A Christmas Story

On December 20th there will be a free movie shown at the east end of Flagler Ave. The show starts at dusk, bring chairs and blankets.


 

Santa Run & Toy Drive

The Annual Santa Run & Toy Drive is December 15th on Flagler Ave. Dress up in your best Santa attire and come on down and run or walk to benefit the kids. Bring an unwrapped toy. The run starts at 6:00 pm.


 

Tractor Parade

The best parade around is without a doubt the Tractor Parade in Samsula. It is this Saturday at 3:00 pm. The parade starts at the SNPJ Lodge on Samsula Road and continues on down to State Road 44. It is great fun with everything from antique tractors to rolling recliners. You never know what you will see!


 

First Friday Is This Friday!

Kick of your weekend with a visit to the First Friday's Market in Edgewater and get some serious Christmas shopping done! The gorgeous scarves above will be featured this Friday at Hawk's Park. The festivities start at 5:00 pm and run until 9:00 pm. There will be food, entertainment, adult beverages for purchase and plenty of local vendors selling everything from plants to jewelry. Check their Facebook page for a full list of items available.

Support your local small business and get some unique gifts for your friends and family!




 

Edgewater Christmas Parade

The Edgewater Christmas Parade is this Saturday, December 8th. It starts at 10:00 am and runs down Indian River Blvd to US 1. Many of your favorite businesses are participating and will be giving away coupons and free stuff. There will be music, entertainment and the usual parade stuff. Should be fun!

Holiday Celebration & Pet Food Drive

I love Sophie's Circle! If you are not familiar with Sophie's they are a Pet Food Pantry that provides food to those who may be having financial difficulties feeding their family let alone their pet. They are also constantly rescuing, fostering and finding homes for dogs. I know them personally and they are awesome people!

On December 6th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm Health Point Acupuncture and Natural Medicine is holding a Holiday Celebration & Pet Food Drive to benefit Sophie's. There will be food, beverages, wine tasting, raffles and plenty of holiday fun!

Bring a pet food donation or of course cash is always welcome! They are located at 394 North Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. Their phone number is 386-426-2232. Reservations are requested.


 

Bed & Breakfast Tour

The Annual Bed & Breakfast Tour is December 9th. Tour three of the areas most beautiful inns all decked out for Christmas. The Night Swan, Longboard Inn and The Riverview Hotel will all be open from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.


 

Lights on the Loop

There are three chances for you to sit back and take a ride around the NSB Waterfront Loop and check out the lights! December 8th, 15th and 22nd you can take a free holiday light tour. It starts at Christmas Park on the corner of Canal Street and Live Oak.

The tours take about 30 minutes and run from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.

 Reservations are required and can be made by calling NSB Parks & Recreation at 386-424-2175.

Light Up Flagler

The annual street festival lighting up Flagler Ave is December 7th. It all starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 7:30 p.m. The merchants of Flagler Ave light up their shops, there is entertainment, food, shopping and a visit from Santa! This is always a family-friendly fun time for all!


 

Breakfast with Santa

There are a couple of local opportunities to have Breakfast with Santa.

The first is on December 1st at Volusia Mall. There are three seating at 8:30, 9:00 or 9:30 am and will be held in the food court. Go here for more information and to register. You must register by November 27th to guarantee a seat.

The Central Florida Zoo is also holding a Breakfast with Santa on December 8th. They offer breakfast and brunch, check their website for more details and prices.

Finally on December 15th, the City of Ormond Beach is hosting a Breakfast with Santa at the Casements on Riverside Drive. The cost is $5.00 and they will have all kinds of fun events for the kids. Get more information here.




 

Visit Santa in Christmas Park

Santa is visiting New Smyrna Beach, his house is in Christmas Park, which is on the corner of Live Oak and Canal Street. Santa's next visit will be this Friday November 30th. You can get the complete schedule here.

 

IMAGES Tour of Homes

The IMAGES Tour of Homes is December 1st from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Tour six of our local homes decorated for the holidays in gorgeous fashion.

 Tickets for IMAGES Tour of Homes are $20 each. They are available at the Images office, 214 S. Riverside Drive (BACK DOOR ONLY), at Arts on Douglas at 123 Douglas Avenue and Atlantic Center for the Arts, 1414 Arts Center Avenue in New Smyrna Beach.

For more information call 386-423-4733 or you can send an email.

 

Pictures with Santa (for the pets)

Take your furry friend over to the Edgewater Animal Shelter on Saturday, December 1st for a picture with Santa. Starting at 10:00 am, Santa will be hanging out at the shelter for pictures with your dogs, cats and other critters...he will be there until 2:00 pm and reservations are being accepted. Call 386-957-3994 for more information or reservations.

 

New Smyrna Beach Parades

The New Smyrna Beach Christmas Parade is December 1st at 4:00 pm. This traditional parade starts at the Flagler Ave Beach Approach and runs over the North Causeway to Canal Street.

 Once you finish that parade head on over to Riverside Park for the Boat Parade which starts in Edgewater and runs along the river to the North Causeway.

Both of these events are great fun for the whole family!

 

Holiday Food & Wine Festival

Norwood's 17th annual Holiday Food & Wine Festival is November 30th through December 2nd.

Friday, November 30th is an evening of Food, Wine and Jazz. Saturday is the Grand Tasting from 1:00 - 4:30 pm. Sunday is a brand new event, a Jazz Brunch.

Tickets are on sale now, complete details and prices can be found here.



 

Christmas on Canal Street

Christmas on Canal Street kicks off this Friday! The first event is Spark the Spirit Tree Lighting beginning at 4:30pm. There will be a tree lighting ceremony, entertainment and judging of the window displays along the Canal Street Historic District. Then on Saturday join the merchants of Canal Street for the Coastal Christmas Market. Great deals on local merchandise, food, entertainment and a visit from Santa Claus!

 Get the whole schedule of events on the website.


 

Operation Christmas Cheer

This is the 23rd year that the New Smyrna Beach Police Department has put on Operation Christmas Cheer. The food and toy drive is going on now through December 19th. Toys, canned goods and clothes can be dropped off at City Hall, 210 Sams Ave, the police department at 246 Industrial Park Ave, either Fire Station - 103 Faulkner St or 500 E. Third Ave or Southern Trends at 334 Canal Street. The donations are distributed right her to families in SE Volusia County.