Hello Nassau County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: E-bike rules vote, Mark Alan Magic Show, and fairy garden workshop + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New rules under consideration: Fernandina Beach will take a final vote July 21 on e-bike rules setting sidewalk, trail, and 20 mph road limits after complaints, with police outlining a four-step enforcement plan -- get the e-bike vote details.
Safer driving for teens: August’s Teen Driver Challenge is full, but Nassau County Sheriff’s Office will add more sessions for teens 15 to 19, a free course using their vehicles to improve driving skills -- learn how to sign up.
Homecoming matchup ahead: Yulee native Derrick Henry says he is excited to face his hometown Jaguars when the Ravens host Jacksonville in Baltimore this November, his first Jaguars matchup as a Raven -- see Derrick Henry’s homecoming.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Green up your week: Coastal Roots Greenery is the kind of Fernandina plant shop that turns black thumbs optimistic, with rare tropicals, sturdy succulents, and friendly guidance. They also do fun classes, custom moss walls, and local delivery, so your home or office can feel like a tiny jungle... minus the bugs.
Tiny pins, big vibes: Duck Pinz pairs old-school bowling with craft cocktails, a bourbon lineup, and 12 taps. Bring takeout from Timoti’s, Cafe Karibo, or Baba’s, gather a few friends, then chase that perfect roll... the weeknight reset you forgot you needed.
Weather-proof playtime fix: Skip the park shuffle and let the kids climb, slide, and giggle out their wiggles at Kids Can Be Kids, a climate-controlled indoor playground in Fernandina Beach with a separate area for the littles and strict cleaning routines. Great for open play, birthday shindigs, and midweek sanity resets.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🤹 Juggling Show @ Hilliard Branch Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:30 PM – Remember when multitasking meant juggling car keys, coffee, and dignity? Ron Anglin makes the chaos look classy in a big, funny, actually impressive juggling show, Amelia Island casual, generously backed by the Hampton Inn and Suites on the Historic Harbor Front.
🎩 Mark Alan Magic Show @ Bryceville Community Center | Thursday (6/25) at 2:00 PM – Mark Alan is conjuring an interactive magic show that flips your summer tales into tricks, and your skepticism into applause. Expect sleight of hand, impossible reveals, and a front-row role if you’re brave. Consider it a summer adventure without traffic or sunscreen.
🧚 Fairy Garden Workshop @ Loblolly Acres (Callahan) | Saturday (6/27) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid is in a fairy phase or you want an excuse to play with tiny plants, Loblolly Acres has a fairy garden workshop with Hobodonk barnyard admission. Craft a take-home garden, then meet mini horses, donkeys, and chicks, all for $30 per garden.
🐶 Dollars 4 Dogs @ Hagan Ace Hardware (Yulee) | Saturday (6/27) at 11:00 AM – Trade a few bucks for a hot dog, a drumline groove, and that world-famous lemonade, and somehow you’ve supported the band. If eating counts as civic duty, we’re all model citizens as they tune up for the season.
🙏 3rd Annual Christian Heritage Parade and Faith Festival @ Central Park (Fernandina Beach) | Saturday (6/27) at 5:00 PM – Downtown Fernandina Beach rolls out the good china for the 3rd Annual Christian Heritage Parade and Faith Festival, celebrating Jesus Christ, faith, freedom, family, and 250 years of American heritage. Expect church choirs, flag-waving, and that classic small town parade wave, all Fernandina.
🎪 2nd Annual BHT Fest Duval @ Northeast Florida Fair (Callahan) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Callahan Fairgrounds turns into Duval's living room for the second annual BHT Fest, a culture convention meets car, bike, and truck show, with sneakers, vintage, tattoos, barbers, networking, and a fashion showcase. Where your nephew’s sneaker game and your classic taste agree, with real conversation.
🎶 Sunset Concert Series: Gilberto 77 @ Amelia River Waterfront Park (Fernandina Beach) | Sunday (6/28) at 6:00 PM – Sunset at the new waterfront park with Gilberto '77, because free live music is the only cover we’re paying. Pack the regulars, blankets, and a reusable bottle for free refills, rent a $5 chair if your back votes yes, then graze local food and vendors.
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07 — The Nassau County report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 1%
Sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. North wind 3 to 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Southeast wind 1 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 87°F — Low: 77°F — Precip: 11%
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