Events calendar: Get spooky at Realty Pros Assured's annual Ormond Beach trunk-or-treat — POSTPONED

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


Children take part in Realty Pros' trunk-or-treat at The Casements. Photo by Sydney Tevin
Children take part in Realty Pros' trunk-or-treat at The Casements. Photo by Sydney Tevin
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Thursday, Oct. 1

Learn and Explore: Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: Adults can learn about domestic abuse with Emma Sanders, from the Domestic Abuse Council of Volusia County. No registration required.

Friday, Oct. 2

Coffee and Conversations with your City Manager

When: 9-10 a.m.

Where: Palm Coast Lanes | 11 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast

Details: The City of Palm Coast invites residents to grab a cup of coffee with City Manager Mike McGlothlin. Ask questions, share ideas, and discuss what matters most to you. Free event. Registration required. Visit www.parksandrec.fun.

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.

Advanced Directives: Who Will Speak for You?

When: 11 a.m.

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

Details: Volusia County Public Library will host this workshop presented by Community Legal Services.The workshop will provide information about planning for future health care, choosing a trusted surrogate and making health care wishes known. Free.

Free Family Art Night

When: 5:30-7 p.m.

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

Details: Take part in a family art project. This month's activity will be to create a "Clifford the Big Red Dog" bobble. All instruction and supplies are provided, no art experience is needed, and all ages are welcome.

Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Tour

When: 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2-3

Where: Pilgrims Rest Cemetery, 791 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach

Details: Discover the untold stories of Ormond’s past during one of our favorite traditions – the Annual Pilgrims Rest Cemetery Tour, featuring costumed reenactors. Free parking behind the office buildings east of the cemetery. Tickets cost $25. Visit ormondhistory.org or call 386-677-7005.

Flagler Beach First Friday

When: 6-9 p.m.

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

Details: Enjoy community, music and vendors. Free.

'Company'

When: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 2 and 3; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4

Where: City Repertory Theatre, 160 Cypress Point Parkway, Suite B207, Palm Coast

Details: See Stephen Sondheim’s multi-Tony winning musical, which tells the story of Bobby, a successful young man who has everything but a meaningful relationship. The show looks into the lives of Bobby’s social circle — five married couples — through his eyes. Tickets cost $30 for adults; $15 for students.

Movies on the Halifax/Community Appreciation Night — POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER

When: 6-9 p.m.

Where: Rockefeller Gardens,  26 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch "ET." Free event. Realty Pros will also host its annual Community Appreciation Night trunk or treat event.

Karent Rontowski's Psychic Standup Comedy

When: 7:30 p.m.

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

Details: Karen Rontowski will combine her 35 years as a standup comic with her 25 years of tarot reading for a unique standup performance. Tickets cost $30-$40. Visit https://ormondbeachperformingartscenter.csstix.com.

Saturday, Oct. 3

Reel in the Fun kids' fishing tournament

When: 8-11 a.m.

Where: Central Park, 601 Fleming Ave., Ormond Beach

Details: Free catch and release kids' fishing tournament. Open to city residents only and those 4-12 years old. Registration required. Call 386-676-3250.

Palm Coast Historical Society Speaker Series

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Discover His Royal Majesty's 60th Regiment of Royal Americans. Free event. 

'Saving Our Wildlife with Collaborative Efforts'

When: 10-11 a.m.

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

Details: Learn how collaborative efforts of Dream Green Volusia and the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation are working to protect habitat in Volusia County. This is a ReGrow the Loop program. Free. 

ELC's Storybook Village

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

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

Details: OMAM will host the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia’s annual Storybook Village, which celebrates the magic of books and lifelong love of reading. Children and families can explore, play, create, and experience the joy of reading together. The fun includes hands-on children’s activities, storytimes, and a scavenger hunt. Books will be available to take home. Free.

Junior Ranger Club

When: 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Details: Kids are invited to discover Gamble Rogers State Park through hands-on activities. Free with paid park entry. There's a 20-person limit. Registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Youth Workshop: 2-point perspective

When: 12:30-3 p.m.

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

Details: This workshop will focus on 2-point perspective drawing concepts inspired by the art of exhibiting artist, Kevin Haran. The workshop begins with a tour through Haran's work in the main galleries, followed by instruction on using watercolor, India ink, alcohol marker, and other tools to create one of kind fantasy characters or an architectural scheme. Costs $50 for museum members; $60 for non-members. Workshop fee includes all supplies and is designed for ages 12-17. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org.

Witches Whimsy Paint Class

When: 2:30-4:30 p.m.

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

Details: Take this Halloween-inspired, beginner-friendly acrylic painting class. Students will learn techniques to create a magical nighttime scene with an enchanted forest, witches, pumpkins, and a curious black cat. All supplies are included and no experience is necessary. One drink ticket for wine, beer, or soda is also included. Costs $65 for museum members; $75 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

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.

NEFJA Jeep McCoy Memorial Concert

When: 4-7 p.m.

Where: Daytona State College Amphitheater, 3000 Palm Coast Parkway SE, Palm Coast

Details: NEFJA Jeep Memorial Concert presents the 9th Street Jazz Company which features a quintet of extraordinary, talented musicians and a vocalist. Tickets for $40.

Ormond Beach Art Guild

When: 5-7 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Rockefeller Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: The Ormond Beach Art Guild will hold a reception as part of the Ormond Beach Art Walk and to open its fall exhibit. Refreshments and live music will be provided and the public is welcome to attend free of charge. The exhibit will run from Oct. 1-29. For more information, please call 386-274-9963.

Sunday, Oct. 4

Pink Army 5K and 1-mile pet friendly fun walk

When: 7:45-11 a.m.

Where: AdventHealth Palm Coast, 60 Memorial Medical Parkway, Palm Coast

Details: Help raise money for breast cancer awareness by taking part in this 5K and 1-mile fun walk event. Registration costs $40 for adults; $20 for kids 18 and under. Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PalmCoast/pink5k.

Monday, Oct. 5

Felted lampshade workshop

When: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 5-6

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

Details: In this two-day workshop, students will learn traditional wet felting techniques using fine Merino wool and a drum base to create a lampshade. The workshop will also explore surface design and decorative techniques. Beginners are welcome as well as those with some felting experience. Costs $160 for museum members; $180 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA Tour

When: Daily from Oct. 5-11

Where: Hammock Beach Golf Resort and Spa, 200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast

Details: The 2026 Constellation Furyk & Friends presented by Circle K will combine world-class PGA Tour Champions competition with live music, food, football and a collection of fan experiences. Tournament play is open to spectators Friday through Sunday only. 

Learn & Explore: Hidden History: The Destruction of Area Sugar Plantations During the Second Seminole War

When: 1 p.m.

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

Details: Adults can learn about the rise and fall of local sugar plantations during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842). Presented by Park Services Specialist Mark Adams from Bulow Plantation Ruins. No registration required.

Tuesday, Oct. 6

Arts & Crafts: Bewitched Pumpkin Tile Painting

When: 11 a.m.

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

Details: Adults will learn how to paint with acrylic paints on tile by creating a pumpkin and witch’s hat on a tile. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Call 386-676-4191.

TeenTober: Life Skill series

When: 4:30 p.m.

Where: John H. Dickerson Heritage Library, 411 S. Keech St., Daytona Beach

Details: This program is for those in grades 6–12. Enjoy a weekly program designed to build essential life, social, and practical skills for teens. No registration required. This week's activities will be on conflict resolution and boundaries.

Wednesday, Oct. 7

Learn & Explore: NASA Launch Services program

When: 11 a.m. (Ormond) and 2 p.m. (Daytona)

Where: Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach; and Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, Daytona Beach

Details: This program will explore NASA's Launch Services Program, highlight recent and upcoming science and robotic missions, and provide information to help participants better understand different launch vehicle providers. No registration required. All ages welcome.

Bridge & Games

When: 1-4 p.m.

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

Details: The Flagler Woman’s Club invites you to come and play Bridge (Progressive and Non-Progressive) or other games. Call Suzanne at 386-503-1893 or Nancy at 386-986-8392 to reserve your spot.

Thursday, Oct. 8

Fire Station 22 grand opening and hose uncoupling ceremony

When: 9:30 a.m.

Where: Palm Coast Fire Station 22, 350 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast

Details: Join the City of Palm Coast and the Palm Coast Fire Department to celebrate the grand opening of this new fire station. The ceremony will include remarks from officials, presentation of the colors and a flag raising by the Palm Coast Fire Department Honor Guard, and the ceremonial uncoupling of a fire hose. All welcome. Light refreshments will be served. 

Peninsula Womens Club games

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

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

Details: Play Bridge, Samba, "Hand, Foot and Elbow" players. All ladies who enjoy cards welcome. Call Betsy Patton at 386-843-1061.

Beginner oil pastel workshop

When: 1-2:30 p.m.

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

Details: In this two-day workshop, students will learn the basics of working with oil pastels while experimenting with painting techniques and color mixing. No previous drawing or pastel experience is necessary, and all supplies are included. Costs $115 for museum members; $135 for non-members. Register at www.ormondartmuseum.org/classes-programs.

Halifax Genealogical Society: 'Life's Final Chapter'

When: 1:30-3:30 p.m.

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

Details: Halifax Genealogical Society's featured speaker for October is C. Anne Staley, who will explore the many alternative sources genealogists can use to document an ancestor’s death—from unexpected records to overlooked clues. 

Italian Night

When: 6-9 p.m.

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

Details: The Flagler Woman's Club is hosting its annual Italian Night fundraiser. There will be live entertainment and a pasta dinner including soup, salad, assorted entrees, bread and dessert. Tickets cost $25 each and must be purchased online at Flaglerwomansclub.org by Oct. 1. Feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine or beverage. All are welcome. For more information, call Lisa at 314-954-2123.

An evening with the DSC Symphonic Band

When: 7-9 p.m.

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

Details: Celebrate the season with the Daytona State College Symphonic Band, featuring traditional band favorites and spooky seasonal tunes. Tickets cost $10 for adults; $5 for children under 12 and Volusia and Flagler County students. Free for DSC students, faculty and staff with a college ID.

Friday, Oct. 9

Mahjong with Seawolf Privateers

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

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

Details: Help raise funds for local foster and displaced children by playing Mahjong with the Seawolf Privateers. Tickets cost $45. Lunch included. Visit seawolfprivateers.org/fundraisers.

The Power of the Mind: A user's guide to inner peace

When: 1-2 p.m.

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

Details: This program will explore how inner peace is a state of mind that can be cultivated, and how to recognize and oppose negativity. Based on the book "How to Understand the Mind" by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Includes brief guided breathing meditations suitable for everyone, with Kadam Carol Lutker, resident teacher of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center in Jacksonville. Everyone welcome.

Sean Rodriguez

When: 7 p.m.

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

Details: See Sean Rodriguez, live in concert. Free.

Saturday, Oct. 10

Party in Pink Zumbathon

When: 9 a.m. to noon

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

Details: The City of Palm Coast is partnering with the AdventHealth Foundation for a Zumba event to support breast cancer care and services. Costs $20 per person. Register at parksandrec.fun.

Housing Empowerment Workshop

When: 9 a.m. to noon

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

Details: Learn more about foreclosure prevention. Understand early intervention strategies, loss mitigation options, loan modifications, and resources available to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Free. 

VFW Auxiliary's annual Arts and Crafts Fair

When: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: VFW Post 8696, 47 Old Kings Road N., Palm Coast

Details: Browse through a variety of handmade goods, including quilts, jewelry, woodwork, seasonal décor, baked goods, and gifts. There will be raffles benefiting local veterans.

Second Saturday plant sale

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

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

Details: Join the Friends of Washington Oaks for a plant sale. Free with paid park admission. Please bring cash.

2026 Ocean Cardboard Regatta

When: Noon

Where: The beach across from Veterans Park, 105 S. 2nd St. Flagler Beach

Details: The City of Flagler Beach invites people to participate in this community event where contestants of all ages are invited to construct boats using corrugated cardboard and approved materials, then brave the surf as they race along the shoreline of Flagler Beach. Check-in begins at noon, followed by a mandatory team safety meeting at 12:30 p.m. Races start at 1 p.m. Races will be separated by age group. To register, email [email protected] or call 386-276-0402. Visit https://www.cityofflaglerbeach.com/370/Second-Annual-Cardboard-Regatta.

Find Your Family — Genealogy in the Library

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 Halifax Genealogical Society volunteers to anyone interested in researching family history. Convenes in the Sand Piper Room. To register, contact [email protected].

Seventh annual Ormond Beach Beer Festival

When: 1-4 p.m.

Where: The Casements, 25 Riverside Drive, Ormond Beach

Details: Join the Ormond Beach Rotary Club for the seventh annual Ormond Beach Beer Festival. There will be live music, food trucks, a kids zone and beverages. Buy a beer tasting ticket for unlimited samples from more than 35 participating breweries. Free admission. Beer tasting tickets cost $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Visit ormondbeachbeerfestival.com.

'My Friend Irma: Irma and Jane See a Ghost'

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: The Daytona Playhouse is coming to the Ormond Beach Library Auditorium for a Halloween performance of “My Friend Irma: Irma and Jane See a Ghost”. This special program evokes the Golden Age of Radio, recreating the authentic styles of 1940s and 50s radio broadcasts. Performed live, the actors use dynamic vocal inflections and vivid sound effects, giving the audience a front row seat to how vintage audio entertainment was made. Free and sponsored by the Friends of the Ormond Beach Library.

Teentober — Wizardly Hang Out

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: This program is for those in grades 6-12. Stop by the Teen Area for a wizardly-themed afternoon filled with snacks, crafts, games, and prizes. All materials will be provided while supplies last. No registration required.

Daytona Jazz Orchestra

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: Experience a live performance featuring an 18-piece band and vocalist with “Daytona Jazz Orchestra.” Cosponsored by Volusia County Public Library and Friends of the Daytona Beach Regional Library. No registration required.

'Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical'

When: 2 p.m.

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

Details: The Peabody Auditorium Foundation's Young Audience Series is presenting TheaterWorksUSA’s, "Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical." Tickets cost $25 per person. Visit www.peabodyfoundation.org.

Yes You're Invited: Fall Birthday Bash

When: 2-5 p.m.

Where: Carver Center, 206 E. Drain St., Bunnell

Details: Yes You're Invited celebrates children and young adults with disabilities with inclusive, free birthday parties. This event's theme is "Family Movie Night." Visit y2i2.org. 

Gamble Jam

When: 2-4 p.m.

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

Details: Join in for the Gamble Jam where musicians of all skill levels are invited to bring their acoustic instruments. Park entry fee applies. 

African American Cultural Society's 35th anniversary celebration

When: 3-6 p.m.

Where: Matanzas High School Auditorium, 3535 Pirate Nation Way, Palm Coast

Details: Attend this milestone celebration of the AACS, featuring guest speaker Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. Admission is $35. Free for students with a valid ID. A VIP reception will be held following the anniversary celebration. VIP admission is $70. Visit aacspalmcoast.org.

Sunday, Oct. 11

Corvettes at the Coast

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

Where: Flagler County Government, 1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bunnell

Details: Join the Flagler County Corvette Club's 24th annual show. All year Corvettes welcome. Pre-register to secure your spot. Registration runs from 8-10 a.m. Show ends at 3 p.m. Trophies, raffles, a 50/50 and more.

 

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