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⭐Stay Visible On Halloween, Ormond Commission Races, Tiny Houses Displayed, Vets Day Racing & Music

Issue #1090

Author

.George Sloane
29 Oct

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Tomorrow: Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

🎃 Stay Visible This Halloween

Volusia County EMS is reminding families to keep trick-or-treaters visible with reflective materials, flashlights or glow sticks.

Costumes and shoes should fit properly, and masks should allow children to see clearly. Use sidewalks and designated crossings, and have a responsible adult accompany young children.

Drivers can help by slowing down in neighborhoods and watching carefully near parked cars, driveways and intersections—where excited children may unexpectedly enter the road.

🗳️ Two Ormond Commission Races Await Voters

Ormond Beach voters in Zones 2 and 4 will choose their City Commission representatives on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

In Zone 2, incumbent Travis Sargent faces retired financial data analyst Jennifer Bright. In Zone 4, incumbent Harold Briley faces Planning Board member Amber Bobak in a runoff.

Growth, transparency and responsiveness to residents are among the issues dividing candidates. Only residents of each zone may vote in its race. Early voting ends Saturday, Oct. 31.

Read the full election guide.

🧚 Tiny Houses Seek Your Vote

Meanwhile, a little imagination is drawing attention at Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens, where 12 locally made fairy houses are competing for a People’s Choice award.

Visit Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and cast your vote by Nov. 14. One ballot is included with museum admission; additional ballots cost $1.

The creations support the OMAM Guild’s fall fundraiser, with the winner announced during the Thou Art Afternoon encore performance on Nov. 15.

🏁 Veterans Day Brings Racing and Music

Daytona International Speedway will host Ford’s Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic on Wednesday, Nov. 11, combining racing, live music and a salute to military service.

Two-driver teams representing each military branch will compete in Ford Mustang Dark Horse Rs on Daytona’s road course.

Zac Brown Band headlines the entertainment, alongside Jo Dee Messina, Russell Dickerson, Brittney Spencer and Warren Zeiders. Tickets are available online, and USA Network will televise the event from 8–10 p.m.

Fire & EMS Calls

Source: CrimeRadar–Ormond Beach. Listings reflect dispatch alerts and are not verified official reports.

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Events for Thursday, October 29, 2026

Ormond Beach

  • Event: 🎃 Grace Lutheran Pumpkin Patch, noon–4:30 p.m. — Grace Lutheran Church, 338 Ocean Shore Boulevard, Ormond Beach. Browse the church’s annual selection of pumpkins. 

  • Event: 🎨 Art of Healing Workshop, 2–3:30 p.m. — Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granada Boulevard, Ormond Beach. A creative workshop for adults and teens age 16 and older seeking time for reflection and relaxation. Advance registration required.

  • Event: 🐈 Sip & Support Fundraiser, 5:30–7:30 p.m. — Mimi’s Original Art, 1385 N. U.S. Highway 1, Ormond Beach. Enjoy local art, refreshments and raffle baskets while supporting Community Cats of Palm Coast. Admission: $20.

  • Event: 📚 General Fiction Book Club, 6–7:30 p.m. — Novel Tea Book Shop, 150 Tomoka Avenue, Ormond Beach. Discuss The Witch by Marie NDiaye with fellow readers. 

  • Event: 🎃 Halloween Trivia & Costume Contest, 7 p.m. — Ledo Pizza, 230 N. Nova Road, Ormond Beach. Bring the family for trivia, costumes and prizes during a spirit night benefiting Tomoka Elementary. 

Holly Hill

  • Event: 🏓 Pictona Open, time to be confirmed — Pictona at Holly Hill, 1060 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill. The pickleball tournament begins October 29 and continues through November 1. Player registration closed October 25. 

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎮 Tabletop and Video Game Club Demonstration, 3–6 p.m. — Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Explore tabletop and video gaming with Daytona State College’s gaming clubs.

  • Event: 🍂 Daytona Beach Housing Authority Fall Festival, 6–8 p.m. — Housing Authority of the City of Daytona Beach, 211 N. Ridgewood Avenue, Daytona Beach. A free evening of family fun, community connections and resources. 

  • Event: 🎵 Unplugged: All Things Considered, 6–8:30 p.m. — Victory Circle at ONE DAYTONA, 1 Daytona Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Enjoy a free evening of acoustic music with Jeremy and Andrea of Are Friends Electric. 

  • Event: 🎬 Ready Player One Screening, 6–8:20 p.m. — Southeast Museum of Photography, 1200 W. International Speedway Boulevard, Daytona Beach. Watch the 2018 science-fiction adventure set in a virtual world. 

  • Event: 😂 Comedy Showcase, 7–8:30 p.m. — Cristy B’s Comedy Club, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Stand-up comedy followed by an open mic. Tickets: $17.59–$28.29 including fees; two-item purchase minimum.

Events for Friday, October 30, 2026

Ormond Beach

Holly Hill

  • Event: 👻 Spooky Parking Lot Party, 5–9 p.m. — Copper Bottom Craft Distillery, 998 N. Beach Street, Holly Hill. Free admission, a food truck, live DJ, festive cocktails and a family-friendly Halloween walk-through. Costumes encouraged. Holly Hill, FL 32117

Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🍬 Encompass Health Trunk-or-Treat, 5–7 p.m. — Encompass Health, 1952 N. Williamson Boulevard, Daytona Beach. A free community Halloween celebration with candy and costumes. Fun 4 Daytona Kids

  • Event: 🛍️ Riverfront Market, 5–9 p.m. — Riverfront Esplanade, 179 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Browse local vendors and enjoy live music by Aaron Esposito along the waterfront. Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🎃 Lourdes Academy Fall Festival, 6–9 p.m. — Lourdes Academy, 1014 N. Halifax Avenue, Daytona Beach. Food, live music, face painting and family activities. Free admission. Fun 4 Daytona Kids

  • Event: 🎬 Hocus Pocus at the Ballpark, 6:30–8:30 p.m. — Jackie Robinson Ballpark, 105 E. Orange Avenue, Daytona Beach. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for the Halloween movie. Admission: $5; concessions available. Riverfront Shops of Daytona Beach

  • Event: 🧟 GHOULapalooza Haunted Island Party, 7–11 p.m. — Manatee Island, 357 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Live tribute bands, electronic music, haunted attractions, vendors and a costume contest. Tickets required; minors must attend with a parent or guardian. Eventbrite

  • Event: 🎭 Halloween Costume Party, 8 p.m. — Cinematique Theater, 242 S. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. Live bands, a local short thriller and a costume contest with a $100 prize. Admission: $15.

  • NOTE: Event information is gathered from online sources without verification. Readers are advised to check with the venue or other sources to confirm info.

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