Updated Summer 2026
Free Bandshell Concerts Daytona
Free concerts Fri & Sat nights — Saturdays end with fireworks.
NSB Riverside Park Concert Series New Smyrna
Free live music Thursdays, 6:30–7:45 PM, at the Riverside Park gazebo.
Daytona Tortugas Baseball Daytona
Minor league ball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark — tickets from ~$12.
NSB Gnarlies Baseball New Smyrna
Wood-bat collegiate ball at the NSB Sports Complex — affordable night out.
Riverwalk Social with a Citrus Twist Port Orange
Live music, artisans & food trucks on the river, 5–9 PM — pet friendly.
EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Orlando
30+ global marketplaces, plus the Eat to the Beat concert series.
Halloween Horror Nights Orlando
Universal's legendary haunt event, 35th year — not for kids.
Sip Out Loud St. Augustine
An intimate wine tasting evening at Bin 39, with food from local chefs, live music, and an art display — space is limited.
Air Dot Show Orlando Sanford
America's 250th birthday airshow, headlined by the F-22 Raptor Demo Team.
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Orlando
Family-friendly Halloween at Magic Kingdom — costumes & special fireworks.
Woof-O-Ween Daytona & Ormond Beach Ormond Beach
Costume contest & trick-or-treat trail — humans free, dogs need a ticket.
Daytona Turkey Run Daytona
Largest classic car show & swap meet — 7,000+ cars over Thanksgiving.
Magic of Lights Daytona
Drive-through light spectacular at the Speedway — a local favorite with kids.
Nights of Lights St. Augustine
3 million lights transform the Ancient City — one of the world's best displays.
Holidays at Universal & Disney Orlando
Grinchmas, Wizarding World Christmas, and holiday displays at both parks.
St. Augustine Christmas Parade St. Augustine
North Florida's largest parade — floats, bands, horses, and Santa.
9th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Show New Smyrna
80+ vendors at the Brannon Center — free admission, free photos with the Grinch.
Local Holiday Parades Daytona & NSB
Ponce Inlet, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach & NSB all stage parades.
Nights of Lights Shop & Sip St. Augustine
Shopping and sipping through the historic district, 4:00–8:30 PM.
Christmas Boat Parades Daytona & NSB
Decorated boats light up the Halifax River — free to watch.
A December to Remember Daytona
Nightly lights on Beach Street — movies, a bazaar, and Santa sightings.
New Year's Fireworks on the Beach St. Augustine
Ring in the new year with fireworks at St. Augustine Beach.
St. Augustine Film Festival St. Augustine
40+ films over four days, with visiting actors and filmmakers.
Images: A Festival of the Arts New Smyrna
200+ juried artists turn Riverside Drive into an open-air gallery. Free.
Rolex 24 At Daytona Daytona
Twice-around-the-clock endurance classic that opens the IMSA season.
The DAYTONA 500 Daytona
The Great American Race — highest-demand week of the year, book far ahead.
Celtic Music & Heritage Festival St. Augustine
Highland games, Celtic bands, and the original St. Patrick's Parade.
New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival New Smyrna
A beloved multi-day tradition, smooth sounds across town.
St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival St. Augustine
Three days of tastings, chef demos, and a grand tasting at Ancient City Farmstead.
Port Orange Farmers Market Port Orange
Fresh produce and local makers at The Pavilion, 8 AM–1 PM.
Canal Street Art Strolls New Smyrna
Evening art walks, car showcases, and gallery walks downtown.
Sip & Stroll New Smyrna
Craft beer & wine stroll through Canal Street — $25 passport, 11 stops.
Wine Walk on Flagler Avenue New Smyrna
Progressive wine tasting on Flagler Avenue — $30 for 20 tastings.
Flagler Avenue Food Festivals New Smyrna
Chowder, Gumbo, Taco & Seafood festivals rotate through the year.
Peabody Auditorium Daytona
Broadway tours, comedy, and concerts at Daytona's historic theater.
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