Overview
Celebrate the season at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park during Holiday in the Gardens from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stroll the formal gardens, enjoy music, browse arts and crafts vendors, and grab a bite from a variety of food trucks. The greenhouse and gift shop will be open for holiday plants and last-minute gifts, and the Kids' Zone offers family-friendly activities, including a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Guests are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or new, unwrapped toys to donate to local families. Admission is $5 per vehicle (up to eight people); please have cash ready for quicker entry. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. www.washingtonoaks.org/holiday-in-the-gardens.html
The Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River provide the natural boundaries for the 410-acres of coastal scenery that comprise this state park. Ocean waves have washed away the sand, exposing…