Events in Clay County, FL

Matt Fraser, a psychic medium and bestselling author, delivers messages from the spirit world during a live audience experience. He moves throughout the room, sharing readings with names, memories, dates, and details. Audience members may witness messages that offer comfort, healing, laughter, and tears. Each experience is shaped by the audience and unfolds differently.

Explore creative journaling through monthly workshops, each featuring a new theme, format, or technique. Experiment with planning, memory keeping, art journaling, and other approaches while building confidence and developing a personalized journaling style in a supportive setting. No experience is required, and the first session includes an A5 journal. Bring a favorite journal and any creative tools or supplies you have, such as pens, markers, adhesive, stickers, or embellishments. A basic toolkit is helpful, but you do not need to have everything.

Food Truck Friday features Jimmy Sexton, PW, Chuckie, and Alexei, along with activities planned by the promotional team. Guitars for Kids will be there to support aspiring musicians, and Lisa Lu and her crew will have harmonicas and ukuleles for children. Guests are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for Tad to pass along to Santa.

Stop by Fountain Pen Friday to have your fountain pens cleaned and re-inked by knowledgeable staff, ask questions, and watch hands-on demonstrations. Pen and ink purchases earn double points, and stationery swag may be available. You can also take part in the ongoing game of Mystery Ink Bingo.

Spend a day focused on sewing and quilting with the Jacksonville Modern Quilt Guild at Clay County Public Library Orange Park. Attendees are welcome to bring a sewing machine or hand sewing projects to work on throughout the day.

The K-9 Line Ride meeting point is American Legion Post 250 in Middleburg.

Explore the Fleming Island Saturday Market at the Village Square Shopping Center, across from Fleming Island High School. The market takes place on the first Saturday of each month.

Explore creative journaling and memory keeping with Kimberly, who guides participants through a different layout each month. The beginner-friendly class is also suited to experienced crafters interested in trying Elizabeth Craft Planner Essentials products. All tools and materials are provided, and extra kits are available to purchase and take home.

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VetFest is a veteran-led community event honoring those who served and supporting organizations that help veterans, service members, and their families. The afternoon features live music by Groove Blanket, food, spirits, a cigar lounge, games, raffles, a live auction, vendor booths, and veteran-focused organizations. It brings veterans, families, businesses, and the community together for camaraderie, entertainment, and a shared purpose.

Step into a world of Regency-inspired romance at a masquerade ball filled with lavish costumes, dramatic intrigue, and timeless elegance. Inspired by the Bridgerton era, the celebration offers a sophisticated and charming experience for fans of period drama and opulent festivities.

Explore Copic coloring techniques in a hands-on workshop led by Cari. Open to all skill levels, the class covers smooth blending, creating color combinations, using the brush nib, and adding depth and dimension to images. Practice planning colors and bringing themed images to life, then complete a card using your new skills. Bring a basic tool kit with a trimmer, scissors, ruler, liquid glue, tape runner, Scor Tape, and dimensional glue dots. The recommended marker color list will be shared in advance, and Copic markers are available for purchase during class.

Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and music at the Orange Park Country Club. The event is open to the public, so membership is not required.

Take part in a monthly handmade swap featuring artist trading cards, embellishments, and handmade cards. All skill levels are welcome, and participants can choose one category or take part in all three. Bring completed swap items and a tote or folder for the creations you receive. Swap themes and card challenges vary by month, offering opportunities to explore different styles and techniques, share ideas, and find inspiration among fellow creatives. Participation is free, and handmade items are required.

Explore the creative world of Artist Trading Cards in a relaxed, hands-on workshop open to all skill levels. Create miniature artworks measuring 2.5 by 3.5 inches using techniques such as stamping, layering, die cutting, and mixed media, then trade cards and share ideas with other creatives. Bring a basic tool kit, a brown ink pad and dauber, a scraper, and your preferred pens or markers. The workshop cost is waived with a $10 in-store retail purchase.

Celebrate the holidays with a festive, non-competitive fun run for kids and families at Orange Park Mall’s Heroes & Holidays celebration. Santa kicks off the run and cheers participants on alongside holiday characters. Costumes, holiday spirit, and smiles are encouraged. The first 100 participants receive a certificate for $10 off a Photo Package with Santa and a free cookie from Mrs. Claus.

Share a holiday moment with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, enjoy a visit, and make memories with family. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase.

The Edge family is hosting a free fall festival for families in Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, and Lake Asbury, with everyone welcome. Activities include face painting, pumpkin painting, a pumpkin carving station where guests can bring their own pumpkin, bobbing for apples, a piñata, a candy corn guessing game, a photo station, a balloon pop game, and cornhole. DJ Austin Edge will provide the music. Grazing Bees will be one of two food trucks and will offer a kids’ special of two hot dogs and chips for $8. The festival will take place on fenced private property with an acre of land. A beer and wine station is a possibility.

Discover how to create a festive fall cookie bouquet with local cookie artist Katie Haymore at The Art Room. This hands-on workshop focuses on royal icing skills like flooding, filling, and detailed decorating, and aims to be both informative and relaxing. Each participant receives a kit with eight cookies, four types of icing, decorations, and the necessary tools, and the class fee is $52. There are two formats to choose from. The family option allows up to two people to share one kit and is recommended for ages 8 and up, and participants should note any sharing during checkout. The adults-only option welcomes BYO beverages and charcuterie, and each attendee uses their own kit with no sharing. Cookies need a full day to set, so bring a container that lets you carry them home without stacking. Extra kits are available for $28 and can be picked up after class. Registration closes seven days before the class, and seating requests for groups can be accommodated. These sessions often fill quickly, so early registration is encouraged.

Jeep owners can stop by to hang out with others.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Active, independent women around 60 and up can enjoy a monthly opportunity to create, meet people, and have fun. Each session features a different craft. This month, participants will paint and decorate wooden Christmas blocks with decoupage, making them for themselves or as gifts. Bring copies of photos to customize blocks as a family gift. All supplies are included.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

The monthly meeting offers an opportunity to enjoy dinner and fun while sharing camaraderie and discussion.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

The monthly meeting is open to the public and includes a business meeting, usually followed by a gardening or horticulture program. Learn more about the civic and community projects taking place throughout the month in Green Cove Springs.

Artful Pages is a playful, technique-focused workshop exploring creative ways to build textured, expressive journal pages. Experiment with collage, layers, folds, stamping, mark-making, handmade papers, and mixed-media methods using a variety of materials and tools. All skill levels are welcome, and you can start a new junk journal or bring one you already have. Bring a basic toolkit, and optionally bring your favorite journal and additional art supplies. Participants can expect to create pages, learn new techniques, or continue a journal in progress. Each month features a different creative theme.

Enjoy a flexible, come-and-go weekend devoted to crafting, connecting, and making progress on your projects. Scrapbooking, journaling, card making, and all other creative pursuits are welcome, and crafters of every skill level can bring their own projects, tools, and supplies. Expect monthly themes and activities, games, door prizes, photo opportunities, snacks, drinks, and space to set up a personal work area. In-store shopping is available, with a 10% discount while crafting. Please respect shared spaces, keep work areas tidy, and follow store guidelines.

A relaxed, collaborative gathering for making ephemera and creative materials for junk journals, art journals, planners, and other projects. Participants can experiment and create tags, pockets, tabs, labels, and other handmade pieces in a social setting, with informal demonstrations and examples for inspiration rather than step-by-step instruction. The focus is on the creative process, so finished journals are not the goal. Beginners and experienced journalers and crafters are welcome, and no prior junk-journaling experience is required. Tools and materials are provided, and participants may bring favorite supplies to work in their own style.

The Impact Clay Train is making its next stop at Grove Park Elementary School, bringing mobile neighborhood care teams of healthcare professionals and community workers to connect the community with healthcare and social services and support positive outcomes. Volunteers are needed for a four hour shift to help with set up and break down, check-in, Kids’ Train, event management, or as a floater. All volunteers should sign in at the Impact Clay tent and check in with Brooke Davies to receive a station assignment. Court-mandated volunteers are not accepted.

Memorydex is a monthly creative class that offers more space for creativity and inspiration, along with new ways to display and share projects. Each class is packed with techniques, and participants can have fun and learn something new even if a particular project is not their favorite. Project photos may not be available in advance, and past class photos may show earlier ATC projects during the transition to Memorydex. All tools and materials are provided. Sign up at least two weeks in advance to receive an automatic $5 discount at checkout.

Enjoy an evening of fitness, fun, and friendship featuring a 20-minute MixxedFit workout and Norma’s Wellness Health Journey. Raffles and giveaways, a charcuterie board, and mocktails are also part of the experience. Wear your sparkliest outfit and get ready to move, connect, and feel inspired. Hosted by Dance Fitness with Norma inside the kids club. Space is limited to 25 spots.

Celebrate the season with holiday cheer and a keepsake photo of your pet posing with Santa. Pets and their owners are welcome at these seasonal photo nights. Reservations are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome too.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Celebrate the season with holiday cheer and a keepsake photo of your pet posing with Santa. Pets and their owners are welcome at these seasonal photo nights. Reservations are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome too.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Celebrate the holidays with a guided painting class featuring Santa on a pre-sketched canvas. Participants will take home their finished painting, with dinner or appetizers available to order while they paint.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

See the table through Jeremy 'JJ' Jones’s eyes at a meet and greet at Park Ave. Try a complimentary challenge rack against him and get information about one-on-one, two-person, and group lessons available during his visit. Jones is the 2003 U.S. Open 9-Ball champion, the 1998 U.S. Open One Pocket champion, a five-time Mosconi Cup winner, a One Pocket Hall of Fame honoree, and he has captained Team USA at the Mosconi Cup. Expect practical insight into your stance, your stroke, and your timing that can help you view familiar shots in a fresh way and leave with focused ideas to practice. For more information or to schedule a lesson, text 904-528-7657.

Festivus features the first 100-mile trail run on Jennings State Forest and in Northeast Florida. Participants run a 7-mile loop with two aid stations, stocked with supplies and fresh hot food around the clock. Runners can set up in Runner’s Village, and 100-mile participants may use one of nine reserved campsites on a first-come, first-served basis. All finishers receive custom medals, and runners who complete 100 miles within the 38-hour cutoff earn custom buckles.

Spend a Saturday crafting, relaxing, and sharing creative time with friends at this one-day crop. Bring a project of your choice, such as scrapbooking, cardmaking, journaling, or mixed media. All experience levels are welcome, and participants should bring their own projects, tools, and supplies. Snacks are available, with a request to bring something to share, along with $1 drinks, nearby food options, games, and prizes. Browse a growing selection of creative mediums and tools, and enjoy 10% off while you crop.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy laid-back acoustic covers of country and classic rock performed on the deck.

Families can visit Santa in a quiet, comfortable setting, with time to enjoy the moment away from the usual holiday bustle. The experience also includes holiday treats and crafts, a special appearance by Mrs. Claus, and visits with Teal Paws therapy pups from the Clay Humane Society. Reservations are required.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Celebrate the season with holiday cheer and a keepsake photo of your pet posing with Santa. Pets and their owners are welcome at these seasonal photo nights. Reservations are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome too.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Create and decorate a themed envelope, fill it with handmade or crafted goodies, and exchange it with fellow creatives. Open to all skill levels, this free quarterly swap is a chance to share your style, discover surprises from other makers, and leave with fresh inspiration. Bring a completed envelope with multiple handmade items and a tote or folder for your new treasures. Handmade items only.

Families can visit Santa in a quiet, comfortable setting, with time to enjoy the moment away from the usual holiday bustle. The experience also includes holiday treats and crafts, a special appearance by Mrs. Claus, and visits with Teal Paws therapy pups from the Clay Humane Society. Reservations are required.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Celebrate the season with holiday cheer and a keepsake photo of your pet posing with Santa. Pets and their owners are welcome at these seasonal photo nights. Reservations are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome too.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy a community evening featuring a nonprofit showcase and a fun community event. More information will be shared soon.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.

Enjoy a festive visit with Santa at Orange Park Mall. Bring a wish list, share a smile, and make a special holiday memory, whether it is a child’s first visit or a family tradition. Visits are free, and photo packages are available for purchase. Santa is located by JCPenney.