What's On in Daytona Beach
Events, markets, games, library and parks programs in and around Daytona Beach, with times, prices and the organizer's own link.
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Things to do in Daytona Beach this weekend, Oct. 16 to 18
Biketoberfest runs all weekend, the free Halloween Bash fills Jackie Robinson Ballpark Saturday and Mainland plays homecoming at Daytona Stadium Friday.
Coming up
The full month- Now through Feb. 28 Cultuvue Photography Exhibition 2026: Art Becomes Us
- Now through Oct. 18 Biketoberfest 2026
- Now through Oct. 18 Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway
- Now through Oct. 18 Biketoberfest
- Now through Oct. 18 Fall Cycle Scene motorcycle racing
- Fri. Oct. 16 High school football: Lake Mary at Mainland (Homecoming)
- Oct. 16 to 18 International Martial Arts Festival
- Fri. Oct. 16 Reel Time: Friday Flicks
- Fri. Oct. 16 S.T.R.E.A.M. Art Storytime: Watercolor Spiderweb Art
- Fri. Oct. 16 Riverfront Market
- Sat. Oct. 17 Garage Sale Weekend at the Daytona Flea & Farmers Market
- Sat. Oct. 17 Halloween Bash & Trunk-or-Treat
Plan your weekend
Things to Do
Daytona Beach Fourth of July fireworks and parade 2026
Daytona Beach marks July 4 with a Veterans Parade on Main Street at 10 a.m. and a free Bandshell concert at 7:15 p.m., then fireworks over the ocean.
Halloween
Trick-or-treat hours in Daytona Beach 2026
Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. Daytona Beach has not set trick-or-treat hours; the free Halloween Bash trunk-or-treat is Saturday, Oct. 17. Safety tips inside.
Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day in Daytona Beach 2027: events, dinners, ideas
Valentine's Day 2027 is Sunday, Feb. 14. The Wine & Chocolate Walk on Beach Street, weekend brunch by the ocean and date ideas, from venues' own pages.
Spring break
Spring break in Daytona Beach 2027: school dates, camps, events
Volusia County Schools' spring break is March 15-22, 2027. City spring camp, Bike Week traffic, the Easter Beach Run, pools and the Esplanade splash pad.
Easter
Easter in Daytona Beach 2027: Easter Beach Run, brunch, hunts
Easter 2027 is Sunday, March 28. The Easter Beach Run starts at the Bandshell at 9 a.m. March 27; weekend brunch and egg hunt news from organizers' own pages.
Mother's Day
Mother's Day in Daytona Beach 2027: brunch, events, markets
Mother's Day 2027 is Sunday, May 9. Sunday brunch from restaurants' own pages, the city's free Mother's Day meal at Daisy Stocking Park and gift market news.
Memorial Day
Memorial Day in Daytona Beach 2027: closures, trash, remembrance
Memorial Day 2027 is Monday, May 31. City offices close, trash runs as normal, and where to pay respects in Daytona Beach, from the plaza to the museum.
Summer
Summer in Daytona Beach 2027: camps, pools and splash pads
Daytona Beach summer camps for ages 5 to 16 at four city centers, Cypress and Campbell pools, three splash pads and free summer programs, with 2026 dates.
Father's Day
Father's Day in Daytona Beach 2027: events, car shows, brunch
Father's Day 2027 is Sunday, June 20. The city's free Dad's Day meal, Sunday brunch, baseball at Jackie Robinson Ballpark and car show news for Daytona Beach.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Daytona Beach 2027: what is open, trash, events
Labor Day 2027 is Monday, Sept. 6. Trash pickup runs as normal in Daytona Beach, schools close, and what is open on the last big beach weekend of summer.
Christmas
Daytona Beach Christmas parade and tree lighting 2026
The Daytona Beach Christmas Parade steps off at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, on Beach Street, from Bethune Boulevard south to Jackie Robinson Parkway.
High school football
Friday night football 2026: Daytona Beach schedule
Remaining 2026 varsity games for Mainland and Seabreeze, from the schools, ending with Seabreeze at Mainland on Oct. 30. Home games are at Daytona Stadium.
Things to Do
Fall festivals and pumpkin patches in Daytona Beach 2026
Daytona Beach fall festivals for 2026: Biketoberfest Oct. 15-18, the Halloween Bash Oct. 17, Oktoberfest Oct. 23 and the Halifax Art Festival Nov. 7-8.
Halloween
Halloween events in Daytona Beach 2026
Halloween 2026 in Daytona Beach: the Halloween Bash Oct. 17, Ghoulapalooza Oct. 24, Hocus Pocus at the ballpark Oct. 30 and the Beachside Boo Bash Oct. 31.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving in Daytona Beach 2026: turkey trot, Turkey Run, trash
Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26. The Daytona Beach Turkey Trot starts at 9:30 a.m., the Turkey Run fills the speedway Nov. 25-29 and trash moves a day.
Black Friday
Black Friday and holiday shopping in Daytona Beach 2026
Black Friday is Nov. 27 and Small Business Saturday Nov. 28. Volusia Mall, Tanger Outlets, Ocean Walk and Beach Street hours, holiday markets and traffic.
Christmas
Holiday lights and Christmas events in Daytona Beach 2026
Magic of Lights runs Nov. 20 to Jan. 2 at the speedway. Riverfront Esplanade lights, Santa, the boat parade and holiday shows in Daytona Beach for 2026.
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve in Daytona Beach 2026: Main Street, fireworks
The 20th New Year's Eve on Main Street is free, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dec. 31, with a midnight ball drop and fireworks over the ocean. Parties and closures too.
Brunch
Brunch in Daytona Beach: where to go and when
Where to get brunch in Daytona Beach: oceanfront weekend brunch, a marina restaurant, crepes on Seabreeze and coffee downtown, with hours from each menu.
Dogs
Dog-friendly Daytona Beach: dog beach, parks and leash rules
Daytona Beach's 1.7-mile dog-friendly beach, Brownie's Dog Park and Lenox Park, riverfront trails and the city leash law: 8 feet on land, 6 feet on the sand.
Kids
Kids' activities in Daytona Beach: parks, story times, rainy days
Things to do with kids in Daytona Beach: playgrounds, splash pads, free library story times, a zipline, an aquarium and rainy-day picks.
Trails
Daytona Beach walking and biking trails: routes and parking
Daytona Beach walking and biking trails: the Sweetheart Trail on the East Coast Greenway, the mile-long Riverfront Esplanade, park loops and a preserve nearby.
Boardwalk
Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Main Street Pier: a local guide
A guide to the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, Main Street Pier and Bandshell: history, the restored Main Street Arch, Ocean Walk, Breakers Park, events and parking.
Live music
Live music and nightlife in Daytona Beach: venues and bars
Where to hear live music in Daytona Beach: the Peabody, the Bandshell, the Ocean Center, Cinematique, Main Street, the marina and Friday nights downtown.
Free
Free things to do in Daytona Beach
Free things to do in Daytona Beach: the beach and Boardwalk, the Riverfront Esplanade, two free museums, library programs and free community events.
Date night
Date night in Daytona Beach: dinner, shows and late nights
Date night in Daytona Beach: Italian in the historic district, oceanfront seafood, an arthouse cinema, Peabody shows, riverfront walks and late openings.
Biketoberfest
Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach: dates, closures, trailer parking
The 34th Biketoberfest runs Thursday, Oct. 15, to Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Daytona Beach: the Welcome Center, Main Street rules and trailer parking.
Turkey Run
Daytona Turkey Run: dates, tickets, show cars and parking
The 53rd Daytona Turkey Run is Nov. 25-29, 2026, at Daytona International Speedway. Adults $21 a day, children 11 and under free; hours, gates, parking.
Rolex 24
Rolex 24 At Daytona: 2027 dates, tickets and parking
The Rolex 24 At Daytona runs Thursday, Jan. 28, to Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027, at Daytona International Speedway. Tickets, parking and bag rules.
Daytona 500
Daytona 500: 2027 date, Speedweeks, tickets and parking
The 2027 Daytona 500 is Sunday, Feb. 21, at Daytona International Speedway, closing Speedweeks Feb. 17-21. Tickets, parking and bag rules.
Bike Week
Daytona Beach Bike Week: 2027 dates, Welcome Center, parking
Daytona Beach Bike Week 2027 runs Friday, March 5, to Sunday, March 14, the rally's 86th year. Welcome Center, trailer parking and traffic.
Restaurants
Where to eat in Daytona Beach: lists by category
Every Daytona Beach where-to-eat list in one place: wings, pizza, Mexican, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi and Asian, desserts, bakeries and patios.
Wings
Where to get wings in Daytona Beach: Seabreeze, A1A and Speedway
Nine places with wings on the menu inside Daytona Beach city limits, on Seabreeze Boulevard, A1A, Beville Road and Speedway, with hours and phones.
Pizza
Where to get pizza in Daytona Beach: beachside, Main Street and LPGA
Eleven pizza places inside Daytona Beach city limits, most on the beachside along Seabreeze Boulevard and A1A, with hours and phones from their sites.
Mexican food
Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in Daytona Beach
Five Mexican and Tex-Mex places inside Daytona Beach city limits: two on downtown Beach Street, three near Speedway and LPGA, with hours and phones.
Breakfast
Breakfast and coffee in Daytona Beach: downtown, beachside and Speedway
Nine breakfast and coffee places inside Daytona Beach city limits, from Beach Street and Seabreeze to Speedway and Ridgewood, with hours from their sites.
Burgers
Where to get burgers in Daytona Beach: Speedway corridor and A1A
Eight burger places inside Daytona Beach city limits, most on West International Speedway Boulevard, plus A1A and Beville Road, with hours and phones.
Sushi
Sushi and Asian restaurants in Daytona Beach
Six sushi, hibachi and Thai restaurants inside Daytona Beach city limits, downtown, on Speedway, Nova Road and Cornerstone Boulevard, with hours and phones.
Desserts
Ice cream and desserts in Daytona Beach: Beach Street to One Daytona
Six dessert shops inside Daytona Beach city limits: chocolates downtown, Italian ice at One Daytona, cookies and doughnuts on Speedway, with hours and phones.
Bakeries
Bakeries in Daytona Beach: doughnut and cookie shops
Four doughnut and cookie bakeries inside Daytona Beach city limits, on West International Speedway, Cornerstone Boulevard and A1A, with hours and phones.
Outdoor dining
Patios and outdoor dining in Daytona Beach: Seabreeze, A1A, downtown
Seven Daytona Beach restaurants whose own sites list a patio or outdoor seating, on Seabreeze Boulevard, A1A, downtown and Speedway, with hours and phones.
Event news
Halifax Art Festival
Halifax Art Festival 2026 in Daytona Beach: Nov. 7-8 hours
The 64th Halifax Art Festival is Nov. 7-8, 2026, on Beach Street in downtown Daytona Beach: hours, where it runs, 200-plus artists, student art and parking.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day in Daytona Beach 2026: race, ceremonies, parade
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11: a tribute race and Zac Brown Band at the speedway, ceremonies in Ormond Beach and Ponce Inlet, county parade Nov. 14.
Nutcracker
Daytona Beach Nutcracker 2026: Peabody dates, holiday shows
Volusia Civic Ballet's Nutcracker is Dec. 5-6 at the Peabody, tickets on sale Oct. 16. Plus Mannheim Steamroller, a symphony holiday concert, A Texas Carol.
Arts
Arts and exhibitions in Daytona Beach: October 2026
Buddy Guy at the Peabody Oct. 23, The Play That Goes Wrong at Daytona Playhouse, the Halifax Art Festival Nov. 7-8 and a free photo show at Daytona State.