With 23 miles of pristine beaches, Daytona Beach will be buzzing during the upcoming Labor Day Weekend
From Aug. 29 through Monday, Sept. 1, visitors and locals alike can indulge in the diverse dining scene, concerts, and popular attractions and activities.
Great hotel deals: For special deals on accommodations in the Daytona Beach area, visit the Daytona Beach Hotel Deals page. From hotel rooms to oceanfront cottages and resorts, plus campgrounds and RV parks — there’s a place for every visitor’s taste and budget.
Beach activities: There will be plenty of family friendly activities such as swimming, biking, fishing, surfing, parasailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, jet skis, boating and more. There are plenty of beachside parking spaces available for a nominal fee, and certain designated areas of the beach even allow driving/parking. There’s even a new dog beach for guests bringing their furry friends.
Daytona Tortugas baseball: Watch America’s favorite pastime in the oldest operating ballpark in Minor League Baseball – historic Jackie Robinson Ballpark. “The Jack” is a National Commemorative Site and the location where ground-breaking African American baseball player Jackie Robinson played in the first integrated Major League Baseball spring training game in 1946. The Daytona Tortugas, the Class A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, wrap up their home schedule with a six-game series against the Clearwater Threshers on Aug. 26-Aug. 31.
Daytona Beach Bandshell: The summer concert series continues at the historic Daytona Beach Bandshell. Friday and Saturday night concerts are free, and reserved VIP tickets can be purchased for $15. Fireworks take place after the Saturday night concerts beginning at 9:45 p.m. On Labor Day Weekend, performances include tributes to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers on Friday Aug. 29, and classic sounds of REO Survivor & Co., plus Chicago Rewired: There are tributes to REO Speedwagon, Survivor, Loverboy and Chicago on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Elite Tuner Car Show at the Ocean Center: The Ocean Center hosts the Elite Tuner Car Show on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. This premier event for automotive enthusiasts features custom tuner cars (those modified for performance), modified imports, and high-performance builds.
Labor Day at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse: An annual tradition in Ponce Inlet, Labor Day at the Lighthouse offers visitors the chance to enjoy extended hours and family-oriented activities, including living history interpretations, hands-on workshops, and crafts for kids. All special activities are provided free of charge with regular Lighthouse admission ($6.95 plus tax) from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Guests climbing 175 feet to the top of Florida’s tallest lighthouse and touring the world-famous lighthouse museum, will discover 250 years of American lighthouse history at one of the nation’s largest light stations.
Attractions: New places to explore in Daytona Beach on a Labor Day getaway include the much-anticipated rainforest portion of the Daytona Aquarium & Rainforest Adventure. The new Rainforest features multiple species of mammals and exotic birds including Toucans, Sloths, Otters, Tamarins, and many more.
In addition, the Marine Science Center located in Ponce Inlet reopened following a nine-month, $4.2-million renovation project. The extensive improvements have enhanced marine exhibits, expanded education facilities, and upgraded visitor amenities. The center now features several new attractions of marine ecosystems.
PopStroke Daytona Beach is a miniature golf/family entertainment center co-owned by golf legend Tiger Woods. Guests are able to “Eat, Putt and Drink” to their heart’s content on a pair of 18-hole scaled-down golf courses with sandtraps and greens. Other amenities at PopStroke include a restaurant, outdoor dining and games, ice cream parlor and playground.
To view all the events happening in the Daytona Beach area during the Labor Day Weekend, visit www.DaytonaBeach.com
