Key facts
- Deltona hosts a free Egg Haunt and Movie in the Park on Friday, October 23 at approximately 7 p.m., featuring Hotel Transylvania [11].
- Halloween-themed activities run throughout the weekend in Edgewater, DeBary, Daytona Beach, Deltona, and Ormond Beach [1][3][6][7][8].
- The Orlando Jazz Orchestra performs at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. [1].
- DeBary offers a free Movie in the Park and Trunk or Treat on October 24, with activities from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. [3].
Friday, October 23
Halloween Egg Haunt & Movie in the Park
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23, approximately 7 p.m. [11]
- Where: Dewey O. Boster Park, 1200 Saxon Blvd., Deltona [11]
- Cost: Free [11]
- Begin your Halloween evening with a nighttime egg hunt brimming with candy-filled eggs, then settle in for Hotel Transylvania under the stars. Bring blankets and chairs for this family-friendly celebration [11].
Halloween Egg Haunt
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. [4]
- Where: Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard, Deltona [4]
- Cost: Free [4]
- Hunt for Halloween-themed eggs at this evening event perfect for trick-or-treaters looking to extend the spooky season [4].
Movie in the Park
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 8 p.m. [5]
- Where: Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard, Deltona [5]
- Experience outdoor movie entertainment at this community gathering spot in Deltona [5].
DeBary Halloween Decorating Contest Judging
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23 through October 27, all day [2]
- Where: Throughout DeBary, FL [2]
- Drive through town to view homes decorated for Halloween and cast your vote for your favorite participant in this community-wide contest [2].
Volusia Forever Advisory Committee Meeting
- Date & Time: Friday, October 23, 9 a.m. [9]
- Where: Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, County Council Chambers, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand [9]
- Residents may listen and watch the committee determine property eligibility for the 2026 Cycle 3 and rank applications at www.volusia.gov/forever-advisory [9].
Saturday, October 24
Orlando Jazz Orchestra
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 7 p.m. [1]
- Where: Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center, 399 N. US1, Ormond Beach [1]
- Experience live jazz performance at this performing arts venue. Purchase tickets online [1].
Movie In The Park and Trunk or Treat
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24; Trunk or Treat 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. [3]
- Where: Gateway Park, 860 North U.S. Highway 17-92, DeBary [3]
- Cost: Free [3]
- Start with the Trail of Treats where children collect goodies, enjoy crafts at the Creepy Craft Corner, then watch Under Wraps under the stars—a film about three friends who accidentally awaken a mummy named Harold [3].
Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. [7]
- Where: Hawks Park (YMCA), 148 W Turgot Ave, Edgewater [7]
- Cost: Free with donation of one non-perishable food item per person [7]
- Enjoy Trunk-or-Treat, costume contest, hayride, pony rides, petting zoo, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Thrill-seekers can enter the Haunted Forest (not recommended for young children) [7].
Halloween Spooktacular
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. [6]
- Where: Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, 1200 Saxon Boulevard, Deltona [6]
- Cost: Free [6]
- Join this Halloween celebration featuring attractions and entertainment for the whole family [6].
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [8]
- Where: Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd., Daytona Beach [8]
- Safely dispose of expired, unwanted, or unused medications—no questions asked and no identification required. Accepted items include prescription and over-the-counter medications in any form [8].
Halloween-Themed Rip Current Simulator Event
- Date & Time: Saturday, October 24, 9 a.m. [10]
- Where: Daytona State College Aquatic Center [10]
- Cost: Free [10]
- Children and families can experience rip current conditions under the guidance of Volusia County Beach Safety lifeguards and gain valuable water safety skills. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes over swimsuits, and Halloween treats will be provided [10].
Frequently asked questions
What free Halloween events are happening in the Daytona and Volusia area this weekend?
Multiple free events run October 23-24, including Egg Haunt and Movie in the Park in Deltona, Movie in the Park and Trunk or Treat in DeBary, Fall Festival in Edgewater (with $1 food donation), Halloween Spooktacular in Deltona, and a rip current simulator event in Daytona [3][4][5][6][7][10][11].
Is there live entertainment this weekend in Ormond Beach?
Yes, the Orlando Jazz Orchestra performs at Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, October 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets must be purchased online [1].
What can I do with my children this weekend?
Options include haunted egg hunts, outdoor movies, trunk-or-treat events, hayrides, pony rides, petting zoos, costume contests, and a Halloween-themed rip current simulator experience at Daytona State College [3][6][7][10][11].
Where can I take expired medications in Daytona?
The Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd., is hosting National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring any expired or unused medications; no identification is required [8].
Sources
- Orlando Jazz Orchestra – City of Ormond Beach, 2026-10-24
- Halloween Contest Judging – City of DeBary, 2026-10-23
- Movie In The Park and Trunk or Treat – City of DeBary, 2026-10-24
- Halloween Egg Haunt – City of Deltona, 2026-10-23
- Movie in the Park – City of Deltona, 2026-10-23
- Halloween Spooktacular – City of Deltona, 2026-10-24
- Fall Festival & Trunk-Or-Treat – City of Edgewater, 2026-10-24
- National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – City of Daytona Beach, 2026-10-24
- Volusia Forever Advisory Committee to Meet Oct. 23 – Volusia County Government, 2026-10-23
- Volusia County Lifeguards to Host Halloween-Themed Rip Current Simulator Event – Volusia County Government, 2026-10-24
- Egg Haunt & Movie in the Park Event – City of Deltona, 2026-10-23
Compiled by Central Florida Lifestyle from official sources. Last updated October 22, 2026.
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