Events calendar: Get spooky on Halloween with trunk-or-treats, Palm Coast's Hall of Terror

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


Driver Engineer Chris Cottle attempts to scare a dog in line at the Hall of Terror. Courtesy of the PCFD
Driver Engineer Chris Cottle attempts to scare a dog in line at the Hall of Terror. Courtesy of the PCFD
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Thursday, Oct. 30

What is the future of Volusia County Beaches?

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

Where: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Volusia's Deputy County Manager Suzanne Konchan, Coastal Director Jessica Fentress and representatives from Taylor Engineering, the county's coastal engineering consultants, will discuss the ongoing Volusia County Beach Feasibility Study. Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Volusia County and includes lunch. There will be complimentary parking in the south lot. Costs $20 per person. 

Autumn in Piedmont

When: 6-8 p.m.

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

Details: Join OMAM on the museum's rooftop terrace for a four-course seasonal food and wine pairing inspired by Piedmont Italy. Enjoy small bites and wine, courtesy of Beach + Vine and Chef Synaca from Homegrown Catering. Costs $45 for museum members and $55 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Hall of Terror

When: 7-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30-31

Where: Palm Coast Fire Station 21, 9 Corporate Drive, Palm Coast

Details: For the 24th year, the Palm Coast Fire Department is hosting this haunted house and show event. From 6-7 p.m. on both nights, there will be a sensory-sensitive hour. There will be food trucks on site. Free admission.

Cirque de Paris

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30; 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31; 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1; and 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p..m. Sunday, Nov. 2

Where: Tanger Outlets, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Cirque de Paris, presented by Anouchka Bouglione, makes its debut in Daytona with a 90-minute show featuring an ensemble of European circus artists including BMX trick riders, illusionists, aerialists, acrobats and clowns. Tickets cost start at $30 for children and $35 for adults. Visit https://cirquedeparis.com/city/daytona-beach-fl.

Friday, Oct. 31

Craft Extravaganza

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1

Where: Flagler Woman's Club, 1524 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach

Details: Join the Flagler Woman’s Club for its Craft Extravaganza. Choose from the assortment of handcrafted items including home décor, holiday decorations, jewelry, children's gifts, pet gifts and  more. There will be a bake sale and raffles. Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call Penny at 386-447-0399.

Tricks & Treats

When: 3-5 p.m.

Where: Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast

Details: Start your Halloween celebrations with a free event at the Florida Agricultural Museum. There will be pumpkins, a costume contest for humans and pets, a candy cannon blast, games and more. 

Trunk-or-treat

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach

Details: Tomoka United Methodist Church is hosting a trunk-or-treat featuring candy, games, prizes, goodie bags, cookies, cider, juice and popcorn. A DJ will play Halloween tunes. Free event. 

Trunk-or-treat

When: 5-6 p.m.

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

Details: Join Palm Coast United Methodist Church for a trunk-or-treat. Enjoy some Halloween fun, costumes and candy.

FCSO trunk-or-treat

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Kim C. Hammond Justice Center, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Building 1, Bunnell

Details: Join the Flagler County Sheriff's Office on Halloween night for a drive-thru trunk-or-treat. Free event. 

'Dance with the Dead'

When: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. 

Where: Zanzibar Blu, 250 S. Palmetto Ave., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend a tasteful burlesque show featuring Ormond Beach dancers, jazz singing and spooky ghost stories based on the book, "Haunted Daytona Beach." Guests will enjoy three complimentary cocktails during the hour-long performance. Attendees must be 21 and older. Tickets cost $47.93. Visit https://dancewiththedead2025.eventbrite.com.

Trunk-or-treat

When: 6-8 p.m.

Where: Parkview Church, 5435 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Grab a candy bucket and don your costume for this trunk-or-treat. Free. Visit parkviewlife.com/events.

Lifecoast Church trunk-or-treat

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

Where: Future Lifecoast Church site, Park Street, Palm Coast

Details: Lifecoast Church is inviting the community to a trunk-or-treat event at its future site, located in Town Center at the corner of Park Street and Central Avenue.

Saturday, Nov. 1

Pickleball spooktacular tournament

When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Presented by Oceanside Beach Bar and Grill, this pickleball tournament benefits Flagler Strong for youth sports. Costumes encouraged. Costs $20 per player. Register at https://tinyurl.com/mm7jyus6.

Second annual Veteran Health Seminar

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

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

Details: Healthier, Wealthier, Wiser Inc. is hosting its second annual Veteran Health Seminar. Guest speakers include Charles Fordham II, coordinator of Veterans Services at Daytona State College; Shirley Thompson, registered nurse, VA Volunteer and retired Bethune-Cookman University educator; Abriel Gardner, VA mental health specialist, and more. There will be health screenings and lunch. Free and open to the public. RSVP to [email protected].

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.

For the Love of Quincy Jones

When: 4-6:30 p.m.

Where: Museum of Arts and Sciences, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach

Details: Attend this concert celebrating the musical legacy of Quincy Jones. Tickets cost $65 for general seating and $75 for VIP. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Visit https://www.adanteproduction.com/event-details/for-the-love-of-quincy-jones.

Goons & Goblins 'Halloween Rewind' dance party

When: 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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

Details: Sip & Bowl presents this dance party with DJ Big Mike Brown. There will be a costume contest, swag giveaways and free drink tastings. Admission costs $25 and includes two hours of unlimited bowling. 

Sunday, Nov. 2

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.

Monday, Nov. 3

Halifax Health Educational Series: Safety Tips for Seniors

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 safety tips for seniors. Free event.

Tuesday, Nov. 4

Film screening: 'Jaws'

When: 6-8 p.m.

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

Details: See a screening of "Jaws" in celebration of the movie's 50th anniversary. Free and open to the public. Popcorn provided.

Wednesday, Nov. 5

Big Idea Dinosaur Adventures

When: 2:30 p.m.

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

Details: Embark on a classic dinosaur encounter during this one-hour prehistoric adventure that includes an educational dinosaur discussion, a baby animatronic dinosaur meet-and-greet and an interactive fossil excavation activity. Free event.

Thursday, Nov. 6

Veterans Day Celebration & Luncheon

When: 12-2 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach

Details: The City of Ormond Beach will recognize veterans during this annual luncheon. Free tickets for veterans. Guests are $7. Reserve tickets in person at the Ormond Beach Leisure Services Office at 399 N. U.S. 1. Call 386-676-3250.

Friday, Nov. 7

'Til Death Do Us Plunder' murder mystery fundraiser dinner

When: 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 7 and 8

Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast

Details: The Seawolf Privateers invites guests to witness a pirate wedding gone horribly wrong. Every guest is a suspect, every toast could be their last. Will they uncover the truth? Proceeds support foster children and displaced children. Tickets cost $60. Visit https://seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

Saturday, Nov. 8

Holiday bazaar

When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Tomoka United Methodist Church, 1000 Old Tomoka Road, Ormond Beach

Details: The bazaar will feature a selection of fall, Christmas and year-round crafts, gifts, jewelry, books and plants. This year’s event will also include a themed gift basket raffle. Homemade lunch is served between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bake sale items will be available. Free admission.

Fall plant sale

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

Where: Bailey Riverbridge Gardens meeting house, 1 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach

Details: The Seaside Herb Society is hosting its fall plant sale. The plants are locally grown and modestly priced. Members of the Seaside Herb Society will be available to provide information about growing and using herbs. There will be baked goods containing herbs and fresh and dried herbs also available for sale. For more information, call call Denny Lee Snyder at 443-497-0044. Visit seasideherbsociety.com.

Trinity Presbyterian Church annual holiday fair

When: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 156 Florida Park Drive, Palm Coast

Details: Browse through holiday crafts, bakery items, jewelry and a rummage sale. There will an antique car show by Wheels in Motion. Free event.

Palm Coast Fall Arts Festival

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

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

Details: Join the Flagler County Cultural Council for a day of art, music and food. The festival will host regional artists and artisan crafters. Local musicians will provide entertainment. Festival is presented with the City of Palm Coast. 

Green Heritage Nursery's first chili cook-off and fall market

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

Where: Green Heritage Nursery, 22 Bimini Lane, Bunnell

Details: Bring your best chili recipe, or your just appetite. There will be prizes for best traditional, spiciest and most creative chili, as well as vendors and artisans. Admission costs $5. Kids under 10 are free. 

Second annual Daytona Food Fest & Craft Fair

When: 12-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9

Where: Tanger Outlets, Daytona Beach, 1100 Cornerstone Blvd., Daytona Beach

Details: Attend this food festival where a la carte tasting menus are priced between $1-$5 per item. Enjoy a large variety of beverages, contests, entertainment and a craft fair marketplace. There will also be a free kid zone.

Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute

When: 7 p.m.

Where: The Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center, 5500 State Route 100, Palm Coast

Details: Dancers, a live band and special effects come together to celebrate Taylor Swift's greatest hits — from the ballads of "Fearless" to the chart-topping anthems of "1989," to the storytelling magic of "Folklore" and "Evermore." The one-night production is fronted by Olivia Moretti. Tickets cost $25 for students; $54-$70 for adults. Visit flaglerauditorium.org.

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.  

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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