If you are visiting the Daytona Beach area with kids you may want to find some family friendly activities to do that won't break the bank. The good news is there are plenty of them to choose from, and you won't have to leave Volusia County do do them. Each of these activities are within a short distance from the Daytona Beaches. These activities are all beyond the beach... Have fun!

Free family friendly activities in the Daytona Beach area

• Take a hike
• Visit a local park and have a picnic
• Visit a free splash pad
• Visit the Lyonia Environmental Center
• Check out Sugar Mill Gardens
• Check the events calendar for dated activities
• Tour The Casements in Ormond Beach
• Go to a children's book author reading event
• Angell & Phelps Chocolate Factory Tour
• Visit the former home of Mary McLeod Bethune
• Check out the Southeast Museum of Photography
• Free summer movies at Ocean Walk (get parking validated)
• 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

$5 and under per person (average)

• Kids Bowl Free (just pay for shoe rental once you sign up)
• Visit one of the nearby springs (there is an entrance fee per car)
• $1 summer movies
• Visit the Marine Science Center

$10 and under per person

• Visit the DeLand Reptile Center
• Bounce at That One Fun Place
• Play mini-golf
• Daytona Lagoon family night
• Climb the Ponce de Leon Lighthouse
• Try roller skating
• Go to a Daytona Tortugas game
• Go ice skating in South Daytona
• Paint pottery at Whim Wham Art Studio or My Creative Space
• Take a baking class
• Take art or painting class
• Tour the Pioneer Settlement in Barberville
• Get in on a race at The Slot Car Place