Fall is in the air and the festivities this month are endless! There is something to do every weekend in October. The month long schedule of events were kicked off with the Annual Flagler Fun Coast Bed Races and the Hispanic Heritage Festival. The Bike Florida Fall Tours come straight through Flagler County the first weekend in October and future bike tours will be coming back through in November.Free movie Friday's return this month at Central Park in Town Center on October 8 and on October 23 you can catch a flick out at Wickline Center Park. Grab a blanket or chair and come on out for free movies under the stars. Relax under the majestic oaks and gaze out upon the shores of Pellicer Creek at the Sixth Annual Creekside Festival October 9 – 10. Creekside has become one of the most popular festivals around drawing in more than 10,000 visitors last year. This is the perfect event for the whole family to enjoy with live Bluegrass music all day, kayaking tours through Tropical Kayaks, hiking tours, games, arts & crafts and MORE!
The roar of motorcycles will fill the air October 14 – 17 as visitors from near and far come in for the annual Bikefest events. Let out your inner biker as you party to live music throughout Flagler County. Feeling crabby? Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park is offering crabbing for beginners on Friday, October 15 at 10 a.m. Ranger Richard will teach you the basics for crabbing and show you how to nab that crab! There's nothing better after a morning of crabbing then a free concert. The City of Palm Coast is introducing a new entertainment venue with live concerts at the Daytona State College Amphitheater on Friday, October 15. The Friday Night Live Concert is sure to be a hit for those looking to close out their week and get their weekend rolling!
Those looking to get in shape and go on a spectacular adventure will love the Lighterknot Adventure Race in Flagler County's prime jewel Princess Place Preserve on October 16. The event features a 3 and 8 hour race segment, so come out and join in on the fun! Visit the Pangea Adventure Racing website for more information on this adventure. Visitors looking to catch a bit of history in their excursions will be immersed in it at the Florida Agricultural Museum's "Pellicer Raid" Civil War Re-Enactment, October 16 – 17. Join in the fun hearing the stories of authentic cavalry and infantry camps or watch the battles unfold right before your eyes.
Enjoy an evening aboard the Hurricane Queen, while taking a sunset cruise down the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on October 22. Join the IMERS (International Marine Ecological Research Solutions) Team for a one hour guided tour to explore the diverse ecosystems and birds along the river. Reservations are required as space is limited. Go to www.floridastateparks.org/gamblerogers for more information.
The spooks come out early this October with Florida's Haunted Trails at the Florida Agricultural Museum. Wagon rides along the haunted trails begin at sunset and end at 10 p.m. Watch out for ghosts and ghouls as you walk through their haunted houses and make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Mugwump, Flagler County's own mythical monster. The Halloween fun takes place October 22 – 23 and October 29 – 30. The art of ballet brings "Dracula" to life October 30 at the Flagler Auditorium! The Dance Alive National Ballet Company presents this suspenseful and spooky story through the art of ballet for this one night only.
October certainly proves to be a month to remember so grab your clan and head out to Flagler County for a month of fun family festivities!
