October in Daytona Beach: Biketoberfest Oct. 15-18, the Halloween Bash Oct. 17, Oktoberfest Oct. 23, the Boo Bash Oct. 31 and the Halifax Art Festival Nov. 7-8.

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October in Daytona Beach means Biketoberfest, a run of downtown street parties on Beach Street and Halloween events from City Island to the Boardwalk. Here is what is on from Oct. 16 through late November, with times and the organizer’s link. This weekend’s picks are on our things to do this weekend page, and theater, concerts and exhibitions are on our arts and exhibitions page.

Good to know

  • Biketoberfest brings heavy motorcycle traffic Oct. 15-18. Check FL511 and our road closures page.
  • City events line: City of Daytona Beach, 386-671-8400
  • Peabody Auditorium box office: 386-671-3462
  • Full city calendar: daytonabeach.gov calendar

The big one: Biketoberfest, Oct. 15-18

The 34th Biketoberfest takes over Daytona Beach from Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, according to the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, which keeps the official schedule of rides and events. Expect crowds and heavy motorcycle traffic across the area all weekend. Dates, the Welcome Center, Main Street rules and trailer parking are on our Biketoberfest page. Our other annual event pages cover the Halifax Art Festival, Veterans Day, the Daytona Turkey Run, the Rolex 24 At Daytona, the Daytona 500 and Bike Week.

Every week

  • Riverfront Market, every Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Riverfront Esplanade, 179 S. Beach St. Local vendors and live music, free to browse. Details.
  • Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1425 Tomoka Farms Road. Market website.
  • More markets, with days and hours, are on our farmers markets page.

This week and next

Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18 - Biketoberfest citywide (above). - International Martial Arts Festival, Friday, Oct. 16, to Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Ocean Center events.

Saturday, Oct. 17 - Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Trick-or-treat trail, games with prizes, face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses and a family costume contest. Free. Details.

Tuesday, Oct. 20 - National Night Out, 5 to 8 p.m., 9 Jackie Robinson Parkway, with the Daytona Beach Police Department. City calendar.

Wednesday, Oct. 21 - City Hall Eats, noon to 7 p.m., City Hall, 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. Allecia’s Island Cuisine and Rice 2 Meet U serve before and during the City Commission meeting. City announcement.

Thursday, Oct. 22 - The Vampire Circus, 7:30 p.m., Peabody Auditorium, 600 Auditorium Blvd. Peabody listing.

Friday, Oct. 23 - Downtown Daytona Beach Oktoberfest, 5 to 9 p.m. on Beach Street. German food from local food trucks, beer samples, live music from Green Tree Brothers Band, The Click Band and DJ Jukebox Bully, and wiener dog races. Details. - Buddy Guy 90, 8 p.m., Peabody Auditorium. Peabody listing. - “The Play That Goes Wrong” opens at Daytona Playhouse, 100 Jessamine Blvd., and runs through Nov. 8, Thursdays to Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. $25 adults. Daytona Playhouse.

Saturday, Oct. 24 - Coffee with the Mayor, 9 to 10 a.m., Steve’s Famous Diner, 1584 S. Nova Road. Mayor Derrick L. Henry takes questions; free coffee and pastries while they last. City announcement. - Ghoulapalooza, 7 to 11 p.m., Manatee Island, 357 N. Beach St. Rock tributes, EDM, a haunt and a $1,000 costume contest. Tickets $13 to $77. Details.

Sunday, Oct. 25 - Garrison Keillor and Erica Rhodes, 7:30 p.m., Peabody Auditorium. Peabody listing.

Later in October: Halloween

Friday, Oct. 30 - “Hocus Pocus” at the Ballpark, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave. $5 a person; bring a blanket or lawn chair. Details.

Saturday, Oct. 31 - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, 7 a.m. start, Riverfront Esplanade, 355 N. Beach St. The American Cancer Society’s noncompetitive 5K walk; no registration fee. Details. - Halloween Scavenger Hunt & Costume Contest, from 11 a.m., Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Road. Market website. - Halloween Beachside Boo Bash, 5 to 8 p.m., from Ocean Walk Shoppes, 250 N. Atlantic Ave., along the Boardwalk to a costume contest at the Bandshell. Free. Event listing.

Trick-or-treat hours and safety advice are on our trick-or-treat page, and every Halloween event is on our Halloween events page. Pumpkin patches and fall festivals are on our fall festivals page.

November

Friday, Nov. 6 - First Friday ArtWalk, 5 to 9 p.m. along Beach Street, with galleries and shops open late. ArtWalk listing. - Downtown Daytona Nights, 5 to 9 p.m. on Magnolia Avenue, with music and entertainment. Event listing.

Saturday, Nov. 7 - Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Public Works, 950 Bellevue Ave. Free for Daytona Beach residents with proof of residency. City announcement.

Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8 - 64th Halifax Art Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Beach Street between Bay Street and Orange Avenue and the Riverfront Esplanade. More than 200 artists. Our Halifax Art Festival page has the details. Festival website.

Sunday, Nov. 8 - Midtown Sundayz, 3 to 8 p.m., Daisy Stocking Park, 555 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. Held the second Sunday of each month. City announcement.

Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day - Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic, Daytona International Speedway. A military tribute race with a Zac Brown Band concert; general admission from $110, the visitors bureau lists. Ceremonies nearby are on our Veterans Day page. Event website.

Thursday, Nov. 12 - Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 p.m., Peabody Auditorium. Peabody listing.

Friday, Nov. 13 - Food Truck Friday, 5 to 8 p.m., Florida Tennis Center, 1 Deuce Court. Trucks confirmed by the city include Fizzy Flamingo, Tropisoul, JT’s Wiener Wagon, Side of the Road Jerk Chicken and Hangry Eats. City announcement.

Saturday, Nov. 14 - Community Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Schnebly Recreation Center, 1101 N. Atlantic Ave. Another runs Saturday, Nov. 21, when outdoor seller spaces are free. City page. - Coffee with the Mayor, 11 a.m. to noon, Midtown Cafe, 536 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd. City announcement.

Thanksgiving week, the Daytona Turkey Run and the turkey trot are on our Thanksgiving page. The Nutcracker and holiday shows are on our Nutcracker and holiday shows page; Nutcracker tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m.

What this means for you

  • Plan around Biketoberfest traffic Oct. 15-18.
  • The biggest free family events are the Halloween Bash on Oct. 17 and the Boo Bash on Halloween night.
  • Downtown Beach Street is busiest on Friday, Nov. 6, and the Halifax Art Festival weekend, Nov. 7-8.

Send us your event

Running something in Daytona Beach? Email hello@daytonabeachnow.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free and go on this page and in the diary on our things to do page.

Frequently asked questions

When is Biketoberfest 2026 in Daytona Beach?

The 34th Biketoberfest runs Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, according to the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Is there a trunk-or-treat in Daytona Beach?

Yes. The free Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, and the free Beachside Boo Bash runs 5 to 8 p.m. on Halloween night from Ocean Walk Shoppes along the Boardwalk.

When is Oktoberfest in downtown Daytona Beach?

The Downtown Daytona Beach Oktoberfest street party is from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, on Beach Street, with German food from local food trucks, beer samples, live music and wiener dog races.

When is the Halifax Art Festival?

The 64th Halifax Art Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, along Beach Street downtown, its organizers say.