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.
December has arrived, signaling the conclusion of another year filled with countless adventures. This column has been my gateway to “taking on” diverse people and places, enriching my understanding in ways I might never have imagined. This month was certainly no exception, as I delved into the intricacies of the local oyster farming industry. The experience took me out to an oyster farm, immersing me Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Local Oyster Farming
Discover the Magic of the Asian Lantern Festival at Central Florida Zoo Nothing marks the holiday season quite like the sparkle of twinkling lights. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford takes this to a whole new level with a dazzling immersive display that combines Asian culture with the shimmer of the season. The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, now in its fifth year, transforms Read More » Continue reading Glowing Wonders
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If you love the outdoors and good deals, then you’ll be excited to know that Florida State Parks annual passes are half-off now until January 13, 2024! The passes cover your daily admissions fees to parks all over Florida and start when you buy it, so no need to wait until the new year. My family bought one last year that we thoroughly enjoyed and Read More » Continue reading Florida State Parks Annual Pass: Your Ticket to Outdoor Adventures
Unearthing the Hidden Wonders of the Withlacoochee Cave System Deep within the heart of Florida’s natural wonderland, a subterranean realm of breathtaking beauty and mystery lies concealed beneath the surface. The Withlacoochee State Forest, known for its pristine landscapes and diverse ecosystems, harbors a hidden gem that has captured the imaginations of adventurers and explorers for generations: the Withlacoochee State Forest cave system. While the Read More » Continue reading Beneath the Sunshine State
October is known simultaneously for being both spooky and all about pink. The color pink certainly started as the ribbon color to bring awareness to breast cancer research, but I feel like it has taken on a wider range of women’s empowerment movements. When I think of pink, I think about the local mentoring group that my eldest daughter has been a part of: Girls Read More » Continue reading Mentoring “Girls With Class” in Daytona Beach
Leu Gardens, Orlando Spooky Season is officially here and our family is fully invested! We live for the thrills, chills and all things Halloween. That being said, we couldn’t wait to visit Florida’s newest Halloween event, being held now through October 31 at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando. Over the years, we’ve visited a ton of holiday events that make big promises and don’t Read More » Continue reading Happy Frights & Haunting Nights
With summer almost over, it was time for us to go on a summer vacation. Like Clark Griswald, I packed up the G Taxi, made sure everyone was buckled up and we were on our way up to see Augi (grandpa) and G.G (Grandma Gwen) in Waleska, Georgia, and Taylor and Gabby, Tiffany’s and my soon-to-be brother and sister-in-law in Woodstock, Georgia. We were all Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on a Family Vacation
I’m old enough to remember when there were “Kodak Photo Spots” around theme parks to stop and take pictures with unique backgrounds related to the location. When you had to take multiple pictures because you never knew how they would turn out until you had the film processed later. While the technology has. changed over the years, the idea of photo ops at special places Read More » Continue reading Iconic Photo Spots Around Daytona Beach
Become an event Patron for the 2023 New Smyrna Beach Plein Air Paint Out! Witness the creative process up close and experience the charm of NSB’s beaches through the eyes of 21 outstanding plein air artists from October 17 through 21, 2023. These artists are using their talents to highlight not only the architecture, seascapes, and beaches of the town but also, to advocate for Read More » Continue reading NSB Plein Air Paint Out – where every brushstroke tells a story
The C.A.R.E. Foundation | Apopka, Florida Given our tropical landscape and mild winters, Florida is home to hundreds of animal and wildlife sanctuaries, with good reason. The C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka is one such place, but has a special focus on former pets that, quite frankly, had no business being pets. C.A.R.E. was founded in 1996 by Christin Burford with a mission to create animal Read More » Continue reading From Pets to Protected
