Tommy Heninger

Jax parent needing stuff to do for his kids.

Oct 22, 2026

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5 min read

Noc So Scary Is Back, Plus a Dozen Trunk-or-Treats 🎃

Noc So Scary takes over Nocatee two nights, St. George Street hands out candy, Ancient City Kids Day fills Francis Field and a dozen trunk-or-treats around town.

Tommy Heninger

Oct 15, 2026

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5 min read

Trick-or-Treat Season Is Officially Open 🎃

A haunted house preview in Nocatee, a police trick-or-treat night at the beach, a drive-thru Halloween CARnival and 20 kid-friendly events this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Oct 8, 2026

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5 min read

Rain Boots On: This Weekend Is Still Full of Fun ☔🎃

More rain is on the way, but the fun isn't canceled: a free LEGO Halloween build, Cracker Day pony rides, opening night of the Zoo's Spooktacular and camps for the no-school Monday.

Tommy Heninger

Oct 1, 2026

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3 min read

Spooky Season Starts This Weekend 🎃

Trunk-or-treat, a free Witch Candy Box workshop at Home Depot and Coraline with a live orchestra. Spooky season starts this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Sep 24, 2026

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4 min read

It Finally Feels Like Fall 🍂 Pumpkins, Sheep and Food Trucks

Cooler weather at last, plus food trucks on the Station Field, the first pumpkin festival of the season and a morning with the sheep at Shanty & Co.

Tommy Heninger

Sep 17, 2026

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4 min read

19 Things Happening Around St. Johns This Weekend 🎥🍿

A $1 outdoor movie, a morning exploring the beach, classic cars and plenty more ways to get everyone out of the house this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Sep 10, 2026

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4 min read

17 Ways to Get Out of the House This Weekend

A market run entirely by kids, a free craft build at Lowe's, and Sunday's toy-and-comic show — plus free music under the 300-year-old oak (at the bottom!).

Tommy Heninger

Sep 3, 2026

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6 min read

20 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend ☀️

Monster Jam rolls into Jacksonville, Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own-bucket popcorn day is back, and both Nocatee waterparks stay open all day for Labor Day, and much more.

Tommy Heninger

Aug 27, 2026

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4 min read

Yes, There Are Surfing Dogs This Weekend 🌊🐕

Surfing pups, K-Pop in Noc, and a local school open house party as well as tons of other ways to keep the family entertained this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Aug 20, 2026

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2 min read

From Ice Cream Scoops to K-Pop Moves 🍦💃

Treats, dancing, bubbles and a big Saturday night show are all on the calendar this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Aug 13, 2026

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3 min read

School’s Back — But the Weekend Still Wins ☀️🌊

Celebrate surviving the first week back with island vibes, snow cones, and some seriously talented young surfers.

Tommy Heninger

Aug 6, 2026

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3 min read

🎒 Back-to-School Fun with D&D, Broadway Dreams & a Family Golf Tournament

From a magical after-hours zoo adventure to a chance to star in Annie Jr. and a parent-child golf tournament, this weekend is packed with memorable family experiences.

Tommy Heninger

Jul 30, 2026

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3 min read

🦈Sharks, Scenic Trails & a Teen Night Out

From Shark Week fun and one of the season's last guided hikes to a free night just for teens, here's what's worth adding to your family's weekend plans.

Tommy Heninger

Jul 23, 2026

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4 min read

Summer Isn't Over Yet 🌴

A Code Ninjas game jam for charity, a superhero play day, Santa's Christmas-in-July beach party, and dozens more kid-friendly picks for July 24–26.

Tommy Heninger

Jul 16, 2026

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3 min read

Gators, Ice Cream & a Classic Movie Under the Stars✨

Gator encounters at the Nocatee Farmers Market, an Ice Cream Run 5K with all-you-can-eat ice cream, a free Parent Trap movie night, and dozens more kid-friendly picks for July 17–19.

Tommy Heninger

Jul 9, 2026

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4 min read

🦈 Shark Teeth, Popsicles in the Park & One For the Parents

Parks and Rec Month is underway! Hunt for shark teeth, meet mermaids and pirates, then enjoy four kid-free hours on Saturday night while someone else handles the fun.

Tommy Heninger

Jul 2, 2026

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3 min read

Your Star-Spangled Family Weekend Starts Right Here

Three fireworks shows, a hometown Independence Day party, mermaids, and a delightfully weird block party — all the July 3–5 fun in one place.

Tommy Heninger

Jun 25, 2026

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3 min read

🇺🇸 America's 250th, a Full Moon Hike & More Summer Weekend Fun

Summer is in full swing with a patriotic farm festival, a full-moon family hike, and a tropical 626 Day celebration inspired by everyone's favorite blue alien.

Tommy Heninger

Jun 18, 2026

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4 min read

Father’s Day Weekend: Dolphins, Dancing & Farmyard Fun

From a special daddy-daughter night out to dolphin sightings on the Intracoastal and a morning of splashing with baby animals, this weekend is packed with memorable family adventures.

Tommy Heninger

Jun 11, 2026

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4 min read

Settling Into Summer Break

From wading through Guana Lake to meeting baby chicks at a farm swap and crafting ocean-themed candles, these are the local family adventures we're most excited about this weekend.

Tommy Heninger

Jun 4, 2026

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4 min read

Summer Break Is Here. Time to Get the Kids Out of the House 😜

Free Friday-night music at the Cummer, the season's very last u-pick at Wesley Wells Farm, and Northeast Florida's first all-ages wrestling convention — kicking off your first summer weekend.

Tommy Heninger

May 28, 2026

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3 min read

Kids Run the Market, Foam Party & Beads, Gems & Minerals All Weekend

Your Nocatee and St. Johns weekend picks: a kids-run farmers market at Station Field, a foam party to kick off summer reading, and a beads, jewelry & minerals show running all weekend in St. Augustine.

Tommy Heninger

May 21, 2026

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3 min read

Water Battles, Blue Crabs & a $5 Pool Kids Night Out

A massive water war, a crab festival on the river, and a pool party parents night out — all happening this weekend near Nocatee.

Tommy Heninger

May 14, 2026

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3 min read

Art, Glow-Ball & a Spring Market — Your Weekend Sorted 🎨⚽

Paint among the flowers, drop the kids for glow-ball soccer and pizza, then hit up a spring vendor market — all within 30 minutes of Nocatee.

Tommy Heninger

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

Happy Mother's Day (weekend)!

We know mom's are the real MVP's out there. This week we decided to highlight some events not quite as cartable, but definitely worth the drive. Be sure to register for the one's that require a ticket because spaces are filling up quickly.

Tommy Heninger

Tommy Heninger

Noc So Scary Is Back, Plus a Dozen Trunk-or-Treats 🎃

Trick-or-Treat Season Is Officially Open 🎃

Rain Boots On: This Weekend Is Still Full of Fun ☔🎃

Spooky Season Starts This Weekend 🎃

It Finally Feels Like Fall 🍂 Pumpkins, Sheep and Food Trucks

19 Things Happening Around St. Johns This Weekend 🎥🍿

17 Ways to Get Out of the House This Weekend

20 Things To Do This Labor Day Weekend ☀️

Yes, There Are Surfing Dogs This Weekend 🌊🐕

From Ice Cream Scoops to K-Pop Moves 🍦💃

School’s Back — But the Weekend Still Wins ☀️🌊

🎒 Back-to-School Fun with D&D, Broadway Dreams & a Family Golf Tournament

🦈Sharks, Scenic Trails & a Teen Night Out

Summer Isn't Over Yet 🌴

Gators, Ice Cream & a Classic Movie Under the Stars✨

🦈 Shark Teeth, Popsicles in the Park & One For the Parents

Your Star-Spangled Family Weekend Starts Right Here

🇺🇸 America's 250th, a Full Moon Hike & More Summer Weekend Fun

Father’s Day Weekend: Dolphins, Dancing & Farmyard Fun

Settling Into Summer Break

Summer Break Is Here. Time to Get the Kids Out of the House 😜

Kids Run the Market, Foam Party & Beads, Gems & Minerals All Weekend

Water Battles, Blue Crabs & a $5 Pool Kids Night Out

Art, Glow-Ball & a Spring Market — Your Weekend Sorted 🎨⚽

Happy Mother's Day (weekend)!

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