Category: Family Friendly

Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

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The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is coming soon! From July 14-23, the 42nd annual tournament will be held at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp. The event benefits the community as proceeds are donated to the Jacksonville Marine Charities, Inc. The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is one of the largest kingfish tournament in the Southeast. The event includes the General Tournament, a Junior Angler Offshore Tournament, and a Redfish category. The event is presented by Summit Contracting Group and is sponsored by a plethora of great local businesses. The Tournament will host a Food Festival, live entertainment, a liar’s tent, exhibitions, and more!

Visit the official tournament website HERE to sign up, view the 2022 program, and more! 

Red, White, and Blues Week

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Today is the first day of Red, White, and Blues Week! The week is anticipated to be a patriotic trifecta in Pensacola beach: fireworks, fun, and flying. The Blue Angels will be closing out the Fourth of July holiday weekend with three days of daredevil aerial acrobatics. 

The annual Pensacola Beach Air Show (July 9th) features other high-flying acts and is the culmination of the week’s events. From today to Sunday, catch a series of practices and dress rehearsals. View the schedule by visiting Pensacola Beach’s event webpage here. 

Greenwood 4th of July

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The Town of Greenwood is hosting a 4th of July Celebration on Monday, July 4th. Everyone is welcome, but please have pets on leash. The Opening Ceremony will begin at 10 am in Greenwood Park with fun family activities lasting until the afternoon. There will be free sausage dogs, watermelon, water slides, cool treats, and entertainment. Be sure to bring water and wear sun protection. 

Firework Celebration in Marianna

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The City of Marianna and Main Street Marianna are hosting the 12th Annual Fireworks celebration this weekend! The event will be hosted at the MERE Complex on Caverns Road on Sunday, July 3rd.

There will be food vendors, live music, vendors, and kids’ activities. Nashville’s Bryan White and Andy Griggs will be performing this year from 7 – 8:45 pm. There will be local acts opening the show from 5-7 pm. The fireworks show will begin at 8:45 pm from behind the t-ball field on the right side of FCI Road. Parking will be available on both sides of the MERE. For more information, please visit the Annual Fireworks Celebration event page on Facebook here. 

1st Annual Altha Independence Day Festival Car Show

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The 1st Annual Altha Independence Day Festival Car Show is happening this Saturday, June 2nd from 1 – 4 pm! It will be hosted at 15727 NW Bodiford Road in Altha. If you would like to partake in the event with your own vehicle, the fee is $20 via Cashapp (CarsAndCoffeeKings), Venmo (CarsAndCoffeeKings), or Paypal (CarsAndCoffeeKings@gmail.com) for pre-registration. Registration on the day of the event is still $20 but must be paid in cash. The Top 25 vehicles will receive rewards. Day-of registration and check-in are from 1 – 2:30 pm, judging will occur 2:30 – 3:30 pm, and the awards will be announced around 4 pm.

Pollinator Class in Fountain

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June 20-26th is National Pollinator Week! The week is dedicated to bringing awareness and support to all types of pollinators from bees to wasps and more. Sandhills Native Nursery is hosting a special two-day Pollinator Class this weekend to celebrate.

Visit the nursery amongst the beautiful sandhills of Fountain this Friday or Saturday to learn more about pollinators, see the array of glorious summer native flowers blooming in the heat, and receive a special 20% off your total purchase order (valid day of class only). The nursery encourages you to come prepared for the heat: bring sunscreen, a hat, neck fans, fluids, or anything else you may need to help keep you cool! There will be cold water and Gatorade on hand to refill empty bottles and a few standing fans. The class will be held in the shady areas available at the nursery to help prevent anyone from overheating. 

Visit the official Sandhills Native Nursery Facebook page to stay up-to-date with events, hours, and more!

Marianna Farmers Market & Family Fun

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The annual Melons in the Park is coming to the Marianna City Farmers Market this Saturday, June 25th! Alongside the traditional wares offered at the weekly farmers market, the event will have kids’ activities, raffles, and more vendors than usual. The raffle includes a craft basket and a food basket, both worth $100 with a ticket price of only $1! The kids’ activities include face painting, door prizes, a seed spitting contest, and a coloring tent.

Panama City Park Volunteer Event

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Living Healthy Simplified has changed its weekly volunteer hours at the local C.M. Kidd Harris Park due to the high heat index. Join them on Wednesday, June 22nd at 7 AM. The group plans to work on mulching, staining park swings and signs, adding more plants, and adding vegetable signage.

Living Healthy recommends you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, and a hat to protect yourself. Additionally, it would be appreciated but is not required for you to bring gloves, shovels, paint brushes, ladders, or cardboard (non-shiny) to share. Learn more about Living Healthy Simplified and the excellent work they are doing in the community by visiting their Facebook page here. If you are interested in joining the fledging organization as a volunteer, request to join their volunteer Facebook page here to stay up-to-date with events and more! C.M. Kidd Harris Park is located at 221 College Ave in Panama City. 

 

Summer Music Series in Apalachicola

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The Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library is hosting a Summer Music Series on select dates from June to July. The series will be held at the library on Fridays from 6-8 PM. The first Summer Music event will be held on June 17th. It will feature Betsy Crabb and Gill Autrey. Click on the photo below to see the full series schedule.

Art & Golf Classes for Kids

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First Presbyterian Church in Marianna is hosting beginner golf lessons and art classes for local kids this summer. Enrollment is limited to the first dozen kids to be signed up for each of the courses.

The golf lessons are for children in grades 3-6. They will be hosted by MHS golfer Cole Payne and assisted by Bill Stevens. Golf lessons will be held on June 13, June 20, and July 11 from 10 a.m. to noon. To sign up or for more information about the golf classes, call 850-526-2430 or 850-765-3659. Children can also be enrolled for golf via email at fpcmarianna@gmail.com.

The art classes are for children in grades 2-5. They will be taught by Anna Barber and assisted by Aggie Shack. The classes will be on July 12, July 19, and July 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. The classes will be held in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Jefferson and Clinton Streets. To sign up or for more information about the art classes, call 850-526-2430 or 850-765-3659, or email fpcmarianna2gmail.com.