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, Florida. The holiday celebration invites the community to help fill one of Atlantic Marine's boats with new, unwrapped toys, with proceeds going to Volusia County Toys for Tots.
Admission is $10 at the door plus one new, unwrapped toy per person. The evening features 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.
"Stuff a Boat is more than just a party; it's a community coming together to make Christmas brighter for children in need," said Kristen Wiles of Atlantic Marine. "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 event underscores the sustained role local businesses play in filling gaps for families during the holiday season. With nearly 47,000 toys distributed and more than 15,000 children supported in Volusia County alone, the need remains substantial, and the Stuff a Boat Party has become a reliable contributor to that effort. The event's growth from a modest gathering to one that drew about 400 guests and raised nearly $70,000 last year demonstrates how a single business can mobilize an entire community around a charitable cause.
For readers in Volusia County, the event offers a direct way to contribute to local children, with all proceeds and toys staying within the county through Toys for Tots. For the business community, the event highlights the potential of long-term charitable partnerships: Atlantic Marine has built a decade-long tradition that enhances its community profile while delivering measurable results for a national program with local reach. Sponsorship opportunities are still available for businesses interested in supporting the event.
More information about the event, including how to participate, is available at atlanticmarinefl.com/toys-for-tots. Atlantic Marine, located in Port Orange, has been serving boaters across Volusia County for more than 30 years; the dealership's website is atlanticmarinefl.com.
