Biketoberfest runs all weekend, the free Halloween Bash fills Jackie Robinson Ballpark Saturday and Mainland plays homecoming at Daytona Stadium Friday.
Biketoberfest fills Daytona Beach all weekend, the free Halloween Bash takes over Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday and Mainland plays its homecoming game on Friday night.
Last checked 2026-10-15. This page is rebuilt every Thursday for the coming weekend. Every listing links to its organizer; times and prices are as the organizer published them, and “free” means the organizer says free. The month ahead is on our things to do this month page.
Traffic this weekend: expect heavy motorcycle traffic on A1A, Main Street and International Speedway Boulevard through Sunday. Check FL511 and our road construction and closures page, and see the getting around and parking page before you head downtown or beachside.
Friday, Oct. 16
- Reel Time: Friday Flicks, 2 to 5 p.m., Daytona Beach Regional Library eLab, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, City Island. A weekly afternoon screening of a recent film for adults. Volusia County Public Library
- S.T.R.E.A.M. Art Storytime: Watercolor Spiderweb Art, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway, City Island. A story and a watercolor craft for children. Volusia County Public Library
- Riverfront Market, 5 to 9 p.m., Riverfront Esplanade, 179 S. Beach St. The weekly Friday night market with local vendors and live music. Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach
- Lake Mary at Mainland (homecoming), Daytona Stadium. High school football; the rest of the season is on our Friday night football page. Mainland High School athletics
Saturday, Oct. 17
- Garage Sale Weekend, from 9 a.m., Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 1425 Tomoka Farms Road. A row of neighbors’ secondhand goods alongside the regular market; sellers can rent a booth. Daytona Flea & Farmers Market
- Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Ave., City Island. Free. A trick-or-treat trail of local businesses and community groups, games with prizes, face painting, balloon animals, bounce houses and a family costume contest. More on our Halloween events page. Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach
- Gametastic: Tabletop Games, 2 to 3 p.m., John H. Dickerson Heritage Library. Board, dice and card games for children in fifth grade and younger and their families. Volusia County Public Library
- Movie Time: Interactive, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Regional Library children’s auditorium, City Island. A family film where each child gets a kit of props to use along with the scenes on screen. Volusia County Public Library
Sunday, Oct. 18
- Movie Time, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Daytona Beach Regional Library children’s auditorium, City Island. A Sunday afternoon film for school-age children and their families. Volusia County Public Library
- Biketoberfest, final day. The rally wraps up Sunday; expect riders heading out of town on I-95 and International Speedway Boulevard through the afternoon. Official Biketoberfest website
All weekend
- Biketoberfest, Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18, across Daytona Beach and Volusia County. The 34th rally brings outdoor concerts, bike shows, demo rides and vendors. The Official Welcome Center is trackside at Daytona International Speedway, 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd. Slingshots are not allowed on Main Street or Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard during event closures, the bureau says. Trailer parking, rules and phone numbers are on our Biketoberfest page. Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Fall Cycle Scene, Thursday to Sunday, Daytona International Speedway. Four days of motorcycle racing on the road course with the American SportBike Racing Association and Championship Cup Series. Only infield admission is sold. Race schedule
- International Martial Arts Festival, Friday to Sunday, Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave. Times are on the venue’s listing. Ocean Center events
- Cultuvue Photography Exhibition 2026: Art Becomes Us, Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. More than 70 portraits and artworks in the show’s sixth year, on view through Feb. 28, 2027. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday. More shows are on our arts and exhibitions page. Southeast Museum of Photography
Regular weekend fixtures
- Daytona Flea & Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1425 Tomoka Farms Road. Market website
- Riverfront Market, every Friday, 5 to 9 p.m., Riverfront Esplanade. More markets are on our farmers markets page.
Send us your event
Running something in Daytona Beach next weekend? Email hello@daytonabeachnow.com with the date, time, venue, price and a photo. Listings are free, and they go on this page and in the diary on our things to do page.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Daytona Beach this weekend?
The 34th Biketoberfest runs Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, with racing at Daytona International Speedway. Saturday brings the free Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, and Mainland plays Lake Mary in its homecoming game at Daytona Stadium on Friday.
What is free in Daytona Beach this weekend?
The Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday is free, its organizer says. The Biketoberfest Welcome Center at Daytona International Speedway hands out free pins, posters, poker chips and visitor guides.
Where do I park a trailer during Biketoberfest?
The Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau lists six trailer parking sites, including Daytona International Airport long-term parking and the speedway’s Gate 40 off Williamson Boulevard. The full list with phone numbers is on our Biketoberfest page.
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