My wife has been gathering a group to attend the annual haunted house at the Sorosis Club in Orange…read moreCity for 9-years now. The Sorosis Club of Orange City is a woman's civic organization that was formed in 1948 by a group of local women with the goal to enrich their social life, contribute to the betterment of the community and the welfare of children by supporting local improvements through civic and philanthropic endeavors. This is their 46th year putting this Halloween event on and it's a wonderful way to support the organization in their efforts. The Theme is Blackwood Castle which will take you back to the year 1348 during the grim days of the Black Plague, Spooky! Tickets can be purchased in advance online at https://sorosiscluboforangecity.com/haunted-house.html or you can buy them when you arrive at the ticket booth. There are several other ways to support the organization while you are there, such as purchasing a snack, drink, or meal. They have plenty of candy, chips, hot dogs, burgers, small toys, and decorations for sale at a reasonable price and all of the proceeds go to keeping the organization going. The members/volunteers working the event are so friendly and do a fantastic job. There must be 20-30 young actors working inside the haunted house, it is almost overwhelming because they all did such a great job with their costumes and interior decorations its difficult to take it all in. One thing to note is if you have sensitive ears, you might want to wear earplugs when walking thorough the haunted house. The actors are giving it their all (guttural screams and shouts), so just be prepared. Tickets are $10 for kids and $12 for adults and the haunted house experience is about 5-8 minutes depending on how slow you can walk through; however, there is a guide and a staff member following in the rear of the group, so they can, maintain a pace. In between groups, staff take small breaks so they can prepare for the next group. What is nice about this haunted house is all the staff are ready to go for each group. Unlike some haunted houses where you walk through and most of the staff is on break as guests are walking through. If you are looking for a great way to celebrate Halloween without spending too much money this is a great way to do it. The Haunted House is occurring between October 17th through October 26th (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Nights Only), and times vary depending on the night. I will attach some photos with a breakdown of the times. I highly recommend stopping in for some fun while you still have a chance!

Every Halloween they turn this into a haunted house that is epic…read more They've been doing this for 46 years. We've been coming for about 10 of those years. This year was Blackwood Castle. And it did not disappoint I must see. As of 2024 the cost to get in is $12. Outside of the venue they have places to get your picture taken they have a couple of actors Freddy and Jason and a Moss man. They also have little toys you can buy for the kids. They have snacks and also food hamburgers and hot dogs. Plenty of parking and the adjacent parking lot.

The Barberville Pioneer Settlement was founded in 1976. It is a private nonprofit organization,…read morewhich I really like. There is so much history here. I honestly don't even know where to begin. Your tour starts at the Astor Bridge Tender's house, which was built in 1926. It is one of the last existing bridge tenders homes in Florida. The the home was for families who operated the bridges swing span, to allow river traffic along the St. John's river to pass. The move of the structure to the settlement happened in the early 1980s. Including the Astor Bridge Home, there are 22 unique stops along the way. Each rich and its own way, full of history. So I could go on and on, or you could go and see for yourself! It honestly was so fun to see everything and read about everything. Since we were there for the wings of the west the day we came, my son and I plan on going back and making a full day of walking around the settlement. Appreciating it more thoroughly, taking it more slowly in. It was that great! Thank you, Barberville Pioneer settlement for all the rich history and for supporting the wonderful wings of the West!

"Spring Frolic" at the Pioneer Settlement was a great time. There were musicians playing, jam…read moresessions, and story tellers all over the property. Different vendors offered arts and crafts, different food specialties, and community services. The local classic car community brought in their beautiful cars to view. The Pioneer Settlement offers 19 buildings to help educate and demonstrate the life in the past. A fun family adventure!

Mike is great! He adjusted a price for me on something that was a bit out of my budget! Kudos Mike!…read moreWhat I love about the store is that they leave you F alone and let you go on your own treasure hunt! You never know what you will find. Their cause is awesome! Their prices are reasonable, and if you treat them decently, they will help!

Large location with a wide variety of items- traditional Men's, Women's & Children's section but…read morealso a large furniture and appliances (both large and small) - prices are very reasonable and it's for a great cause!

Stop to buy here January 2025. I had never been here so I didn't know what they had mostly…read morefurniture, tools dressers stereo equipment kitchen items paint outside doors and screens. So if you need something like this they have a good selection. I didn't see any clothes here but if you walk up the street about 1 minute there's another thrift store that has lots of clothes and other items for reasonable price. I'll definitely come here again if I'm looking for something for the house.

Too picky on donations that were perfectly good and clean furniture items. Next stop Goodwill, they…read morewere more than willing to accept these nice furniture items. Very disappointed in Habitat!

I dont know whats happening at this school, but all of a sudden both the director and two of the…read moreteachers are gone and rumors are rampant. All i know is that the director Marie, saved this school from the shithole it once was , and the afterschool program is awful without Mr Michael there. Shame on KinderCare for not keeping the parents updated on whats happening and not being able to keep great employees

We moved up here from South Florida and my 4 year old daughter was distraught leaving her old…read moreschool and friends behind. So glad we found Kindercare because she LOVES it! Ms. Jenna, Mr. Michael, Ms. Shannon, Ms. Carolyn and Ms. Susan are wonderful! She loves them all so much! And the center director, Marie and her assistant Becki are truly loving and warm people. My daughter will soon go to kindergarten, but she will remain at Kindercare for aftercare because we are so pleased with it!

Men's sauna has been broken 4 times and this time they might not even fix it. It's been broken for…read moreover 2 weeks and there are 2 person infrared saunas, way 2 small for a gym this big.

NEW Review: I am again going to swim classes plus with a…read morefriend for just relaxing in the pool They have had a tremendous upgrade with the Ormond Beach facility and are continuing to do more. First: Ladies locker room The ladies locker room is exceptional and closer to the main desk. You won't have to go so far back down the hall. There are different areas for different needs. The dressing rooms are apart from the bathroom which are apart from the shower and sauna. They all meet up in the same room with an enormous mirror station. Oops, forgot lockers. Beautiful new up to date lockers. ****************************** Ormond Y Master's, Hydro4, Masters. Wellness center, discounts on programs. Especially if you are a member of silver sneaker. Group exercise, including Les Mills, basketball. They also have indoor cycling, a kid zone and more. I forgot the ladies locker room. It has a sauna, a steam room, showers and.changing areas. (This is the best part for me) they have hair dryers and close-up mirrors so you can put your makeup back on. Wahoo ‍ The only thing now is they're changing to their fall schedule and that is not out yet. There are no annual fees no contracts. Right now I'm doing water aerobics . Even though I cannot swim, I don't have any balance, and the starts from 4 ft which comes up to my neck up to way over my head. (I don't know because it would be the death of me to find out Oh and yes, hours are from 5am- 8pm Mon-Sat. No Sunday's I'm really enjoying myself ( I've gone 1 day) but had my pass for 2 years. No one would go with me so I always chickened out. But, I'm doing myself this time a-ha and all the members are kind enough to help you out

Welcoming, friendly staff, family members & friends, volunteers serving Veterans…read more The well-stocked, but smokey Bar/Canteen is open daily. Silent cable programs, great Country music selections, draft or bottle beers, generous drinks priced below local bars, homemade dinners served, starting @ 430p, until they run out, so it's best to get your grub early. Monthly dinner calendars available, too; just ask. Hall rental for festive or business meetings. 4 RV spaces available for daily, weekly or monthly stays, too. Definitely a place to make new friendships, & enjoy good times with old friends &/or family.

This is a private club for members of the VFW. I am a life member of Post 7909 and discovered this…read morepost by accident when I drove by on the way to look at some property. The post commander has been there 17 years and greeted us warmly. We have visited 4 times since the first time and like coming here.

Michael's On The Beach is a nice little store located beachfront in the boardwalk that sells…read moreswimwear, sunscreen, tanning lotion, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous items that tourist generally buy. I'm not sure why, but every time we go to a different beach we end up in these shops browsing around. With a 5 year old it is difficult getting out without buying at least 1 little trinket; this time was small toy. The staff here is pretty friendly and the shop is in a nice location between two amusement areas.