Laser show, car show, live music: 5 things to do in Volusia-Flagler this weekend

The long Fourth of July weekend is over, but the fun in Volusia and Flagler counties is just beginning.

Car shows, music, outdoors activities – the options are plenty if you are looking for something to do.

Here are five suggestions:

City Center Cruise Night in Port Orange

The Daytona Beach area almost always offers something for car enthusiasts.

This week, the City Center Cruise Night in Port Orange will gather unique rides for the car show event, which will also feature food trucks and music by DJ Weasel.

“Bring your muscle car, street rod, classic truck or motorcycle,” organizers say.

The event takes place from 3-6 p.m. Saturday at the Port Orange City Center, 1000 City Center Circle.

Laser Rock Concert at MOAS in Daytona Beach

If you are a fan of the Museum of Arts and Sciences of Daytona Beach and rock music, consider a trip to the planetarium this weekend.

“Rock out” in the museum’s Lohman Planetarium, where music includes “classics by Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, as well as country music, pop, and more.”

The event takes place from 7-10 p.m. Saturday at the planetarium, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach. Tickets are $4 for museum members and $5 for non-members.

For information, call 386-255-0285.

Red, White and Hero event in Daytona Beach

This event offers community members the opportunity to meet with local police officers for a day of family fun and celebration.

Red, White and Hero promises “fun activities, food and beverages” for kids while they meet with “local agencies that help protect our community,” organizers say.

“You'll even get to meet some of our furry heroes!”

Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids 10 and older, and free for kids under 10. Proceeds support the Jason Raynor Foundation.

The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sheltair Aviation, 563 Pearl Harbor Drive, Daytona Beach.

Paddle with native wildlife in Edgewater

If an adventurous outdoor activity is what you are looking for this weekend, Inner Compass Eco Adventures has a suggestion.

“We'll guide you through the waterway of the Indian River for an amazing, memorable experience,” organizers say.

Paddlers will have the chance to see dolphins, manatees, turtles, eagles, herons, osprey, stingrays, crabs and more on the water, with a planned break at a nearby island.

“You'll learn the basic skills of stand-up paddling before we go on our water excursion. We'll give you all the information you need to safely enjoy your time on the water.”

The event takes place Sunday from 9-11 a.m. Attendees should meet at Menard May Park, 413 S. Riverside Drive in Edgewater.

Ticket prices range between $38 and $64. For information, call 386-566-3526.

Enjoy live music at Gamble Jam in Flagler Beach

If you are looking for a laid-back afternoon of music in the park, there is a great opportunity in Flagler Beach this weekend.

Musicians will gather at the Gamble Jam pavilion at the Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park to play “in remembrance of James Gamble Rogers IV, a renowned Florida folk singer and storyteller" for whom the park is named, organizers say.

Acoustic instruments of any kind are welcome.

The event takes place from 2-4 p.m. Saturday. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park is located at 3100 S. Oceanshore Blvd. in Flagler Beach.

Vehicle entry at the park is $5.

This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: 5 things to do this weekend in Daytona Beach, Flagler area