Family events in Daytona Beach, FL

Riverfront Market returns as a weekly evening marketplace in the heart of Downtown Daytona Beach at the Riverfront Esplanade. Browse up to 45 local vendors, take in live music by Aaron Esposito, and enjoy a laid-back waterfront setting across from the Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach. On First Fridays Downtown, the experience grows with a curated market and music, the Downtown Daytona Nights Food Truck Rally on Magnolia for a variety of bites, and the First Friday Art Walk featuring local artists. It creates a lively night of shopping, dining, and exploring throughout the district.

Downtown Daytona Nights transforms the heart of the city into a lively, family-friendly scene filled with music, food, and community spirit. Live performances set the tone on Magnolia Avenue alongside a lineup of top area food trucks. Visitors can also explore the First Friday ArtWalk and browse the Riverfront Esplanade’s Riverfront Market for an evening filled with local sights and sounds.

Halifax Repertory Theatre presents Hadestown: Teen Edition, a fresh take on the entwined myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and of Hades and Persephone. Set in a stark, industrial underworld, the story follows Orpheus, a hopeful musician, as he ventures to Hadestown to bring Eurydice back after Hades offers her security at the cost of freedom. With narration by Hermes and a score that fuses folk, jazz, and blues, the musical explores devotion, trust, sacrifice, and the pull between hope and fear. Performances include evening shows and matinees. Tickets in rows AA through QQ are $35 for adults and $25 for students.

A Sounds of Summer concert from The City of Daytona Beach features The Bruce Tribute, a live salute to Bruce Springsteen's music. All ages are welcome.

Enjoy a free outdoor movie by the Halifax River as Movies on the Halifax features Moana 2 at Rockefeller Gardens. Pack blankets and chairs for a relaxed, family-friendly evening beside the water.

The market hosts the New Smyrna Beach Canal Street Cruisers in the west parking lot throughout July and August. Spectators may attend at no cost, and there is no fee to display a car.

Cuts For Kids makes its return at MOVE Daytona, presented by Move Daytona. This back to school community event provides complimentary haircuts for students, free pizza and ice cream, and backpacks stocked with school supplies. A no cost yard sale is included, with each child able to fill one bag. Everything is offered at no charge to help kids step into a new school year feeling prepared, confident, and cared for.

Ormond Main Street marks its 30th anniversary with a free 90s-themed block party at Cassen Park in Historic Ormond Beach. The celebration turns the space beneath the bridge into an evening of DJ sets and live music, local food and drinks, street art, interactive activities, and retro games. It recognizes the businesses, volunteers, residents, partners, and supporters who continue to energize the district. Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to share in the nostalgia and community spirit.

Friends of the Bandshell hosts a concert at Daytona Beach Bandshell featuring Greggie and the Jets in a tribute to Elton John. This event welcomes all ages.

Join Beach Squad for a free public beach cleanup held weekly from March through September (weather permitting). Volunteers can come as individuals, families, or groups of 4 people and under. Beach Squad provides the cleanup supplies, including buckets, trash pickers, gloves, trash bags, and hand sanitizer. You will check in at the Beach Squad tent on site, get assigned a bucket, and clean within the cleanup window. All ages are welcome and everyone needs to register. If conditions are unsafe due to weather, the cleanup may be canceled last-minute.

A friendly farmers market features sourdough breads and bagels, sourdough chocolate chip cookies, brownies and gluten free brownies, cookies and gluten free cookies, toffee, plus oatmeal cream pies in both regular and gluten free varieties. Gluten free sourdough breads are available by preorder only, with or without inclusions, and favorite options include jalapeno cheddar, Asiago, roasted garlic with caramelized onions, croissant cinnamon raisin, and plain. Alongside the baked goods, find plenty of produce, pickles, sauces, focaccia, clothes, food trucks, coffee, and cold drinks, with even more to discover.

Catch the Palm Beach Cardinals live at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. This is a scheduled baseball game with ticket options available through AXS Marketplace resale.

A community collaboration between OurSeniors.net and Zaxby's brings seniors, families, and neighbors together for good food, meaningful connection, and resources that encourage healthy, active living. Attendees can learn about services available to seniors, meet others in a welcoming setting, and share a delicious meal from Zaxby's. The emphasis is on community, engagement, and support, and all are welcome.

Set in Historic Ormond Beach at City Hall Ormond Beach, the Ormond Beach Farmers Market is a lively outdoor marketplace featuring farm-fresh produce, baked goods, hot dishes, artisan and handmade items, plants, coffee, desserts, and more from local creators and growers. It is a welcoming spot to pick up something to eat, shop from area vendors, and spend time in a friendly community setting, with new finds to explore each visit.

Catch the Palm Beach Cardinals in an exciting matchup at Daytona Tortugas baseball game night. Doors open for a 6:35 PM start at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tickets are available through the AXS Marketplace, and all sales are final with no refunds for postponed events.