Atlantic Marine will host its 10th annual Stuff a Boat Party on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 520 Dunlawton Avenue in Port Orange, inviting the community to help fill one of its boats with new, unwrapped toys for Volusia County Toys for Tots.
Admission is $10 at the door plus one new, unwrapped toy per person. The evening will feature live music by Are Friends Electric, food trucks, raffles and a live auction. The event has grown each year; last year, about 400 guests helped collect roughly 3,000 toys and raise nearly $70,000 for Toys for Tots. In Volusia County, Toys for Tots distributed 46,978 toys and supported 15,664 children, underscoring the scale of need the event addresses.
Kristen Wiles of Atlantic Marine said the event is about more than entertainment. “Stuff a Boat is more than just a party; it’s a community coming together to make Christmas brighter for children in need,” Wiles said. “As we celebrate our 10th year, we are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our sponsors, local businesses, and community members who continue to make this event so special. Every toy donated makes a difference, and that’s what it’s all about.”
The milestone comes as demand for holiday assistance remains significant in Volusia County, where the nearly 47,000 toys distributed last year reached more than 15,000 children. The event’s dual model of collecting toys and raising funds allows Toys for Tots to supplement donations with purchases, potentially extending its reach during the holiday season.
Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses interested in supporting the event; the press release lists 386-852-1119 as the contact number for sponsorship inquiries. The event’s continued growth reflects a broader trend of local businesses leveraging their platforms for community philanthropy, though the direct impact is measured in toys under trees for children who might otherwise go without.
For more information, visit atlanticmarinefl.com/toys-for-tots. Atlantic Marine, located in Port Orange, has served boaters across Volusia County for more than 30 years and maintains a website at atlanticmarinefl.com.
