St Johns River Center

08/13/2026

Can you believe we are almost done with the first week of school?!

We loved seeing first day back pics 📸📚👧🏼👦🏽

Thanks for making your teacher’s first day back special with our Back To School Gift Event. 🚌✏️

Be sure to follow us for all of our upcoming events at the River Center!

08/13/2026

Kris Gorman loves nature, and her passion for it presents itself in the art she creates. That art will be the featured artist in the Gathering Artists of Putnam’s next exhibit, “Into the Light,” which opens from 5–7 p.m. Friday at the St. Johns River Center.

Read more: https://www.palatkadailynews.com/articles/local-news/art-teacher-showing-off-own-work-at-exhibit/

08/12/2026

Check out our neighbors at the City dock this Friday! 🌟

Open This Friday from 9 am to 8 pm. We cant wait to see you !

08/12/2026

Some background on the Featured Artist: Kris Gorman

Kris Gorman grew up in Wray, Colorado where she studied stain glass and painting. She received the Night Owl Art Scholarship and went to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, where she received her degree in Fine Art and Graphic design. Kris then went to the University of New Mexico where she obtained a Post-BA in Art Education K-12. She taught art in middle school and at the Albuquerque Art Museum.

She has exhibited her jewelry at Panache Gallery, Cherry Creek North, Denver, Co, Davis Art Gallery, Columbia, Mo. 3-D ceiling sculptures, watercolors, and acrylics panels. Also, she exhibited for many years at the Matrix gallery in Albuquerque.

Her work is focused on plant life, landscapes, architecture and animals. She enjoys using different mediums, conquering new techniques and subjects. Kris lives for the meditative properties of creating art to make life a more enjoyable environment in which to inhabit.

Info: https://www.gatheringartistsofputnam.com/team-3/kris-gorman

Visit: https://www.gatheringartistsofputnam.com/ for more about our artists and how to join :)

We can't wait for you to join us this Friday August 14th at St Johns River Center from 5pm to 7pm to see her work ^_^

08/07/2026

Come join Larra and make a gift for your teacher. We are here until 7:30pm

08/06/2026

We are looking forward to seeing all the children tomorrow night!

📚🍎 The first day of school is almost here... let's surprise our teachers! 🍎📚

Looking for a fun activity before school starts? Bring your child to the St. Johns River Center to create a one-of-a-kind handmade gift their teacher will cherish all year long! ❤️

🎨 Craft a special teacher gift
🍿 Enjoy FREE popcorn & juice
😊 Meet new friends and kick off the school year with fun!

👧🧒 For Pre-K through 6th Grade students
📅 Friday, August 7
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 St. Johns River Center 102 N. 1st Street • Palatka

🎟️ Spots are limited and registration is required!
👉 Register your child today:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/rQrzhLS/backtoschool

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, family, and fellow parents. We can't wait to see everyone's creativity shine as we celebrate our amazing teachers! 🍎✂️🎨

08/04/2026

Come have dinner (or dessert) with the Palatka Police Department and eat in the AC!

Show us your food 🍦🥜🍗🍭

Use and see what everyone else is having.

08/04/2026

The St. Johns River Center asked Captain Williams, with the Palatka Police Department, what is National Night Out… this is what he had to say.

Don’t miss your chance to get to know our amazing officers who protect and serve! 🚨

08/04/2026

Let’s meet Pinkie Bee!

Come see her for your FREE facepaint tonight, 5p-8p in the St. Johns River Center for National Night Out!

Shout out to our friends Douglas Law Firm for the sponsorship!

08/04/2026

Thank you Douglas Law Firm for bringing Pinkie Bee to the National Night Out!

Come see us for your FREE facepainting! Tonight 5pm-8pm.

🎉 TODAY'S THE DAY! 🎉

Join the Palatka Police Department for National Night Out 2026!

📅 Tuesday, August 4
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Palatka Riverfront

Bring the whole family out for an evening filled with:

🚓 Touch-a-Truck
🎶 Live DJ
🍔 Food Trucks
🏘️ Community Vendors
🎈 Bounce Houses & Kids Activities
🎁 FREE Raffle Tickets (one per person at the Palatka Police Department tent)

🚧 Traveling downtown today?

Please refer to the road closure map and plan your route accordingly. Road closures begin this afternoon around 12:30pm to allow for event setup and to ensure the safety of everyone attending.

National Night Out is an opportunity to strengthen the partnership between law enforcement and the community we proudly serve. We look forward to spending the evening with you and your family!

We'll see you at the Riverfront!