🏃🏻‍♂️ This weekend’s featured event: The YMCA Miles of Strength 5K & Kids Fun Run, Saturday morning, is the perfect way to kick off the weekend, bringing families together for a high-energy morning right in the heart of Nocatee. With a kids’ fun run, mile run, 5K, and a community celebration atmosphere, it’s an easy, active win for all ages. We’ll see you out there!

P.S. If you know of any events coming up in Nocatee or nearby, let us know, and we will make sure it appears in Carts and Rec!

Matanzas Superhero Dash Fun Run (46th Annual Matanzas 5K)
📍 Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange St, St. Augustine (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 Check-in 8:00 AM | Fun Run 9:00 AM
🎟️ Free (Fun Run)
🦸 Kids 13 & under
🔗 https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog
A 1-mile superhero-themed fun run for kids. Costumes encouraged!

YMCA Nocatee: Miles of Strength 5K & Kids Fun Run
📍 Nocatee Station Field (cartable)
🕒 8:00 AM
🎟️ $20 (register ahead) | Use code PVA for $5 off
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families & kids
🔗 https://milesofstrength.itsyourrace.com
Kids Fun Run, Mile Run, 5K, and awards ceremony supporting the YMCA.

GTM Research Reserve: Monthly Beach Cleanup
📍 GTM Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00–11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars
Community beach cleanup with supplies provided. An educational and hands-on way for kids to learn how they can give back to their community.

St. Johns County Parks & Rec: Weed Wrangle
📍 Vilano Beach Pavilion (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00–11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👧 Older kids & families
🔗 https://secure.rec1.com/FL/stjohns-county-fl/catalog
Help remove invasive species and protect local green spaces while helping kids learn how they can give back to their city.

Ivybrook Academy Preschool Open House
📍 10660 US-1 N, Ponte Vedra (~15 min 🚗)
🕒 9:30–11:30 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 18 months – Kindergarten
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122266235426188498
Learn about Ivybrook’s half-day, hands-on preschool model with open house play.

Lightner Museum: Storytime at the Lightner
📍 75 King St, St. Augustine (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00–11:00 AM
🎟️ Free (registration required)
👶 Ages 3–6
🔗 https://lightnermuseum.org/events/storytime/
Storytime, winter-themed book reading, and a hands-on crafts.

St. Johns County Public Library – Ponte Vedra: LEGO STEM Saturday
📍 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra (~15 min 🚗)
🕒 3:00–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free
🧠 Grades 2–5 only
🔗 https://sjcpls.librarycalendar.com/event/pvb-leo-stem-11865
Build with LEGOs and program creations using iPads.

Silent Disco Finale – St. Johns Reads 2026
📍 St. Augustine Amphitheatre – Front Porch (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Family Session)
🎟️ Free
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages
🔗 https://sjcpls.org
Interactive music and dancing with wireless headphones as part of the St. Johns Reads community program.

The Link – Kids Night Out: Zootopia
📍 The Link
🕒 5:30–9:30 PM
🎟️ $60 non-member | $50 member
👧 Ages 5–11 only
🔗 https://thelink.zone
Animal-themed PJs, obstacle course, STEM activities, pizza, dessert, and dance party.

Michaels: Kids Club – Yarn Painting
📍 Michaels (St. Augustine & Palm Coast locations)
🕒 2:00–4:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👧 Kids
🔗 https://www.michaels.com/class/kids-club-yarn-painting
Free in-store craft event using yarn to “paint” fun designs.

REZA: Edge of Illusion
📍 Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (~45 min 🚗)
🕒 6:30 PM
🎟️ $36–$102 (tickets required)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Older kids & families
🔗 https://www.fscjartistseries.org/tickets/reza-edge-of-illusion
Large-scale magic and illusion show suited for families with older children.

Please let us know if you have any feedback or how we can improve. We want to make 2026 the best year yet!

The Carts & Rec Team

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