This Week: Events in Volusia (3/9 – 3/12)

Looking for some exciting things to do with your friends and family this week in Volusia County? You’re in luck! There are plenty of community events and activities happening, including the highly anticipated Bike Week. Whether you’re a local resident or visiting the area, there’s something for everyone. From concerts and food festivals to art exhibits and outdoor adventures, this week is sure to be packed with fun-filled events. So grab your loved ones and get ready to explore all that Volusia County has to offer!

This information is evolving and will be updated as more info and events become available. Information has been provided by the city, county or by individual event pages. If you have any questions, please direct them to the organizers of the events.

**EVENT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY. VISITORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CHECK WITH EVENT ORGANIZERS DIRECTLY FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.**

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Daytona Beach Bike Week 2023

  • Dates: March 3, 2023 – March 12, 2023
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Location: County Wide

Daytona Beach Bike Week – March 3-12, 2023 

Bike Week is a 10-day motorcycle rally. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to enjoy our Spring weather, wide open beaches and parks, outdoor dining, and scenic rides throughout the Daytona Beach area and Volusia County.

Looking for a place to stay during Daytona Beach Bike Week? Book your hotel now.

The official source for information about Daytona Beach Bike Week events, vendors, parking more is OfficialBikeWeek.com.

We ask everyone who decides to travel to Daytona Beach Bike Week to visit responsibly.

Daytona Short Track

Progressive American Flat Track revives Daytona Bike Week tradition with the 2023 season opener returning to the Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10, 2023. The DAYTONA Short Track will feature two back-to-back nights of bar-banging racing under the lights at one of the most iconic racing arenas in the history of the sport.

DAYTONA 200 & Bike Week at Daytona International Speedway

The tradition-rich 82nd annual Bike Week At DAYTONA (March 3-12, 2023) Presented By Monster Energy, featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200.

The 53rd running of DAYTONA Supercross, the most demanding course of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship season, is set for Saturday, March 4. The 81st running of the DAYTONA 200, hosted by MotoAmerica, home of AMA Superbike and North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, will take place a week later on Saturday, March 11 at the World Center of Racing. 

A host of Bike Week At DAYTONA camping packages to take in both event weekends are available where families can make Daytona their home for a week. All ticket and parking options can be found at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. In addition, fans and visitors can enjoy the Bike Week Motorcycle Marketplace at Daytona International Speedway. The area’s largest motorcycle marketplace will feature the nation’s top motorcycle parts, apparel vendors and much more.

The DAYTONA 200 features the incredible machines on both the high banks of Daytona International Speedway as well as the infield road course. After a successful inaugural visit to Daytona earlier this year, the Mission King Of The Baggers will also be back in ’23. 

It will be the first round of the REV’IT Twins Cup Championship, plus there will be the Roland Sands Design’s Super Hooligans race. All three classes will compete in two races over Friday and Saturday. 

DAYTONA Supercross is the longest continuous Supercross race in America dating back to 1971 and features the best riders in the world. Eli Tomac is set to come back after his epic, record sixth victory earlier this year that propelled him out of a tie with the Greatest of All Time, Ricky Carmichael. Tomac has won the last four (2019, ’20, ’21, ’22) and five out of the last six (2016, ’17). For the 16th straight year, Carmichael will lend his signature design to the most grueling Supercross course on the circuit.

Shamrock N Roll Music Festival

March 10 – March 17 along Flagler Avenue, NSB

FREE

Come down for great music March 10th – 17th on Flagler Avenue for the ShamRock N Roll Music Festival! Restaurants and bars around Flagler Avenue will be hosting various traditional and non-traditional music acts for to get you in the St. Patrick’s Day Spirit!

History Walking Tours

Tuesdays through Thursdays, see below

Explore multiple area that started to become the town center for New Smyrna beginning with the Smyrnea’ Settlement of 1768 through the arrival of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway.

  • Tuesday & Wednesday tours depart from the New Smyrna Museum of History, 120 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168
  •  Thursday tours meet and depart from the South Pine Parking Lot just off of Flagler Ave.

1. Tuesday, The Three Downtowns of Old New Smyrna: Explore multiple areas that started to become the town centers for New Smyrna, beginning with the Smyrnea’ Settlement of 1768 through the arrival of Henry Flagler’s Florida East Coast Railway.

2. Wednesday, Central District Tour: Visit multiple local historic landmarks as well as sites where New Smyrna’s first residents made their homes.

3. Thursday, Old Coronado Beach & Flagler Avenue: Discover a tomb in the middle of the street and a WWII watchtower site as you explore the story of the community formerly known as Coronado Beach. This tour meets in the South Pine Parking Lot south of Flagler Avenue. Please arrive 15 minutes early, and bring correct change for payment.

To sign up please call the New Smyrna Museum of History 386-478-0052

Information and online sign up here. Call for group or private tour scheduling.

PPA Tournament – Florida Open

Amateur matches will be played alongside Championship Court where the top professionals in the world compete for the biggest payouts in the sport of pickleball.
Registration is currently open for players. Tickets available soon to watch the exciting action at one of country’s premier pickleball facilities, Pictona at Holly Hill! Call (386) 310.7067 for more information.

Pictona, where it truly is more than a game, it’s a lifestyle. 49 courts, 13 of which are covered, lots of places to watch sitting under shade covers. You’ll be welcomed by the sounds of dink, dink, dink and the movement of happy feet.

After playing, relax in The Kitchen. No, you don’t have to cook. That’s the name of our restaurant adjacent to the courts. Join us as a member or just come to observe our members having a good time playing. And there is much more: table tennis, cornhole, shuffleboard, croquet, bocce ball, and horseshoes are all here inviting you to play.

Friday, March 10

DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market

The DeLand Artisan Alley Farmers Market is a vibrant marketplace with over 40 vendors that takes place every Friday evening from 6-9 p.m. (rain or shine) in historic downtown DeLand.

Garage Build Bike Show

  • Address: 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  • Presented By: Broken Spoke Saloon
  • Dates: March 10, 2023
  • Location: Broken Spoke Saloon
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Price: Free

5th Annual Daytona Garage Build Motorcycle Show Friday, March 10th, 2023 at the Broken Spoke Saloon. .

Amateur builder show – No professionals

This amateur builder show is totally FREE! Just show up with your bike and you’re in! It’s for the everyday builder—those that love to restore, customize, and modify their ride. You’ll get to show off your bike and take a shot at winning some sick prizes. And you may get it featured in Cycle Source Magazine! No professionally built motorcycles will be allowed in the show.

The details:

  • When: Friday, March 10, 2023
  • Location: Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  • Time: Registration Noon to 3pm. Judging 3pm to 3:45pm. Awards at 4pm.
  • Registrants will be required to provide name, email address, phone number and bike make/model/year.
  • Cycle Source Magazine staff will judge the show

ART LOVERS DISCOVER

  • Address: 600 N. Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32724
  • Phone: (386) 734-4371
  • Presented By: Museum of Art Deland
  • Dates: January 13, 2023 – May 12, 2023
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday
  • Location: Museum of Art Deland
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
  • Price: Admission: Free for Museum Members & Children Non-Member Adults: $5

For ages 6 & Under

Experience the art of storytelling and literature at the Museum of Art – DeLand. With book read-alongs and reflection, group sing-alongs, and discovery of the artwork within our galleries, Art Lovers Discover is a program that fosters a fresh desire in young children to connect with art in various forms. Kids aged 6 and under and their guardians are invited to join us for this uniquely immersive experience.

Sessions will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. once a month through May at our 600 N. Woodland Blvd location. Each gathering will have a different storybook and focus, and will be led by our Associate Curator of Education, Jodi-Ann Taylor.

Movie Under the Stars

Friday @ 6 PM at Kenneth Parker Amphitheater, Port Orange City Center

Our first Movie of 2023! Join us for a free admission movie, Minions, The Rise of Gru! Concession with Pizza, drinks, candy and popcorn opens at 6pm, and everything is $1! Free giveaways and prizes! A free, family friendly event for our community! Movie starts at dusk! 

Saturday, March 11

Riverwalk Park Seafood Fest

  • Address: 3459 South Ridgewood Avenue, Port Orange, FL 32129
  • Phone: (386) 643-0090
  • Presented By: Touch of Magic Events
  • Dates: March 11, 2023
  • Location: Riverwalk Park
  • Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Join us for the Seafood Fest at Riverwalk Park in Port Orange on Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 12:00-6:00 pm! Bring the family out for fun in the park! Enjoy some of the area’s best seafood, shop with local businesses, and have fun with free kids activities, games, music and giveaways.

Sponsor and vendor opportunities are available! For any questions or to feature your business, email info@TouchofMagicEvents.com.

Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts

Rock out monthly during one of the Museum’s Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts in the Lohman Planetarium. Shows include a wide variety of musical genres including classics by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, as well as country music, pop, and more! Entry to the show is through the Lohman Planetarium lobby entrance.

Advanced purchase of tickets is recommended. 

Schedule: 

7:00PM: Click to Register online for Laser Vinyl
8:00PM: Click Here to Register online for Rush 2112
9:00PM: Click Here to Register online for Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (SOLD OUT)

Or call the Museum at 386-255-0285 to purchase and reserve your seat. 

Ticket Pricing (Please note ticket pricing has changed)

$4.00 per show for members, $5.00 per show for non-members. 

Spring Craft & Vendor Fair

  • Address: 1100 Cornerstone Blvd, Suite 100, Daytona Beach, FL 32117
  • Phone: (386) 843-7459
  • Presented By: Tanger Outlets, Daytona Beach
  • Dates: March 11, 2023
  • Location: Tanger Outlets
  • Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Tanger Outlets Daytona presents the 3rd Annual Spring Craft & Vendor Fair presented by For the Love of Shopping. The event will feature amazing crafters, local vendors and local artisans plus face painting food trucks and the Easter Bunny at this free event! Join us March 11 from 10 am to 5 pm, vendors will be located throughout Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach.
 

For more information or to become a vendor, please contact fortheloveofshopping.net. 

Shamrock and Roll Beach 5K

March 11 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am @ Flagler Avenue Beach Approach

Find your pot-of-fitness gold by participating in the NSB Shamrock N Roll Beach 5K, Sat., March, 11th at 9am! During this chip-timed race, you can run, walk, or jog along the beautiful hard-packed beaches of New Smyrna Beach!

Registration is $25 dollars and the race time is at 9 am. There are medals in 84 categories and all ages are welcome!

Learn more at RunSignup

We’ll see you on the beach for the Flagler Avenue Shamrock and Roll Beach 5K!

St. Patty Paws Beach 2K

March 11 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 am @ Flagler Avenue Beach Approach

Run with your pup in in the St.Patty Paws Beach 2K, Sat., March, 11th at 9am! Run along the beautiful beaches of New Smyrna Beach!

Registration is $25 Walk up at 8AM and the race time is at 9 am.

Learn more at RunSignup

We’ll see you on the beach for the Flagler Avenue St.Patty Paws 2K!

Flagler Avenue Mac & Cheese Challenge – 2023

March 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm along Flagler Avenue

$15.00

Come get cheesy at the New Smyrna Beach Mac and Cheese Challenge on Flagler Avenue, Saturday, March 11th, 2023, from 1pm – 5 pm! Participants will be able to eat tasty samples of multiple styles of Mac and Cheese at host locations on Flagler Avenue. During the event, tasters can vote for their favorite Mac and Cheese creations and the winning creators will receive the “Best at the Beach” awards. Participation costs $20 and is sure to be the cheesiest of them all!!

Like other food challenges on Flagler Avenue, the New Smyrna Beach Mac and Cheese Challenge, patrons use their tasting passports to visit the host sites and taste one sample of Mac and Cheese prepared in multiple different ways. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST PRE-ORDERING YOUR PASSPORTS as WE WILL SELL OUT! A limited quantity of tasting passports will be for sale the day of the event for cash beginning at NOON. 


PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:https://flagleravemacandcheese2023.eventbrite.com

Sunday, March 12

Bel Canto Singers of Daytona

  • Address: 1035 W. Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
  • Presented By: Bel Canto Singers of Daytona
  • Dates: March 12, 2023
  • Location: Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church
  • Time: 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Price: $15

SAVE THE DATES – Sunday, March 5th and Sunday, March 12th – Bel Canto Singers of Daytona, under the direction of Dr. David Redman, accompanied by Dr. Alessandro Fonseca, will present ” A TRIBUTE TO STEPHEN SONDHEIM”. Both performances begin at 3:30pm and feature dozens of beloved works of Sondheim. Excerpts from “Company”, “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”, “Merrily We Roll Along” as well as collections from “Sweeney Todd” and “Into the Woods”.

The March 5th performance will be at Coronado Community United Methodist Church, 201 S. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach – 

March 12th will be at Lighthouse Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 W. Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach.
Tickets are $15 for adults, students with ID are free. Tickets are available at the door or in advance on our website http://www.BelCantoDaytona.org. Please support the arts – spread the word and bring a friend!  For additional information visit http://www.BelCantoDaytona.org, or email Talk2us@BelCantoDaytona.org.

Coming Up:

Shamrock n’ Roll St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

March 17 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Dress your best and all up in green to find your own rainbow with a pot’o fun at the end of it, only along Flagler Avenue! Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17th, on Flagler Avenue with Great Irish Parties at multiple host locations! Each of the venues will be featuring their own unique celebrations and delicious Irish Food, Themed Drinks, Music, and of course GREEN BEER! 

Need more information? Go to the partysonflagler.com for more details!

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