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West Volusia Events: November 2026

Six things to do in West Volusia this November, from Autumn in the Oaks and the Veterans Day Parade to the free DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts.

Photo: Ebyabe ↗, CC BY 2.5 ↗. Athens Theatre, downtown DeLand.

⚡ The quick answer

The short answer: Three November weekends are packed in West Volusia. Saturday, Nov. 7 brings Autumn in the Oaks and the DeLand Original Music Festival. Saturday, Nov. 14 has the Deltona Celtic Fest and the Volusia County Veterans Day Parade, and the Save the Manatee 5K follows on Sunday, Nov. 15. The free DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts fills Woodland Blvd. on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21–22.

Last checked: October 31, 2026, on the official event listings. Times can change, so check the event page before you go.

🎨 Fall Festival of the Arts

Saturday–Sunday, Nov. 21–22, free

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Parade

Saturday, Nov. 14, 9:30–11 AM

🏃 Save the Manatee 5K

Sunday, Nov. 15, Blue Spring State Park

📅 At a glance

November events in West Volusia

Saturday, Nov. 7

Autumn in the Oaks Art, Music and Crafts Festival

🕘 9 AM to 3 PM
📍 Spring Garden Park

Event details ↗

Saturday, Nov. 7

26th DeLand Original Music Festival

🕘 1 to 11:55 PM
📍 Downtown DeLand

Event details ↗

Saturday, Nov. 14

Deltona Celtic Fest and Highland Games

🕘 9 AM to 6 PM
📍 Dewey O. Boster Sports Complex, Deltona

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Saturday, Nov. 14

Volusia County Veterans Day Parade

🕘 9:30 to 11 AM
📍 Downtown DeLand

Event details ↗

Sunday, Nov. 15

Save the Manatee 5K

🕘 8 to 11 AM
📍 Blue Spring State Park

Event details ↗

Sat.–Sun., Nov. 21–22

DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts

🕘 Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM
📍 Woodland Blvd., downtown DeLand

Free, with 150+ artists.

Event details ↗ · Festival site ↗

Times can change, so check the event page before you go. For more, see the full West Volusia events calendar ↗.

Good to know

  • Two Saturdays, two events each. Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 each have two events, so you can pair them up.
  • The Fall Festival of the Arts is free. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday.
  • Blue Spring State Park has required day-use reservations for every visitor since July 15, 2026. The Save the Manatee 5K falls on Nov. 15, the first day of manatee season at Blue Spring (Nov. 15 to Mar. 31), so check the event page for race-day details. Our manatee guide covers the reservation rules.
Manatees gathered in the clear spring run at Blue Spring State Park

❓ Quick questions

FAQ

Is the DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts free?

Yes. It’s free, with 150+ artists on Woodland Blvd. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, Nov. 21, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026.

When is the Volusia County Veterans Day Parade?

Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026, from 9:30 to 11 AM in downtown DeLand.

What’s on in West Volusia on Nov. 7?

Autumn in the Oaks Art, Music and Crafts Festival (9 AM to 3 PM, Spring Garden Park) and the 26th DeLand Original Music Festival (1 to 11:55 PM, downtown DeLand).

Do I need a reservation at Blue Spring for the Save the Manatee 5K?

Blue Spring State Park has required day-use reservations for every visitor since July 15, 2026. Check the Save the Manatee 5K event page for race-day entry details before you go.

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Sources: Visit West Volusia event listings · DeLand Fall Festival of the Arts · MainStreet DeLand · Florida State Parks (Blue Spring). Hero photo: Ebyabe via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.5. Full links on our Sources page.