Happy weekend, DeLand! In today’s happening-today edition: Free summer meals, Deland art & craft show, and donuts with dad build a birdhouse + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community health in motion: In its first year, Second Harvest Food Bank’s Mobile Farmers Market served hundreds in Volusia County, delivering 5,490 pounds of produce and aiding 87 patients with 549 produce prescription pickups -- see the produce pickup totals.
City center improvements ahead: Orange City will begin parking and stormwater upgrades near City Hall in early August, a $307,274 project supported by a community development grant, bringing easier parking and improved drainage -- read the full project details.
Summer meal access: Volusia County is serving free breakfasts and lunches at 57 sites for children 18 and under, with no income or registration required. All locations close July 3 for Independence Day -- learn where to get meals.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Beat the heat swings: Fairway's Indoor Golf is DeLand’s only indoor golf spot, with high-tech simulators that let you play world courses or groove your swing without battling rain or 95 degrees. Grab a buddy and give your short game some blessed AC-powered practice time.
Quick island reset: Hop a quick ferry, rent a kayak or bike, and make the waterways your backyard adventure with Hontoon Island Adventures. Shaded trails, wildlife cameos, moorage if you’ve got a boat, and a legit little island store... it’s the easiest way to feel miles away without leaving DeLand.
Serious comfort incoming: When the week’s been a lot, Taste of Soul brings the fix with crispy fried chicken, soulful sides, and the kind of from-scratch flavor that tastes like a neighbor who can cook. Treat yourself, then remember this spot exists the next time life needs seasoning.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🖼 Deland Art & Craft Show @ Earl Brown Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – DeLand Art & Craft Show brings out the good stuff, think unique handmade finds, vibrant art, and a healthy dose of neighborly bragging rights. Wander the booths, chat the makers, and upgrade your walls, coffee table, and gift closet like a seasoned local.
🎨 Bobbi Baugh: Symbols & Storytelling @ Museum of Art | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – At Museum of Art DeLand, Stetson alum Bobbi Baugh serves up art quilts that aren’t for napping, they’re for remembering. Her textile collages blend printmaking, painting, photographic transfers, and stitchwork into dreamlike narratives with windows, houses, water, and a quietly persistent young girl.
🏞 Junior Ranger Program @ Hontoon Island State Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Got kids who think every flower is friendly? Hontoon Island’s free Junior Ranger session teaches native wildflowers, calls out the invasive bullies, and sneaks in real-world ecology, plus a free ferry ride for bonus Old Florida charm. Closed-toe shoes and a water bottle recommended.
🍩 Donuts with Dad, Build a Birdhouse @ Hammer & Stain | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Ready to earn favorite-child points? Grab Dad for a low-stress morning of donuts, coffee, and juice, a bit of hammer time while you build a birdhouse that might attract a bird, or at least a story. Sweet, sawdusty, quality time, no gift receipt required.
🐱 Hope N Whiskers Cat Adoption Event @ PetSmart | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – This weekly cat adoption pop-up at PetSmart DeLand pairs purr therapy with responsible matchmaking. Vetted felines are ready for on-site adoption for approved adopters, all fixed, vaccinated, flea treated, dewormed, and microchipped. Happens Saturdays, all local, and yes, cat hair counts as a fashion accessory.
🎭 Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS! @ Athens Theatre | Saturday (6/20) at 2:30 PM – Nothing beats introducing the kids to Paris, jazz, and a villainous butler, all without leaving the Athens. The Youth Academy tackles Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS with toe-tapping tunes, pint-sized charm, and plenty of whiskers. Two performances only, rarer than a quiet house on Saturday.
🛍 Deltona Sons and Daughters Monthly Craft Fair @ Deltona Sons and Daughters of Italy Lodge #2441 | Sunday (6/21) at 10:00 AM – The monthly craft fair is back at the Sons & Daughters of Italy lodge on Doyle, with handmade goods, seasonal finds, and neighborly charm. Expect an easy, slow browse where you chat, sniff candles, pretend you needed another cutting board, and actually support local makers. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The DeLand report Weather forecastToday — High: 93°F — Low: 73°F — Precip: 68%
A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 8am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny. High near 93, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then patchy fog. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tomorrow — High: 93°F — Low: 75°F — Precip: 55%
Patchy fog before 8am, then patchy fog and a slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. This house is wildThis exceptionally flexible 3-bedroom floorplan brings style and adaptability together. The split 2-car and 1-car garages offer generous storage and hobby space, while the island kitchen shines with expansive countertops and a walk-in pantry. A flex room off the foyer adds room for an office, studio, or craft space, and customization options make this layout especially versatile.
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