Craving an escape from winter weather? Head to Daytona Beach for a range of holiday events and holiday spectaculars. Whether you want to see Christmas lights, experience holiday shows or a Christmas parade and tree lighting, plenty of fun Christmas activities await in Daytona Beach!
With other holiday events in Florida less than an hour drive away, there's even more reason to head to Daytona Beach for the holidays. Check out Nights of Lights in St. Augustine and the fun spectacle of Surfing Santas in Cocoa Beach during your stay here.
Consider any one of these events to put you in the holiday spirit:
Magic of Lights® Holiday Display
The iconic Daytona International Speedway transforms into a holiday heaven during the Magic of Lights®, a vibrant drive-through holiday-themed light display. Take the family and enjoy a memorable holiday experience at the "World Center of Racing." This display features dozens of displays, festive favorites, and digital animation, all constructed with millions of individual LED lights.
For more information on ticket pricing for this drive-thru experience, visit the website. The event takes place daily from November 22 through January 4 rom 6 to 10 p.m. (on Thanksgiving weekend 11/28-Dec. 1, 7-10 p.m.). A variety of ticket packages and upgrades are available.
Dates: Nov. 22 - Jan. 4 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue: Daytona International Speedway (at the intersection of International Speedway and Bill France Boulevards)
Address: 1801 West International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Stetson Mansion Christmas Spectacular Holiday Home Tour
The Stetson Mansion "Christmas Spectacular!" Holiday Home Tour is taking place now. “The House That Hats Built” is a famed Victorian Gilded Age residence built in 1886. Its original, rich architectural details make the perfect backdrop for elaborate holiday decorations that differ each year. Named "Top 10 Attractions in the USA" by Tripadvisor or "10Best Historic Holiday Home Tours in the USA" by USA Today, this year’s theme is “Christmas . . . The Season For Believing.” Designer decorations from around the world will adorn the mansion and each of the 10 lavishly themed rooms.
Explore Florida's most historic home with self-guided and guided tours. Reservations are required, visit the website for more information.
Dates: Nov. 1 - Jan. 18
Venue: Stetson Mansion
Address: 1031 Camphor Lane, DeLand, FL 32720
Enjoy a Christmas Spectacular! Tour in this Stetson Mansion video!
Gingerbread Fantasy Holiday Light Display
This holiday season, Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar will transform into a Gingerbread Fantasy decorative light display that evokes classic storybook memories in exquisite style. Visitors can stop to take a family photo or a fun selfie outside of in this historic setting in downtown Ormond Beach.
During Gingerbread Fantasy, the restaurant will be decorated with larger-than-life Gingerbread men, towering lollipops, unique topiary snowmen and the “dogs of Rose Villa.” You can also see stained glass windows reflecting gingerbread men, gold bells, candy canes, and candied fruit. Of course hundreds of colorful lights reaching from the ground to the top of the two-and-a-half story rooftop.
Dates: Nov. 22, 2024 - Jan. 4, 2025
Venue: Rose Villa Southern Table & Bar
Address: 43 West Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach, FL 32176
Price: Free Holiday Light Display
Christmas at Peabody Auditorium
The Prophecy Show, a tribute to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, will take place at the Peabody Auditorium. Launching their 18th touring season of an extravagant Christmas musical production, this powerhouse group of classically trained musicians come together to create nothing short of an electrifying evening of holiday rock music.
Performing in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, The Prophecy Show has spared no details when it comes to the costumes, choreography, music, lasers and fog.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m.
Venue: Peabody Auditorium
Address: 600 Auditorium Boulevard, Daytona Beach, FL 32118
Riverfront Esplanade: A December to Remember
It's a December to Remember at the new Riverfront Esplanade. This gathering space and botanical garden is located in the heart of Daytona Beach. Composed of more than a mile of waterfront running trails, you'll find comfortable benches and swings overlooking the Halifax River. The Riverfront Esplanade will be a hub for holiday activities such as a holiday light display, pictures with Santa, and holiday markets with vendors and hot cocoa.
Date: Nov. 29 - Jan. 1, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue: Riverfront Esplanade
Address: 249 North Beach Street, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Admission: Free
No matter what one you choose, a winter getaway is sure to put your whole family in a sunny, spirited state of mind.
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