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Weekly roundup
⭐ Here’s the Three Events You Don’t Want to Miss This Weekend
This week’s highlights are all about creativity, connection, and a little springtime magic. Ray of Sunshine Kids Theater is bringing Disney’s Newsies, Jr. to the stage with talented young performers lighting up the stage Thursday through Saturday. On Friday night, dads and daughters get their own special evening on the dance floor at Crosswater Community Church. Then Saturday morning, little ones can meet and hold baby chicks at Wesley Wells Farms for a sweet, hands-on farm experience.
Kids Theater Production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr.
📍 Ray of Sunshine Theater (~16 min 🚗)
🕒 Daily Shows Thursday-Saturday
🎟️ $20 for Adults, $13 for under 18
👪 All ages
🔗 https://rayofsunshinetheater.com/
Young actors perform in this children's theater production showcasing talent and creativity on stage.
Daddy Daughter Dance
📍 Crosswater Community Church (~6 min 🚗)
🕒 Friday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ $25 Per Dad/$5 Per Child
👪 Daughters and Dads
🔗 https://shorturl.at/wCrfv
Fathers and father figures dance, enjoy music, and share refreshments with their daughters in this special celebration.
The Little Chick Experience Farm Visit
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 Saturday 9:00 AM
🎟️ Under 2 Free-$12 Per Person
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1954809335162216
Kids gently hold freshly hatched baby chicks in a supervised outdoor setting, plus enjoy photo opportunities and open farm roaming on this spring morning.
Here’s the Full Schedule 👇
Upcoming Events
📅 Friday, February 27
Parent's Night Out
📍 Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra Beach (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
🎟️ $59/Child
🧒 Ages not specified
🔗 https://members.codeninjas.com/e/?uuid=776c15eb-2ff6-490d-b664-7f8873b7f6fb
Drop off your child for supervised fun of coding, gaming and fun with friends while parents enjoy a kid-free evening out.
Daddy Daughter Dance
📍 Crosswater Community Church (~6 min 🚗)
🕒 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ $25 Per Dad/$5 Per Child
👪 Daughters and Dads
🔗 Info here
Fathers and father figures dance, enjoy music, and share refreshments with their daughters in this special celebration.
Upcoming Events
📅 Saturday, February 28
Monthly Beach Cleanup
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👪 All ages
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars/
Families work together to clean the beach at GTM Research Reserve with gloves and bags provided by staff.
The Little Chick Experience Farm Visit
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM
🎟️ Under 2 Free-$12 Per Person
🧒 Young children
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1954809335162216
Kids gently hold freshly hatched baby chicks in a supervised outdoor setting, plus enjoy photo opportunities and open farm roaming on this spring morning.
Paint A Heart Art Fundraiser📍
Art Box Studios (~32 min 🚗)
🕒 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
🎟️ $25
🧒 Ages 5-18
🔗 https://artbox-137.com/pages/art-classes-and-workshops
Participants paint heart artwork that becomes part of Art Box Studios' grand opening display in this community art event benefiting the new studio.
Pancakes & Parkour Pajama Party
📍 Urban Youth Park (~13 min 🚗)
🕒 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
🎟️ $55
🧒 All Kids
🔗 Info here
Kids enjoy obstacle courses, trampolines, and parkour challenges led by coaches, then refuel with fresh pancakes in this pajama party event.
Upcoming Events
📅Sunday, March 1
Raptor Run 3K Race
📍 St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 8:00 AM
🎟️ $40
👪 Children & families
🔗 Info here
This family-friendly 3K run/walk starts at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm with strollers and costumes welcome; finishers receive medals and race shirts.
Pancakes & Play With Dad Brunch
📍 Shanty & Co. (~34 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ $25 & Each Additional Sibling $20
👪 Dads and Kids
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122169692456625502&set=a.122142693902625502
Families enjoy pancakes, interactive play stations, and special treats while celebrating dads and father figures at this morning gathering.
📅 Lasting All Weekend
Annual Flight to Freedom Immersive Historical Experience
📍 Fort Mose Historical Society (~28 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
🎟️ Free (Donations Appreciated)
👪 Children & families
🔗 https://fortmose.org/flight-to-freedom/
This immersive historical experience on the Freedom Trail transports visitors to 1738, sharing stories of freedom seekers' perilous journey to Fort Mose.
Opening Weekend of Photos with the Easter Bunny
📍 The Avenues (~22 min 🚗)
🕒 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
🎟️ Registration required (Starts at $39.99)
👪 All ages
🔗https://www.simon.com/mall/the-avenues/stores/easter-bunny-photo-experience/stream/easter-bunny-photos-6274267
Meet the Easter Bunny for festive photos and create a memorable family tradition at this holiday celebration.
Ray Of Sunshine Kids Theater Production of Disney’s Newsies, Jr.
📍 Ray of Sunshine Theater (~16 min 🚗)
🕒 Daily Shows Thur-Sat
🎟️ $20 for Adults, $13 for under 18
👪 All ages
🔗 https://rayofsunshinetheater.com/
Young actors perform in this children's theater production showcasing talent and creativity on stage.
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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