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Art & Artisan Stroll
9am-3pm
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Every 1st Saturday, Canal Street hosts vendors in tents presenting their handmade products for sale. These artists and artisans offer a wide variety of attractive products, adding to the reasons you should visit Canal Street on every 1st Saturday.
Enjoy music at the corner of Canal St. & Live Oak, Rick Grano will be performing from 11am-1pm. RythmWorks Band will perform from 1-3pm.
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Purchase your tickets online until 4:30pm on 1st Saturday, and you can pick them up at the info booth at Live Oak and Canal Street. You may also purchase tickets at the info booth between 1pm and 5pm, the day of the event.
Tickets are $23.47 (+tax) and include your self-guided passport, drink tickets, wristband, and souvenir glass. Returning participants with their souvenir glass enjoy $2 off their ticket, but must be purchased in person. Participants must be 21 years of age or older; proof of age is required at check-in. Please bring your entire party and PayPal receipt to the Info Booth to begin your exciting walk through NSB history.
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4-7pm | Opening Receptions - 1st Saturday
Visit our Downtown Arts District on the 1st Saturday of the month. Stroll down Canal, Douglas and Magnolias streets to visit and view the new exhibitions at these Arts not-for-profits. Enjoy the beautiful galleries and experience the amazing arts community here in New Smyrna Beach. While you are out and about, also stop by Wirth Gallery, and the other venues with art for sale, including The New Smyrna Beach Museum of History. Let the public art around our district put a smile on your face.
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115 Canal St.
Singin' the Blues
Reception: Saturday, November 1, 2025 - 4-7pm
Exhibition through November 29, 2025
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Arts on Douglas
123 Douglas St.
In the alt_space Gallery
CHASING LIGHT: Paintings by Susan Martin
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1, 4-7 PM
Artist Talk: Friday, November 14, 11 AM
Exhibition through December 13, 2025
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The Hub on Canal Founders Gallery
132 Canal Street
Community Exhibition & Fundraiser
"Impact of Little Things"
Opening Reception: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Live Music 4-6pm with Jim Bryer in the lobby
Exhibition through December 29th, 2025
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Jane's Art Center
199 Downing Street
Artist: Andres Montenegro (Exhibition)
Dunas, Dusks, & Dawns
Encore Reception: Saturday, November 1, 4-7pm
Artist Talk: November 1st from 4pm-5pm.
Exhibition through December 2, 2025
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH
FARMERS MARKET
Every Saturday - 210 Sams Avenue
7am-12pm - Rain or shine
At the market, you’ll find locally-grown, locally-raised, locally-produced fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, plants, herbs, gardens heirloom produce, baked and prepared foods, jams, jellies, snacks, coffee, and local honey.
You’ll also find a variety of artisan and natural value-added products, including metal art, products made from recycled goods, garden art, whimsical designs, wooden art, handmade clothing, soaps, body products, candles, and so much more.
***Meet and share your insights with Mayor Fred Cleveland on the 1st Saturday of each month!
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CLASSIC CARS ON CANAL
The 2nd Saturday of each month
Saturday, November 8, 2025- 3-6pm
Every month on the second Saturday. Stroll beautiful Canal Street while viewing cars of all years, makes, and models. A new beginning for the tradition with the active participation of the Canal Street Merchants Association and the City of New Smyrna Beach. Music by DJ Frank.
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No parking of show cars before 2pm if you are not patronizing local businesses, and please be respectful of sidewalks and storefronts by not placing chairs, coolers, tables, etc., in walkways or in front of businesses. Website
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Food • Shopping • Music • Family Night
CANAL STREET NIGHTS
Thursday, November 20, 2025
5-8:30pm
Mark your calendar for November 20. The musical arts take over the Downtown Arts District this month. We plan 4 live musicians so the music will span the entire length of the event, providing a lively backdrop to your patronage of visiting vendors in tents as well as our wonderful merchants and restaurants. Parents and grandparents bring the kids as we'll have a petting zoo to entertain the little ones. The food trucks will be there again too. The October Canal Street Nights was record-breaking across multiple dimensions. We aim to keep that momentum going. Come and join us for the fun!
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Canal Street Nights for October & November
are Sponsored by Berlin & Denys!
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PARKING LOTS:
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Julia Street parking lot is located right behind Corkscrew Bar and Grille on 235 Canal St., with two points of entry: one on Rush Street and the other on Julia Street.
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Sams Avenue parking lot is located on the intersection of Sams Avenue and Canal Street, right next to the Southeast Volusia Chamber of Commerce, with points of entry on both streets.
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South Orange parking lot is located at the intersection of Downing Street and South Orange Street near Panheads Pizzeria.
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The area behind Joe's Subs is within the historic Canal Street
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Holiday Window Decorating Contest
Our businesses and merchants will be showing off their holiday spirit.
We invite you to vote for your favorite window by ballot between November 28th & December 1st.
Ballots and a voting box will be available at the General Public House, located at 501 Canal St., NSB.
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Spark the Spirit!
Join us for Christmas on Canal Street in beautiful downtown New Smyrna Beach. Experience Santa’s grand entrance at Christmas Park. Winter Wonderland activities for the kids, a tree lighting ceremony, and live entertainment make this a family-friendly event.
Canal Street Historic District brings the Spirit of the holidays to Christmas Park, at the corner of Live Oak and Canal Street. Our stores and restaurants have extended hours, and Canal Street will be closed to traffic to accommodate pedestrians.
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Come and join us for a day of festive shopping and dining on Canal Street. Our merchants look forward to welcoming you into their shops to find hidden treasures.
Many gifts and holiday decorations will be handcrafted by over 80 talented local artisans.
Bring the family along for a fun-filled day of shopping and dining. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to shop for unique holiday items while enjoying the amazing restaurant options on Canal Street.
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Bring your Christmas list and knock it out in a fun and festive atmosphere in just a few hours. The streets and shops are decked out for the holidays. This event is FREE to attend, so gather your friends and kick off the season with this exciting shopping experience. Canal Street merchants will provide refreshments and holiday specials.
Treat yourself to a fun-filled evening of shopping, delicious dining, live music by Rick Grano on guitar & vocals, as well as Jaime Hollis on saxophone.
Raffle tickets will be available at Christmas Park (corner of Canal and Live Oak). Cash only | no need to be present to win.
Canal Street will be closed to traffic for Girls’ Night Out. Parking is available in the off-street parking lots.
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NEW SMYRNA BEACH
CHRISTMAS PARADE
Theme: "A Christmas Wish"
Sponsored by The City of New Smyrna Beach, the parade will begin at the intersection of Flagler Avenue and South Atlantic. It will travel west along Flagler Avenue and the North Causeway, south on Riverside Drive, then turn west on Canal Street and end at Orange Street.
REGISTRATION Deadline:
November 14th or until spots are filled. Register at: https://tinyurl.com/yvu5acaz
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Southeast Volusia's Holiday Boat Parade will begin at dusk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, held along the Intercoastal Waterway in New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater.
The parade will pass Riverside Park in Historic Downtown NSB, proceed along the North Causeway to the Riverview, and then head west parallel to Bouchelle Island back to Riverside Park. Spectators can also see the parade along Riverside Drive, Smyrna Yacht Club, Riverside Park, Anglers’ Yacht Club, NSB Boat & Ski Club, Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille, and The Grille at Riverview.
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THANK YOU TO OUR
CHRISTMAS ON CANAL SPONSORS
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Text to Join:
SEND your email address,
text Canal to 42828
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