THINGS TO DO

Friends of the South Mandarin Library

Book Sale

June 1, 10am to 5pm; June 2, 10am to 5pm; June 3, 10am to 3pm

The Friends of the South Mandarin Library hosts a book sale. There will be books, CDs, DVDs, and more for every age – children, teens, and adults. The sale will be held in Community Room A&B and the Conference Room. Jacksonville Public Library, South Mandarin Branch / 904-255-2665 / 12125 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Kidz Entrepreneurship Fair & Indoor Market

June 3, 12noon to 3pm

The 1st Annual Kidz Entrepreneur Fair comes to St. Augustine and St. Johns County. The event will be located at the historical Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. Kid vendors ages 4-17 years old are invited to sell any product, food item, craft, art, and merchandise that is inspired and made by kids. There will be people's choice awards, live entertainment, games, and more. Free to sign up. The purpose of the event is to encourage the promotion and creativity of businesses run by kids.

Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center / 386682-0245 / 102 MLK Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.lincolnvillemuseum.org

Drop-In Chess

June 3, 10, 17, 24, 2pm to 4pm

Drop-in to the Beaches Branch of the Jacksonville Public Library anytime between 2pm and 4pm to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome. Free.

Jacksonville Public Library, Beaches Branch / 904-255-2665 / 600 3rd Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Jacksonville Water Lantern Festival

June 3, 5:30pm to 9:30pm

The Water Lantern Festival brings together individuals to witness the beauty of thousands of lanterns and the lights reflecting upon the water. Gates open at 5:30pm, attendees can design their own lantern at 8pm, and the lantern launch will take place from 8:30pm to 9:30pm. Adult tickets start at $35.99, and kids’ tickets start at $12.45. Each adult ticket includes a wristband for entry into the festival area with access to food trucks, a floating lantern kit, an LED candle, a commemorative drawstring bag, a marker, playing cards, conversation cards, and lantern retrieval and water cleanup. TIAA Bank Field / 1 TIAA Bank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.waterlanternfestival.com

Musical Appreciation with the Navy Band Woodwind Quintet • June 5, 2pm to 3pm

Join the Bartram Trail Branch Library and the Navy Band Woodwind Quintet for a spectacular musical performance to kick off another summer at the library. No registration required.

St. Johns County Public Library, Bartram Trail Branch / 904-827-6963 / 60 Davis Pond Blvd, St. Johns, FL 32259 / sjcpls.org

BMX National Registration Week

June 6 and 8, 6:30pm

BMX National Registration Week is June 1-15. Attend an open house and try USA BMX for no charge with a free practice and race. USA BMX is the only all-ages sport where no one sits on the bench, and everyone is always welcome. All you need to get started is your bike (many tracks even have loaner bikes available), long pants, a long sleeve shirt, and any approved bicycle helmet. Register online to participate.

June 6, 6:30pm – Jacksonville BMX

June 8, 6:30pm – Ancient City BMX

USA BMX / www.usabmx.com

Jacksonville BMX / 904-674-4792 / 1946 Ray Greene Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32218

Ancient City BMX / 904-342-9868 / 3005 Alan Nease Rd, St. Augustine, FL 32033

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience

June 9 – September 3

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience is a cinematic immersive exhibition that takes guests on a journey to one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all time. Journey to modern-day Egypt and see wonders of the ancient world like the Temple at Karnak and the Great Sphinx. Experience ancient history come to life in a dramatic and immersive projection experience. Through nine distinct multi-sensory galleries, Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience unlocks the 3,300-year-old story of King Tut in an evolution of immersive experiences. Open Wednesday thru Sunday. Tickets start at $43.99 for adults 16 and up and $28.99 for children ages 5 to 15. Family four-pack tickets are available for $35.99 each. Parking is available in the parkade directly across the street from the Main Entrance. Please note that parking must be paid by card, as only cashless payments are being accepted at this time. Parking rates start at $6 per hour. NoCo Center / 800-441-0819 / 712 N Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / beyondkingtut.com

Jennifer Swanson Presents: Brain Games

June 12, 2pm to 3pm

This interactive program focuses on what makes you YOU: your brain. This program will use examples and activities from the award-winning book and TV show to help students understand the supercomputer housed inside their heads. For incoming grades 2-8. Free, but registration is required.

St. Johns County Public Library, Bartram Trail Branch / 904- 827-6960 / 60 Davis Pond Blvd, St. Johns, FL 32259 / www.sjcpls.org

Anna Moo at the Clay County Public Library

June 12, 2pm

Sing along, dance, and moove with award-winning singer/songwriter of Children's Music

– Anna Moo. Moo has six Parents Choice Gold Awards, five Grammy considerations, and three American Library Association Awards. This family entertainer engages all ages with heartfelt original music from upbeat Cajun songs like the "Alligator Stomp" to lively songs in Spanish, Greek, and even Chinese. Families will celebrate these positive songs and stories from around the world. Come early, as space is limited. Recommended for children ages 3-11. Clay County Public Library, Fleming Island Branch / 904-278-3720 / 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003 / www.claycountygov.com

Squishmallow Meet Up

June 15, 5pm to 7pm

Bring your Squishmallow and friends to Chickfil-A Southside Blvd at the Avenues for arts & crafts, stickers, and raffles. Please register in advance to reserve your spot for arts & crafts and to enter the raffle for your time slot. Chick-fil-A Southside Blvd at the Avenues / 904-519-0505 / 9980 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 / www.chick-fil-a.com

Wings n’ Wheels • June 17, 10am to 3pm

Wings n’ Wheels is a family-friendly show that features airplanes and cars on display at the St. Augustine Airport terminal. The “Wings” portion will showcase 20+ modern, vintage, and homebuilt aircraft statically parked at the terminal along with the planes that will be flying in the day of the event. The “Wheels” portion will showcase 200+ vehicles, including classic and modern cars, trucks, UTVs, bikes, and more. Food vendors will be on-site with food and beverages available for purchase. Show admission is free for spectators.

Saint Augustine Airport Terminal / 904-6577136 / 4900 US-1, St. Augustine, FL 32095 / stakerproductions.com

Family Fest at the Morris Center

June 24, 10am to 3pm

The Morris Center, in collaboration with the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, hosts a family event featuring free OT screenings, face painting, parent resources, food, and ice cream. The OT Screening is for ages 5-12. Registration is required for the free occupational therapy screening. Parent attendance is required at all times during the screening. The Morris Center / 904-834-2482 / 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / themorriscenter.com

The Retrorama Collectibles Show

June 25, 10am to 4pm

The Retrorama Collectibles Show returns with a retro toy show. The show is double the size of previous years and features toys, video games, comics, posters, Pop Funkos, records, DVDs, VHS, models, games, dolls, movie memorabilia, and lots of pop culture items. Admission and parking are free, but there is a special 9am early bird preview for $10.

Ramada Conference Center – Mandarin / 904880-4281 / 3130 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 / www.jaxretrocon.com

Jurassic Quest 2023

July 14, 12noon to 8pm; July 15, 9am to 8pm; July 16, 9am to 7pm

Jurassic Quest is America's largest and most realistic Dinosaur Event. Guests will walk through the Cretaceous period, the Jurassic Period, and The Triassic period and experience for themselves what it was like to be among living, breathing dinosaurs. Jurassic Quest is the only Dinosaur event that has true-to-life-size dinosaurs from the very small to the gigantic, skyscraping dinosaurs that can only be seen at Jurassic Quest events. Jurassic Quest has over 80 true-to-life-size dinosaurs. In collaboration with leading paleontologists, each one was painstakingly replicated in every detail. Be sure to bring socks for the kids; they will need them to play in the inflatables. All guests ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Admission starts at $22. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center / 833-486-3466 / 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.jurassicquest.com

2023 Annual HERI BookBuster

July 15, 9am to 12noon

Local homeschool group, H.E.R.I., hosts its 2023 BookBuster event. There will be tables with pre-owned homeschool books, curriculum for pre-school through 12th grade, fiction/ non-fiction books, games, puzzles, computer games, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, workbooks, themed unit studies, adult books, manipulatives, and more for sale. Non-HERI members can enter at 9am; members enter at 8:30am. Entry fee is $2 per adult for HERI members and $3 for non-members. Cash only will be accepted at the door for the entry fee. Due to the number of people that attend this event, for safety reasons, wheeled carts and/or strollers will not be permitted on the sales floor. Open to the public, not just homeschool families. Cash, debit, and credit are acceptable forms of payment for items purchased.

Hillcrest Baptist Church / 7673 Collins Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32244 / herijax.com

KidX Fall Sports Mania & Expo

July 15, 11am to 1pm

The Orange Park Mall welcomes families who are considering signing up kids for fall sports. Join staff to meet some of these organizations in person during the Sports Mania & Expo. KidX Club members can create their own sportsthemed photo frame and try out a few new activities and games. Plus, the first 100 kids to sign in will each receive their own sports bottle. Event will be held inside the mall near JCPenney and Dick's Sporting Goods. Orange Park Mall / 904-269-2422 / 1910 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073 / orangeparkmall.com