Coke Zero 400 Weekend. July 3-5, 2008. Racing enthusiasts won't want to miss this weekend full of racing action starting with the Brumos Porsche 250 (July 3) and the Winn Dixie 250 (July 4). On July 5, the summer's most anticipated auto event takes place -- the Coca Cola 400 at Daytona International Speedway, one of only a few NASCAR races run at night. In addition to the race, area activities include concerts and American Independence Day celebrations featuring fireworks. www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com. 1.800.PIT.SHOP.

Red, White & Boom. July 4. This spectacular Fourth of July Celebration, to be held at the Daytona Beach Bandshell and Oceanfront Park, features POCO in concert, an appearence by NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon, simulator rides, children's games and more. The festival is followed by Fourth of July fireworks over the Atlantic Ocean beginning at 9:45 p.m. Events will take place behind Ocean Walk Shoppes. For more information, visit www.bandshell.org. 386.947.8007.

Main Street July 4th Block Party and Barbecue. July 4, 2008. Main Street in Daytona Beach will host this event which will feature BBQ food vendors, as well as an amateur barbecue competition that will award prizes and trophies in multiple categories. Later, revelers can enjoy a fireworks show from the nearby Daytona Beach Pier. 386.255.9300.

Canaveral Lens Maintenance Demonstration. July 4, 11, 18, 25, 2008. Join 'old time lighthouse keepers' at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse as they demonstrate lens maintenance, and discuss Cape Canaveral lighthouse history. 1 p.m.-2 p.m. www.ponceinlet.org. 386.761.1821.

Bandshell Live! Through Labor Day Weekend, the historic oceanfront Daytona Beach Bandshell will feature FREE music for the entire family. Friday nights, bring the lawnchairs, kick back and enjoy local artists beginning at 7 p.m. and regional artists beginning at 8 p.m. Food and beverages are available at the Bandshell, as well as in the adjacent Ocean Walk Village. 386.852.7890.

Boards & Waves Expo. July 12-13, 2008. This two-day consumer surf expo at the Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center will include surfboard shaping demonstrations, surfboard painting and artwork, and vintage board collections. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: $5 daily. Children under 12 are admitted FREE. www.boardsandwaves.com. 949.466.4110.

National Lighthouse Day. August 7, 2008. Enjoy family oriented activities and turn-of-the-century kids' games at the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Light Station in Ponce Inlet. www.ponceinlet.org. 386.761.1821.

Sizzling Seaside Summer Concerts. Through Labor Day Weekend. Friends of the Bandshell present a Saturday night concert series at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell. Bring a blanket or a lawnchair, and take in the FREE music, as well as the colorful 9:45 p.m. fireworks display over the ocean. Breathtaking! www.bandshell.org 386.947.8007.

Fireworks Light Up Daytona Beach. See spectacular fireworks every Saturday through Labor Day Weekend, beginning at 9:45 p.m. These summer shows happen over the Atlantic Ocean, directly behind the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. 386.947.8007.