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For as long as she can remember, Joy Moody has been drawn to the water. Whether walking the shoreline, sitting by the ocean, or simply listening to the rhythm of the waves, she noticed something many people experience: being near water has a way of helping us slow down, breathe, and reconnect.

The 2nd Annual Daytona Beach Wing Battle will take place at Tanger Outlets on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 6 to 10 PM. This all-inclusive event features unlimited wing samplings, unlimited domestic beer and hard seltzers, live music, and an exciting Game Area, making it one of the most anticipated 21+ events of the summer.

We usually spend our summers trying to be outside as much as possible, camping, hiking, exploring trails, and pretending Florida isn’t actively trying to melt us by midafternoon. But when the recent heat waves rolled in with record-high temperatures, we decided it was time for an indoor adventure. That’s how we finally found ourselves at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in downtown St. Augustine.

It’s summer, which means we try to plan a couple of day trips each week with the kids to get everyone out of the house and do something together. Bailey found The Dinosaur Store in Cocoa Beach and wanted to visit because it had a mosasaur exhibit, and mosasaurs are her favorite.

This July marks the United States of America’s 250th birthday since the Declaration of Independence in 1776. As a proud resident of Daytona, this July also marks the 150th birthday of the incorporation of the City of Daytona Beach.

The West Volusia Tourism Advertising Authority (WVTAA) and partners will celebrate America 250 and Florida 250 with the return of its acclaimed CoolCraft Summer, an exclusive West Volusia beverage competition designed to bring visitors and residents together to vote for the best “spirited” and “free spirited” beverages within the region.

Summer is the perfect time for kids to explore their interests. Tiffany shares why the Marine Discovery Center offers the ideal mix of adventure, education, and hands-on experiences for families looking to make the most of the season.

Looking for Fourth of July events in Volusia County, Florida? From fireworks and patriotic parades to live music, family festivals, beach races, BBQ competitions and America 250 celebrations, communities across DeLand, Orange City, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Port Orange, Edgewater, Ormond Beach, DeBary, Deltona, Oak Hill, Lake Helen and Ponce Inlet are hosting Independence Day events for residents and visitors.

West Volusia Tourism and our partners will celebrate America 250 and Florida 250 with the return CoolCraft Summer, our exclusive West Volusia beverage competition designed to bring visitors and residents together to vote for the best beverages within our region.

Touch of Magic Events is based in Daytona Beach and hosts free community events in Volusia County as well as in the Kissimmee, Lakeland, Melbourne, and Tampa areas. Our focus is to provide a fun-filled day for attendees while connecting them with important local programs, services, and resources in the community.

Summer fun is heating up at Toon Tiki Charters, and our most popular events are filling quickly. If you’ve been thinking about getting out on the water, now’s the time to lock in your spot before they’re gone.

For our family, blueberry season doesn’t start at the store… it starts in the fields at Ever After Farms.

Brevard Zoo is kicking off the summer with a special deal! On May 22, 26 and 27, children ages 3-18 years old may enjoy FREE Zoo admission when accompanied by a paying adult who is a Florida resident.

Seeing a familiar place in a completely new way is always a treat, and this spring, Brevard Zoo offers exactly that with its limited-time Illumi-Nature Festival.

Jeep Beach 2026 returns April 17 - 26, bringing one of the nation’s largest Jeep-only events back to Volusia County.