Events calendar: Get ready to celebrate America's 250th with Halifax Repertory Theatre's '1776'

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


1776 the musical opens at the Daytona Beach News Journal Center Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Photo by Rachel Mills
1776 the musical opens at the Daytona Beach News Journal Center Friday, June 27 at 7 p.m. Photo by Rachel Mills
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Thursday, June 25

Art of Healing workshop

When: 2-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: This workshop focuses on self-expression, growth and relaxation. A professional art facilitator will offer instruction appropriate for all artistic skill levels. All materials are provided. Free. Registration is required. Visit www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Flagler Tiger Bay Club 2026 Candidate Forum

When: 5-8 p.m.

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

Details: The Flagler Tiger Bay Club will host its 2026 Candidate Forum featuring qualified candidates for the Flagler County Commission and Palm Coast City Council. The forum will begin with a meet-and-greet from 5-6 p.m., followed by a moderated Q&A session. Free.

Mid Summer Wine Walk

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: European Village, 101 Palm Harbor Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Support Vincent's Clubhouse by taking part in this wine walk event, featuring wine tastings, vendors and live music. Tickets cost $25. Visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mid-summer-wine-walk.

Friday, June 26

Paddle into adventure!

When: 10 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Take this two-hour guided kayak tour, presented by the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. All skill levels over the age of 12 welcome. Registration is a donation of $50 per person; $25 if bringing your own kayak. Space is limited. Call 3866-517-2086 to register.

Watercolor sea turtle with Sylvia Gortz

When: 1-3 p.m.

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

Details: This class will briefly cover basic techniques such as blending, layering, and brush control before beginning the sea turtle project. All levels welcome, and all supplies are included. Each student will leave with their own completed painting. Costs $70 for members; $80 for non-members. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

Acoustic Jam

When: 2-5 p.m.

Where: Mala Compra Road Beachfront Park, 115 Malacompra Road, Palm Coast

Details: Jam with your neighbors every fourth Friday of the month. Audience and singers are welcome. Visit flaglerjam.com

NEFJA Barbecue, Jazz and Blues

When: 4-7 p.m.

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

Details: Join the North East Florida Jazz Association for live music and a buffet barbecue dinner. The  featured artist is the Amy Hall Quintet. Tickets are $55. Visit nefja.org.

'From Seed to Soul' exhibition opening 

When: 6-8:30 p.m.

Where: African American Museum and Cultural Center of Florida, 4422 U.S. Highway 1 N., Palm Coast

Details: The African American Cultural Society presents the grand opening of "From Seed to Soul: African, Indigenous and Cultural Foodways of Flagler County," a Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibition in partnership with Florida Humanities. Free and open to the public.

CMTW presents 'Between the Lines Jr.'

When: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26; 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, June 27

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

Details: Children's Musical Theatre Workshop will present its 2026 Summer Musical Theatre Camp Show, "Between The Lines, Jr." This is a new Broadway junior show based on the novel by author Jodi Picoult and Samantha van Leer. Tickets cost $15 for ages 4-12; $20 for 13 and up. Children 3 and under are free. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.

'1776'

When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 26, 27 and July 3; 2 p.m. Friday, July 3; and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28 and July 5

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

Details: Step into the summer of 1776, when a handful of bickering, brilliant, and very human delegates gathered in a Philadelphia chamber to argue, compromise, and ultimately change the world. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, "1776" brings John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the Continental Congress vividly to life through wit, song and stirring drama. Presented by Halifax Repertory Theatre. Tickets cost $40 for adults; $35 for seniors. Visit https://www.halifaxrep.com.

Saturday, June 27

Pancakes in Pajamas with Pops

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

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Attend this new father-daughter event at The Casements. Wear your favorite pajamas and enjoy a morning filled with pancakes, sausage and a toppings bar. There will be face painting, a photo booth, crafts, a pajama contest and more. Open to girls 5-12 years old and their fathers/father figure. Costs $5 per person. Space is limited. Purchase tickets in person at The Casements.

Voices of Memory: Both Sides of the Bridge

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Attend this free speaker series event hosted by the Palm Coast Historical Society. The featured speaker will be Cynthia Dodziek. 

'Hypertension and the Aging Heart'

When: 10:30 a.m.

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

Details: Join Healthier. Wealthier. Wiser. Inc. for a seminal focused on the heart and hypertension. The guest speaker will be Dr. Richard S. Mahommed. Free event with complimentary lunch and health screenings. RSVP at [email protected].

Didgeridoo Basics: A Beginner's Sound Journey

When: 12-1 p.m.

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

Details: Discover the unique sounds and cultural history of the didgeridoo in this beginner-friendly class. Participants will learn basic playing techniques, breathing methods and simple rhythms. No experience needed. Suitable for teens and adults. Program limited to 12 participants. Children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Register at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/didgeridoo-basics-a-beginners-sound-journey.

Gamble Jam

When: 2-4 p.m.

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

Details: Bring your acoustic instrument and join the jam. Park entry fee applies. Musicians of all skill levels welcome.

Monday, June 29

Open Mahjong Fundraiser

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Pine Lakes Golf Club, Pine Lakes Parkway N., Palm Coast

Details: Presented by The Towns Tails, LLC, this is a fundraiser for local animal rescues. Donation of $45 includes lunch, iced tea and door prizes. Call 808-344-9911.

Moonrise at the Beach

When: 8:15-9 p.m.

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

Details: Learn facts about the moon and watch it rise. Bring your binoculars and camera. Meet at teh beachside pavilion. Park entry fee applies. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonrise-at-the-beach-tickets-1990199496268.

Tuesday, June 30

America250 — Magician Mark Alan

When: 10:30 a.m.

Where: Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach

Details: Children can enjoy Magician Mark Alan and his hour-long comedy show with music, sound effects, audience participation and the antics of his sidekick, Bixby. Free program.

Jacki Manna — Fossil Finders

When: 1 p.m.

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

Details: See this ventriloquism show featuring puppets, music and magic. Free program.

Wednesday, July 1

ArtWave Youth Workshop: Photography with Suzanne McCarthy

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

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

Details: Ages 10-14 will learn about digital photography from guest instructor Suzanne McCarthy. Workshop costs $15 for members; $20 for non-members. Students will need to bring a smartphone, camera or iPad to take photos, which will be printed during class to take home. Visit ormondartmuseum.org.

Palm Coast Astronomy Club meeting

When: 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Where: Palm Coast Public Library, 2500 Palm Coast Parkway NW, Palm Coast

Details: Join the Palm Coast Astronomy Club for its monthly meeting. The topic will be "The Universe in Perspective (Part 4)." Everyone interested in astronomy is welcome. Meeting room is located to the right after entering the library. 

Thursday, July 2

Peninsula Women's Club Games

When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Peninsula Club, 415 S. Peninsula Drive, Daytona Beach

Details: Play Bridge, Samba, "Hand, Foot and Elbow" players with the Peninsula Women's Club. All ladies who enjoy cards, lunch and fellowship welcome. Call 386-843-1061.

Friday, July 3

First Friday Garden Walk

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Join a ranger the First Friday of every month for a garden walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the gardens. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Park entry fee applies.

Free Family Art Night: Mixed media gnome and fairy houses

When: 5:30-7 p.m.

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

Details: Drop in for a free family art project activity, All instruction and supplies are provided. No registration or art experience is necessary. All ages welcome.

Flagler Beach First Friday

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Veterans Park, 105 S. 2nd St., Flagler Beach

Details: Enjoy community, music and vendors. Entertainment will be provided by Soulfire.

Saturday, July 4

Stars and Stripes Parade

When: 9 a.m.

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

Details: Presented by the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, this parade will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. It is part of the United Flagler Fourth festivities.

Community Chorus of Palm Coast: 'Let Freedom Ring'

When: 1 p.m.

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

Details: Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United Sates with this free concert by the Community Chorus of Palm Coast. The group will perform the "Armed Forces Medley, "Star Spangled Banner, "America the Beautiful" and more. Visit communitychorusofpalmcoast.com.

Ormond First Saturday Art Walk

When: 3-7 p.m.

Where: Ormond Beach MainStreet Arts District, 128 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Join 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.

United Flagler 4th: Fireworks Over the Runways

When: 5-10 p.m.

Where: Flagler Executive Airport, 201 Airport Road, Palm Coast

Details: The City of Palm Coast, in partnership with the Flagler County Government, Flagler Beach, and Bunnell, invites residents and visitors to come together for the 2026 United Flagler Fourth Community Celebration. This fireworks event will feature food trucks, vendors, a beer garden, children's activities and live entertainment. A reading of the Declaration of Independence will take place at 6:30 p.m., following a performance of the National Anthem. At 7 p.m., spectators can cheer on contestants in the first-ever United Flagler Fourth Hot Dog Eating Competition, presented by Hot Diggity Dogs & Shakes. Free.

Ormond Beach Independence Day Celebration

When: 8-9:30 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens, 26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The City of Ormond Beach will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States with its annual Fourth of July celebration. There will be food trucks, live music and fireworks at 9 p.m. Free.

Ongoing

Coastal Colors: Light, Sea and the Flagler Pier

When: Through end of April

Where: Barnhill's Cafe, Bar and Grill, 202 S. Central Ave., Flagler Beach

Details: See this photography exhibition by Lori Vetter Bowers. Cafe is closed on Mondays.

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.

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. Meetings end with a luncheon buffet. The club currently has 63 members and is looking to add new ones. Annual membership fee is $25.

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.

 

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