🐣 Egg Hunts, Spring Flings, a Camp Out & More This Weekend

This weekend is packed with Easter egg hunts, spring flings, a family camp out at Nocatee, and tons more. Here are our top picks for this weekend!

Spring Family Camp Out 🏕️
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable)
🕐 Saturday, 5:30 PM
🎟️ $10/person; $6 for s'mores kits
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Families camp together at Nocatee Station Field for an outdoor camping adventure with other community residents.

Spring on the Lawn Easter Celebration 🐣
📍 Crosswater Community Church (Cartable)
🕐 Saturday, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
This free community event features Easter egg hunts by age group, bounce houses, yard games, music, and food for purchase.

Manatee Celebration Day 🐬
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
This free zoo event celebrates Florida's manatees with hands-on activities, live wildlife rescue demonstrations, and tours of the new manatee habitat.

Horse Camp 🐴
📍 Wesley Wells Farm (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Rates upon request
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Kids learn horsemanship and spend time with horses at this farm-based camp experience.

Food Truck Friday 🚚
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable)
🕐 5:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Families gather at this twice-monthly event to enjoy food from various trucks in a casual outdoor setting.

Pizza & Pajama Party 🍕
📍 Shinsei Martial Arts (~20 min 🚗)
🕐 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
🎟️ $30
👶 Ages 5 & up
🔗 More info here
Kids wear pajamas for pizza, games, pillow fights, a movie, and supervised fun in this overnight party experience.

Clarke Ice Cream Run 🍦
📍 St. Johns Town Center / Clarke Schools For Hearing and Speech (~22 min 🚗)
🕐 7:30 AM
🎟️ See Learn More for registration and pricing
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Participate in a timed 5K or 1-mile walk/run, then enjoy ice cream treats at the finish line.

Vilano Bridge Run 🏃
📍 North Shores Improvement Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (~31 min 🚗)
🕐 8:00 AM
🎟️ $15-$50 Depending on distance
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Choose from a 5K, 10K, or 1-mile fun run on the scenic Vilano Bridge in St. Augustine.

Monthly Beach Cleanup 🏖️
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Families work together to clean the beach at GTM Research Reserve with gloves and bags provided by staff.

Saddle Up Saturday Horse Performance 🐴
📍 Wesley Wells Farm (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Under 2 Free/$15
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Watch live barrel racing and drill team performances, meet horses up close, and enjoy optional pony rides at the farm.

New Parents Bundle Prenatal Classes 👶
📍 Baptist Wellness Center Nocatee (~6 min 🚗)
🕐 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
🎟️ $92.55
👶 Babies & toddlers
🔗 More info here
This all-day class combines Breastfeeding 101, Baby Care Basics, and Happiest Baby on the Block to prepare expectant parents for newborn care.

Spring on the Lawn Easter Celebration 🐣
📍 Crosswater Community Church (Cartable)
🕐 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
This free community event features Easter egg hunts by age group, bounce houses, yard games, music, and food for purchase in a fun spring gathering.

Manatee Celebration Day 🐬
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~39 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
This free zoo event celebrates Florida's manatees with hands-on activities, live wildlife rescue demonstrations, and tours of the new manatee habitat.

Spring Extravaganza 🌸
📍 Shanty & Co. (~34 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
🎟️ $10 Per Child
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
This family day features mini golf, Easter egg hunts, a spring market with local vendors, and outdoor activities perfect for making spring memories.

Mandarin Market Spring Fling 🛍️
📍 Mandarin Market (~29 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free entry
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
This outdoor spring market features 160+ local vendors, live DJ, farmers market produce, arts and crafts, food trucks, and kid activities.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt 🥚
📍 Adventure Landing St. Augustine (~27 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM
🎟️ Egg Hunt $5.00 Donation per Child
👶 Ages 12 and under
🔗 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.

Jacksonville Beach Spring Fling 🎶
📍 Seawalk Pavilion (~28 min 🚗)
🕐 Noon to 10 PM
🎟️ Ticket pricing varies
👶 All ages (better for older kids)
🔗 More info here
This full-day celebration features live music performances, hands-on activities, and entertainment celebrating Florida culture and community.

PVB LEGO STEM Saturday Building & Coding Workshop 🧱
📍 Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~19 min 🚗)
🕐 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 Grades 2-5 (ages 6-11)
🔗 More info here
Kids engineer LEGO creations and program iPads to bring their builds to life in this hands-on STEM workshop.

Glow Wars Glow-in-the-Dark Gymnastics Battle ✨
📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕐 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ $35 Per Child
👶 Ages 4-11
🔗 More info here
Kids enjoy an epic night of glow-in-the-dark battles and gymnastics activities at this high-energy event.

Easter Eggstravaganza 🐰
📍 Beaver Toyota St. Augustine (~36 min 🚗)
🕐 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
This free Easter celebration features egg hunts, face painting, games, food trucks, and an inflatable obstacle course for all ages.

Spring Family Camp Out 🏕️
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable)
🕐 5:30 PM
🎟️ $10/person; $6 for s'mores kits
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Families camp together at Nocatee Station Field for an outdoor camping adventure with other community residents.

Moonlight Hike 🌙
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕐 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
🎟️ $20-$25
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Experience a self-guided, peaceful nighttime nature walk through GTM Research Reserve under the full moon for a unique outdoor adventure.

Easter Bunny Brunch at Coastal Kitchen 🐰
📍 Coastal Kitchen
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟️ Reservation required
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Families can enjoy a festive brunch while meeting the Easter Bunny at this holiday celebration.

Sensitive Bunny Sensory-Friendly Meet & Greet 🐰
📍 Orange Park Mall (~35 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
This sensory-friendly Easter Bunny meet and greet accommodates children with sensory sensitivities at Orange Park Mall.

Egg Decoration Class 🎨
📍 Shanty Town Village (~45 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM
🎟️ $25
👶 Children & families
🔗 More info here
Kids decorate three high-quality wooden eggs to create lasting keepsakes in this hands-on crafting class at Shanty Town Village ($25).

Uptown St. Augustine Block Party 🎉
📅 Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28
📍 Uptown St. Augustine, North San Marco Avenue, Saint Augustine, FL 32084 (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages (better for older kids)
🔗 More info here
A vibrant street celebration featuring live music, shopping, food vendors, and activities for the whole family.

Free Photo with the Easter Bunny 📸
📅 Saturday, March 28 – Sunday, March 29
📍 Bass Pro Shops (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Kids can take a free 4x6 photo with the Easter Bunny and receive a Bass Easter Egg prize.

Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 🏃
📅 Sunday, March 29 – Sunday, May 03
📍 Nocatee Community Fields (Cartable)
🕐 3:30 PM
🎟️ $16.90 - $48.70 (Series registration covers all 5 weeks; single day registration available)
👶 Pre-K through 8th grade (ages 2-13), Challenger Division available for children with disabilities
🔗 More info here
This five-week running program features age-appropriate races, with participants earning points and receiving bibs, shirts, medals, and prizes and festival activities for the whole family.

That’s it for this week.

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