With routines settling back in, this weekend’s lineup includes a few standout activities to kick off 2026—Glow Golf at The Yards, a brave-the-cold Polar Plunge, and a hands-on GTM family seining event that’s great for curious kids who like being outdoors. It’s a lighter schedule overall, but these highlights offer a good mix of active, unique, and close-to-home options. Scroll down to read more about each event!

Don’t forget tonight (Thursday) is Family Bingo at Paradise Park in Nocatee from 6:00–8:00 PM!
🔗 https://residents.nocatee.com/event/FamBingoJan26

Food Truck Friday – Nocatee Station Field
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cart-able)
🕒 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ No | 💲 Free to attend (food available for purchase)
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://residents.nocatee.com/event/FTFJan9th2026 

Weekly community night with rotating food trucks and casual outdoor vibes.

The Yards: Friday Night Lights (Glow Golf)
📍 The Yards, Ponte Vedra Beach (🚙 ~10 min)
🕒 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 Members $20 / Non-Members $30
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://www.playtheyards.com/calendar/friday-night-lights-glow-golf-9yxln-wth6x-ehbjd-5ejzg

Glow-in-the-dark golf experience with running tee times and six illuminated holes. A memorable experience for budding golfers!

Polar Plunge – Splash Waterpark
📍 Splash Waterpark (Cart-able)
🕒 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🎟️ No | 💲 Free to attend
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://residents.nocatee.com/event/PolarPlungeJan26 

Brave the cold with a winter splash event for families who don’t mind chilly fun.

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining
📍 GTM Research Reserve, Ponte Vedra Beach (🚙 ~20 min)
🕒 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
🎟️ Yes (pre-register) | 💲 $3 per vehicle
👨‍👩‍👧 All ages
🔗 https://gtmnerr.org/calendar/family-seining-11/

Hands-on nature experience pulling a seine net through Guana Lake to discover local wildlife. 

Soccer Shots: Nocatee Field – Free Fun Day
📍 Nocatee Field, Ponte Vedra Beach (🚙 ~5 min)
🕒 9:35 AM – 10:55 AM
🎟️ No | 💲 Free
👶 Ages 18 months–8 years
🔗 https://www.ss-northflorida.soccershots.com

Free soccer-based play sessions broken into age groups for toddlers and young kids.

The Link Kids Night Out - Frozen Night
📍 The Link, Lobby / Atrium (🚙 ~10 min)
🕒 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 $50 members / $60 non-members
👧 Ages 5–11
🔗 https://app.thelink.zone/tab/event/eventcard?id=rec8mWPbSoXbsGofC

Absence makes the heart grow fonder! Your kids enjoy their night out, while you spend some time alone. Winter-themed kids night with crafts, games, pizza, STEM activities, and Frozen-inspired fun.

Painting With a Twist: Family Day
📍 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 105, Fruit Cove (🚙 ~10 min)
🕒 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
🎟️ Yes | 💲 $35–$40
🎨 Ages 5 & up
🔗 https://www.paintingwithatwist.com

Guided family paint class designed for creative time together—pre-registration required.

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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