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Phone Calls from Santa 2025
2025-12-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | FL
Phone Calls from Santa 2025
Parents … mark your calendars! St. Johns County Parks & Rec has once again teamed up with the North Pole Telephone Company to bring your children Phone Calls from Santa! Surprise your child with a special treat this Holiday season!
Parents with children who reside in St. Johns County can sign up for their kids to receive a special call from Santa Claus. Please be sure that your child can be reached at the phone number you provide.
Santa will be calling between 6:00pm-7:30pm on the dates below.
Call Dates:
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Ages: 10 months to 15 years, 11 months
Registration opens November 1, 2025 at 12:00am.
For more information on how to make this a special night for your child – including sign-up requirements – please click the event website link, then one of the dates above.

Crafty Tots Class
2025-12-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Crafty Tots Class
Parents/guardians … bring out your childs’ creative side – be sure to sign them up for the Crafty Tots Class! Your toddler(s) will complete a special craft with the help of their parent or guardian. And, they get to take it home with them. There will also be storytime and a snack.
When: First 3 Wednesdays of Month – 10:00am-11:00am
August 6, 13 and 20
September 3, 10, and 17
October 1, 8, and 15
November 5, 12, and 19
December 3, 10, and 17
Where: Solomon Calhoun Community Center Community Room – Small Multi-Purpose
Ages: 1 to 5 years, 11 months
Questions? Call 904-209-0379.
Click event website link to register your little ones!
If you need to cancel, please let Ashley Brown know by emailing her at abrown@sjcfl.us

Christmas Slumber Party 2025
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | The Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Christmas Slumber Party 2025
Parents …. do you have some last minute Christmas shopping to do or just need some “alone” time to wrap those hidden gifts?! Then be sure to register your kids for SJC Parks & Rec’s Christmas Slumber Party!
When: Saturday, December 13, 2025 — 11:00am-2:00pm
Where: Ketterlinus Gymnasium
Kids are invited to wear their favorite cozy ‘jammies’ and come have some non-stop fun with games, movies, and surprises. There will be pizza, popcorn, drinks, and holiday snacks as well.
Ages: Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Cost: $10.00
Spaces are limited … so be sure to click the event website link now to register/reserve your spot!
Questions? Contact JaNae Wadley at 904-209-0381

Toddler GYM Break
2025-12-15 10:30 - 11:30 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Parents bring your child to the Toddler GYM Break. Your toddler will learn how to play well with others while learning to play some new games. There will be some organized games as well as open play time.
When: 10:30am-11:30am on Select Mondays:
August 11 and 18
September 8 and 22
October 6 and 20
November 3 and 17
December 1 and 15
Where: Solomon Calhoun Community Center Gymnasium
Ages: 5 and under. A parent is required to be there for the duration!
Click the event website link to register. Questions? Call 904-209-0379.

Youth Archery Club
2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:15 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Road 207, Elkton, FL, 32033
Youth … join SJC Parks & Rec for a fun-filled hour in the Archery Club! Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this program is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of archery in a supportive and enjoyable environment.
When: the 3rd Wednesday of the month — 6:00pm-7:15pm
Where: SJC Fairgrounds
Certified archery coaches guide youth through the basics of safe shooting techniques, target practice, and skill-building.
No equipment needed. Everything is provided to get you started from bows to arrows and targets.
Fun and safe environment! Safety is prioritized while ensuring everyone has a good time.
Improve focus, co-ordination, and confidence!
Ages: 12 and up
Cost: $5.00
Spaces are limited! Be sure to click the event website link to sign up today!
Questions? Call 904-209-0335.

Homeschoolers Animals and Art Program
2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Canopy Shores Pavilion, 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Homeschoolers Animals and Art Program
Homeschoolers … join SJC Parks & Rec Naturalist for their Animals and Art Program. You’ll create your own mosaic masterpiece that is inspired by nature and objects around you. Use leaves, pebbles, colorful beans, and other natural materials to design a nature scene … a turtle on the beach, bird in a tree, etc…
When: Friday, December 19, 2025 — 10:00am-11:30am
Where: Canopy Shores Pavilion
All ages.
Cost: Free … however, please click the event website link to register … and for additional information.
Questions?? Call 904-209-0335.

Hobby of Snow Globes
2025-12-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
What’s A Hobby? Shimmering Snow Globes
Bring the kids to the Lightner and join an Educator to discover the hobby of snow globes. Participants will explore what a hobby is and why people collect. And, they’ll also have a chance to create their own snow globe.
When: Saturday, December 20 | 10:00am-11:00am
Where: Lightner Museum
Ages: 5 – 10 years old. Guardians/parents must remain with their children for the duration.
Cost: $5.00 per child | preregistration is required. Please click the event website link to register.
Participants should arrive five minutes before the workshop starts and can meet the educator in the lobby at the front.

Fall & Winter Children's Camp
2025-12-29 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-31 09:00 - 15:00 | First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
First Coast Cultural Center Fall & Winter Children’s Camps
The First Coast Cultural Center is offering Fall & Winter Children’s Camps. These camps offer children the opportunity to learn, create, and explore through art, baking, and craft. With two art camps, two baking camps, and a special papermaking and poetry program, there’s something for every young artist!
Fall Camp Information
November 15, 2025 — 9:00am-11:00am | Papermaking & Poetry
A unique opportunity to blend and dry their own paper under the guidance of our professional instructor. Once their custom paper is prepared, they’ll write a heartfelt poem about all the things they’re thankful for in their lives—just in time for Thanksgiving!
Winter Camp Information
Mix & match a one-day + two-day camp and save $20!
December 29, 2025 — 9:00am-11:00am & 11:00am-3:00pm | Drama & Art
Drama – children – Children will build skills and technique while having fun! Dive into the world of acting through improvisation, monologues, scene work, and more.
Visual Art – Children will create art they are proud of with a professional art teacher.
December 29, 2025 — 9:00am-3:00pm | Baking Camp
Get ready to make delicious sweet and savory baked goods for breakfast, lunch, and dessert! Your children will learn valuable skills in the kitchen, bring home recipies to use in the new year, and work as a team in FCCC’s culinary space with chef instructors! They’ll learn about kitchen safety, basic measurements, and so much more!
December 30 & 31, 2025 — 9:00am-3:00pm | Art Camp
Campers will explore traditional mediums like watercolor, drawing, collage, and clay, plus unique crafts like papermaking and sewing with a professional arts instructor.
December 30 & 31, 2025 — 9:00am-3:00pm | Baking Camp
Children will whip up sweet and savory baked goods for every meal! With chef instructors, they’ll learn kitchen safety, basic measurements, teamwork, and bring home recipes to use in the new year.
Click the event website link to register and for all additional information.

2026 Matanzas Fun Run - Superhero Dash
2026-01-24 08:00 | The Ketterlinus Gym, 60 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
2026 Matanzas Fun Run – Superhero Dash
Mark your calendars for the 2026 Matanzas Fun Run – Superhero Dash! Be sure to join SJC Parks & Rec and Ancient City Road Runners on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Enjoy some friendly competition in this annual event.
Ages 13 and under!
Free to all participants! Come dressed as your favorite Superhero … show off your super speed!
The first 50 participants will receive a T-shirt and medal once they’ve completed the race.
8:00am — Check-in at Ketterlinus Gymnasium
9:00am — Race begins
Questions? Call JaNae Wadley at 904-209-0381.

Kids Got Talent Showcase 2026
2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Kids Got Talent Showcase 2026
Does your child have a special talent? Then be sure to sign them up for the STARS (Shining Talents and Rising Stars) Showcase 2026!
Singing * Dancing * Magic * Comedy * Acting * or … any other talent!
When: Sunday, March 29, 2026 | 3:00pm-5:00pm
Where: Solomon Calhoun Center Gymnasium
Three different age groups: 5 to 8 | 9 to 12 | 13 to 16
Prizes awarded to the top 3 in each age group!
Participation is Free!
Click the event website link to register as space is limited!
Questions? Contact JaNae’ Wadley at 904-209-0381 or jwadley@sjcfl.us
