When Newt Perry sank a theater into the edge of Weeki Wachee Springs in 1947, he had no idea his mermaids would become world-famous Florida icons. This presentation, based on Weeki Wachee Mermaids: Thirty Years of Underwater Photography, covers the fascinating history of Weeki Wachee Springs told through vintage photographs of the resident ‘mermaids’ from […]
More information coming soon.
Kids Art Camp: Handmade Clay Flowers! 🌸🎨 A fun, creative space where kids (ages 7+) shape, mold, and design their own beautiful clay flowers! With step-by-step guidance, they'll roll, pinch, and sculpt clay into realistic or whimsical designs, mixing colors for a vibrant touch. From raw clay to finished art, their imagination will bloom! Bring […]
More information coming soon.
Kids Art Camp: Glazing a Ladybug Plate! 🐞🎨 A fun, creative adventure where kids (ages 7+) design and glaze their own ladybug-themed ceramic plate! With step-by-step guidance, they'll apply vibrant colors, layer glazes, and add unique details like flowers or grass. All materials provided for a smooth, shiny finish! Bring a water bottle—we've got snacks […]
More information coming soon.
🌸 Kids Art Camp: Wooden Flower Door Hanger 🌸 Let your child’s creativity bloom at our Kids Art Camp: Wooden Flower Door Hanger! Perfect for ages 7 and up, this hands-on camp guides kids in creating their own vibrant, hand-painted wooden flower door hanger. 🖌️ What's Included: • Pre-cut wooden flower shape • Paints, brushes, […]
More information coming soon.
Welcome to the Kids Art Camp: Butterfly Kisses Canvas Painting! The kids will start with a blank canvas and follow the step-by-step instructions to bring this magical scene to life. They'll paint a playful cat with a butterfly gently landing on its nose. The campers will choose their own colors for the cat, the butterfly’s […]
Enjoy a free guided tour of the historic St. Mary's Episcopal Church, built in 1879. It is one of the few remaining examples of a historic Carpenter Gothic style churches in Florida. St. Mary’s was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1979. The St. Mary's Docent Ministry offers free guided tours of the […]
More information coming soon.
Enjoy a free guided tour of the historic St. Mary's Episcopal Church, built in 1879. It is one of the few remaining examples of a historic Carpenter Gothic style churches in Florida. St. Mary’s was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1979. The St. Mary's Docent Ministry offers free guided tours of the […]
Come hang out, relax and read....with kittens! Our friends at Clay County Animal Services will be joining us, and they'll be bringing some adorable kitties with them! The best part? You can adopt a kitten and bring home a new fur-ever friend. The adoption fee for kittens is $25 and adopters will go home with […]
More information coming soon.
Hey Moms and Dads, do you need a few hours to yourselves? Maybe go to dinner, shopping, or just sit home in quiet? Let your little ones join us at The Dirty Palette for Kids Night Out! 🎨🌟 Unleash your child's creativity where they can explore, create, and have a blast with fellow young artists. […]
Join us for a hands-on pottery experience as we teach you to mold, shape, and create your very own masterpiece. Get ready to get your hands dirty and let your imagination run wild as you spin your way to a one-of-a-kind creation. You will have the option to paint your item the same night it […]
Join guest speaker Robert A. Mattson at the Clay County Historical Society for a special presentation on the Naval action on the St. Johns River during the war between the states. Mattson is an author, historian, musician, and reenactor and will have books available for sale.
Acrylic Flowers - We will have a variety of LIVE floral bouquets to choose from of esp. hydrangeas as we learn basic painting principles and complete our own work of art to hang in our home or offer a Spring Gift to others! Enjoy appetizers and Happy Hour at the Hilltop in their dreamy ballroom […]
More information coming soon.
Sign up for a Candle Pouring class and dive into a world of scents and colors as you craft your own unique candles. Join us for a hands-on experience like no other, where you get to design and pour your very own custom candles to light up your space. When signing up you are paying […]
Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless – one who has racked nearly 2 billion music streams including a half-dozen Number 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the […]
Enjoy a free guided tour of the historic St. Mary's Episcopal Church, built in 1879. It is one of the few remaining examples of a historic Carpenter Gothic style churches in Florida. St. Mary’s was placed on the National Register of Historic Sites in 1979. The St. Mary's Docent Ministry offers free guided tours of the […]
Sign up for a Candle Pouring class and dive into a world of scents and colors as you craft your own unique candles. Join us for a hands-on experience like no other, where you get to design and pour your very own custom candles to light up your space. When signing up you are paying […]
More information coming soon.
© 2025 Clay County. Small Towns, Big Passions
