Things to Do with Kids in Volusia County
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65+ Things to do in Volusia County and beyond with kids

Fun things to do with the kids!

Here is a list of museums that are in and around Volusia County. They provide a fun activity to do for families, especially when it's hot outside and you want some indoor fun. There are activity ideas below for Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, Ormond Beach, DeLand, DeBary, Daytona Beach, and surrounding areas. Have a fun summer!

In no particular order, here are 60 things you can do with the kids this summer in the Daytona Beach area and beyond:

  • Take a camp. There are some great summer camps offered in Volusia County.
  • Get cold. Take the kids ice skating at the Daytona Ice Arena. Even if they can’t skate they will have fun (they can use a walker).
  • Start jumping. The kids can burn off some energy as they jump on the trampolines, play in the foam pits, and play some dodgeball at Sky Zone in Daytona Beach.
  • Learn more. Take a free Explore Volusia class and learn about our natural environment. 
  • Visit a nearby spring. Within an hour or so drive you can find some awesome springs. Check out this ultimate summer springs guide for a list of 21 springs within 3 hours of Daytona Beach. Keep in mind that the springs are busy on the weekends, so if you can go during the week it will be better. If you go on the weekend, try to arrive early, before the park reaches capacity.
  • Let them build. Give them some time to use their skills building at iBuild Academy in Orange City.
  • Play indoors. Bizy Beaver indoor playground offers a cool place for kids to play in Port Orange.
  • Bike trails. There are some great biking trails in the Volusia County. During the summer months it’s best to get out on them early in the morning, or wait until the evening, so that you are not biking in the hottest part of the day.
  • Bowling. Take the time to do some bowling and crate family memories. Check out the list of places to bowl in Volusia County and beyond.
  • Take a class. There are some great classes offered at The Hub in New Smyrna Beach. From foreign languages and art classes to yoga for tots and more. 
  • Off to see the Wizard. Visit the Wizard of Oz Museum in Cape Canaveral. Watch the movie before you go!
  • Build something. Take the kids to iBuild Academy in Orange City to engage in STEM activities.
  • See reptiles. If you haven’t visited the Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand, put it on your to-do list. The kids and adults will both find it interesting.
  • Learn more. The Lyonia Environmental Center is a great place to visit to learn more about our environment and animals that live in it. They offer a variety of free programs all year long.
  • Beach day. Spend some time at the beach. Find info on no-drive (traffic free) beaches here, along with beach safety info.
  • Go back in time. Visit the Pioneer Settlement in Barberville for a glimpse of days gone by.
  • Go tour. Take a tour of The Casements in Ormond Beach. They also offer a variety of classes there, including those in cooking, movies on the Halifax, summer enviro camp, and more.
  • Eat chocolate. If you will be anywhere near Beach Street, pop into Angell & Phelps for a view of the chocolate being made, and get a sample.
  • Go boating. There are several places in the area where you can take the kids out on an eco-boat ride. They can get out on the water and learn more about it, too. Check out the tours at Cracker Creek and the Marine Discovery Center. Also check out taking an airboat ride.
  • Check out marine life. Visit the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach to learn more about marine life. They offer classes, tours, and more.
  • Go turtles. The Marine Science Center in Ponce Inlet offers a way for kids to learn more about turtles and other marine life.
  • Splash around. Check out one of the areas splash pads to cool off and play.
  • Resort style. Check into a resort for a day or two and chill by the pool. We have had a good time doing that here in Orlando, and at Perry’s locally.
  • Planet wise. Check out a show at the planetarium in Daytona Beach.
  • Go to the museum. There are a few museums you can check out in the area, including the Museum of Art and Science in Daytona Beach. Plus, the first Tuesday of each month is free admission day.
  • Hit the library. The library system in Volusia County is wonderful. Not only do they have loads of books and movies to check out, but they offer lots of free classes. There are story times, reading programs, game and craft events, movie days, and more. Comb through their events calendar and make a trip to the library at least once per week.
  • SunRail. Take a short trip on the Sun Rail to Winter Park. When you arrive, take the sightseeing boat tour that is a short walk down from the SunRail stop, and have lunch.
  • Ride the train. If your child is into trains, take a ride on the Orange Blossom Cannonball, which offers special excursions and numerous short rides to choose from. There are depot locations in Tavares and Mount Dora.
  • Putt-putt. Plan an evening of having the family play miniature golf. There are several in the Daytona Beach area to choose from. Be sure to check their website first to see if they have coupons you can use.
  • History lesson. The Orange County Regional History Center in Orlando is a great place to take the kids for the day (even us adults enjoy it). An indoor museum, you will be cool and get a chance to see a variety of the areas historical references.
  • Soar high. Take the kids to go on The Orlando Eye, so they can get a birds-eye view of the city. Visit their site for the Florida resident discount information.
  • Get speedy. If it’s too hot outside for go-karts then check out the K1Speed indoor go-kart place in Orlando. Locally, there are outdoor go-karts at Daytona Lagoon and Go Kart City in Port Orange.
  • Dine-in Theatres. Orlando has a dine-in movie theatre, giving your family the ability to eat dinner as you watch a movie. It’s located in Disney Springs, so you can also check out other things going on there as well.
  • Get fit. There are a lot of classes and events offered by the Redline Daytona.
  • See speed. The New Smyrna Speedway holds some races that kids 11 and under can get into for free. Check out their schedule for the upcoming events.
  • Start tasting. There are cooking classes for adults and children offered in New Smyrna Beach and some for adults at The Casements in Ormond Beach.
  • Space out. Plan a trip to the Kennedy Space Center for a tour or for the kids to have lunch with an astronaut.
  • See wildlife. While summer is too warm for hiking (unless you hit the trails very early in the morning), you can still see some beautiful nature and wildlife by cruising one of the wildlife drives in the area.
  •  Road trip. Take the kids on a road trip to Tallahassee so they can see the State Capital Building, among other things they can check out in the capital city.
  • Relax for a few nights. Rent a hotel room at a resort that offers a nice pool area and just relax. We've done that a few times at the Renaissance SeaWorld (across from SeaWorld), and it's great.
  • Take the rail. Hop on a rail ride going from Orlando to somewhere else in the state.
  • Take a boat ride. Take a family boat ride in the Orlando area that has a captain. This is offered by Orlando Family Boating.

There are also other ongoing activities, such as festivals and community events. Be sure to check the family friendly Daytona Beach area events calendar each week here.

 Looking for more outdoor adventure?
Check out my other blog, Florida Family Nature!

 

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