What's Happening around Daytona this Weekend-Fall in Love with Volusia

It's Valentine's weekend AND Super Bowl weekend and there's tons to do in the Daytona Beach Area! It's easy to fall in love with our community and explore Volusia with so many options. Plan your weekend in advance and take your special someone on a date every day! Use Macaroni KID Daytona Beach's FULL FREE calendar to pre-game your Valentine's Day with a weekend full of fun   

• Friday Feb 11th 2022
  • Stargazer Program at the Library : Explore the universe with Dr. Jason Aufdenberg at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, at the Daytona Beach Regional Library, 105 Jackie Robinson Parkway. The program will begin in the library auditorium with basic instruction on how telescopes work, followed by a simulation of the Daytona Beach area sky using Starry Night software. After a Q-and-A session, the group will move outside, where participants can view celestial objects using the library’s SkyQuest telescope.
    
    
• Saturday Feb 12th 2022
  • 3rd Annual Love is in the Air Craft & Vendor Event : This indoor/outdoor event will feature over 50 vendors, artisans, crafters and more with amazing gifts for your loved ones for Valentine's Day. There will also be sweets, face painting and a kids game area.
  • The 2022 Studio Tour of East Volusia : A free-to-the-public event on Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 12-13 from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M., featuring 17 artists and 11 studios across East Volusia County. All ages are welcome. During this self-guided tour, you will encounter a beautiful display of local art and even be able to meet the artists themselves!
  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science : Bring the whole family for a full day of activities at the Museum of Arts & Sciences as they celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science. This event will host an inspiring group of women from various disciplines to celebrate the amazing achievements, accomplishments, and work that is being done in all areas of science. There will be guest speakers in the Lohman Planetarium, as well as presenters and demonstrations throughout the Museum.
  • Main Street Art Walk : Fine arts, crafts, live painting and more! Presented by Main Street Tattoo.
  • Wine & Chocolate Walk : Event attendees will spend the afternoon strolling through Downtown Daytona Beach visiting merchant stations, enjoying live music, looking at unique handcrafted art on display, and shopping (pick up a little something for a Valentine sweetheart!) - all while sampling fine wines and delectable chocolate goodies.
  • 2022 Daytona Annual Chili Cook Off Doghouse Bar And Grill : Chili Cook off benefitting 50 Legs. Live performances and cash prizes for winner.
  • Second Saturday Laser Rock Concerts at the MOAS : Monthly laser rock concert at the Lohman Planetarium. Sit back & enjoy the show! Completely unique experience. 
  • EDGEfest Princess-Prince Ball : Prince AND Princess ball - Parent & Child Dance. Refreshments will be served .Proceeds benefit Edgewater's Local School Scholarship Fund.
    
    
• Sunday Feb 13th 2022
  • Kids Can Fish Too : Free to 5-15 year old children (kids must be accompanied by an adult). Fishing clinic carnival style to include: Fish ID, knot tying, angler ethics, cast netting and reel casting. *Free hot dogs & popcorn* First 50 children get a FREE rod and reel!!!!!!! Earn tickets and prizes!
  • Volusia County Indigenous Peoples Heritage Day : Visit the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse and museum for a fun-filled day of adventure on Sunday, February 13, 2022! Travel back in time and discover the fascinating history of Volusia County’s indigenous peoples, including the Timucua and Seminole, as you explore the light station grounds and participate in interactive workshops, demonstrations, and oral presentations brought to you by representatives and historians from museums and cultural sites located throughout the local Florida region.
  • Sunday Craft & Vendor Market at the Pavilion at Port Orange : Craft & Vendor Market, not a Farmers Market, featuring local artists, vendors, crafters and more!
  • 2022 Port Orange Women's Expo at Spruce Creek Country Club : Shop with 30 Women Owned Businesses. Everything from Makeup, Skincare, Clothing, Hair Items and more!

Art, shopping with local vendors, chocolate tastings, cultural exhibits, science demonstrations; a little bit of everything for everyone! Sounds like the perfect weekend to me! Get outside, explore Volusia and remember, Macaroni KID Daytona Beach is YOUR FREE resource to find your family fun and stay in-the-know about what's happening in our community. 

*This is only a highlight of events, there are even more on our daily calendar. For details, times, locations and daily information, visit the 

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Happy adventuring. Ill see you there!

-Savannah Kater, Daytona Beach FL, Macaroni KID