Calendar of events

Saturday, October 10

StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha

10:30 AM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. This week, Ms. Dearsha will be reading Construction Site: Firefight! by Sherri Duskey Rinker and AG Ford.

Island Art Association Art Walk Extraordinaire

5:00 PM

18 North 2nd Street
Fernandina Beach, FL

Island Art Association (IAA) hosts its monthly Second Saturday Art Walk, plus we celebrate so much more in October - our Featured Artist of the Month - Bee Sandberg, the many Nassau County artists whose work is on display as part of the "new" …

Amelia Island Jazz Festival - Gunhild Carling in Concert

7:00 PM

2700 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Gunhild Carling, Sweden’s Queen of Swing and Vaudeville, delivers a show unlike any other.

Amelia Island Jazz Festival - Saturday Late Nite Jam

10:00 PM

629 S 8th Street
Fernandina Beach, FL

Bebop, Blues and Beyond, featuring the Rory Ames Quartet. Hosted by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts jazz pianist Rory Ames our 2026 AIJF Scholarship winner and 2026 YoungArts honoree.

Sunday, October 11

Amelia Island Jazz Festival - Dixie to Swing Brunch (First Seating)

10:30 AM

2700 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Swing into the Afternoon. Grand Finale Dixie to Swing Jazz Brunch. Close out the Amelia Island Jazz Festival in style at the ever-popular Dixie to Swing Jazz Brunch. Enjoy a delicious Jazz Festival menu while taking in the lively sounds …

Acoustic Flashback with Bill Ivins

12:00 PM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Take a break by the sea with singer/songwriter Bill Ivins as he brings his signature “acoustic flashback” to our courtyard! Enjoy an afternoon of feel-good favorites and original tunes that transport you through time. Grab a delicious …

Amelia Island Jazz Festival - Dixie to Swing Brunch (Second Seating)

1:00 PM

2700 Atlantic Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

“Bad Books” on Stage

3:00 PM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Live Ink Theatre Presents Bad Books by Sharyn Rothstein. Directed by Martha McDowell. Starring Cynthia Riegler & Sinda Nichols

Monday, October 12

NAMI Neighborhood Book Club

11:00 AM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Mental health challenges are often poorly understood yet can have a major impact on individuals, families and the community. There are many books depicting these problems in believable, empathetic and thought-provoking ways.

Tuesday, October 13

Autumn Harvest Tea

12:30 PM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Celebrate our colorful Autumn by joining us for a special Harvest Tea.

“Paint Party” with Jenny Atkinson

4:00 PM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

Ready for a fun, creative escape? Grab a friend or three and join Jenny for the “Moonlit Raven” paint party! No experience needed—Jenny provides pre-traced canvases, paints, brushes, and …

Wednesday, October 14

EVERYONE knows someone who could use this book: Get Rid of Stuff

3:00 PM

1430 Park Avenue
Fernandina Beach, Flori

...A practical and inspiring guide to downsizing (or decluttering) Local author and illustrator/artist, Marcia DeFalco, will share insights from six moves, retirement downsizing, and how she saved more than $3,500 in moving expenses. A book …

“Get Rid of Stuff”

3:00 PM

1430 Park Ave Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach, FL

In this memoir by a self-described recovering packrat, you’ll find motivation and effective and surprising ways to downsize and declutter. Marcia DeFalco affirms you can start anywhere — with individual items, …

Thursday, October 15

“The House Built on Alligator Bones”

4:00 PM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Alligators and Amelia Island play starring roles in this Florida gothic horror novel by Sophia Huneycutt. It’s a story of mysterious occurences, generations of matriarchal family lore, and buried secrets. The program not only introduces this …

Friday, October 16

“Swing & a Miss”

5:00 PM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

The World Series might be coming up, but no bats are involved … just swingin’ sounds from this quintet founded by multi-instrumentalist Bill Prince. Joined by his wife Paula on sax and flute, with equally talented …

"A War for Native Independence" with Dr. Matt Jennings

6:00 PM

233 S. 3rd Street
Fernandina Beach, Flori

Join us at the Amelia Island Museum of History for this October installment of our 3rd on 3rd monthly series titled "A War for Native Independence" with Dr. Matt Jennings.

Saturday, October 17

StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha

10:30 AM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming.

Ritz-Carlton Cook-Out with Celebrity Chefs

2:00 PM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Meet celebrity chefs and learn about their food stories growing up, foods trends, and what we can learn from other food traditions. After the conversation on stage, the chefs will be available to autograph copies of their books. Appetizers …

Sunday, October 18

Acoustic Guitar Music Jam

12:00 PM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Join other guitar players in an acoustic guitar jam. If you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, bring your acoustic guitar and some songs that you want to play and join other guitar players in a relaxed setting on the patio courtyard. Songs …

Let’s Listen: “Education”

3:00 PM

1430 Park Ave
Fernandina Beach, FL

Let’s Listen: Healing the Great Divides. Join us for a 10-month discussion series featuring guest speakers who bring diverse perspectives on important civic topics. Each session offers an opportunity to explore issues thoughtfully, hear …

Gopher tortoise — the environmental engineer and homemaker

By Angela Ray

3 days ago

Deep in the middle of a now-rare longleaf pine forest in northeast Florida, a gopher tortoise looks for a place to build a home. She is surrounded by saw palmettos, wildflowers, towering and graceful …

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