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Weekly roundup
⭐ Can’t Miss Events for the Long Weekend Ahead
We switched things up a bit this week. Our can’t-miss, most fun, and most local events are now right at the top, so you can spot the best stuff fast without digging. If you want the full lineup for the entire long weekend (including all the camps and extras), just scroll down — it’s all there.
Friday:
Baseball & Softball One-Day Camps
📍 D-BAT St. Augustine (~18 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Friday and Monday Camps Available)
🎟️ $85
🧒 Ages 6-12 - Boys and Girls
🔗 https://app.dbathub.com/customers/198-d-bat-st-augustine/events/69020-day-camp-feb-26
A day of baseball and softball skills training, games, and skill development for young athletes.
Presidents Day Camp
📍 Urban Youth Park (~12 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - Noon or Noon-3 PM (Two-Day Camp - Friday and Monday)
🎟️ $50-$55 A Day
🧒 All Kids
🔗 https://portal.iclasspro.com/theparknoc/camps/11?sortBy=name
A high-energy camp featuring parkour, trampoline, and ninja warrior activities to develop physical and social skills.
💝 Saturday:
Family Seining
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $3.00 per Vehicle
👪 Children & families
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars/
If you missed out last time, it's back! A guided activity pulling a seine net to collect and learn about local marine life at GTM Research Reserve.
🏛️ Monday:
Baking Camp
📍 First Coast Cultural Center (~17 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ $100 Per Child
🧒 Ages 7-12
🔗 https://www.firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/art-camps
Culinary camp teaches kids kitchen skills, baking techniques, and teamwork while creating sweet and savory dishes.
Winter Games Day Camp
📍 Radiant Learning Collective (Cartable)
🕒 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $75
🧒 All Kids
🔗 https://www.radiantlearningcollective.com/
Winter-themed camp focusing on teamwork, creativity, and fun learning experiences.
Check out these events and more happening this weekend in our full schedule below! 👇
Upcoming Events
📅 Friday, February 13
Free Admission President's Weekend
📍 Fort Mose Historic State Park (~26 min 🚗)
🕒 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM All Weekend
🎟️ Free
👪 Families and All Ages
🔗 https://www.floridastateparks.org/celebration-americas-250th-anniversary
A special opportunity to explore Florida State Parks for free during Presidents’ Day weekend, celebrating national history.
School’s Out Art Camp
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 3 Hours Long - Throughout the day on Fri (and Mon)
🎟️ $45 Per Student
🧒 Ages 5+
🔗 https://www.creativemeartstudio.com
An art camp where kids complete two "Make-N-Take" projects, bringing creativity and fun to their day.
Baseball & Softball One Day Camp
📍 D-BAT St. Augustine (~18 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎟️ $85
🧒 Ages 6-12 - Boys and Girls
🔗 https://app.dbathub.com/customers/198-d-bat-st-augustine/events/69020-day-camp-feb-26
A day of baseball and softball skills training, games, and skill development for young athletes.

KidStrong Day-Off Camps
📍 KidStrong - 1385 Saint Johns Pkwy, Suite 102-104, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (~18 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
🎟️ $75
🧒 Kids 4-11
🔗 https://stjohns.kidstrong.com/camps#register=camp
A one-day camp with certified coaches offering high-energy physical activities to build confidence and have fun.
Read, Move & Groove
📍 Little Gym Fruit Cove (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
🎟️ $12
👶 Babies & toddlers
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=868510729273416&set=a.294746366649858
Valentine's-themed event combining storytime, craft-making, and active play on the gym mat.
No School Day Camp
📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (Camps on Friday and Monday)
🎟️ $50 Per Child
🧒 Children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1509245904543269&set=a.382453917222479
A full-day camp offering fun activities, games, and movement for kids to stay entertained during a school break.
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
🔗 https://www.alligatorfarm.com/events-programs/education-programs/zoo-camp/
An educational wildlife camp where kids learn about conservation, make friends, and enjoy outdoor learning.
Presidents Day Camp
📍 Urban Youth Park (~12 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Camp is Friday and Monday)
🎟️ $50-$55 A Day
🧒 All Kids
🔗 https://portal.iclasspro.com/theparknoc/camps/11?sortBy=name
A high-energy camp featuring parkour, trampoline, and ninja warrior activities to develop physical and social skills.
Food Truck Friday
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable)
🕒 5:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
👪 All ages and families
🔗 https://residents.nocatee.com/event/FTFFeb1326
A bimonthly food truck event at Nocatee Station Field for families and kids.
Parents Night Out - SpongeBob Movie
📍 Curious Minds Club (~28 min 🚗)
🕒 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
🎟️ $50
🧒 Kids
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=122196642866446387&set=pcb.122196642920446387
Parents get a night out on Valentine’s Eve, while kids paint ceramic piggy banks, enjoy pizza and popcorn, and play bingo during this creative evening.

Upcoming Events
💝 Saturday, February 14
Family Seining
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $3.00 per Vehicle
👪 Children & families
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars/
If you missed out last time, it's back! A guided activity pulling a seine net to collect and learn about local marine life at GTM Research Reserve.
PVB Kids STEM Your Digestive System Saturday
📍 Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~19 min 🚗)
🕒 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ Free
🧒 Kids 6-11
🔗 https://sjcpls.librarycalendar.com/event/pvb-kids-stem-saturday-11853
An interactive educational program exploring how the body processes food, with hands-on learning about digestion and energy.
Valentine's Parents Night Out
📍 Sunbeams Playhouse (~22 min 🚗)
🕒 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ Price not listed
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/littlelambsplayhouse
Enjoy your Valentine’s night out with your sweetie while your kids enjoy activities, fun, and dinner at Sunbeams Playhouse. Contact them to hold your spot and enquire about pricing and other details.
Upcoming Events
📅 Sunday, February 15
Mini Sweetheart Tour
📍 Whetstone Chocolates (~31 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM (You’ll reserve your time)
🎟️ Children $8.45/Adults: $10.95
👪 All ages and families
🔗 https://www.whetstonechocolates.com/page/tastingtours
A great Valentines weekend experience, this 30-minute chocolate tour at Whetstone Chocolates, offering tastings and insights into chocolate making.

The Costume Club
📍 Cut Up & Sew St. Augustine (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 12:30 PM - 4:45 PM
🎟️ $15
🧒 Teens
🔗 https://www.cutupandsew.com/module/class/627403/the-costume-club-cloak--needle-workshop---sa
A monthly workshop for costume enthusiasts to learn skills and create costumes across various genres.
Upcoming Events
🏛️Monday, February 16 (No School!)
No School Day Camp
📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
🎟️ $50 Per Child
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1509245904543269&set=a.382453917222479
A full-day camp offering fun activities, games, and movement for kids to stay entertained during a school break.
President’s Day One Day Fun Camp
📍 Lightner Museum (~34 min 🚗)
🕒 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
🎟️ $35 Member/$45 Others
🧒 Ages 5-11
🔗 https://lightnermuseum.org/events/one-day-fun-day-camp/
Museum camp exploring art, architecture, and design through hands-on creative activities and museum exploration.
School’s Out Art Camp
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 3 Hours Long - Throughout the day on Fri
🎟️ $45 Per Student
🧒 Ages 5+
🔗 https://www.creativemeartstudio.com
An art camp where kids complete two "Make-N-Take" projects, bringing creativity and fun to their day.
Baseball & Softball One Day Camp
📍 D-BAT St. Augustine (~18 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
🎟️ $85
🧒 Ages 6-12 - Boys and Girls
🔗 https://dbatstaugustine.com/index.php/camps-clinics
A day of baseball and softball skills training, games, and skill development for young athletes.
Baking Camp
📍 First Coast Cultural Center (~17 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ $100 Per Child
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.firstcoastculturalcenter.org/programs-events/art-camps
Culinary camp teaching kids kitchen skills, baking techniques, and teamwork while creating sweet and savory dishes.

KidStrong Day-Off Camps
📍 KidStrong - 1385 Saint Johns Pkwy, Suite 102-104, Saint Johns, FL 32259 (~18 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
🎟️ $75
🧒 Kids 4-11
🔗 https://stjohns.kidstrong.com/camps#register=camp
A one-day camp with certified coaches offering high-energy physical activities to build confidence and have fun.
Pilates & Play Date
📍 Little Social (~13 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM
🎟️ $20
👶🏼 Young Children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=871766749086250&set=a.146187158310883
Parent-child fitness class where parents do Pilates while babies play in a safe, supervised environment.
Winter Games Day Camp
📍 Radiant Learning Collective (Cartable)
🕒 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $75
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.radiantlearningcollective.com/
Winter-themed camp focusing on teamwork, creativity, and fun learning experiences.
Presidents Day Camp
📍 Urban Youth Park (~12 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ $50-$55 A Day
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://portal.iclasspro.com/theparknoc/camps/11?sortBy=name
A high-energy camp featuring parkour, trampoline, and ninja warrior activities to develop physical and social skills.
That’s it for this week!
Please let us know if you have any feedback or if we missed anything.
The Carts & Rec Team
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