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Wonderade Punch List
Jacksonville Weekend
Friday, Oct 16
Saturday is warm at 80, then Sunday cools to 76 with a small chance of drizzle. Storytime on the farm, Sweet Pete's and a free night at MOCA fill both days.
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The weather read
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Saturday
80° / 68°
Cloudy, 13% rain.
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Sunday
76° / 69°
Drizzle, 12% rain.
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Punch List rule this weekend: Warm afternoon: do the open-sun stuff in the morning and save shade for later.
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Saturday plan |
 Morning |
Storytime on the farm with author Brianna Ellis puts books and fresh air together at Eartha's Farm & Market. No set time is listed, so check hours and pack sunscreen.
Eartha's Farm & Market · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
A candy factory with classes for kids of all ages is an easy sweet spot for a Saturday afternoon. Check the Sweet Pete's website and book a class ahead.
Sweet Pete's Candy · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Afternoon |
An acting class for kids ages 7 to 13 that builds confidence through games and scenes. Book ahead.
1800 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207-3404, United States · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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 Evening |
Free museum nights at MOCA make for a low-key, no-cost evening of art indoors. It's an evening event with no set time listed, so check hours first.
MOCA Jacksonville · Free · Indoors
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Also Saturday: Baptist HealthPlace at Nocatee Halloween CARnival turns trick-or-treating into a ride-through, so hop in the car or golf cart and roll from treat to treat. (Free · Outdoors, open sun)
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Sunday plan |
Nice and mild, with a small chance of drizzle. Keep a rain jacket handy and stay outside.
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Another farm storytime with author Brianna Ellis at Eartha's, perfect if Saturday got away from you. Check hours before you go, since no time is listed.
Eartha's Farm & Market · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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 Afternoon |
A silent disco at Friendship Fountain means kids in headphones dancing like nobody is watching, right by the water. No set time is listed, so check hours first.
Friendship Fountain · Price not listed · Outdoors, open sun
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| Afternoon |
Missed Sweet Pete's on Saturday? Sunday afternoon works too, with candy classes for kids of all ages. Peek at their website and book ahead.
Sweet Pete's Candy · Price not listed · Indoors · Book ahead
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| Evening |
Round out the weekend with another free night of art at MOCA, all indoors. No set time is listed, so check the evening hours before heading over.
MOCA Jacksonville · Free · Indoors
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Also Sunday: Just Between Friends Consignment Sale Half Price Sale at the Clay County Fairgrounds is the moment to restock for growing kids as cooler temps roll in. (Free · Indoors)
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Heads up: Northeast Florida Fair takes over its part of town Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Heads up: NAS Jax Air Show 2026 takes over NAS Jacksonville Air Show Saturday. Expect crowds and traffic nearby, so route around it.
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Dinner, sorted · Publix
Burger Night
Protein value: about 22 g protein per $
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At about 22 g protein per $, Publix ground pork is one of the best protein values among this week's dinner deals. Smash burgers are fast, cheap and let the kids build their own. |
| Publix Ground Pork 80/20, Ground Fresh Daily |
$3.49 lb |
| Publix Kiwi Pineapple Fruit Salad Mix Small, Medium, or Large Size cont. |
$4.99 lb |
Ad prices good through Tuesday, Oct 20.
How to cook it: Form thin patties, smash them on a very hot pan for 3 minutes a side, and cook until no pink remains (160°).
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The weekend bonus
Large pumpkins at $3.95 are the cheapest afternoon of entertainment in town: carve, paint or just let the little ones scoop the goop. Toast the seeds after and you have a snack too.
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Quick grocery wins |
| Perdue Ground Chicken Breast No Antibiotics Ever, 16-oz pkg. Publix |
2 for $10.00 |
| Chobani Greek Yogurt Or Creations Greek; or Zero Sugar Yogurt, 5.3-oz cup Publix |
10 for $10.00 |
| Porterhouse or T-Bone Steaks Publix USDA Choice Beef Publix |
$14.99 lb |
| GreenWise Angus Ribeye Steak Bone-In, USDA Choice Beef, Raised Without Antibiotics Publix |
$18.99 lb |
Ads run Oct 14 to Oct 20. Prices can vary by store, so check your local ad.
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