All events are subject to change or cancellation without notice. The information provided is taken directly from event coordinators. This list will be updated as more information on events becomes available.
Volusia County Restaurants Open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Family Activities

- Through Jan. 3: I Love Christmas Movies @ Gaylord Palms
- Nov. 27 – Dec. 24: Photos with Santa @ Volusia Mall
- Nov. 13 – Jan 2: A Magical Tour: Magic of Lights @ Daytona International Speedway
- Dec. 1 – Dec. 31: Bright Lights and Merry Nights of Daytona
- Dec. 1 – 25: Mistletoe March
- Dec. 1 – 31: Port Orange Elf Hunt
- Dec. 4 – 31: Orange City Christmas Light Experience
- Dec. 5 – 28: Holiday Story Stroll
- Dec. 24: Lake Helen Annual Christmas Eve Stress Buster 5k
- Dec. 28 – 31: Kids’ Winter Camp @ LEC
- Dec. 28 – 31: Winter Art Camp @ The Hub
- Dec. 7 – Jan 2: The Casements Candy Cane Challenge (see below)


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Holiday Events
- Through Jan. 3: I Love Christmas Movies @ Gaylord Palms
- Nov. 14 – Dec. 27: The Holiday Spirit Arrives at The Hub on Canal
- Nov. 13 – Jan 2: A Magical Tour: Magic of Lights @ Daytona International Speedway
- Dec. 4 – 31: Orange City Christmas Light Experience
- Dec. 24: Lake Helen Annual Christmas Eve Stress Buster 5k
- Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve @ Main Street Station

Holiday Light Contests and Places to View Lights
- Vote Dec. 12 – 21: Light Up Port Orange
- Register by Dec. 11: Orange City Light Contest
- Dec. 1 – Dec. 31: Bright Lights and Merry Nights of Daytona
- Dec. 8 – 31: 2020 Christmas Walk Through Display (private residence)
- Hess Holiday Display (private residence)
- South Daytona Holiday Light Contest
Holiday Shopping
East Coast Current’s 2020 Shop Local Holiday Guide is here!
- Nov. 27 – Dec. 25: Wreaths on Woodland
- Dec. 1 – 25: Mistletoe March
- Dec. 5 – Jan. 9: Small Things Considered 2020
- Dec. 10 – 23: The MedSpa of NSB 12 Days of Christmas Specials
- Oil and Vinegar Daytona Beach
- Marine Science Center
- The Riverfront Shops of Daytona
- Angie’s Serenity Day Spa

Ways to Give Back
- The Hub on Canal Welcomes New Volunteers
- Senior Stocking Campaign
- Volusia County Animal Services Seeking Volunteers
Christmas Eve/Day Religious Services:
Some services are held before Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Check the details for dates and times.
- Parkview Church LPGA Christmas Eve
- Christmas Eve Service @ Daytona Beach Drive In Church
- Christmas Eve – NSB with Salty Church
- Christmas Eve – Ormond Beach with Salty Church
- ‘Christmas Under The Stars’ @ Riverbend Community Church
- Community Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Creekside Middle School
- Christmas Eve Candlelit Service at Thrive
- Christmas Eve Service in-person & ONLINE @ Edgewater Alliance Church
- Christmas Eve under the stars @ Port Orange Presbyterian
- Blue Christmas – An Online Service of Hope
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ First NSB
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Coastline Church NSB
- Christmas At Oceanway NSB
- Home for Christmas @ The Olive Branch Church
- Christmas Eve Candlelit Service at Thrive @ Spruce Creek High
- Christmas Eve Service @ Oasis Church
- CHRISTMAS WORSHIP AND DINNER @ Hungarian Community Church
- Christmas Pageant @ Prince of Peace Catholic Church
- Christmas Eve Candlelight Service @ Port Orange Christian Church
- Christmas Eve Services @ Ormond Beach Presbyterian Church
- BLUE CHRISTMAS @ St James Episcopal
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