Updated Summer 2026
Free Bandshell Concerts Daytona
Free concerts Friday and Saturday nights at the historic oceanfront Bandshell — Saturdays end with fireworks over the beach.
Daytona Tortugas Baseball Daytona
Minor league ball at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark — tickets from about $12, one of the best-value family nights around.
Reggae on the Rock Daytona
Two days of island rhythms at Manatee Island — laid-back and easy for a summer weekend.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Orlando
Eat your way around the world at 30+ global marketplaces, with the Eat to the Beat concert series included with admission.
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
Universal's legendary haunt event, back for its 35th year — haunted houses, scare zones, and serious scares. Not for kids.
Coke Zero Sugar 400 Daytona
NASCAR under the lights — the Wawa 250 Friday, then the Cup Series race Saturday night. The area fills up; book early.
Concerts in the Plaza St. Augustine
Free Thursday-evening concerts in the historic Plaza de la Constitución, 6–8 PM, featuring local and regional bands.
Run Daytona Racing Weekend Daytona
15K, 10K, and 5K races run inside the World Center of Racing itself.
Ancient City Con St. Augustine
Annual celebration of sci-fi, anime, fantasy, horror, and gaming in the nation's oldest city.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Orlando
The family-friendly Halloween alternative at Magic Kingdom — costumes, trick-or-treating, and special fireworks on select nights.
Greek Festival St. Augustine
Savor, sip, and shop with Greek music and dancing — then take the food home with you.
Biketoberfest Daytona
One of the Southeast's biggest motorcycle rallies — live music, bike shows, and racing at the Speedway. The whole coast books solid.
Daytona Turkey Run Daytona
The largest combined classic car show and swap meet in the country — 7,000+ collector cars in the Speedway infield over Thanksgiving.
Magic of Lights Daytona
A drive-through holiday light spectacular around the Speedway — millions of LEDs, nightly 6–10 PM. A local favorite with kids.
Nights of Lights St. Augustine
Three million white lights transform the Ancient City — regularly named one of the world's best holiday displays. Light-Up Night kicks it off Nov 21.
Holidays at Universal & Disney Orlando
Grinchmas, Christmas in the Wizarding World, EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays, and resort light displays across both parks.
St. Augustine Christmas Parade St. Augustine
The largest parade in North Florida — floats, marching bands, horses, and Santa, 9:00–10:30 AM.
Local Holiday Parades Daytona & NSB
Ponce Inlet, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna all stage Christmas parades the first week of December — small-town Florida at its most charming.
Nights of Lights Shop & Sip St. Augustine
An evening of shopping, sipping, and holiday shimmer through the historic district, 4:00–8:30 PM.
Christmas Boat Parades Daytona & NSB
Decorated boats light up the Halifax River and the Intracoastal — watch free from the riverfront parks along each route.
Regatta of Lights St. Augustine
Lighted boats glide through Matanzas Bay between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo — a genuinely magical night.
A December to Remember Daytona
Nightly holiday lights along the Riverfront Esplanade on Beach Street — movies on the lawn, a holiday bazaar, Santa sightings, and live music.
New Year's Fireworks on the Beach St. Augustine
Ring in the new year seaside with fireworks, food, and festivities at St. Augustine Beach.
St. Augustine Film Festival St. Augustine
40+ films over four days at Flagler College and downtown venues, with visiting actors and filmmakers.
Images: A Festival of the Arts New Smyrna
200+ juried artists transform Riverside Drive and Canal Street into an open-air gallery — the centerpiece of the winter arts season. Free admission.
Rolex 24 At Daytona Daytona
The twice-around-the-clock sports car endurance classic that opens the IMSA season — a bucket-list event for motorsport fans.
Lions Seafood Festival St. Augustine
Live music, a fried shrimp dinner, and a full fair midway at Francis Field.
The DAYTONA 500 Daytona
The 69th running of the Great American Race. Speedweeks is the single highest-demand stretch of the year for oceanfront stays — book far ahead.
Art Fiesta New Smyrna
200+ artists and 20,000+ visitors along Riverside Drive for a lively two-day celebration. Free admission.
Daytona Bike Week Daytona
Ten days, and one of the world's best-known motorcycle rallies — Main Street, the Speedway, and scenic coastal rides.
Celtic Music & Heritage Festival St. Augustine
America's oldest Celtic city hosts highland games, Celtic bands, whiskey tastings, and the original St. Patrick's Parade — a tradition since 1601.
Easter Parade St. Augustine
A tradition dating to the 1950s — horses in Easter bonnets, floats, and marching bands through the old city.
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival New Smyrna
A beloved multi-day spring tradition bringing smooth sounds to stages across town.
Welcome to Rockville Daytona
One of the biggest rock festivals in the country — four days, five stages, and 150+ bands at the Speedway.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival St. Augustine
Three days of food, wine, and more across two historic venues.
Seaside Fiesta New Smyrna
NSB's summer solstice street festival along Flagler Avenue — food, crafts, live entertainment, and family activities. Free.
NSB Farmers Market New Smyrna
Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and local makers at Old Fort Park, 7 AM–noon every Saturday.
Canal Street Art Strolls New Smyrna
Evening art walks, Sip & Strolls, classic car showcases, and gallery walks in the historic district — check their calendar for dates during your stay.
Flagler Avenue Food Festivals New Smyrna
The Chowder Festival, Gumbo Cook-Off, Taco Challenge, and Shrimp & Seafood Festival rotate through the year.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre St. Augustine
National touring acts under the stars — there's usually a show worth the drive north.
Peabody Auditorium Daytona
Daytona's historic theater hosts Broadway tours, comedy, tribute shows, and concerts through the season.
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