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Hello Deltona! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Trail ribbon cutting, backpack blessings bash, and family game night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Trail network takes shape: Seminole County, Sanford, and FDOT held a ribbon cutting for Phase 1 of Lake Monroe Trail Loop Project, moving closer to linking RiverWalk and SR 415 along Mellonville and Celery -- read the full story.
A community celebration unfolds: Sanford marked Race Amity Day with poetry, dance and music at Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center, where 66-plus neighbors gathered as Mayor Woodruff read a 2021 proclamation celebrating unity -- see the celebration highlights.
A royal tale revisited: Sanford’s Theater West End stages Diana, with Sarah Isola as the princess. A review praises vocals, crisp choreography and costumes, while questioning the musical’s take on Charles and Diana’s marriage -- see the theater review.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Brunch with swagger: Cocky Rooster Café & Grill serves scratch-made comfort with personality, from a Pastelon omelette and shrimp & grits to Cocky Wings tossed in their signature Junk Yard Sauce. When you want a hometown sit-down that actually hits, keep this one in your weekly rotation.
Furniture glow-up, anyone? Been meaning to replace that hand-me-down TV stand? The Zana Collective curates stylish, sturdy furniture that actually fits real-life Deltona homes, so you can level up your space without the big-box déjà vu, then scroll their feed, pick your vibe, and make the living room proud.
Neighborhood fresh-air fix: Need an easy reset close to home? Wes Crile Park, right here in Deltona, is your low-drama spot to stretch your legs, let the kids burn off wiggles, or just claim a shady patch with a book and a coffee, no big production required.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Toddler Time @ Hand Art Center (DeLand) | Wednesday (7/22) at 3:00 PM – Toddler Time at the Hand Art Center is a free sanity-saver, with music and movement, open play with museum toys, and a staff-assisted craft that earns fridge space. Siblings are welcome, and so is small talk with other grownups who also carry snacks like currency.
🎲 Family Game Night @ Orange City United Methodist Church | Friday (7/24) at 5:00 PM – A luau-themed Family Game Night is taking over the church with island vibes, board games, and a potluck feast. Bring a dish to share, drinks are covered. Expect friendly rivalries, floral shirts, and the kind of wheeling and dealing that makes Monopoly last two hours.
🎒 Backpack Blessings Bash @ Church of God of Prophecy (DeLand) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Whether you’ve got a kid, a grandkid, or just a soft spot for fresh notebook smell, swing by Minnesota Ave in DeLand for a back-to-school boost. Free backpacks, supplies, autism support resources, and community love, courtesy of the Errol Francis Foundation.
🃏 Saturday Pokémon @ The Gamers Guild (Orange City) | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – Think your Charizard still has game? The Gamers Guild turns Saturdays into a Pokémon pit stop where you bring a deck, swap a few shinies, and test that new build with humans, coffee, and gentle trash talk. New or rusty, you’ll find a table.
🎒 Back To School Bash 2026 @ The Center at Deltona | Sunday (7/26) at 8:00 AM – Back-to-school season sneaks up faster than lovebug swarms, so The Center at Deltona is turning prep into a party. The Volusia County Hispanic Association is handing out backpacks and supplies, free haircuts, family activities, vendors, and community resources, all the essentials without the checkout-line meltdowns.
☀ Lemmy's Summer Fest @ DeBary Family Music & Records | Sunday (7/26) at 12:00 PM – Free hot dogs, Italian ice, live music, and glitter tattoos at DeBary Family Music & Records, plus a visit from Lemmy. Kids can enter a Washburn acoustic giveaway, you can call Italian ice lunch, and everyone goes home sticky, happy, and humming.
🥌 11th Annual Kilt Bowl @ Sunshine Bowling Center (DeLand) | Sunday (7/26) at 1:00 PM – Swap the couch for the lanes with the New World Celts at the 11th Annual Kilt Bowl. Three games, shoes, and a pitcher are covered, raffles sweeten the pot, and proceeds fund scholarships that keep Celtic arts alive; kilts optional, gutter-ball excuses plentiful.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Deltona report Weather forecastToday — High: 96°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 9%
Sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 103. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 96°F — Low: 76°F — Precip: 10%
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. This house is wildThis spacious Deltona home sits on a large lot at the end of the street, delivering extra privacy in an excellent neighborhood. A beautiful pool adds resort-style appeal, while the fully renovated interiors shine with updated bathrooms, kitchen, flooring, paint, lighting, and more. Just moments from I-4, Orange City shopping, and a top regional hospital.
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