Swifties, this one’s for you.

Ancient City Gymnastics is hosting a Taylor Swift–themed gymnastics party on Saturday, with music, dancing, and hands-on activities kids actually care about — including friendship bracelet making. It’s high-energy, fully supervised, and built for a wide age range, which makes it an easy yes if you’ve got a Taylor fan at home (who doesn’t).

📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 Sat. 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ $35 (pre-registration required)
🧒 Ages 3–13
🔗 https://www.ancientcitygymnastics.net

Baby & Me Yoga
📍 Fit Mamas Tribe (~35 min 🚗)
🕒 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 Babies & toddlers (0-3)
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/fitmamastribe/posts/pfbid0R2Mj6swtpyXcUNPMd1fCEkjThGMCDPdZA38Bbq7MdbTTFc1mExeAVeZsW3t21VLUl
An interactive parent-child yoga class designed for bonding and gentle movement for babies and their caregivers.

Clay Creations Class
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
🎟️ $16.00 Per Participant
🧒 Kids (5+)
🔗 https://www.creativemeartstudio.com/
This after-school sculpting class teaches kids 5+ how to work with air dry clay, using special tools and painting techniques.

Cookies-N-Canvas Art Class
📍 Creative Me Art Studio (~24 min 🚗)
🕒 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎟️ $24 ($2 discount if you bring a friend!)
🧒 Older Kids and Adults (8+)
🔗 https://www.creativemeartstudio.com
A two-hour art class where kids create paintings while enjoying cookies and art supplies in a studio setting.

Guided Exploration Hike
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $3.00 per Vehicle (Pre-register to make sure there is space!)
👪 All ages
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendars/
A nature exploration hike with a local expert – learning about local biodiversity and cultural history at GTM Research Reserve.

Free In-Store Kids Woodworking Workshop
📍 Home Depot
🕒 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
🎟️ Free
🧒 Kids (6-12)
🔗 https://www.homedepot.com/workshops/
Click the link to find the Home Depot nearest you and register! A hands-on workshop teaching woodworking skills to children.

Annual Character Counts 6K/3K Run/Walk
📍 Palencia Elementary (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM
🎟️ $35 - Pre-register
👪 All ages
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=870346468839832&set=a.122357823638704
A family-friendly run/walk promoting character education and community fitness.

Strawberry Festival
📍 Wesley Wells Farm (~40 min 🚗)
🕒 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ Under 2 Free/$12 Online/$15 At Gate
👪 All ages
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1282087487020269
A farm festival perfect for the whole family! Featuring hayrides, live music, food trucks, pig races, and strawberry-themed activities.

Ninja Warrior Class
📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
🎟️ Non Members $18/Members $15 Per Child
🧒 Kids (Ages 5-9)
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1504480871686439&set=a.382453917222479
This high-energy gymnastics class challenges kids with obstacle course-style activities, building strength, coordination, and confidence through climbing and jumping.

Ceramics Workshop
📍 Lightner Museum (~34 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ Members Free/Others $5 - Pre-register!
🧒 Young children (4-8)
🔗 https://lightnermuseum.org/events/whats-a-hobby/
A museum-based pottery workshop where children explore ceramic art, view museum collections, and create their own clay pinch-pot bowl.

I Love You Spot Toddler Story Time
📍 Painted Pallet Studio (~20 min 🚗)
🕒 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
🎟️ $15 | Pre-registration required
👶 Toddlers & preschoolers (2-5)
🔗 https://paintedpalletstudio.com/collections/toddler-time
This Valentine's-themed storytime includes a book reading and a heartprint craft for little ones to create a special keepsake. Toddler Time – Painted Pallet Studio

Cupid & Create Valentines Popcorn Event
📍 Poppin Box Gourmet Popcorn Shop (~26 min 🚗)
🕒 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM (two times - each lasting 90 min)
🎟️ $20 for first child - additional are $15 each
🧒 Kids!
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/events/1647034436712157
Wear pink or red to this Valentine's-themed popcorn workshop where kids tour a kitchen, learn popcorn making, and create personalized treats with chocolate and sprinkles.

Taylor Swift Party
📍 Ancient City Gymnastics (~38 min 🚗)
🕒 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
🎟️ $35.00 (Be sure to pre-register!)
🧒 Kids (3-13)
🔗 https://www.ancientcitygymnastics.net
A fun gymnastics party with Taylor Swift-themed activities, music, friendship bracelet making, and dancing.

Kids Night Out
📍 The Link (Cartable)
🕒 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
🎟️ Member $50/Non-Members $60 - Be sure to pre-register
🧒 Kids (5-11)
🔗 https://app.thelink.zone/tab/event/today
Come dressed in PJs or fancy dresses! Kids who don’t love the movie will have alternative entertainment options!

Totally Awesome 80's Race 5k/1 Mile Fun Run
📍 Nocatee Station Field - 400 Nocatee Center Way Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (Cartable)
🕒 8:00 Race Start Time
🎟️ $45 (1 mile fun run is $35)
👪 All ages
🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/PonteVedra/Awesome80sRaceNocatee
A nostalgic 1980s-themed run with an optional Rubik's Cube contest, supporting local charity.

That’s it for this week.

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The Carts & Rec Team

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