: Food Truck Tuesday, presented in partnership with the Observer, is back, and this month's event supports the Fun Coast Down Syndrome Association. Order appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Registration is not required. 

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Fall bird walks

When: 8 a.m.

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

Details: Join Master Naturalist Joan Tague of the Halifax River Audubon for a casual bird walk along the trails of Central Park. Water, walking shoes and sunscreen recommended. Free event.

Veterans Creative Expressions Workshop

When: 11-12:30 p.m.

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

Details: Create a unique art project with an OMAM instructor or guest artist. All materials are provided. No experience needed. Open to veterans and current service members; a family member or friend age 16 and older may also register. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Thursday, Oct. 23

Little Notes & Narratives

When: 10:30 a.m. to noon

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

Details: This program is for ages 3-5 to nurture creativity, rhythm and a love for music. Offered in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia. Free program. Registration required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Atlantic Federated Republican Women meeting

When: Noon

Where: The Palmetto Club, 1000 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend the October meeting of the Atlantic Federated Republican Women. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. This month, the club will feature local financial advisor David Holland speaking about his new book, “Smart Over Heart." The fee, including lunch, is $28 per person. To register, visit www.atlanticrepublicanwomen.com.

Manifest Destiny: American Art of the 19th Century

When: 2-3 p.m.

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

Details: Ruth Grim will lead this lecture looking at the different movements and great artists that came out of the 19th Century period as America grew to rival the artistic traditions in Europe. Free program. Registration requested. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Palm Coast Concert Series

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: The Stage at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast

Details: See the Chillula band perform and attend the Biz + Brews event. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors, yard games, and beer and wine. Bring a chair.

Friday, Oct. 24

Rummage sale

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25

Where: Care Cupboard Food Pantry, 205 N. Pine St., Bunnell

Details: Care Cupboard Food Pantry is hosting a rummage sale with many new items. Proceeds will benefit the food pantry. 

Texas Hold 'Em Charity Tournament

When: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Oceanside Country Club, 25 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Help raise funds for the Pace Center for Girls at this event, presented by the Rotary Club of Downtown Ormond Beach. Sponsorships opportunities, player Ticket and spectator tickets are still available. Player tickets cost $100 and include appetizers, two drink tickets and one raffle ticket. Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rotary-hold-em-night.

Community Appreciation Night

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Enjoy a trunk-or-treat presented by Realty Pros Assured. There will be a kids costume contest, face painting, popcorn, hot dogs, cotton candy, and a free showing of "Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice," (Rated PG-13). Call 386-871-3185. Free event.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Fall Crafts of the Coast

When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 101 Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Join the church for a day of shopping. Items for sale will include original artwork, jewelry, seasonal crafts, baked goods, face painting and floral arrangements. Food will be available for purchase. A supervised play area will be available for children. 

Witches & Warlocks

When: 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Where: Wickline Park, 800 S. Daytona Ave., Flagler Beach

Details: Join Flagler Beach Creates for its fourth annual Witches & Warlock of Flagler Beach Halloween bike ride. Registration costs $35. Visit https://flaglerbeachcreates.org/witches-bike-ride.

Not-So-Spooky Spiders

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Children ages 5-11 will learn about spiders, participate in a hands-on activities and create a craft project. Costumes encouraged. Call 386-615-7081 to sign up. Free event.

Mastering the basics of iPhone & DSLR photography

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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

Details: Learn about composition, lighting, and settings with Lisette Otero-Lewis. Class costs $50 for museum members; $60 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Founder's Day

When: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Holland Park, 18 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Celebrate Palm Coast history and its founders. Take a free tour through the Palm Coast Historical Society museum. There will be food trucks, vendors, games and outdoor activities. Free admission. 

ArtWave

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Young artists ages 11-14 will explore the mediums and practices of famous artists, working in watercolor, pastels, acrylics, photography and drawing. Class costs $16 for members; $19 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Trail of Treats

When: 3-5 p.m.

Where: The Trails Shopping Center, 216-348 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Join the Trails Shopping Center for ts annual Trail of Treats. Enjoy trick-or-treating at participating locations, carnival games and face painting. Stop by Five Star Pizza for a free slice and Dairy Queen for a free ice cream cone.

Third annual 'Boo-ling for Wishes'

When: 5:30-9:30 p.m.

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

Details: Help raise funds for Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida at this bowling fundraiser, presented by Realty Executives Oceanside. Flagler County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Joe Barile will judge the costume contest and Palm Coast Vice Mayor Theresa Carli Pontieri will help kick off the event. Contact Josephine L'Heureux for sponsorship information at 386-506-8008 or via email at [email protected].

Sunday, Oct. 26

A walk with Shirley Chisholm

When: 2-4 p.m.

Where: Pine Lakes Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Discover the Shirley Chisholm Trail and learn about her legacy. Sponsored by the Democratic Women's Club of Flagler County. Meet across from the Pine Lakes Golf Course. For more information, call 904-417-8803.

Ongoing

Maze Days 2025

When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays and Saturdays, starting Oct. 4 to Nov. 2

Where: Cowart Ranch and Farms, 8185 W. Highway 100, Bunnell

Details: Enjoy this farm's 5-acre walkthroughh maze, pick pumpkins, take a hayride, play in corn pits and enjoy bonfires in the evenings. Admission costs $15; children 2 and under are free. Visit https://cowartranchandfarms.com/maze-dayz.

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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