Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida

Fresh Fest
2023-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Washington County Public Library, 1444 Jackson Avenue, Chipley, Florida, 32428, United States
In partnership with the Washington County Public Library and the UF/IFAS Extension Office, FDOH-Washington will be hosting the Fall 2023 Fresh Fest on Saturday, September 30th, from 9am-12pm at the Chipley Library. Participants will enjoy browsing local vendors, outdoor activities for youth, healthy recipe samples, and gardening educational sessions. Individuals who attend the educational sessions will receive a “Garden in a Bucket” which contains everything needed to start an at-home container garden.

Books, Balls, & Blocks!
2023-10-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Tyndall AFB Child Development Center, 308 Mississippi Road, Tyndall AFB, Florida, 32403, United States
Join us for a fun, interactive parent event to receive information on your child’s development and community resources! This is a free, fun developmental and behavioral screening event for children 2 months to 8 years of age. Don’t wait and see… check and see!

**This event is opent to anyone with Tyndall Base Access**

Rodeo Parade
2023-10-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Park – Bonifay, FL, Veteran's Memorial Park, Bonifay, Florida, 32425
Come out and see our team at the Rodeo Parade on Friday, October 6th, in Bonifay!

The parade starts at the north end of Bonifay in front of the Piggly Wiggly and travels south on Waukesha Street/Highway 79, turns right on Veterans Boulevard and ends in front of Memorial Field.

Fall in Love with Jackson County - Business Expo & Community Showcase
2023-10-12 15:00 - 19:00 | Florida
The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce invites the public to this year’s Fall in love with JaCo at its upcoming Business Expo & Community Showcase on Thursday, October 12th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Citizen’s Lodge.

This free event will showcase local businesses and community organizations gathered at one location displaying their products and services. Along with taking in the many exhibits and talking with business owners and representatives, the Expo will offer attendees several giveaways and raffle prizes, music, and entertainment. Local food truck favorites will be available for purchase.

Spirit Night @ Chick Fil A
2023-10-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Chick-Fil-A, Marianna, 4930 Oakdale Blvd, Marianna, Florida, 32448, United States

Community Health & Wellness Fair - Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Florida
Please join us for this exciting community event! There will be over 30 community partners setting up tables with information, giveaways and services. PanCare will be out front with medical and dental buses. There will be children’s activities and a raffle. We look forward to seeing you there!

Pumpkins in the Park
2023-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Florida
This event gives away over 1,000 pumpkins to children in the community. Farmers will be set-up with local produce in addition to some local crafters. In addition, there will be children’s activities and door prizes as well as a variety of food vendors.

Ghosts on the Coast
2023-10-31 17:30 - 20:30 | Reid Avenue, Reid Avenue, Port St Joe, Florida, 32456, United States
Calling all Pumpkins, Ghosts, Dragons and Witches, too!Port St. Joe has a SPOOKY PARTY planned on Reid Avenue! Ghosts on the Coast is always a fun, safe time for children, pets, and adults to dress up in creative costumes.

Family Engagement Roadtrip
2023-11-06 08:00 - 2023-11-09 17:00 | Florida
All Aboard, Early Learners!

Join us as we travel across Northwest Florida celebrating Family Engagement Month and delivering Activity Kits for children from birth to 3 years of age. A schedule of the roadtrip stops will be posted closer to time, so be on the lookout as we may have a stop near you! Kits will be handed out on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For more information on the Family Engagement Roadtrip, please contact Daryan Tennant at daryan.tennant@elcnwf.org or 850-718-8867.

Veterans Day Holiday - ELCNWF Offices Closed
2023-11-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Florida

Let's Taco Bout It - Parent Café
2023-11-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Florida
We are hosting a Parent’s Cafe that is exclusive for parents of children at Hawk’s Nest Learning Tree! Join us for an evening of peer-to-peer learning and self-reflections as we taco bout parenting through casual conversations with other parents. Did we mention there will be food, raffle prizes, and childcare services available?!

Register Here!

Thanksgiving Holiday - ELCNWF Offices Closed
2023-11-22 00:00 - 2023-11-24 23:59 | Florida

Port St. Joe Christmas Parade
2023-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Reid Avenue, Reid Avenue, Port St Joe, Florida, 32456, United States
Join us for the Annual Christmas on the Coast Parade on Reid Avenue in downtown Port St. Joe!

Christmas - ELCNWF Offices Closed
2023-12-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-12-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Florida

New Year's - ELCNWF Offices Closed
2023-12-29 08:00 - 2024-01-01 17:00 | Florida

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - ELCNWF Offices Closed
2024-01-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Florida

February 2024 Board Meeting
2024-02-14 11:00 - 12:00 | Florida
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ArtKidDoo 2024
2024-02-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Shivers Park, 757 4th Street, Chipley, Florida, 32428, United States
ArtKidDoo is BACK! Are you ready for it?? Join us for a day of fun filled with arts and excitement designed just for kids! We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information, please contact Daryan Tennant at daryan.tennant@elcnwf.org.

Springtime in the Park
2024-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Alford Community Park, 2554 Park Avenue, Alford, Florida, 32420, United States
From unique items for sale, to great food, and play areas for children, the day is full of fun and excitement. Enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, arts and crafts, inflatables, and more.

March 2024 Board Meeting
2024-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Florida

Reel Parenting - Father's Parent Café
2024-03-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Life Out Loud Church, 2118 Live Oak Road, Bonifay, Florida, 32425, United States
We are hosting a Father’s Parent’s Café at Life Out Loud Church in Bonifay, FL on March 24th! Join us for an evening of peer-to-peer learning and self-reflections as we talk about reel parenting through casual conversations with other parents. Did we mention there will be food and raffle prizes?!

Register using the link below… We’ll see you there!

Register Here

Grand Ridge Annual Spring Festival
2024-03-30 09:00 - 12:00 | John Thomas Porter Park, Florida Street, Grand Ridge, Florida, 32442, United States
There will be something for everyone including arts, crafts, food vendors, children’s games, and activities. Easter Egg Hunt at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with 3 different age divisions having a total of 12 golden eggs worth $25.00 each. The Jackson County Sheriff will air-drop Easter eggs from a helicopter between 10:30-10:45 am!

World's Greatest Baby Shower
2024-04-04 16:00 - 18:00 | First United Methodist Church, 903 E. 4th Street, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
If you are pregnant or have had a baby within the last six months, Healthy Start Coalition of Bay, Franklin, and Gulf Counties invites you and your family to join us for this free community event! No RSVP or advanced registration is required.

GENTRACON24
2024-04-09 08:00 - 2024-04-10 15:30 | Florida State University – Panama City, 4750 Collegiate Drive, Panama City, Florida, 32405, United States
Gentracon24 will focus on generational trauma and how it affects developing children and adults. This two-day conference is dedicated to equipping child welfare workers, providers, and community members with additional tools to effectively impact the children and families we serve and help our communities heal from generational trauma.

Day 1: April 9, 2024 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

(Registration starts @ 8:00am, Session begins @ 9:00am)

Day 2: April 10, 2024 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

(Session begins @ 8:30am)

NWF Health Network and Florida State University have collaborated to bring together dynamic guest speakers, supportive learning opportunities, and community partners in one location to focus on the importance of addressing resiliency, prevention, and mental health.

Featured Presenters include:

Dr. Richard Marks, Barb Clark, Peter Mutabazi, and Pam Baston

Register Here

April 2024 Board Meeting
2024-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Florida

Bike Night
2024-04-12 18:00 - 22:00 | American Legion Post 392, 535 Oak Avenue, Panama City, Florida, 32401, United States
The American Legion Riders 392 Chapter, in partnership with the Crawfish Kings, are hosting a Bike Night Crawfish Boil on April 12th at 6pm! All proceeds will benefit programs of the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida, so come on out!

Poplar Spring Kindergarten Signing Day
2024-04-16 08:30 - 12:00 | Poplar Spring High School, 3726 Atomic Drive, Graceville, Florida, 32440, United States

Wewahitchka Kindergarten Round Up
2024-04-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Wewahitcka Elementary School, 514 E River Road, Wewahitchka, Florida, 32465, United States

Port St. Joe Kindergarten Round Up
2024-04-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Port St. Joe Elementary School, 2201 Long Avenue, Port St. Joe, Florida, 32456, United States
