More than egg hunts to entertain you this weekend

 Railroad Days Festival – Fri., Mar. 22 & Sat., Mar. 23. West Nassau Historical Soceity, 45383 Dixie Anve, Callahan, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. The West Nassau Historical Society hosts the annual Railroad Days Festival. Major events will be held both days in and around the historic 1881 Callahan train depot and 1856 Florida Railroad bed. Parade Sat. at 11 a.m. There will be food and craft vendors on the grounds both days along with train and classic car exhibits, tractors, kids’ play area and live music and entertainment. 904-879-3406.  Paseo Pastel St. Augustine Chalk Walk – Fri., Mar. 22, 7 p.m & Sat., Mar. 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., Mar. 24, all-day viewing. Downtown St. Augustine, 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. In celebration of St. Augustine’s 450th birthday, career chalk artists, art educators, college and high school students turn the city’s sidewalks into a gallery of chalk art. On Sat., over 70 artists competing for cash prizes create drawings on 4x6 sidewalk areas with the theme of  St. Augustine heritage. Sidewalk washing at 4 p.m. Sunday. www.staugustinechalkwalk.comView the list »
 Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby vs. the Alachua County Rollers – Sun., Mar. 24, 6:30 p.m. Skate Mania, 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, Fla. 34471. Admission: $8 in advance, $12 gate, Kids 12 & under FREE. Roller Derby Bout. Come cheer on the Cannibals as they as they take on their newest opponent in their second home bout. Doors open at 6:00.

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Amidst all of the egg hunts and spring flings, you’ll still find plenty events that just smack of Greater Jacksonville.

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  • 19th Mount Dora Spring Show – Sat., Mar. 23, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora, Mt Dora, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Join us as our downtown streets come alive with antiques and collectibles dealers, crafters and artists displaying their treasures for show and sale. It's a fun two-day, open-air event, with historic Mount Dora as a backdrop, and hosting thousands of visitors. Bring the family and wear comfortable shoes. Phone 352-217-8390.
  • Old Town Art & Craft Show – Sat., Mar. 23 & Sun., Mar. 24. Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, Fla. 32084. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Nearly 100 artists and craftsmen from Northeast Florida and around the country will be exhibiting side by side. Paintings, pottery, glass, metal, jewelry, mixed media, fiber art, photography, wood working, handcrafted brooms, jewelry, finely crafted hand-blown glass pieces and much more. For more information, www.OldTownArtShow.com.​
  • Spring Festival – Sat., Mar. 23, 11 a.m. Anointed Ground Church, 304 E. Oakland Ave., Oakland, Fla. 34760. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Fun, food and games for everyone. FREE haircuts for boys, health fair, food box & bag give-aways, clothes give-away. opportunity to win free massages. FREE parking located at the Charter School next to the church. For more information, go to www.AnointedGroundChurch.org.

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  •  Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby vs. the Alachua County Rollers – Sun., Mar. 24, 6:30 p.m. Skate Mania, 5461 SE Maricamp Rd., Ocala, Fla. 34471. Admission: $8 in advance, $12 gate, Kids 12 & under FREE. Roller Derby Bout. Come cheer on the Cannibals as they as they take on their newest opponent in their second home bout. Doors open at 6:00.
  •  Paseo Pastel St. Augustine Chalk Walk – Fri., Mar. 22, 7 p.m & Sat., Mar. 23 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun., Mar. 24, all-day viewing. Downtown St. Augustine, 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. In celebration of St. Augustine’s 450th birthday, career chalk artists, art educators, college and high school students turn the city’s sidewalks into a gallery of chalk art. On Sat., over 70 artists competing for cash prizes create drawings on 4x6 sidewalk areas with the theme of  St. Augustine heritage. Sidewalk washing at 4 p.m. Sunday. www.staugustinechalkwalk.com
  •  Railroad Days Festival – Fri., Mar. 22 & Sat., Mar. 23. West Nassau Historical Soceity, 45383 Dixie Anve, Callahan, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. The West Nassau Historical Society hosts the annual Railroad Days Festival. Major events will be held both days in and around the historic 1881 Callahan train depot and 1856 Florida Railroad bed. Parade Sat. at 11 a.m. There will be food and craft vendors on the grounds both days along with train and classic car exhibits, tractors, kids’ play area and live music and entertainment. 904-879-3406. 
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K Truitt is a second-generation, native Floridian born in Jacksonville. Truitt worked in public higher education for 25 years, most recently in Texas, is a successful grant writer, knows newspaper publishing, printing and graphic design and wants to work in the public sector. Contact: kt...

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