From Taste of Ormond this Sunday to the 42nd annual Senior Games, Riverfest's free riverfront weekend, and the Home for the Holidays parade and tree lighting, here is what is on the Ormond Beach calendar through the end of the year. This roundup was refreshed on October 28, 2026, with dates verified from the city of Ormond Beach, the Performing Arts Center, and Ormond Beach MainStreet listings; always confirm before you head out, since schedules can adjust.
This week: the Senior Games
- Ormond Beach Senior Games: the 42nd annual games for ages 50 and up run October 23 to 31, with registration closed for this year.
November: Taste of Ormond, theater, veterans, Riverfest, and shopping
- Taste of Ormond: Sunday, November 1, 4 to 7 p.m. at Rockefeller Gardens. The 13th annual food-and-wine fundraiser, postponed from October 18, features tastings from two dozen-plus local restaurants, beer and wine sampling, live music, a silent auction, and a "Roaring '20s" theme. General admission is $100 and VIP is $125. See the full preview in our Taste of Ormond post.
- Fiddler on the Roof at the Performing Arts Center: Halifax Repertory Theatre's production runs November 6 to 15 (7 p.m. Friday and Saturday shows, 2 p.m. Sunday matinees), with The Dance Factory's Nutty Nutcracker on November 21 and Late Night Catechism Christmas on November 22. More in our Performing Arts Center post.
- Veteran's Day Luncheon: Thursday, November 5 at noon, honoring local veterans.
- Riverfest 2026: Saturday and Sunday, November 21 to 22 at Rockefeller Gardens and Fortunato Park. The 17th annual community festival is free with free parking, with seafood and food vendors, a craft-beer garden, live music, an artisan marketplace, a kids fishing clinic, and a free KIDSZONE. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
- Small Business Saturday 2026: Saturday, November 28 in downtown Historic Ormond Beach.
- Letters to Santa: the city collects letters November 25 through December 16.
December: the holiday season starts
- Home for the Holidays Nighttime Parade and Tree Lighting: Saturday, December 12 at 6 p.m. at City Hall Plaza. The 35th annual parade and tree lighting features live music, floats, and Santa, with the 2026 theme "Stars, Stripes & Holiday Lights" honoring America's 250th birthday.
- Holidays at The Casements: Thursday, December 17 at 6 p.m.
- Breakfast with Santa: Saturday, December 19 at 8 a.m., with advance reservations required.
Why the calendar matters when you choose a neighborhood
A neighborhood worth buying into is one with a calendar you want to live around. Ormond Beach's fall and holiday lineup is a big reason so many families describe this town as a lifestyle choice, not just an address. If you are looking at homes in the area, plan a visit around one of these weekends and walk the neighborhood yourself. For the latest details and tickets, check the Ormond Beach MainStreet event page, the city of Ormond Beach community events calendar, and the Performing Arts Center schedule.