Dyatona beach with a two year old?

by Sonika
(Cincinnati)

Does that sound like fun? What activities would be available for her this time of the year (dec) ?

Hi Sonica, here are some family events in Daytona Beach in December:

10th Annual Winterfest 2010
Nov 14, 09 - Mar 28, 10
Presented by the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, this annual classical music festival will feature performances by the acclaimed Bruckner Orchestra Linz; Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company; The Capitol Steps; Moscow State Symphony Orchestra, The Philharmonia of the Nations; Verdi's Rigoletto; Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. The event will also include a black tie dinner dance. For additional information, call (386) 253-2901 or visit www.dbss.org.

Gingerbread Magic Display
Nov 23, 09 - Dec 23, 09
10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Monday - Saturday; Noon - 6 p.m. Sunday; 1700 W. Int'l Speedway Blvd, Volusia Mall, JC Penney/Books-A-Million Court, , Daytona Beach. Sponsored by the Daytona Beach West Rotary with proceeds benefiting United Cerebral Palsy, Stewart Marchman Act, and Rotary Charities. Features many creative gingerbread creations, which brings back the true spirit of the holidays. Great for all ages. For additional information call Linda, (386) 299-4051 or Maryke (386) 214-0085 or visit www.gingerbreadmagic.com.

"Recession Buster" Holiday Party Reception
Dec 01, 08, 15, 22, and 29, 2009
5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.; 721 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach (behind Caribbean Jack's Restaurant at Loggerhead Club & Marina). Join the StarLite Princess Authentic Paddlewheeler for a dazzling night out. This smooth inland water cruise offers a Chef's assortment of appetizers, live entertainment, and a cash bar. Cost is $25 per person (includes taxes, service charges and gratuities.) For more information call 1.800.444.4814.

Holiday Party Aboard the StarLite Princess
Dec 02, 09, 16, 23, and 30, 2009
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. 721 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. (Behind Caribbean Jack's). Join the StarLite Princess Authentic Paddlewheeler for a 2 1/2 hour dinner dance cruise. You will be cruising on smooth inland waterways and enjoy a grand dinner buffet (prepared on board,) live music for listening and dancing, with cocktail service available. $43.75 per person. Call for group rates or more information at (386) 562-5550 or (800)444-4814.

Holiday Movies Under the Stars (double feature)
Dec 12, 09
6:30 and 8:15 p.m., Kenneth W. Parker Amphitheater at City Center in Port Orange. If you're looking to escape the Holiday traffic and the cost of Christmas, we have just the answer - an evening under starlit skies with warm popcorn and a movie the whole family will enjoy. Door prizes and games before the movie. Refreshments available. For additional information call (386) 506-5935 or visit www.familydays.com.

6:30 p.m.: Home Alone (Rated PG)
Plot - When eight-year-old Kevin McCallister's (Macaulay Culkin) family rushes off on a holiday trip to Paris three days before Christmas, they accidentally leave the youngster behind to deck the halls with a barrage of booby traps to keep out a bumbling pair of burglars who have discovered that this tough little tyke is home alone.

8:15 p.m.: Elf (Rated PG)
Plot - Buddy (Will Ferrell) is raised by elves at the North Pole. When he notices his differences from the other elves he goes to New York City to find his birth father in this sweet holiday comedy.

Holidays at the Daytona Beach Hilton Oceanfront Resort
Starting Dec 04, 09
Enjoy a Gingerbread Village (through December 30), visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and Santa's Helpers every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon (through December 20), relish the holiday entertainment and holiday treats every Friday and Saturday from 5-8 p.m. (through December 19), and have breakfast with Santa - including storytelling, prizes and treats -- every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon (through December 19). For additional information call (386) 254-8200 ext. 237.

Candlelight Concert
Dec 20, 09
7:30 p.m. Westminster By-The-Sea Presbyterian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula Drive (1/2 Mile North of Port Orange bridge), Daytona Beach Shores. Featuring the Stanford "Magnificat," "O Holy Night," "Rise Up Shepherd and Follow," "The Christmas Song," "White Christmas," and "Jingle Bells among others." For more information, call (386) 767-8342 or visit www.wbts.org.

Christmas Eve Family Service
Dec 24, 09
5:30 p.m. Westminster By-The-Sea Presbyterian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula Drive (1/2 Mile North of Port Orange bridge), Daytona Beach Shores. A unique service featuring the Christmas story read and portrayed by our children and youth. Living Nativity scene in the sanctuary. Christmas carols sung. The nursery is staffed for children 5 years old and under. For more information, call (386) 767-8342 or visit www.wbts.org.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Concert
Dec 24, 09
7:30 p.m. Westminster By-The-Sea Presbyterian Church, 3221 S. Peninsula Drive (1/2 Mile North of Port Orange bridge), Daytona Beach Shores. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Of Nine Lessons and Carols. Featuring the Chancel Choir and congregation hearing the reading of the Christmas story and singing traditional carols from "O Come All Ye Faithful," to "O Little Town of Bethlehem," to "Silent Night." Everyone will receive a candle as they enter and the service ends with a candlelight blessing. The nursery is staffed for children 5 years old and under. For more information, call (386) 767-8342 or visit www.wbts.org.

11th Annual Downtown Opry Christmas Show
Dec 20, 2009
3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Plaza Ocean Club, 640 N. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach. This year our shows features Jennifer McGill performing a owerful rendition of Whitney Houston's version of "Do You Hear What I Hear"and a showstopping "Oh Holy Night"; National Champion of the Colgate Country Showdown, Johnny Bulford of Nashville; and Guitar prodigy Timmy Rivers playing and singing familiar standards like "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" and "Jingle Bells" Also scheduled to appear are lady barber shoppers The Fircrackers, Mr. Glenn Wiley, Chelsea Turbin, Alexis Turbin, Alex Kinsey, Kaitlyn Kent, Rich Tidwell, Pavlina, Raye Snow Dopson and Monica da Silva. Expect to hear your favorite Christmas standards and modern Christmas classics, Bring the entire family! Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Reserved Seats are $20, Adults are $15 Seniors/Students. Children 12 and under are $5. For tickets or information call (386) 307-0922.

Early New Year's Celebration at Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
Dec 29, 09
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, 4931 South Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet. The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse invites you to join us for an Early New Year's Celebration!. Enjoy family oriented activities and kid's crafts. Visit our lighthouse keeper (in living history mode) as he describes his duties at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse. Then join him as he talks about the history of the Cape Canaveral Lighthouse, and demonstrates the maintenance duties on the First Order Fresnel Lens. Included with regular admission, no advance reservations required. Regular admission to the lighthouse museum is $5 for adults (12 years and older), and $1.50 for children. Call (386) 761-1821 for additional information.

New Year's Eve at the Daytona Beach Hilton Oceanfront Resort
Dec 31, 09
The resort's fabulous New Year's Eve Celebration welcomes couples for $399 (includes tax and gratuity) and includes the following: Overnight accommodations; a lavish dinner buffet; open bar; live entertainment by the 'BuzzCatz' an eight-piece dance band with a mix of classic, swing, soul, blues and rock and roll; party favors, champagne toast and balloon drop; overnight parking; and late 3 p.m. check-out. Ballroom Celebration located in Coquina Ballroom For reservations, call (386) 254-8200 ext. 8020 Ask for Code NYE '09.

New Year's Eve on Main Street
Dec 31, 09
Stroll world-famous Main Street in Daytona Beach for one of the biggest New Years Eve celebrations around. Revel in this high-energy street party, complete with live music, entertainment and activities hosted by Main Street's many night clubs and eateries -- and be sure to stay for the spectacular fireworks display, too!

New Year's Eve at The Aquarium
Dec 31,09
125 Basin St., Daytona Beach - Open 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. Party with contests and prizes. (386) 255-6477.