Category: Activities
From events to articles, we have complied a ton of information about Volusia County activities and organized them here so you can easily search for exactly what you are looking for.
Covering Ormond Beach, Daytona Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Edgewater, Oak Hill and DeLand.
As a parent trying to keep a child entertained over the summer and make sure they are well taken care of, sometimes planning can be overwhelming. This event is loaded with important information from dozens of family-friendly resources and fun summer programs to help with that process. We have tons of free fun in store! Activities include face painting, balloon animals, axe throwing, games, meet Read More » Continue reading The KidFest & Camp Fair comes to Daytona Beach in April!
More than 1,000 larger-than-life whimsical illuminated sculptures will light up Brevard Zoo this spring for a new nighttime event called Illumi-Nature. This experience will be held 7-10 p.m. daily from March 13 to March 29 before moving to select Thursdays-Sundays from April 2 to May 10 from 7-10 p.m. Illumi-Nature will be powered by LuminoCity Festival, the New York based company that has drawn more Read More » Continue reading Illumi-Nature Springs to Life at Brevard Zoo
A Celebration of Seniors, Style, and Community Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care recently hosted its highly anticipated Models & Milestones runway event, welcoming more than 150 guests for an afternoon of fashion, family, and philanthropy —and raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association. With standing room only, residents and their loved ones filled the room with energy and excitement as they cheered on this Read More » Continue reading Paradise Pointe Hosts “Models & Milestones” — Raising $2,400 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Celebrating Female Friendship While most of us know Valentine’s Day, I love the growing trend in the past 10-15 years of Galentine’s Day! Leslie Knope from the show “Parks and Recreation” demonstrated the power of female support and sisterhood rather than romance by explaining, “Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and Read More » Continue reading Galentine’s Vibes Around Volusia
Meet Brittny Olsen: The Heart Behind The Rusty Spur’s Trail Adventures If you’re looking for a Florida adventure that feels like a true escape without straying too far from home, a trail ride with The Rusty Spur is just the ticket. Locally owned and based in New Smyrna Beach, this family-owned business, led by Brittny Olsen, offers far more than your average horseback ride. From Read More » Continue reading Giddy Up and Go: Horseback Riding with The Rusty Spur
We made it through the summer heat, and as the temperatures finally start to dip, the storms are rolling in to cool everything off. These next three months—October, November and December—are some of my absolute favorites. Fall brings so many fun events, inside and out, and you can feel the holiday spirit starting to sneak in. From corn mazes to holiday markets, it’s the season Read More » Continue reading Editor’s Letter: Psychic Readings, Ghost Tours and Gift Ideas
As autumn settles over West Volusia, the air fills with more than just pumpkin spice—it carries the promise of ghostly encounters, haunted history, and family-friendly fun. Here, “spooky season” comes alive with a mix of small-town charm and hair-raising thrills, perfect for everyone from paranormal enthusiasts to candy-seeking kids. HAUNTS AND HISTORY Start your eerie adventure at Hotel Cassadaga, home to the annual Cassadaga Haunted Read More » Continue reading West Volusia: Fall into Spooky Season
SLIDING INTO DOUBLE DIGITS: PORTER’S DAYTONA LAGOON BASH We decided to head to Daytona Lagoon to celebrate our son Porter’s 10th birthday. We grabbed our towels and swim gear and hit the road. Tiffany had booked a party package that gave us a great group rate perfect for birthdays and special events. Included in the package was our own concierge, Mia, who was there to Read More » Continue reading Bobby G at the Lagoon
Highlighting the Shops, Restaurants and Attractions that Make DeLand the Athens of Florida Strolling through Downtown DeLand feels like stepping into a postcard, where brick-lined streets meet vibrant murals, unique shops and locally loved eats. If you’re planning a weekend escape this summer, DeLand offers a refreshing blend of vibrant art, flavor and small-town charm. Where to Eat & Shop Start your adventure with lunch Read More » Continue reading Definitely DeLand: Small-Town Charm with Flair
In my May conversation, I wrote about some of the cool places around Daytona Beach that my family has held our birthday parties. I have a new one that my girls and I visited for Mother’s Day and loved it so much that we booked the little girls’ party within a couple of weeks! Family things to do at Brick Cre8 Brick Cre8 is a Read More » Continue reading Creative Play: Building LEGO Sets and Relationships in South Daytona
