🥚Easter Weekend Is Here — And It's Going to Be a Good One

This weekend is bursting with springtime fun — egg hunts, Easter Bunny meet-and-greets, parades, and it's also the opening weekend of the Clay County Fair, running through April 12 with rides, food, and that unbeatable local fair feeling! Kick things off Saturday morning at the 67th Annual Saint Augustine Easter Parade in Historic Downtown — it's free, festive, and a true community tradition. Whatever your family is into, this Easter weekend has something special waiting for you! 🌸

Clay County Fair 2026 🎡
📍 Clay County Fair (~42 min 🚗)
🕐 April 02–12, All Day
🎟 Adults $13, Children $10 (rides additional)
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Simply put, the best county fair around. Great rides, tons of food, and that incredible local fair feeling!

Annual Saint Augustine Easter Parade 🎭
📍 Historic Downtown, Saint Augustine (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 Saturday, 9:00 AM
🎟 Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Join this 67th annual community Easter parade in downtown St. Augustine, featuring floats and festive celebration along the historic bayfront.

Kids Night Out 🌙
📍 the link (Cartable)
🕐 Saturday 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, fun, and Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs in a device-free environment at the link facility.

Roblox, Minecraft and YouTube Coding Camps 🎮
📍 Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra Beach (~20 min 🚗)
🕐 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟 $99 | Use code Ninjas
👶 Ages 8-14
🔗 More info here
Kids explore creative game design and AI video creation during coding camp, building their own worlds, adventures and content in an immersive digital universe.

School’s Out Art Camps 🎨
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟 $40-$45 Per Student
👶 Ages 6+
🔗 More info here
Kids create two take-home art projects in this hands-on creative session at the studio with snack and water breaks included.

KidStrong Camp Fitness 💪
📍 1385 Saint Johns Pkwy, Saint Johns (~18 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
🎟 $65
👶 Ages 4-11
🔗 More info here
Certified coaches lead high-energy physical activities and games designed to build confidence and foster active fun.

Easter Read, Move & Groove 🐣
📍 Little Gym Fruit Cove (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🎟 $12
👶 Ages 4 months - 5 years
🔗 More info here
This playful Easter-themed session combines storytime, crafts, and active play in the gym with plenty of free playtime for little ones.

Meet & Greet Easter Bunny at Ready Set Play 🐰
📍 Ready Set Play (~37 min 🚗)
🕐 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
🎟 $19.95 Per Child
👶 Young children
🔗 More info here
Meet the Easter Bunny and receive a stuffed egg gift while enjoying play time and activities in the facility.

Annual Saint Augustine Easter Parade 🎭
📍 Historic Downtown, Saint Augustine (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM
🎟 Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Join this 67th annual community Easter parade in downtown St. Augustine, featuring floats and festive celebration along the historic bayfront.

Guided Exploration Hike 🥾
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟 $3.00 per Vehicle
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Learn about the Guana Peninsula’s natural biodiversity, cultural history, and estuarine resources on this guided nature walk at GTM Research Reserve.

Story Time: Easter on the Farm 🐑
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟 $15 Per Person
👶 Young children
🔗 More info here
Experience Easter storytelling outdoors at a working farm with views of baby animals and new spring life, including a scenic wagon ride.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🥚
📍 Swiss Cove Christian Church (~33 min 🚗)
🕐 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟 Free
👶 Young children
🔗 More info here
Kids enjoy age-grouped egg hunts, meet the Easter Bunny, participate in raffles, and can add a Stay & Play option for unlimited mini golf and go-karts.

Library Super Spring Book Sale 📚
📍 Bartram Trail Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~27 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟 Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
This extended library book sale features hundreds of books, puzzles, and games including curated children’s bundles at discounted prices.

Toddler Time: Egg Hunt Story & Craft 🐤
📍 Painted Pallet Studio (~20 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
🎟 $15
👶 Babies & toddlers
🔗 More info here
This Easter-themed storytime features a lift-the-flap book followed by a hands-on craft where toddlers create an egg and bunny keepsake.

A Treasury of Voices Historical Performance 🎭
📍 Pena-Peck House (~34 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟 $12 For 16 & Under/$22 Adults
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Professional actors bring history to life as you move through a historic 1750s home, encountering portrayals of Spanish, British, and American residents.

Community Easter Egg Hunt 🐣
📍 St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church (~46 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟 Free
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Kids hunt for colorful eggs at this free community Easter event hosted by a local church at 10am.

St. Johns County Parks & Rec Easter Egg Hunt 🌳
📍 Multiple Locations
🕐 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟 Free
👶 Ages 0-8
🔗 More info here
This multi-location egg hunt features Easter egg searches, photos with the Easter Bunny, and family fun at two county parks.

Eggstravaganza Easter Festival 🐰
📍 365 Church (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟 Free
👶 Ages 0–4
🔗 More info here
This free Easter celebration features age-separated egg hunts, bounce houses, barrel train rides, games, and food for the whole family.

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.

Decorative Tray Class Craft Workshop 🎨
📍 Shanty Town Village (~45 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM
🎟 $25
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Learn to create a decorative serving tray with instructor Kristol in this hands-on craft class at Shanty Town Village.

Clay County Fair 2026 🎡
📅 Thursday, April 02 – Sunday, April 12
📍 Clay County Fair (~42 min 🚗)
🕐 All Day
🎟 Adults $13, Children $10 (rides additional)
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Simply put, the best county fair around. Great rides for young and older children and teens, tons of food, and that incredible local fair feeling. Don’t miss it!

Zoo Tots Class 🦁
📅 Friday, April 03 – Saturday, April 04
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM
🎟 $28+
👶 Ages 3-5
🔗 More info here
This one-hour preschool class features animal lessons, games, encounters, and crafts while learning about wildlife in a playful classroom setting.

Free Photo with the Easter Bunny 📸
📅 Through Sunday
📍 Bass Pro Shops (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
🎟 Prices vary on packages
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Kids and families can take professional photos with the Easter Bunny and receive a Bass Easter Egg prize.

That’s it for this week.

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The Carts & Rec Team

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