Summer Break Is Here. Time to Get the Kids Out of the House 😜

Welcome to the first weekend of summer vacation — no alarms, no rush out the door, no homework deadlines. To celebrate the slow-mornings season, we picked three events that just feel like summer: the Cummer Museum's free Summer at the Cummer series kicks off Friday night with live music and outdoor games under the oaks, Wesley Wells Farm throws open the gates for the very last u-pick of the season (bring buckets — carry out everything you can in one trip), and World Golf Village hosts Northeast Florida's first River City Wrestling Con with live matches, wrestling-legend meet-and-greets, and kids under 10 in free with a paying adult. Scroll on for the full Friday-through-Sunday lineup of camps, hikes, art walks, and beach crafts.

Summer at the Cummer Events
📍 Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (~32 min 🚗)
🕐 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Friday
🎟️ Free
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

The Cummer's seventh annual summer series kicks off this Friday with live music, outdoor games, and dynamic art experiences celebrating Northeast Florida creatives — four free Friday evenings of family-friendly fun under the oaks.

Glean the Field U-Pick
📍 Wesley Wells Farm (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Saturday
🎟️ Under 10 Free / $20 per person
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

The very last u-pick of the season — for one low entry fee, you get all the tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, squash, kale, zucchini, and cucumbers you can carry out in a single trip. Kids 10 and under get in free.

River City Wrestling Con
📍 World Golf Village Renaissance Resort (~26 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday
🎟️ Under 10 Free with paid adult / $41.74
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

Northeast Florida's first pro-wrestling fan convention slams into World Golf Village this weekend with live matches, meet-and-greets with wrestling legends, and tons of memorabilia. It's family friendly and kids under 10 get in free with a paying adult.

Summer Tennis & Activities Camp
📍 Julington Creek Plantation Recreation Center (~20 min 🚗)
🕐 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (many days available)
🎟️ $75 daily / $250 weekly
🧒 Children & families
🔗 More info here

An action-packed camp featuring tennis, swimming, multi-sport games, fitness activities, and fun challenges like water balloon wars — all skill levels welcome.

Summer Youth Sports Camps
📍 Silverleaf Amenity Center (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (many days available)
🎟️ $70 daily / $260 weekly
🧒 Ages 5-14
🔗 More info here

Two rotating camp options — Tennis & Pickleball or Multi-Sport — featuring coach-led activities, organized games, and cool-off time in a screen-free environment.

Tunes and Blooms
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~40 min 🚗)
🕐 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
🎟️ Children 2 & Under Free / $17-$27
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

Stroll through the Zoo at sunset with curated live music performances throughout the gardens — each night features a new theme.

The Last Cast Sunset Fishing
📍 Usina Boat Ramp (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ $5 gear rental (must have valid shoreline fishing license!)
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here (scroll down to “The Last Cast”)

An evening shoreline fishing program at Usina Boat Ramp where you can rent rods, reels, and tackle for $5 and enjoy a peaceful sunset on the water. Florida shoreline fishing license required.

Guided Exploration Hike
📍 GTM Research Reserve Trailhead Pavilion (~23 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $3 per vehicle
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

Learn about natural biodiversity, cultural history, and estuarine resources on a guided hike through the Guana Peninsula's protected lands. Wear closed-toe shoes and bring water.

Glean the Field U-Pick
📍 Wesley Wells Farm (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Under 10 Free / $20 per person
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

The very last u-pick of the season — for one low entry fee, you get all the tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, eggplant, squash, kale, zucchini, and cucumbers you can carry out in a single trip (no wagons or strollers this time).

Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
📍 Bartram Trail Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free (registration required)
🧒 Ages 12-17
🔗 More info here

Listen, your child isn’t going to love this. We get it. But, still, it’s a full-day teen workshop covering careers, spending, saving, investing, debt management, and asset protection from financial professionals — with a free pizza lunch included. They’ll thank you in the long run. 🫠

Toddler Time: A Day at the Beach
📍 The Art Studio, St. Augustine (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
🎟️ $15
🧒 Toddlers & preschoolers
🔗 More info here

A story time + craft session where toddlers paint and decorate their own beach bucket while dreaming of sandy toes, sunshine, and summer adventures.

Special Needs Art Club
📍 The Art Studio, St. Augustine Beach (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
🎟️ Free (supplies included; pre-register with Mandy)
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

A welcoming, supported art workshop designed for kids and adults with special needs — all supplies are provided and registration is free.

Cummer Museum Summer at the Cummer
📍 Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens (~32 min 🚗)
🕐 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Friday evenings June 6 – 26
🎟️ Free
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

The seventh annual Summer at the Cummer kicks off this Friday with four Friday evenings of live music, outdoor games, and dynamic art experiences celebrating Northeast Florida creatives.

River City Wrestling Con
📍 World Golf Village Renaissance Resort (~26 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Saturday & Sunday
🎟️ Under 10 Free with paid adult / $41.74
🧒 All ages
🔗 More info here

Northeast Florida's first pro-wrestling fan convention slams into World Golf Village with two days of live matches, meet-and-greets with wrestling legends, and rare memorabilia. Kids under 10 get in free with a paying adult.

Summer Break Art Camp: Animals of the Rain Forest
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ $45 per session / $225 weekly
🧒 Ages 5+
🔗 More info here (click “calendar” and scroll)

Morning or afternoon art sessions where kids complete two themed "Make-N-Take" projects inspired by mermaids, pirates, and underwater adventures.