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Many years ago, when this whole jazz thing was new, someone asked the great jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong, “What is jazz?” He famously answered, “If you gotta ask, you’ll never know.”

These days, we know plenty about jazz, and this year’s Passport to the Jazz Age — the eighth annual fundraiser for Daytona Beach’s Museum of Arts and Sciences — brings it all home. 

WHAT: 6th Annual Tomoka Fest

WHERE: 2099 North Beach Street, Ormond Beach

WHEN: Saturday, October 6, 2018, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

WHAT TO EXPECT

If you’re in the Daytona Beach region this coming October 6, make your way toward Ormond Beach for an early afternoon of educational exhibits and natural wonder! At the 6^th Annual Tomoka Fest, families flock from all over the county to learn about the area’s natural and cultural resources through hands-on activities, exhibitions, living history demonstrations, guided hikes and so much more. 

Summer might get more attention, but there’s something magical about a fall day in Daytona Beach. The weather is great, the crowds are smaller, and the beaches still go on for miles … 23 miles, to be precise. Whether it’s fun in the sun, shopping, a restorative spa day, going out on the water, or enjoying local arts and culture, you can do just about everything in the fall here that you can do in the summer. 

Students, science lovers and engineering enthusiasts — head to Daytona Beach for  an event you’ll love! At STEMFEST Volusia, education meets entertainment for all ages. A collaboration between Daytona Stadium and Volusia County Schools, this special event is a celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics — AKA “STEM” in the world of education. 

WHAT: DeLand Pride Block Party
WHEN: October 20, 2018, from 2 to 7 p.m.
WHERE: Indiana Avenue in Downtown DeLand 

Calling all three-wheelers! Daytona Beach is now hosting an event specifically geared toward you — the Destination Daytona Trike Fest. 

National Girlfriends Day is right around the corner on August 1, and yes — it is a real thing. Have you made any plans to get together with your BFFs? Daytona Beach has endless fun activities for a girls’ night (and day) out, along with some of the most beautiful natural scenery you’ll encounter. So, why not plan a trip to the coast to spend the day getting out and about with your best girlfriends right here in Daytona Beach? 

With 23 miles of expansive beaches and a lengthy list of family-friendly attractions catering to a broad spectrum of ages and interests, Daytona Beach is a destination that nearly any visitor can get excited about. Throw in the area’s wide-ranging accommodations and abundance of flexible and creative event venues, and it’s the perfect spot for your next celebration or gathering — whether you’re looking to get engaged, tie the knot, mark an anniversary, reunite the family, stage a company retreat, host a business convention or just plain throw a party. 

Picture this: The sun is shining, the oceanfront is glimmering, and you’re cruising down iconic A1A with the wind blowing through your hair. A visit to Daytona Beach isn’t complete without a classic motorcycle or moped cruise through the area. And lucky for visitors, there are plenty of rental shops ready to help you soak in a scenic ride. TEASER

In recent years, St. Patrick’s Day has become synonymous with green beer, clover décor and “Kiss me, I’m Irish” T-shirts. Although it is unlikely that the patron saint of Ireland ever indulged in green milkshakes or danced jolly jigs, the holiday is a fun excuse to eat tasty treats and enjoy a brew with friends — even if you aren’t Irish! And this year, St. Paddy’s falls on a Saturday, lending the perfect opportunity to make the most of area festivities. Join in the shamrock shenanigans on St. Patrick’s Day during your visit to the Daytona Beach area!