Recreation & Special Events

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HOLIDAY CELEBRATION & TREE LIGHTING

Lots of fun for the family with a bike parade, live entertainments, crafts and more. Then join the mayors of Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach as they light the city's tree and welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus. Take pictures with the Claus's in front of the holiday tree until 8 pm. Brought to you by the Cities of Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach and the North Beaches Town Center at the Roundabout where Atlantic Blvd. meets the ocean.

Saturday, December 7, 2019 

Bike parade, crafts, face painting all begin at 2 PM, Live entertainment at the tree begins at 3:00 PM, Tree Lighting @ 6 PM, Pictures with Santa begins at 6:30 PM.

ARTS IN THE PARK 2020!

CARAC SPONSORED - Applications for the 17th Annual Arts in the Park will be available October 1, 2019. Artists interested in applying for this juried entry show are encouraged to apply by December 31st to avoid the late fee.

Artists say it is the best show they've ever done. Be a part of this event that has live music and food trucks along with artistic mediums of Visual Art, Jewelry and Mixed Mediums of Wood Crafting, Glass Blowing, Metal Art, and more.

AITP Application 2020: https://www.coab.us/DocumentCenter/View/11288/AITP-Application-2020

Third Annual Photo Contest Winner 

Congratulations: Paul Gunsaulies  

Winner  of the THIRD ANNUAL PHOTO CONTEST IN ATLANTIC BEACH.  

Paul Gunsaulies photo titled "Atlantis" will be featured on the 2019 Calendar of Events Brochure and the City’s website.

Many thanks to everyone who submitted photos for this years photo contest. 

Thank you to this year's judges: Amelia Thompson, Linda Stewart, and Della Giovanni.

WELLNESS BEING WORKSHOPS - FREE - ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER

ALL LEVELS WELCOME....NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.....$GRATUITIES HIGHLY RECOMMENDED$

KIDS YOGA - LINDSAY STROHECKER, Contact (904) 377-3402 or email WILDCHILDKIDSYOGA@OUTLOOK.COM
                             Tuesdays 5:30 & 6:30 pm

MEDITATION - MELISSA STRATFORD, Contact (904) 270-9760 or email MELISSA@MEDITATIONBUZZFL.COM                                                                      Wednesdays 9:30 am

YOGA - TRACY AIELLO MARKO, Contact (904) 874-5291 or email TRACY@TRUENORTHHEALTHANDWELLNESS.COM
                  Tuesdays 9:30 am, Wednesdays 5:30 pm and Thursdays 6:10 am

Adele Grage Cultural Center is located at 716 Ocean Blvd. Atlantic Beach, FL  32233

TAEKWONDO- HANK WRIGHT, Contact (904) 735-5025 or email HANKW@YESHATKD.ORG
Gail Baker Community Center: Mondays  6:00 pm- 7:30 pm, Wednesdays 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm and Fridays 10:30 am- 12:00 Noon.                   (Located at 2072 George St. Atlantic Beach, FL 32233)

Instructors donate their time to offer these classes to you.  Please show your appreciation by offering a gratuity to your instructor. Thank you.  

ART WALK ARTIST RECEPTION @ ADELE GRAGE GALLERY 

Thursday,  December 19  from 5-8 pm, during The Beaches Town Center Art Walk @ The Adele Grage Gallery in Bull Park...

Make the Adele Grage Gallery, in Bull Park your first/last stop at the Artist Reception, during the North Beaches Art Walk at 716 Ocean Blvd. and meet the featuring artist, Abbey Matthews.  Free and open to the public 5:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday,  September 19  come rain or shine and enjoy light refreshments and snacks.

Call or text Beachside Buggies for a ride back and forth between the Adele Grage Center and Town Center during Art Walk at 904-887-4441.  They operate on tips only!  Don't lose your parking spot, just hop aboard.

SONGWRITERS' CONCERT 

716 Ocean Blvd at 7th Street

CARAC SPONSORED- Talent in our own backyard! Brought to you by the City of Atlantic Beach Cultural Arts and Recreation Advisory Committee. Enjoy the original sounds by local talent in the Adele Grage Theater.  Come inside the theater, out of the heat, you'll be glad you did!  Doors open at 5:45 p.m.

Whether you write, sing, play or simply enjoy listening to good music, plan on being with us. Hosted by Mike Shackelford, local performers transform the Adele Grage Theater from 6-8 pm with original music creations. Light snacks and refreshments served.

Seating is first come-first served for this admission-free, alcohol-free event.
Performers should contact host Mike Shackelford at (904) 610-7461. Prepare two original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum.

Upcoming Concert Dates:

December 15, 2019   

Upcoming Dates in 2020:  January 12, February 9, March 8, April 5, May 2, June 7, July 5, August 2; Fall Schedule (TBA)

ACOUSTIC NIGHT WITH FOOD TRUCK 

Host, Mike Shackelford and friends will be in Bull Memorial Park for concert in the Park under the swaying palm trees with the ocean breeze! It doesn't get any better than this on a beautiful summer evening as you enjoy the music on your blanket, in your chair or standing around with neighbors and friends, listening to the musical talent of local singers of all ages. Come rain or shine. In event of inclement weather, the event moves indoors at the Adele Grage Theater in Bull Park.

Come hungry, A Food Truck TBA will be available for dinner from 5-8:30 pm on 7th St. at East Coast Dr.

Bull Memorial Park is located on the corner of 7th St. & East Coast Drive. Ride, Walk, Run or Drive, it's going to be a great evening! Performers should contact host Mike Shackelford at (904) 610-7461. Prepare two original songs of 7-8 minutes combined maximum.

Upcoming Dates in 2020:  March 22, April 26, May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30; Fall Schedule (TBA)

INTRACOASTAL PADDLE TOUR 

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Atlantic Beach by way of paddles (paddle board or kayak)  
@ Dutton Island kayak launch (south end).  

Why not explore our local marsh trails and parks by waterway?  Tours begin with a demonstration for beginner paddlers followed by a guided one hour tour.  Enjoy the local flora and fauna, meet new people as you get comfortable with the water routes for future paddling.  The goal of the session is to paddle from Dutton Island Park to Tideviews Preserve Park (depending on skill level and weather).                                                            

 Come enjoy an easy afternoon paddle in your backyard! 

Use your own equipment $25

Equipment rental (paddle board or kayak) $50
Call to reserve your spot with Jax Surf and Paddle: 904-372-9083
Tour Schedule (all tours @ 11 am):  Schedule TBA

SENIOR PROGRAMS 

Atlantic Beach loves our Senior Citizens!  Seniors, looking for something to do.....join us at the Gail Baker Community Center with your friends or make new ones:

Senior Chair Aerobics - Every Wednesday @ 10:30 am
                                 
All programs listed are from 10:30 am - 12 noon

Transportation is available by calling 904-247-5851 (please call 2 days in advance)
Call LaTrenia for further information about the senior programs at 247-5251.

"YOUR" ATLANTIC BEACH

Atlantic Beach is your beach.  Please enjoy our beautiful beaches, keep it clean, and only leave footprints & paw prints behind.

The City of Atlantic Beach allows leashed dogs on the beach, except while in the water. Please respect your fellow beach goers. 

Weddings on the beach require a permit issued at the Recreation Department.

Please dispose of all trash and pet droppings in the trash receptacles provided at each beach access. Respect others while on the beach and be safe.  Thank you for making  "your" Atlantic Beach beautiful!2016 Photo Contest Submission Photographed by Nancy 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

December 2019

2          Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

3          Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

             Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

4          Meditation – Adele Grage 9:30 am

             Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

             Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

             Yoga – Adele Grage –5:30 pm

             Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

5         Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

             Artisans' Faire – Adele Grage 5-9 pm

6          Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

7          Tree Lighting – Beaches Town Center 3-8 pm

9          Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

10       Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

             Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10:30 am

             Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

11       Meditation – Adele Grage 9:30 am

             Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

             Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

             Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

              Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

12        Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

13        Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

15        Songwriters Concert – Adele Grage 6 pm- 8 pm

16        Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

17        Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

              Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

18        Senior Aerobics – Baker Center 10:30 am

              Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

              Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm

              Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

19        Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

              Artist Reception– Adele Grage 5-8 pm

              Featuring Abbey Matthews

              Beaches Art Walk – Town Center 5-9 pm

20        Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

21        Toy Drive – Baker Center 10 am-2 pm

23        Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

24        Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

              Senior BINGO – Baker Center 10:30 am

              Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

25        Mid-Week Market – Bull Park 3-6 pm

              Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm  

26        Yoga – Adele Grage 6:10 am

27        Taekwondo – Baker Center 10:30 am-noon

30        Taekwondo – Baker Center 6-7:30 pm

31        Yoga – Adele Grage 9:30 am

              Kids Yoga – Adele Grage 5:30 pm & 6:30 pm

Calendar subject to change