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By Robert Wrieden | Updated July 2026 | Volusia County Real Estate

I’m Robert Wrieden with Summer Wind Realty Central Florida, and one of my favorite parts of living in Volusia County is that an ordinary July weekend here looks like a vacation weekend anywhere else. This one brings free tribute-band concerts on the sand, a Rolling Stones tribute with fireworks over the ocean, minor league baseball at a National Commemorative Site, a Jimmy Buffett tribute at a riverfront tiki bar, a Broadway musical in a restored 1920s theater, and the kickoff of DeLand’s summer street-festival season. Below are 12 real, verified events happening Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12, 2026, grouped by city — with a link to each event’s official page — so you can plan your weekend in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach.

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New Smyrna Beach

Frequently Asked Questions — Daytona Beach Events This Weekend

What events are happening in Daytona Beach this weekend, July 10-12, 2026?

Daytona Beach has a full weekend lined up. On Friday, July 10, the free Sounds of Summer Concert Series brings a tribute-band show to the Oceanfront Bandshell at 70 Boardwalk starting at 7:15 PM, with lawn chairs and boardwalk food vendors welcome. Saturday, July 11 continues the Bandshell tradition with the Star Spangled Summer Concert Series, featuring American Stones performing a Rolling Stones tribute at 7:15 PM followed by fireworks over the ocean at 9:45 PM. Both concerts are free general admission, with $15 VIP seating available. Baseball fans have three chances to catch the Daytona Tortugas take on the Palm Beach Cardinals at historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark: Friday and Saturday at 6:35 PM, and a Sunday matinee at 1:05 PM. Tickets are affordable and family-friendly, and the ballpark itself is a piece of baseball history.

Are there family-friendly events in Volusia County this weekend?

Yes, this is one of the more family-friendly weekends of the summer. In DeLand, Tropical Summer Nights kicks off Friday, July 10 at 7:30 PM in the historic downtown with live island music, family games, and local vendors lining the street. Downtown DeLand also has Find Waldo in DeLand running all month, a free self-guided scavenger hunt through local shops that’s easy to combine with lunch downtown. In New Smyrna Beach, the Gnarlies baseball game on Friday night and the Saturday morning Farmers Market at Old Fort Park are both relaxed, low-cost options for families. The Daytona Tortugas games and the free Bandshell concerts round things out for families who want beach access along with their entertainment.

What free events are happening in DeLand this weekend?

DeLand has two free options this weekend. Tropical Summer Nights kicks off the summer street-festival season on Friday, July 10 at 7:30 PM in Historic Downtown DeLand, featuring live island music, family-friendly games, and local vendors lining the street — dressing in tropical attire is encouraged. Running alongside it all month is Find Waldo in DeLand, a free, self-guided scavenger hunt hosted by local independent bookstores as part of a nationwide July tradition, with Waldo cutouts hidden in storefronts across downtown. Both events are easy to pair with a Saturday or Sunday stroll through DeLand’s historic district, which is also home to independent restaurants, shops, and galleries worth exploring while you’re downtown for the festivities.

Is there live music in Port Orange or New Smyrna Beach this weekend?

Yes. In Port Orange, Tiki Docks on the Halifax River hosts LANDFALL, a Jimmy Buffett tribute performance, on Sunday, July 12 at 1:00 PM — a relaxed, waterfront way to spend a Sunday afternoon with food and drinks available on-site. The Halifax River Farmers Market also sets up at Tiki Docks that same Sunday morning, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, so visitors can shop for local produce and baked goods before the music starts. While New Smyrna Beach itself doesn’t have a dedicated concert this particular weekend, its Friday night Gnarlies baseball game and Saturday morning Farmers Market at Old Fort Park both offer a lively, community atmosphere within a short drive of the Port Orange tribute show.

What’s the best way to spend a weekend in Volusia County if I’m considering moving here?

The best test drive is doing exactly what this weekend offers: a free beachside concert in Daytona Beach, a small-town street festival in DeLand, and a riverfront tribute band in Port Orange, all within about 30 minutes of each other. That mix of beach, historic downtown, and waterfront lifestyle is a good preview of daily life in Volusia County. Many visitors who attend events like these end up looking at homes the same weekend — DeLand, Ormond Beach, Port Orange, and New Smyrna Beach each have distinct character worth comparing. Cresswind at Victoria Gardens in DeLand is currently the area’s most talked-about 55+ community and is worth a look if you’re weighing retirement or downsizing options in Central Florida.

That’s 12 real ways to spend your weekend across Volusia County — free beachside concerts, minor league baseball, a Broadway musical in a historic theater, riverfront tribute bands, and small-town street festivals, all within about 30 minutes of each other. I’ve been a Realtor® here long enough to know that weekends like this are the reason people stop visiting and start house-hunting. Check back next Tuesday for next weekend’s lineup — and if a weekend visit turns into “what would it cost to live here?”, I’d love to help. Call me at (386) 243-9602 or text (386) 387-5887.

Sources: daytonabeach.com — Bandshell Concerts • milb.com — Daytona Tortugas • mainstreetdeland.org • visitwestvolusia.com • visitnsbfl.com • tikidocks.com