events for saturdays
Jacksonville Herpetological Society Exhibition
10am to 3pm
Second Saturday of the Month
On the second Saturday of each month, the Jacksonville Herpetological Society shares their love of all reptiles with MOSH visitors. The exhibition begins at 10am and runs until about 3pm.
MOSH / 904-396-7062 / 1025 Museum Circle / www.themosh.org
Afternoon Matinee
11am to 6pm
Open Skate for $6.50 per person, admission includes skate rental or you can bring your own.
Skate Station Mandarin / 904-880-7703 / 3461 Kori Road / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Afternoon Matinee at Skate Station
11am to 6pm
Open Skate for $8 per person, admission includes skate rental or you can bring your own.
Skate Station Orange Park / 904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Boulevard, OP / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Art Adventures
10am to 12noon
Ages 6 to 12
Classes in painting, printmaking, collage and construction with changing themes. Sign up for one class or sign up for them all.
October 17 - Botanical Illustration
November 21 - A Timucua Feast
Members $10 per class, Non-members $15 per class For more information or to register, call 904-355-0630.
Cummer Museum / 904-355-0630 / 829 Riverside Avenue / www.cummer.org
Art for Two Summer Saturdays
3pm to 4pm
Children ages 3 to 5 and their favorite adult spend an hour together enjoying gallery visits, art making and time in Art Connections. Pre-registration is required.
Members $10 per pair, per class, Non-members $15 per pair, per class. For more information or to register, call 904-355-0630.
Cummer Museum / 904-355-0630 / 829 Riverside Avenue / www.cummer.org
Beach Walks
9am
Every Sat, Meet at the Fort Clinch parking lot for a leisurely walk around the northeastern most point of Florida. Discussion will include history, beach habitat, marine life, shore life and more! Fees: $5 per vehicle ~ limit 8 people per vehicle
904-277-7274 / 2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach / www.floridastateparks.org
Beaches Green Market
2pm to 5pm
Through the Beaches Green Market, community members can learn about seasonality and sustainable farming practices by directly getting to know the people who grow their food. In addition to the vendors, the Seaside Playgarden offers crafts for children of all ages.
Beaches Green Market / Jarboe Park, Neptune Beach / beacheslocalfoodnetwork.web
Choo Choo Club
11am to 2pm
Every Saturday at the Beaches Museum and History Center, kids can see the Train, Ring the Bell, enjoy Hands on Projects for Kids, Balloons, Cookies and more. Adults are free, $2.50 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Beaches Museum and History Center / 904-241-5657 / 380 Pablo Avenue, Jacksonville Beach / beachesareahistoricalsociety.com
Creative Kids Event
10am to 12noon
Select Saturdays
Kids up to the age of 14 get to enjoy a 10-20 minute free craft session. Parents must remain in the store. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating.
Jo-Ann's Fabrics / www.joann.com
904-317-0250 / 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd
904-642-2557 / 10261 River Marsh Drive, Suite 149, St. Johns Town Center
Drop-In Roller Skating Lessons
10am to 10:30am
On Saturdays from 10am - 10:30am, beginners learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, starting and stopping correctly, proper posture, balance and falling, as well as skating and equipment safety for $7.50. No pre-registration required.
Skate Station / 904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Family Saturdays
10am
Each Saturday, parents and children will learn about a topic relating to nature and the environment in the "outdoor classroom" of Tree Hill Nature Center. Family Saturdays has these important goals:
To spend time with family in a natural setting
To increase knowledge of Florida's native flora and fauna
To become more aware of ways to help our environment
Tree Hill Nature Center / 904-724-4646 / 7152 Lone Star Road / www.treehill.org
Family Trail Walk of Guana
10am
Second and Fourth Saturday of the Month
A family oriented trail walk will take place every second and fourth Saturday of the month at the GTM Research Reserve. Stroll through the uplands trails located within the Reserve with a guide or naturalist. The walk will cover approximately one and one-half miles round trip. Bring water, bug spray, and wear closed toe shoes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Guana Dam trailhead pavilion. Entrance fee $3 per vehicle, (annual GTM pass holders free.) Space is limited. Call the Research Reserve at 904-823-4500 for reservations.
Guana Reserve / 904-823-4500 / 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.gtmnerr.org
Home Depot Kids Workshops
9am to 12noon
Free "How-To Workshops" designed for children ages 5-12. Offered the first Saturday of each month between 9am and 12noon. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical. Teaches do-it-yourself skills and tool safety.
December 5 - Wagon
Home Depot / 904-727-7574 / www.homedepot.com
Ice Skating at Jacksonville Ice
2pm to 4pm
8pm to 10pm
Skate at Jacksonville's only ice skating facility. Jacksonville Ice holds public ice skating sessions weekly. Hours are Monday thru Friday 11am to 1pm; Tuesdays 7:30pm to 9:30pm (no charge for rentals); Fridays 7:30pm to 12midnight; Saturdays 2pm to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm (DJ Night); and Sundays 2pm to 4pm. Hours are subject to change.
Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex / 904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Hwy / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Learn to Ice Skate
1pm
Basic Skills Learn to Ice Skate Class for the Snow Plow Sam (Tots) through eight levels. This is a fun and relaxed environment for all ages. Groups are formed with skaters of similar age and skill for once a week classes. All ages – 1pm to 1:45pm. Tuesday night public skating FREE to enrolled students.
Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex / 904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Hwy / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Learn to Skate
10:30am to 11am
Skate Station Funworks offers a beginning skating lesson program on Saturday mornings at 10:30am for $6.50 per class. Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, starting and stopping correctly, proper posture, balance and falling, as well as skating and equipment safety.
Skate Station Mandarin / 904-880-7703 / 3461 Kori Road / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Learn to Skate
10am to 10:30am
Skate Station Funworks offers a beginning skating lesson program on Saturday mornings at 10:30am for $8 per class. Skaters learn the basic skills of forward and backward skating, starting and stopping correctly, proper posture, balance and falling, as well as skating and equipment safety.
Skate Station Orange Park / 904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Lowe's Kids Clinics
10am to 11am
Free How To Clinic geared to kids Grades 2 through 5. Offered on select Saturdays from 10am to 11am. First time visitors get a free apron and patch for their apron. Free patch on every visit thereafter. Kids get to take home their project. Click to sign up online.
November 14 - #48 Garage
November 21 - Snowman
Lowe's / 904-486-4701 / All Locations / www.lowes.com
My St. Johns River Excursion
Second Saturday
1pm to 3pm
Come aboard the Water Taxi and become a part of The City on the River.
Enjoy the outdoors, learn about local history and ecology,
and have fun with hands-on activities! Reservations: First-come, First boarded. Space is limited; RSVP by contacting Kelly Savage at 904-252-7336 or kellydsavage@gmail.com.
Depart from and Return to Friendship Fountain in Downtown Jacksonville. Second Saturday of the month. Check in at 12:45pm, boat leaves at 1pm and returns at 3pm.
What to Bring: Camera, binoculars and a positive attitude; leave toys and video
games at home, please; Light snacks and water provided. Suggested Donation: $15 ages 12 and up, $5 Children
Activities and information geared toward children 8 and up, but all ages are welcome.
St. Johns Riverkeeper / 904-252-7336 / Friendship Fountain, Downtown Jacksonville / www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org
Once Upon a Time : Creative Fairytails
11am to 12:30pm
1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.
Once Upon A Time is a story hour for children that brings together art and fairytales from across the globe. Wings and tiaras are encouraged. $15 per child, per class or $80 for 6 classes.
Studio Art / 904-556-9064 / 528 South 8th St, Fernandina / www.islandstudioart.com
Parents Night Out
6pm to 10pm
Every Third Saturday
Parents Night out every third Saturday for ages 2 to 12. $15 for the first child, $7.50 each additional child. Kids games, pizza and a movie. Call ahead to reserve your space.
First Coast Performing Arts and Sports Center / 904-343-9236 / 10539 Craig Industrial Drive / www.firstcoast-artsandsports.com
Parents Survival Night
6pm to 9:30pm
Every Other Saturday
Bring your kids to The Little Gym to enjoy games, music, crafts, snacks and more. Offered every other Saturday night. Members $28, and Non-Members $35. Pre-Registration is required, and payment is due at time of registration.
Little Gym / 904-223-5678 / 4792 Windsor Commons Court, ste 3 / www.thelittlegym.com
Peace Kids Yoga
1pm
Saturdays at 1pm, Peace Kids Yoga for ages 5 to 9.
Mindful Motion Yoga / 904-996-2500 / 3546 St Johns Bluff Rd #119 / www.mindfulmotion-yoga.com
Riverside Arts Market
10am to 4pm
New weekly market will feature artwork, musical performers, fresh produce, and local vendors. The market will run every Saturday from April 4 to December 19. Location of the event is under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
Riverside Arts Market / 904-389-2449 / Riverside Avenue at Interstate-95 / www.riversideartsmarket.com
Sarge's Outdoor Fitness Adventure Hike
8:30am to 10:30am
Ages 7 and up. Media Fitness Expert “Sarge” leads a fun and educational outdoor nature hike designed to motivate and encourage kids to explore the great outdoors while infusing the basic principles of health, fitness and teamwork.
Parents are encouraged to come out and participate in the discovery of the beauty and mystery of Florida’s First Coast. This program is offered on Saturday & Sundays 8:30am - 10:30am and weekdays according
to demand. $50 per parent child team and include snacks and custom dog tag, interactive guide and all the energy you can burn. Group rates also available. For reservations, call 904-651-8769 or email for more details sarge@sargentfitness.com
Sargent Hollywood Kids / 904-651-8769 / www.sargentfitness.com
Storytime with Books A Million
11am
Storytime once a week, featuring classic children's stories. Also, once a month there will be a special storytime celebration, featuring stories, games, treats and crafts. Contact your local store for storytimes and book selections.
Books A Million
904-262-0023 / 11111 San Jose Boulevard Suite 5
904-805-0004 / 9400 Atlantic Boulevard
904-273-8055 / 738 Marsh Landing Parkway
904-215-2300 / 25A 1910 Wells Road, Orange Park
www.booksamillioninc.com
Storytime Yoga
10am to 11am
Ages 4 to 8 Class combines a story with yoga poses and creative visualizations. Then express the story using art or theater. Serves as an introduction to yoga movement, focusing and calming components.
Artoga / 904-477-0400 / 725 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach / www.artoga.org
Teen Club Night
7:30pm to 9:30pm
Third Saturday of the Month
Middle school students join the Recreation and Parks Department Staff on the 3rd Saturday of every month for games, including Glow-In-the-Dark Dodge Ball, Beach Blanket Volleyball, Capture the Flag, Scatter Ball and more. Students must bring their student ID to participate.
Ketterlinus Gym / 904-209-0377 / 60 Orange Street, St. Augustine / www.sjcfl.us
The Knack Saturdays
10am to 12noon
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to join 30-minute sessions at 10am, 10:30am, 11am or 11:30am. $5 per child - supplies included. All locations.
www.michaels.com
904-363-3618 / 9041 Southside Blvd, Ste 140
904-724-7282 / 651-800 Commerce Center Dr
904-714-9817 / 13281 City Station Drive
904-779-2084 / 6001 Argyle Forrest Blvd Ste 25
904-260-6602 / 11111 San Jose Blvd, Ste 31
904-821-9753 / 13740 Beach Blvd, Ste 200
904-269-7044 / 1993 East West Pkwy
Zoo Snooze
6pm to 9am
Ever wondered what the zoo is like at night? Come have an unforgettable experience with a late night tour of nocturnal beasties, then let the nighttime animal chorus sing you to sleep. For ages 7-12.
$50 for members, $60 for non-members. Price includes 2 slices of pizza per person, drinks, hands-on animal presentation, twilight zoo tour, a craft, nocturnal games, late night snack, continental breakfast and lots of fun!
