5&Why

10/06/2026

📣 Two FREE 5&Why community events tomorrow!

☕ 8:30 AM — 5&Why Morning Connections at La Amapola Cafe

Start your day by building genuine connections with local business owners, professionals and community leaders. Bring your business cards and come ready to connect, discover and grow—there is no cost to attend!
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📚 6:00 PM — Community Literacy Conversation

Authors, children’s authors, bookstores, businesses, educators and community members are invited to help strengthen literacy in our community. We’ll discuss 5&Why’s literacy programs, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and ways we can work together.

Come to one event—or join us for both! Everyone is welcome. Please share and invite someone who would benefit.

Literacy event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GoYjodpPQ/

10/06/2026

🎂 A sweet welcome to our newest 5&Why member—Sugar Art by Amaani! 💜🩵

Amaani is bringing people together through her “Cake with a Twist” events, combining a sweet experience with opportunities to connect around our community!

Check out her October lineup:

🌸 October 8 | 6–7:30 PM
Serendipity Marketplace • Palm Coast

💄 October 15 | 6–8 PM
Mary Kay Beauty & Glam Experience

☕ October 29 | 6–7:30 PM
Lucky Goat Coffee Co. • Bartram Park

🏡 October 30 | 12–1:30 PM
Dream Finders Homes • 5555 Arrow Ln., Jacksonville
Realtors & buyers only

Space is limited! Contact Amaani for event details, locations, and how to reserve your spot.

📲 Follow
https://instagram.com/sugarartbyamaani/
📧 [email protected]

Help us give her a warm welcome—follow her page, share this post, and show some love to a fellow community member! 💕

Let’s connect and GROW together!

10/06/2026

Stop by the 5&Why Tent for fun giveaways, Character visits, and other great resources!

We are so excited about our 30th Annual Ancient City Kids Day and hope you will be joining us on Oct. 24 from 11am to 3pm at Francis Field! We couldn't do ACKD without our wonderful sponsors so a big THANK YOU to:
IMPACT: Advocating for Children Today, Inc.
St. Augustine Youth Services - SAYS
UF Health St. Johns
Wolfson Children's Hospital
SouthState Bank
EPIC Behavioral Healthcare
Edward Jones/Cory Caplinger
Little Smiles
All American Gutter Protection
RickGreenough Puppetry
5&Why
Smiles by Dr. Craig Hadgis Orthodontist
LisaMack Production
Timber Tiger Studios

And, thank you to the agencies that work together every year to make ACKD happen! For many years, they've been working together to bring ACKD to our community - St. Augustine Youth Services, St. Johns County School District, St. Johns County Public Library, Lisa Mack Productions, EPIC Behavioral Healthcare, St. Johns County Parks and Recreation. They are listed on the tents in our new logo below!

10/04/2026

St. Augustine KIDS MUSIC DAY 2026
Success!

10/02/2026

Don't just take our word for it.... listen to Jack Black!

FREE 1st Annual St Augustine Kids Music Day Oct 4th 1-4pm 170 Nix Boat Yard

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10/02/2026

We loved connecting with ABA MOM Podcast! Excited to see how we grow together!

10/01/2026

St. Augustine Kids Music Day
Performers/Interactive
Tentative Schedule:

1:00 Mike Cook

1:20 Music with Ms Sasha

1:50 All Star Youth Choir

2:10 North Florida Fairytales Character Sing Along

2:30 Mike Cook

2:50 Music with Ms Sasha

3:10 Abbe Moody- Guitar

3:30 Keleb Jones

FREE EVENT!

09/29/2026

Calling ALL Authors, Childrens Authors, Book Stores, Book clubs, Those interested in keeping Dolly's Imagination library in our area..... October 7th 6pm!
Come learn about all of YOUR opportunities, Authors Groups, Events, ideas, and grow together!

Via Teams Meeting, Oct 7th 6pm EST
https://teams.live.com/meet/939529072477?p=5ni8RSykXkQK3uItVo

Lets connect and GROW Together!