Upcoming Special Events at OMAM

Worldwide Day of Play

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026

Come experience joyful learning through play at this FREE event held OUTSIDE in our Granada Pavilion Courtyard. This dedicated PLAY PLACE is stocked with interactive items. 

Between 10:00am and 4:00pm, visitors can build using colorful stacking blocks, create a masterpiece at one of the mini art stations, grab a book and leaf cushion and find a shady spot to read, and make music with drums, xylophones, and other instruments. 

Between 11:00am and 1:00pm, our friends from the Early Learning Coalition of Flagler & Volusia will be onsite to lead an immersive story time and other fun activities! 

PLUS don't miss our very special guest, Clifford the Big Red Dog, visiting with the Peabody Auditorium Foundation (specific appearance time TBA). Those in attendance at OMAM's Day of Play will have the opportunity to win FREE tickets to see TheaterWorksUSA’s live production of Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical at Daytona State College's News-Journal Center on October 10th as part of the Peabody's Young Audience Series.

Day of Play is part of a global initiative launched by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children's Museums to get kids OUTSIDE to play.

Handbells for the Holidays

Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 | 4:00 - 5:00pm

Please join us to celebrate the holiday season! At 4:00pm in the Garden Gazebo, the St. James Ringers will play holiday songs. Seating is very limited. Guests are encouraged to walk the garden paths and enjoy the joyful melodies.

All ages are welcome to attend this free community event!

ABOUT THE HANDBELL CHOIR:

The St. James Ringers are a volunteer ensemble that rehearses once a week and plays about once a month for the worship service at St. James. They are an enthusiastic and joyful group who enjoy making music together for God.

Past Special Events

Christmas in July

Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 10:00am - 4:00pm

The Ormond Memorial Art Museum is celebrating Christmas in July with free admission and light refreshments ALL DAY!

Join us in our gift shop between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, July 25, to get special discounts and to purchase a one-of-a-kind fused glass ornament handmade by members of the OMAM Guild.

Inside the museum, be sure to also check out our amazing summer art exhibition in the main galleries and search the first floor for our hidden elf to participate in the scavenger hunt!

This special event at OMAM is held in conjunction with the 9th Annual Christmas in July festivities organized by Ormond Mainstreet.

Elf Scavenger Hunt

Join the official Christmas in July Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win prices and gift certificates from participating businesses!

Membership Appreciation Week

March 16-22, 2026

As part of our 80th Anniversary celebration, we've scheduled a special week of fun and free events at OMAM to serve as both a thank-you and a tribute to the community of members who continue to inspire and sustain our legacy of art, nature, and honoring those who fought for freedom.

• MONDAY: Seward Johnson Sculpture Walk
• TUESDAY: Art Book Club: The Secret Life of Sunflowers RSVP
• WEDNESDAY: Golden Age of Dutch Painting Lecture with Ruth Grim RSVP
• THURSDAY: Third Thursday Docent Tour + Tea on the Terrace
• FRIDAY: Family Fun Day in the OMAM Play Place
• SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Sip & Shop

In addition to daily complimentary programming, members can enter to win two tickets to OMAM’s signature annual fundraiser, Art in the Garden — the Museum’s highly anticipated spring celebration featuring art, entertainment, culinary delights, and community spirit in the botanical gardens. One entry per person per day please.