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Weekly roundup
✨Our Three Favorite Events this Weekend
This weekend's packed with Easter fun, a seafood festival, and even a real-deal rodeo — plus a few one-day spring break camps before heading back to school next week. Here are our top picks:
The Little Chick Experience Farm Visit 🐣
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 Saturday, 9:00 AM
🎟️ Under 2 Free-$12 Per Person. Pony rides $10. Animal feed cups $5.
🧒 Young children
🔗 More info here
Kids gently hold freshly hatched baby chicks in a supervised outdoor setting, plus enjoy photo opportunities and open farm roaming.
Annual Seafood Festival 🦐
📍 St. Augustine Lions (~30 min 🚗)
🕒 Sat-Sun, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ General Admission $10.00, kids 13 and under free
👪 All ages
🔗 More info here
Delicious seafood, live music, arts and crafts, and kid activities like face-painting, magic shows, and character meet-and-greets.
The Ultimate Rodeo + Festival Weekend 🤠
📍 Ancient City Pro Rodeo (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 Fri-Sun, 4:00 PM until late (Sunday opens at 11AM)
🎟️ Price Varies
👪 Children and families
🔗 More info here
Pro rodeo competitions, live music, and festival activities for the whole family — an unforgettable weekend.
Here’s the Full Schedule 👇
Upcoming Events
📅 Friday, March 20
Single Day Zoo Camp 🐊
📍 St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (~37 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $60 members, $65 non-members
🧒 Ages 6-10
🔗 More info here
Kids explore wildlife, learn about zoological conservation, and make new friends during this outdoor educational adventure with lunch and snacks included.
Spring Break Art Camp Morning Session 🎨
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $40-$225
🧒 Ages 5+
🔗 https://www.creativemeartstudio.com
This 3-hour art class features two themed make-and-take projects where kids create art to bring home.
The Mikado Opera Performance by First Coast Opera 🎭
📅 Friday, March 20 (and Saturday, March 21)
📍 Lewis Auditorium (~34 min 🚗)
🕒 7:30 PM
🎟️ Adults: $90, $75, $45 Students: $20*
🧒 Older children
🔗 More info here
Force some culture on your uncultured children! Gilbert and Sullivan's witty operetta comes to life with sharp satire, memorable melodies, and nonstop charm in this two-night performance.
Upcoming Events
📅 Saturday, March 21
Beach Exploration Nature Walk 🏖️
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👪 Children and families
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars
Led by expert docents, this guided beach walk teaches families about coastal wildlife, seashells, and different habitats at the GTM Research Reserve.
The Little Chick Experience Farm Visit - Round 2 🐣
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM
🎟️ Under 2 Free-$12 Per Person. Pony rides $10. Animal feed cups $5.
🧒 Young children
🔗 More info here
Kids gently hold freshly hatched baby chicks in a supervised outdoor setting, plus enjoy photo opportunities and open farm roaming on what will be a beautiful spring morning.
Annual Seafood Festival 🦐
📅 Saturday, March 21 (and Sunday, March 22)
📍 St. Augustine Lions (~30 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ General Admission $10.00, Kids 13 and under are free
👪 Children and families
🔗 https://lionsfestival.com/
This festival offers delicious seafood, live music, arts and crafts, and kid activities like face-painting, magic shows, and character meet-and-greets.
Hoppy Moments – Pictures with the Easter Bunny 🐰
📅 Saturday, March 21 (and Sunday, March 22)
📍 Sweet Pete's Candy (~34 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $9.50
🧒 Kids/Family
🔗 More info here
Families can snap Easter photos with the Easter Bunny at this festive photo opportunity at the amazing Sweet Petes in Jacksonville.
Easter Egg Hunt 🥚
📍 Grace Community Church (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 11:30 AM
🎟️ Free
🧒 Young children
🔗 More info here
This fun Easter celebration features an egg hunt, bounce house, games, and refreshments to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.
Family Weekend Skate ⛸️
📅 Saturday, March 21 (and Sunday, March 22)
📍 Ponce de le Rollin' (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ $22 (includes skate rental)
👪 Children and families
🔗 More info here
Turn back the clock with family-friendly roller skating at Ponce de le Rollin' in St. Augustine.
PVB Kids STEM Muscular System Saturday 🔬
📍 Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~19 min 🚗)
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free
🧒 Young children
🔗 More info here
This hands-on STEM workshop explores how muscles work and why they're important for health, with all materials provided.
Cruisers Cruise-In Classic Car Show 🚙
📍 Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine (~44 min 🚗)
🕒 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ Car Show Free
👪 All ages
🔗 https://www.ccmstaug.com/upcoming-events
This free, family-friendly monthly car show features classic cars, food, and community fellowship at the Classic Car Museum.
Kids Night Out 🎉
📍 the link (Cartable)
🕒 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
🎟️ Member $50/Non-Members $60
🧒 Ages 5-11
🔗 More info here
Supervised evening activity for kids featuring games, activities, and fun in a device-free environment at the link facility.
📅 Sunday, March 22
Masters of Illusion Magic Show at The Florida Theater 🎩
🕒 7:30 PM
🎟️ Pre-purchased tickets required, $52 to $74 per ticket
👪 Children and families
🔗 More info here
This live magic performance features illusions and entertainment designed to amaze and captivate audiences of all ages.
Upcoming Events
⭐ Weekend-Long Events
The Ultimate Rodeo + Festival Weekend 🤠
📅 Friday, March 20 - Sunday, March 22
📍 Ancient City Pro Rodeo (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 4:00 PM until late - (Sunday opens at 11AM)
🎟️ Price Varies
👪 Children and families
🔗 More info here
This action-packed weekend features pro rodeo competitions, live music performances, and festival activities for the whole family.
That’s it for this week.
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The Carts & Rec Team
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