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Experience cinematic excellence in an all-natural environment during the “Movies on the Halifax” series. Each first Friday of the month from now through December, The Casements will host a movie night under the stars and along the waterfront in Rockefeller Gardens. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy entertainment with your family in the great outdoors. Sponsored by the Department of Leisure Services and The Casement Guild, the movie nights are offered to the public free of charge. 

Getting the whole family together is a fun, meaningful experience that both kids and adults can treasure year after year. And while planning a family reunion on any scale can be daunting, Daytona Beach offers a great solution for a low-stress getaway with an easy planning process. 

Looking for a way to liven up your weeknights? Thinking of what you can do to entertain your family this weekend? Daytona Beach has plenty of answers for you. Not only is Daytona Beach considered the Festival Capital of the World, but plenty of smaller-scale events and activities also happen here on a weekly basis. 

Oh, the sights you'll see during your Daytona Beach vacation! Whether it's checking out the world-famous winning car from this year's DAYTONA 500 or climbing to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse, we've got the stuff that great vacations — and exceptional photo ops — are made of. 

With the DAYTONA 500 less than two weeks away, the eyes of the sports world will be turning to Central Florida, but for golfers, the end of the Great American Race is the just the beginning of the good times.

This year, opt for a spring getaway laced with elements of educational exploration! That’s right — Daytona Beach is not only a favorite family destination for its sunshine and outdoor adventures, but also for its enriching opportunities to learn. If you’re looking for a way to relax and reconnect with your family while still engaging young minds, look no further. Here, it’s easy to get a taste of culture, expand horizons or learn something new without ever ending the fun. Ahead, read about five favorite educational experiences available in the Daytona Beach area. 

Video: Revel in history at the Living Legends of Auto Racing Museum and see more videos on our YouTube channel!

Discover the exciting history and future of Daytona Beach’s rich racing heritage

From Ormond Beach to Ponce Inlet, fans of the Birthplace of Speed can relish in history brought to life that helped define Daytona Beach as a racing

Video: Climb new heights at Florida's tallest lighthouse, Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and see more videos on our YouTube channel!

Discover quaint Ponce Inlet, its esteemed Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and Marine Science Center

Enjoy spectacular, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and more! Completed in 1887, the Ponce Inlet

Cold snaps and snowstorms around the country have the nation collectively longing for warm sunshine and sandy beaches. Luckily, both of those things are waiting for you in Daytona Beach. This year, your family can escape from the daily grind and dreary weather with a spring break vacation in beautiful Daytona Beach. Ahead, read some of our suggestions on how to have the best-ever family getaway. 

The Christmas lights are vanishing and the holiday shows have packed up until next season, but there is plenty of fun to be had this winter in Daytona Beach! Our 500-foot-wide beach backdrop is ideal for creating fun family memories in any season, and January has much in store for residents and visitors. From live performances to high-speed activities at the Speedway, don’t miss these fun events on your winter getaway!