April 2019

​April 5th 
24th Annual Rhythm & Ribs Festival
Rhythm & Ribs Festival .Just $10 admission at the gate on Friday and Saturday and $5 on Rotary Family Day, all day Sunday. Age 15 and under free. No advance ticket sales, pay at the gate. Re-entry with hand stamp only. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITIES of Sunrise Rotary. 29 W Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 [email protected]

April 6th
Dare to Hire Different, Autism Fashion Show and Vendors Market
10am to 4pm Over 20 vendors and 2 food trucks. Vendors with local and handmade items. www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-fashion-show-and-vendors-market

April 7th
2nd Annual Friends With Autism 5K/Walk & Autism Month Kickoff
RUN, WALK, STIM!  Our 2nd annual Friends With Autism 5K/Walk is more than just a Run and a Walk - it's a fun time for the entire community to come together and raise awareness and acceptance for families and people on the autism spectrum in Northeast Florida! Join other families as we kickoff Autism Month with Northeast Florida’s LARGEST health/resource fair for the autism community, music, children's activities, speakers, and so much more!

April 10th
Farmer's Market at the World Golf Village
4pm Join us the second Wed of every month from 4-7pm for the Farmer's Market at the World Golf Village! Come shop farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors. Will be seeking vendors and sponsors! Additional Details & Application - https://www.jaxbizevents.com/market-application

April 11th
Wild Edibles + Medicinal Plants 
Alpine Groves Park. 2060 State Road 13, Saint Augustine, Florida 3225. Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about wild edibles and medicinal plants found in our parks. Bring your questions and journals to record your findings. This program is FREE and open to all ages. You must RSVP on Eventbrite to participate. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at [email protected] or 904-209-0348.

April 12th
Palencia Friday Night
5:30 to 8:30. Come out to Palencia's Market Street area on Friday nights and enjoy music, food trucks, kid's activities,Market Street businesses such as  local farms, artisans and a variety of vendors .

April 13th
6th Annual Betty Griffin Center Run 
for Peace 5k Run & Walk
Proceeds will help Betty Griffin Center save the lives of domestic and sexual abuse survivors in St. Johns County! Novice or expert, there’s a place for you in the RUN FOR PEACE. http://runforpeace5k.org

​April 13th
Gatsby in the Gardens
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park. 11 Magnolia Ave, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084. Transport your mind to the romantic 1920's outside under the stars when life was magical, art and music was paramount, and anything could happen in the moonlight . Stroll the grounds of the Fountain Of Youth while listening to Ramona and the Lets Ride brass ensemble. Have a cocktail …or a few… be enticed by the sumptuous flavors from The Café Alcazar. www.gatsbyforcharity.com

April 20th
Beach Clean Up
10-12 St. Johns County Beach Pier. 350 A1a Beach Blvd, Saint Augustine Beach, Florida 32080 Join us for a beach clean up to help the conservation of our beaches and wildlife! Hosted by Coastal Eco Clean Environmental Friendly housekeeping! Water will be provided! We will be selling gift sets and giving the funds to the whitney labs sea turtle hospital as well as collecting donations via an online fundraiser for them as well. 

April 20th 
Nocatee Farmers Market: Spring Fling
10:00am-2:00pm, Nocatee Station Field. Spring has arrived and Nocatee is inviting the community to celebrate the changing of the season! This market will feature a petting zoo and live music by Firewater Tent Revival! Additionally, the Easter Bunny will be paying a special visit for photo opportunities just in time for Easter. The Farmers Market features over 70 local vendors every month, selling everything from fresh produce, to crafts, jewelry, herbs, unique foods, and more. Free face painting will also be available for little ones, along with crafts, and a bounce house! * Please note: the bounce houses, crafts, and face painting will close 15 minutes before the end time of the market. Bounce Houses are weather permitting.* Plus, the bar will be open for beer and wine purchases. Thank you to our Primary Sponsor for this event, Barnhorst Eye Associates.

April 20th
Earth Day Jacksonville
Jacksonville Landing 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. The Jacksonville Landing welcomes you, your friends, your family, your pets and all others to celebrate Earth Day 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at  This FREE celebration will include: 50 + local businesses Interactive earth-friendly info booths, FREE Kids Play Zone, Kid's Entertainment Riverfront Dining MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT Local dance groups. Local singing groups

April 21
Easter Sunday at Long Leaf Church
The Traditional Service will be at 9:00 A.M., Sunday School for children and youth will begin at 10:00 A.M., and the Contemporary Service will be at 11:00 A.M. During the Sunday School hour there will be coffee and donut fellowship time for parents and adults. For their launch on Easter Sunday there will be an Easter Egg hunt for kids that will take place at 10:00 A.M. The Easter Egg Hunt will replace Sunday School on April 21st and families or individuals will have an opportunity to have their pictures taken by the beautiful flower-filled cross.   Freedom Crossing Academy in Aberdeen off of Longleaf Pine Parkway. Visit Longleafchurch.net for details.

April 27th
Home & Garden Expo
Looking to do home or garden improvements or outdoor ideas?  70+ vendors at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 11am-3pm. Free to the public. Indoor event. First 50 guests receive FREE Swag bags  www.jaxbizevents.com/home-application

April 28th
HEAL Autism Walk at The Zoo
Join forces with HEAL for the HEAL Autism Walk  the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Last April, over 2,200 walkers. All guests must be registered by 8:30am and must enter the zoo by 9:00am www.healautismnow.org/zoowalk