Between Christmas and New Year brings a lighter schedule, but there’s still a solid mix of family-friendly options, including Venardos Circus all weekend, indoor play space options, beach cleanup, a farmers market, and of course, Nights of Lights in St. Augustine is still going strong!

Venardos Circus
📍 St. Augustine Amphitheater (🚙 30 min)
🕒 Multiple shows daily
🎟️ Ticketed | 💲 Varies
👶 All ages
🔗 https://venardoscircus.com/the-show/
A Broadway-style touring circus featuring acrobatics, comedy, and classic big-top entertainment.

Nights of Lights – Historic Downtown St. Augustine
📍 Historic Downtown St. Augustine (🚙 30–35 min)
🕒 After dusk (~5:30 PM)
🎟️ No ticket | 💲 Free
👶 All ages
🔗 https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/nights-lights
Iconic holiday light display throughout historic downtown, with occasional live music and pop-up performances.

Ready Set Play: Christmas Vacation Open Play (Closed Sunday)
📍 1765 Tree Blvd, St. Augustine (🚙 30 min)
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 Infants free / Crawlers $13 / Walkers $15.50
👶 Kids 49” & under
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1608998010550605
Indoor holiday open play at St. Augustine’s largest indoor playground for younger kids.

808 Bounce: Holiday Open Play (Closed Sunday)
📍 130 N. Volusia St, St. Augustine (🚙 30 min)
🕒 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 $15 + tax per child
👶 Kids
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122204182832716926&set=a.122095914842716926
All-day inflatable bounce fun with unlimited re-entry—come and go until closing.

Jack Frostivities Holiday Break Camp
📍 305 Palm Coast Pkwy NE, Palm Coast (🚙 55 min)
🕒 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
🎟️ Yes (advance registration) | 💲 $25/day
👧 Kindergarten–6th grade
🔗 https://secure.rec1.com
Full-day holiday break camp with games, activities, and winter-themed fun (bring lunch & snacks).

GTM Monthly Beach Cleanup
📍 GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra Beach (🚙 20 min)
🕒 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎟️ No | 💲 Free
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars/
An amazing chance to give back after a Christmas full of gifts! Family-friendly beach cleanup with supplies provided after a brief orientation.

Painting with a Twist: Family Day – Painterly Owl
📍 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Fruit Cove (🚙 10 min)
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 $40 per person
🎨 Ages 5+
🔗 https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/jacksonville-fruit-cove/event/4082775/
Guided family paint class where kids and parents create a painterly owl together.

St. Augustine Farmers Market
📍 Classic Car Museum, St. Augustine (🚙 30 min)
🕒 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ No | 💲 Free to attend
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/StAugustineFarmersMarket
Sunday market with local produce, artisan vendors, food, and a family-friendly setup.

Anastasia Lanes: Pizza, Pins & Pop Family Day
📍 3245 A1A S, St. Augustine (🚙 35 min)
🕒 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 $85 group package (for up to 6 bowlers!)
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://bowlsrc1.com
Family bowling package with unlimited bowling, shoe rental, pizza, and soda.

We hope everyone had an amazing Christmas and Holiday. We’ll see you all in the new year!

The Carts & Rec Team

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