Florida Beach & Family Vacations Calendar of Events - Daytona Beach, Florida, Official Vacation Guide

Peabody Auditorium Exhibits

10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday Peabody Audtorium - Rose Room 600 Audtorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. Plan a visit to the Peabody's Rose Room Art Gallery. Also open prior to performances in the auditorium. There is no charge to view the original works of regional, national, and international artists. Exhibits are displayed for you to enjoy or, for art...

Exhibit on Tour - Harold Garde: Painting 50 years!
Feb 22, 2012 - Jan 31, 2014
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1- 4 p.m. Sunday. Museum of Florida Art, 600 North Woodland Boulevard, DeLand. As an outstanding painter, Harold Garde's roots go back to the abstract expressionist moment of the mid 20th century. These strong influences have helped create his current unique style as a figurative painter. His mediums include paintings,...

Museum of Arts & Sciences Events

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays. The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. Museum collections and research include Cuban and Florida art, American Fine and Decorative Arts, European Fine and Decorative Arts, preColumbian and African artifacts, Pleistocene fossils, Florida history and...

2013 Daytona Cubs Professional Baseball
Apr 04, 2013 - Sep 01, 2013
Jackie Robinson Ballpark 105 E. Orange Ave., Daytona Beach. Cheer on our own Daytona Beach Cubs! This Chicago Cubs' Class A affiliate in the Florida State League has played here since 1993. Winners of the 2004 and 2008 Florida State League Championships, the Cubs play approximately 70 home games and the season runs April 4 through September 1. Click Here for this season's...

DEPARTURES 2013: A Juried Student Art Exhibition and Opening Reception
Apr 30, 2013 - Jul 28, 2013
5 - 7 p.m. Opening Reception on April 30th. Gallery hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 - 5, Wednesday: 11 - 7, Saturday/Sunday: 1 - 5, Closed Monday. Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach. The Southeast Museum of Photography is proud to announce this exhibition. Departures is a...

Cafe Cinematique presents: Improv & Indie plus Movie
May 07, 2013
8 p.m. Every Tuesday Night. Cafe Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Random Acts of Insanity Improv Troupe takes the stage for an hour of laughs followed by the Indie Movie. www.Cinematique.org (386) 252-3118 $5

ACA Master Artists-in-Residence #149
May 13, 2013 - Jun 02, 2013
Atlantic Center For The Arts - 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Application deadline: February 3, 2013. Presentation of works in progress by artists participating in Atlantic Center's Artists-in-Residence program including Geoff Dyer, author, Coco Fusco, interdisciplinary artist/writer, Judith Shatin, composer. During the residency, artists participate in formal...

Residency #149 at ACA - New Smyrna Beach
May 13, 2013 - Jun 02, 2013
Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Art Center Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Application deadline: February 3, 2013. Artist include Geoff Dyer, author, Coco Fusco, interdisciplinary artist/writer, Judith Shatin, composer. During the residency, artists participate in formal sessions with their group, collaborate on projects, and work independently. The relaxed atmosphere and...

Cafe Cinematique presents: Improv & Indie plus Movie
May 14, 2013
8 p.m. Every Tuesday Night. Cafe Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Random Acts of Insanity Improv Troupe takes the stage for an hour of laughs followed by the Indie Movie. www.Cinematique.org (386) 252-3118 $5

Lecture By Betsy E. Summers
May 16, 2013 - May 30, 2013
7 p.m. (May 16) and at 2 p.m. (May 30). Gateway Center for the Arts, , 880 North Highway 17-92, DeBary. Free lecture by author of Daughter of Appalachia. Betsy E. Summers will be presenting her recently published book, Daughter of Appalachia, for your enjoyment. Daughter of Appalachia is a delightful memoir about a coal miner's daughter growing up in the...

Cafe Cinematique presents: Improv & Indie plus Movie
May 21, 2013
8 p.m. Every Tuesday Night. Cafe Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Random Acts of Insanity Improv Troupe takes the stage for an hour of laughs followed by the Indie Movie. www.Cinematique.org (386) 252-3118 $5

Cinematique Under The Stars Presents: Jaws
May 24, 2013
Dusk; River Front Park, corner of Magnolia Avenue and Beach Street, Daytona Beach. The movies are presented FREE and are open to the public. All movies have a corresponding book club, hosted by the City Island Library. To sign up for the book club, contact Deborah at (386) 257-6036 ext. 16264. All book clubs are held at the library, 105 E. Magnolia, at 10 a.m. on the Monday...

NAACP Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet featuring Soul Singer Betty Wright and Charles "ROC" Dutton
May 24, 2013
Plaza Resort and Spa, 600 North Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. The Volusia County-Daytona Beach NAACP Freedom Fund and Awards Banquet featuring legendary soul singer Betty Wright with special guest speaker Charles "ROC" Dutton. Dinner and Concert $65. (386) 255-3736

Front Porch Friday!
May 24, 2013
Riverfront Shops Of Daytona Beach. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Have a blast and celebrate the past with this rockin' monthly event! Each Fourth Friday will feature a different decade and a variety of activities to enjoy such as face painting for kids, different exhibits and shows, live music, special sales, lunch and dinner specials, and free or discounts offers such kite...

Artisan Alley & DeLand Art Walk
May 24, 2013
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Located off New York Avenue, one block west of Woodland Blvd behind the Beacon Newspaper. Downtown DeLand. Gather with friends every fourth Friday of the month at Artisan Alley and also enjoy the DeLand Art Walk! DeLand Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour of the Historic Downtown area. Enjoy music, food, drinks, arts, crafts and more. Art...

Family Fun Days at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
May 24, 2013 - May 28, 2013
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. Join us at the Lighthouse for Family Fun activities. Explore our historical exhibits and climb the tallest lighthouse in Florida. Journey back 100 years ago, when the keepers and their families lived at the lighthouse. In 1927, Mosquito Inlet was renamed to honor the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de...

“Florida in World War II” - Discover Our History Lecture Series
May 25, 2013
9:30 a.m. (Refreshments), 10 a.m. (Program). Anderson-Price Memorial Building, 42 North Beach Street in Ormond Beach. This program is a special presentation honoring Memorial Day weekend. By Nick Wynne, Executive Director Emeritus, Florida Historical Society & Richard Moorhead, Author. World War II changed the face of Florida forever. The million...

Climb to the Moon at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
May 25, 2013
7:30 pm - 9:30pm. Ponce Inlet Lighthouse 4931 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. Come experience spectacular views of the sunset and moonrise from atop the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean, inlet, and inland waterways by the light of the full moon. Join the old lighthouse keeper as he leads you on your journey into the past and discover the unique...

Port Orange Ship Modelers Club sixth Annual Regatta
May 25, 2013
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Reed Canal Park, 2871 S. Nova Rd, Pavilion # 3, South Daytona. All young and old who are interested, in model boats and radio control are invited. Club members plan to launch six to eight radio-controlled (RC) boats, large, and small (two to nine feet long), to during the event. Some static and work-in-progress boats will also be on display. Hot Dogs...

A Memorial Day Tribute with the Docs of Dixieland & The United States Navy Band
May 25, 2013
6 - 10 p.m. Oceanfront Park on the north end of the Boardwalk amusement area and overlooks the ocean. This free concert is brought to you by the City Of Daytona Beach. Food, Beer and Beverages are available for purchase. No coolers allowed. Chairs availble for rent. www.DaytonaBandshell.com

Snow White Dance Recital
May 26, 2013
2 p.m. The Peabody Daytona Beach, 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach. Presented by the European School of Performing Arts. http://www.PeabodyAuditorium.org (386) 671-3460

Cafe Cinematique presents: Improv & Indie plus Movie
May 28, 2013
8 p.m. Every Tuesday Night. Cafe Cinematique of Daytona, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Random Acts of Insanity Improv Troupe takes the stage for an hour of laughs followed by the Indie Movie. www.Cinematique.org (386) 252-3118 $5

A Midsummer/Jersey Night's Dream - As told by the kids from Jersey Shore
May 31, 2013 - Jun 09, 2013
7:30 p.m. on May 31, June 1, 7 & 8; 2:30 p.m. on June 2 & 9. Gateway Center for the Arts, 880 North Highway 17-92, DeBary. Directed by Jenny Sejansky. The kids are the same, only they're from Jersey. They all look the same - except they're all Jersey! Hilarious comedy! $8 - $15 advance purchases. $18 at door....