- December 4, 2025
When: 8:15 a.m.
Where: Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast
Details: The public is invited to attend a tribute ceremony in memory of the first responders who died on 9/11. Participants will climb 110 flights of stairs, symbolizing the climb New York City firefighters made inside the World Trade Center. No climb required to attend the ceremony. Free.
When: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Young artists ages 3-5 will explore an art element with activities designed to develop fine motor skills and encourage imagination. The program ends with immersive storytelling. Offered in partnership with the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler and Volusia. Free program. Registration required. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.
When: 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library auditorium, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: The Halifax Genealogy Society member Linda Vivian will speak on the distinction between genealogy and family history and how to get started,
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Focus on self-expression, growth and relaxation during this workshop, which has a meditative component and is appropriate for all artistic skill levels. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. Free admission. Registration required. Visit ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.
When: 6 p..m.
Where: Palm Coast Lanes, 11 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast
Details: Raise funds for Live Like Cameron. First three rounds are free. Bonus round cards are $10 each. There will be food and beverages available for purchase.
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Heroes Memorial Park, 2860 Palm Coat Parkway NW, Palm Coast
Details: Attend the Palm Coast Fire Department’s annual 9/11 Candlelight Vigil. Candles will be provided. The public is encouraged to attend.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: 14 Concord Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: The Ormond Beach Garden Club is having a garage sale. Proceeds will go toward the garden club's outreach projects and its 75th anniversary celebration.
When: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Attendees will enjoy a special presentation and activity led by an instructor, followed by a complimentary Publix sub or salad lunch. All supplies provided. No previous art experience necessary. Open to veterans and current service members only. Free admission. Registration required. Visit ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach
Details: The Cat Fanciers’ Association's annual cat show will host over 100 cats competing for "Best Cat in Show," a cat costume contest, feline agility and adoptable cats. Tickets cost $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and seniors and $45 for a family of four. Children 4 and under are free. Parking costs $15 a day. Visit daytonacatweek.com.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Attend this festival at the library and attend free sessions about designing buttons, family crafting, discovering microscopes, gardening with native plants, birding, genealogy and more. For more information, visit https://volusialibrary.libcal.com.
When: 12-3 p.m.
Where: Moody's Boat Ramp, 825 Moody Lane, Flagler Beach
Details: Get ready to race or sink at the Flagler Beach Centennial Cardboard Regatta. Build your vessel from cardboard, duct tape and latex paint. There will be awards for fastest boat, best design, and the most dramatic sinking. Register at City Hall or online at cityofflaglerbeach.com.
When: 1-4 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: This is a free, one-on-one research assistance program offered by volunteers with the Halifax Genealogy Society. Learn how the library’s genealogical databases can help find your ancestors. The next session convenes in Meeting Room 3. To register, contact [email protected].
When: 4-4:30 p.m.
Where: Backwater Provisions, 177 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: Join Backwater Provisions for an afternoon of education, food, drinks, and shopping. Hear about Capt. Billy Rotne's efforts to conserve our local fishery. The event is sponsored by Florida Fishing Products. The national sales manager will be on site raffling off FFP reels.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center,
Details: Attend this celebration of the arts featuring adopted and rescued dogs performing stunts. Tickets cost $20 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Visit FlaglerEntertainment.com.
When: 4-7 p.m.
Where: Daytona State College Amphitheater, Palm Coast Campus, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: This concert features noted percussionist Terry "Doc" Handy, with his cymonian jazz ensemble. Tickets cost $40. Visit nefja.org.
When: 2-3 p.m.
Where: Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park, 3501 Old Kings Road S, Flagler Beach
Details: Join this one-hour-long tour that will take park visitors through the rise and fall of the sugar economy during the Second Seminole War. Tour involves a half-mile round trip walk across a nature trail with uneven footing. Bring sunscreen, bug protection and water.
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Carrie Petesch, SHINE Advocate with ElderSource will present on what one needs to know for Medicare open enrollment this year.
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 AdventHealth Palm Coast Foundation and the Pink Army 5K. Order appetizers, main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Registration is not required.
When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, 55 Town Center Blvd., Palm Coast
Details: The Flagler Community is cordially invited to an informal and social open house to learn about the Kiwanis Club. There will be interesting displays, food and beverages and presentations.
When: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Madorsky Theater at the Daytona State College campus, Hosseini Center, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach
Details: See "Kon-Tiki," an adventure film based on explorer Thor Heyerdahl as he attempts to travel across the Pacific Ocean on a raft made of balsa wood. Free and open to the public.
When: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, 78 E. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach
Details: OMAM is hosting the International Society of Experimental Artists for their 2025 Art Innovation Symposium. Six workshops are scheduled over three days; workshop tuitions range from $150 to $345. Register directly with ISEA at www.iseaartexhibit.org/Symposium2025.
When: 11 a.m. to noon
Where: Cypress Knoll Golf & Country Club, 53 Easthampton Blvd., Palm Coast
Details: Attend the monthly meeting of this social club for retired and semiretired men and women who meet monthly with a guest speaker on a topic of interest, with other social events during the month. This month's guest speaker is Hewitt Dupont. All are welcome. For more information, contact Larry Wright at [email protected].
When: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hammock Dunes Club, 30 Avenue Royale, Palm Coast
Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club will host Roger B. Handberg, a former U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Florida, as its keynote speaker for the opening of its 2025 Fall Speaker Series. His discussion is titled, "The High Cost of Deception: Identifying and Preventing Scams and Fraud." Tickets cost $35 for members; $40 for guests. Pre-registration is required. Visit flaglertigerbayclub.com.
When: 2-4 p.m.
Where: Water Treatment Plant 3, 400 Peavey Grade, Palm Coast
Details: Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our water and wastewater treatment operations! Join us to learn how water travels from the Floridan Aquifer to your taps and gain insight into our vital water treatment processes. Register at http://bit.ly/4g8Esgr.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: Learn all about nutmeg and its uses in this cooking demonstration, presented by library staff. Free event.
When: 5-6 p.m.
Where: Southern Recreation Center, 1290 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Meet Council member Charles Gambaro as he hosts a town hall. Get a chance to ask questions and learn more about local government in this open forum.
When: 6:30-8:15 p.m.
Where: 56 N. Halifax Drive, Ormond Beach
Details: Attend the September meeting of the Ormond Beach Area Democratic Club. The guest speaker will be Danny Fuqua, president of the Florida Democratic Veterans Caucus. Topics will include impacts to veteran benefits as well as challenges facing active duty and National Guard service members. Like-minded guests are welcome to attend. For more information, visit ormondbeachdems.org.
When: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, and Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Palm Coast Bible Church, 94 Whiteview Parkway, Palm Coast
Details: Peruse this indoor rummage sale. All proceeds will go toward the church's missions and outreach. Items to sell and donations are also welcome. These can be dropped off at PCBC on from Monday, Sept. 15 to Thursday, Sept. 18, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
When: 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 19, 20, 26, 27, and Oct. 3, 4; and 3 p.m. on Sundays, Sept. 21, 28 and Oct. 5
Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, B-207, Palm Coast
Details: See this Tony Award winning laugh-out-loud musical that tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. What makes the story different is that Princeton and some of his friends just happen to be puppets. The show is not appropriate for children. Tickets cost $30 for adults and $15 for students. Visit crtpalmcoast.com.
When: 8 a.m. to noon
Where: Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast
Details: Help the City of Palm Coast collect trash within developments, city paths, walkways and waterways. Pre-registration is encouraged and includes a T-shirt, trash bags, gloves and a safety sheet. Lunch will be served to all participants at 11 a.m. To register, visit www.palmcoastgov.com/waterwaycleanup.
When: 9 a.m.
Where: Moccasin Creek Golf Course, Moccasin Creek Lane, Elkton
Details: Flagler Open Arms Recovery Services and Discover & Recover St. Johns County are hosting the first Second Chance Open, a charity disc golf tournament to support recovery services for individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder throughout Flagler and St. Johns counties. Check-in begins at 9 a.m. with activities including cash payouts, closest-to-the-pin challenges, food and drinks, raffles, mystery disc giveaways, and the "Ring of Fire" challenge. Visit flagleroars.org.
When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Poppy's True market, 802 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell
Details: Attend this art show featuring the work of artist R.L. Lewis. Meet the artist and view original paintings. Free event.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Tomoka State Park, 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach
Details: The Tomoka Burn team is hosting public talks to highlight the benefits of prescribed fire. These talks will include demonstrations of the equipment used by the professionals involved. Come learn about wildland fire. Program is about one hour, and includes time for questions. Free with park entry of $5 per vehicle. No charge for annual passholders.
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.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Ormond Beach Elks Lodge No. 2193, 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach
Details: Enjoy music, food, fun and games. A helicopter will drop 1,500 rubber ducks onto the parking lot. This is a community event; proceeds will benefit Elks charities.
When: 3-7 p.m.
Where: Central Park at Town Center, 1500 Central Ave., Palm Coast
Details: Presented by SMART, this car show features family-friendly activities, games, raffles, and a kids zone. Bring your dogs. Cars entering the show have a $10 registration at the gate.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Conservatory Course, Hammock Beach Resort, 300 Conservatory Drive, Palm Coast
Details: Participate in this golf tournament benefitting Christmas Come True. Four-person scramble. Registration and begins at 8 a.m. Shotgun at 10 a.m. Awards, dinner and music to follow at 4 p.m. at Mezzaluna Pizzeria in European Village. Registration costs $185 per player; $740 per foursome. Visit christmascometrue.org/events.
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: "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."
