35+ Family friendly activities for under $10 per person in Volusia County
People write me almost daily looking for things to do in Volusia County or asking specifically about the Daytona Beach area. The good news, is there are plenty of things to do in the county. This is true no matter what your budget is. Below is a list of things to do, broken down by the average cost per person. Check it out to which of these activities will fit your interests, family, and budget.
Free things to do in Volusia County
- Take a hike
- Have a picnic in a local park
- Free movies at Cobb Theater
- Free movies at Ocean Walk
- Visit a free splash pad
- Visit the Lyonia Environmental Center
- Check out Sugar Mill Gardens
- Check the events calendar for dated activities
- Go to the beach (park off the beach)
- Tour The Casements in Ormond Beach
- Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour
- Visit the former home of Mary McLeod Bethune
- Check out the Southeast Museum of Photography
- Tour the Marine Discover Center exhibits
- Check out what free events are at the local libraries
- Go to the Museum of Arts and Sciences on the first Tuesday of each month
- Visit the Gillespie Museum (rocks and minerals)
- Take part in a kid's building clinic at Lowe's
- Take a bike ride on a paved trail
$5 and under per person (average)
- Visit one of the nearby springs (per car entrance fee, there are two in Volusia County)
- $1 summer movies
- Visit the Marine Science Center
- Visit the Marine Discover Center
- Go swimming at a public pool
$10 and under per person
- Visit the DeLand Reptile Center
- Play mini-golf
- Climb the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse
- Try roller skating
- Go ice skating in South Daytona
- Paint pottery at Whim Wham Art Studio
- Take art or painting class
- Tour the Pioneer Settlement in Barbarville
- Get in on a race at The Slot Car Place
- Take a ride on the SunRail, leaving from DeBary
- Check Groupon for deals on eco-boat tours, kayaking, etc.
- Rent a kayak or canoe at Tomoka State Park
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