Your Weekend, Solved: Baby Chicks, Local Market, and a Live Les Mis

This weekend brings a mix of simple spring moments and standout local events — from holding freshly hatched baby chicks at a peaceful farm, to a community-packed farmers market in Nocatee, and a full student production of Les Misérables with a live orchestra at Tocoi Creek. Whether you’re looking for an easy morning outing or something a bit more memorable, there’s a solid range of options for all ages.

The Little Chick Experience
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~38 min 🚗)
🕐 Saturday - 9:00 AM
👶 All ages (under 2 free)
🔗 More info here
Hold freshly hatched (on the 13th!) baby chicks in a calm, supervised outdoor setting at a local farm. A sweet, simple spring morning with a styled photo corner and open farm roaming included.

Nocatee Farmers Market
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable 🛒)
🕐 10:00 AM Saturday
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun, community, and support for local businesses at the Nocatee Farmers Market.

Les Miserables + Live Orchestra
📍 Tocoi Creek High School
🕐 Fri 7 PM / Sat 7 PM / Sun 4 PM
👶 Age 13+
🔗 More info here
Tocoi Creek's student production of Les Mis — School Edition features a live orchestra and tells a powerful story of courage and redemption through unforgettable music.

Zoo Tots
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~40 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM
👶 Ages 3-5
🔗 More info here
An hour-long class where preschoolers learn about the natural world through lessons, games, animal encounters, and a take-home craft. Each week features a new theme.

St. Augustine Race Week
📍 St. Augustine (~32 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM (Fri and Sat)
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
An eight-day sailing celebration featuring yacht racing, a youth sailing regatta, spectator events, live music, and parties open to the public along the St. Augustine waterfront.

Fins & Freedom Dolphin Sail
📍 Downtown St. Augustine Marina (~27 min 🚗)
🕐 1:15 PM
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway aboard Schooner Freedom looking for dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and birds. A two-hour sail with beverages included — pack a picnic lunch.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics! (Craft Hour)
📍 Main Branch, St. Johns County Public Library (~27 min 🚗)
🕐 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Kids and families build and test simple STEM crafts that demonstrate how air and water power different machines. A hands-on library program that's equal parts learning and fun.

Arbor Day Event
📍 City of St. Augustine Beach (~27 min 🚗)
🕐 5:30 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
A family-friendly Arbor Day celebration at St. Augustine Beach City Hall honoring trees and environmental stewardship, with educational info and community engagement.

Movie in the Park: Jaws
📍 350 A1A Beach Blvd, Pier Park (~30 min 🚗)
🕐 7:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 Older Children and Families
🔗 More info here
Listen… this is pushing it 🤣… but if you have older kids who are emotionally ready, can you think of a better way to see the original 1975 Jaws? Grab your blankets and chairs for a free outdoor screening of the original Jaws at Pier Park, hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation.

Les Miserables + Live Orchestra
📍 Tocoi Creek High School (~28 min 🚗)
🕐 7:00 PM (Fri and Sat)
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Tocoi Creek's student production of Les Mis — School Edition features a live orchestra and tells a powerful story of courage and redemption through unforgettable music.

Beach Exploration
📍 GTM Research Reserve (~23 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Join docents for a guided beach walk to discover seashells, learn about coastal animals, and explore the habitats of GTM's beautiful seashore. Advance registration required.

The Little Chick Experience
📍 Wesley Wells Farms (~38 min 🚗)
🕐 9:00 AM
👶 All ages (under 2 free)
🔗 More info here
Hold freshly hatched baby chicks in a calm, supervised outdoor setting at a local farm. Includes a styled photo corner and open farm roaming. Spots limited — presale encouraged.

Nocatee Farmers Market
📍 Nocatee Station Field (Cartable 🛒)
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of fun, community, and support for local businesses at the Nocatee Farmers Market.

Ancient City Local Fair
📍 St. Augustine Shriners Club (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
A lively day of tastings, unique shopping, and local vendors featuring a giant bounce house, face painting, fairy hair, dance performances, food trucks, live farm animals, and a charity raffle.

Mini Gardens
📍 Lightner Museum (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 10:00 AM
👶 Ages 5-10
🔗 More info here
Kids explore the plant life cycle, the influence of nature on art, and create their own mini garden with a Lightner Museum educator. Pre-registration required.

Zoo Tots
📍 Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (~40 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM
👶 Ages 3-5
🔗 More info here
Saturday session of the popular preschool class with animal encounters, games, lessons, and a take-home craft. Each week features a new theme.

Spring Craft & Food Market
📍 World Golf Village Family Farmers Market (~15 min 🚗)
🕐 11:00 AM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Creative art, jewelry, plants, kid activities, handmade gifts, live farm animals, food trucks, and more at this family-friendly spring market.

Family Skate
📍 Ponce de le Rollin' (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 12:00 PM
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Family skate at your local skating rink with a DJ, games, and prizes. All ages welcome.

Month of the Military Child Cohen Clinic Carnival
📍 Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic (~25 min 🚗)
🕐 12:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
A fun-filled day of games, events, and prizes celebrating the Month of the Military Child. Admission and all games are completely free thanks to community sponsors.

PVB Kids Let's Move! Scavenger Hunt in the Park
📍 Ponte Vedra Beach Branch, SJCPL (Cartable 🛒)
🕐 3:00 PM
🎟️ Free
👶 All ages
🔗 More info here
Run around and find scavenger hunt objects in the park — go solo or team up with a friend. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Library.

Kids Night Out (Viewing Encanto)
📍 the link (Cartable 🛒)
🕐 5:30 PM
👶 Ages 5-11
🔗 More info here
A supervised evening for kids ages 5–11 with activities and fun while parents enjoy a night out. Open to members and non-members.

Les Miserables + Live Orchestra
📍 Tocoi Creek High School (~28 min 🚗)
🕐 7:00 PM
👶 Ages 13+
🔗 More info here
Saturday evening performance of Tocoi Creek's student production featuring a live orchestra. A powerful story of redemption through unforgettable music.

Les Miserables + Live Orchestra
📍 Tocoi Creek High School (~28 min 🚗)
🕐 4:00 PM
👶 Ages 13+
🔗 More info here
Sunday matinee of Tocoi Creek's student production of Les Mis with a live orchestra. Last chance to catch this moving performance.