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December 31 - January 6

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jacksonville Public Library Children's Events

Check the Jacksonville Public Library website for daily programs for children, teens and families.

Nassau County Public Library Events

Check the Nassau County Library website for daily programs for children, teens and families.

Saint Johns County Public Library

Check the Saint Johns County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Amelia River Cruises Cumberland Island Tour

Embark on an exceptional Cumberland Island Tour, a journey that unveils the captivating history and diverse wildlife of Amelia and ...

Flight Adventure Park Noon Year's Eve

Our First Annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration – Fun for Kids! Countdown & Confetti Cannon at 12 PM Ring in the ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Flight Adventure Park: 7022 A C Skinner Pkwy Ste 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256
  • Cost: $23-$26
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jax Cooking Studio: Happy Noon Year’s Eve Party!

Bring the kids and ring in 2026 with a fun cooking party! We’re ringing in the “noon” year together with ...

Jax Parks "NOON" Years Eve at Friendship Fountain

Celebrate NOON Years Eve with us on December 31 from 10am-1pm for some family friendly fun to welcome 2026 early! ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Friendship Fountain: 1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Sensory Towne Noon Years Eve Balloon Drop and Countdown Bag

Bring your children in and experience a new way to celebrate noon year's eve. Each 20 minutes leading up to ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Sensory Towne: 8380 Baymeadows Road Suite 6, Jacksonville, FL
  • Cost: $20 Non Members | $15 Members
  • Website: sensorytowne.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

We Rock the Spectrum Noon Years Eve Party

It's time for a new year! Ring it in with the best "noon" year countdown in the city! We will ...

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 11:00 am -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

Amelia River Cruises Cumberland Coastal Tour

This afternoon tour is a nice blend of history and nature, including a trip up Beach Creek with a beautiful ...

Atlantic Beach First Night Centennial

What is First Night? First Night is a family-friendly celebration of the New Year and Atlantic Beach’s Centennial Birthday! This community ...

Bank of America New Year's Eve Run 5K and Mile

The Bank of America New Year’s Eve Run will benefit Gator Bowl Charities. All participants receive an official race ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

Legacy Ale Works Early Bird NYE

Want to celebrate New Years Eve but be home before bedtime? Join us for our Early Bird New Years Eve! ...

  • 3:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: Legacy Ale Works: 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste 129, Jacksonville, Florida 32258
  • Cost: See website for prices.
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Dave and Buster's New Year's Eve Celebration

Ring in the 2026 New Year with a celebration the whole family will love! Join us for an unforgettable Family ...

Atlantic Beach First Night Centennial

What is First Night? First Night is a family-friendly celebration of the New Year and Atlantic Beach’s Centennial Birthday! This community ...

Fernandina Beach New Years Eve Shrimp Drop

Food, vendors and Fernandina’s family friendly shrimp drop!

Top Dawg Tavern Ring in the New Year

Ring in the New Year with us at Top Dawg Tavern this New Year’s Eve! We will be celebrating the ...

Skate Station New Year's Skate

Bring in the New Years with us on December 31st from 7:30pm-1am! All ages are welcome. Family fun event with ...

Downtown Jacksonville New Year's Eve Fireworks

Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jacksonville Public Library Children's Events

Check the Jacksonville Public Library website for daily programs for children, teens and families.

Nassau County Public Library Events

Check the Nassau County Library website for daily programs for children, teens and families.

Saint Johns County Public Library

Check the Saint Johns County Public Library website daily for programs for children, teens and families.

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 1:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

Skate Station New Year's Skate

Bring in the New Years with us on December 31st from 7:30pm-1am! All ages are welcome. Family fun event with ...

5 Points Funky Fridays

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages — step right up to Five Points Funky Fridays! A ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 6:10 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

VibeCode JAX Kickoff Meeting

Welcome to Jacksonville's FIRST ever VibeCoding for Kids&Parents Class! VibeCoding is using AI, like you prompt ChatGPT, to write computer ...

Sweet Pete's Gummy Candy Class

Follow Sweet Pete's recipe and learn to make your own gummies! Class participants will make delicious gummies in a wide ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $19.35/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Classes

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

Surge Jacksonville Family Fun Friday

Experience the FUN at Surge Adventure Park with the whole family! Every Friday from 5PM – 9PM we are offering ...

  • 5:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Surge Jacksonville: 9292 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $49.99/Family 4 pack; $16.95/each additional jumper
  • Website: surgefun.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Ongoing Programs

Doing Dishes Kids Night Out

Join us for a drop off KIDS NIGHT OUT painting event for kids 6-12 years old. We will paint this ...

TNT Gymnastics Ninja Night

Join us for Ninja Night on the first Friday of every month.

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: TNT Gymnastics: 2683 St. Johns Bluff Rd. South #107 Jacksonville, FL 32246
  • Website: tntgymfit.com
  • Category: Classes

Community First Igloo Ugly Sweater Night

Winterfest is here! Join us for an Ugly Sweater Night!

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 6:10 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Home Depot Kid's Workshop

Head over to The Home Depot on the first Saturday of each month for a special kids project.

Story Time in The Square!

On the first Saturday of each month, the San Marco Preservation Society and the San Marco Bookstore team up to ...

  • 10:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Balis Park: 1999 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Cost: FREE
  • Website: smpsjax.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Story and Song StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha

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

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

Painting with a Twist San Marco Pre-Sketched Family Fun

Paint and sip studio where guests drink wine and create art with guidance from artist-entertainers.

Jacksonville Icemen vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits

Join us for the 2025-2026 Season!

  • 7:00 pm 
  • Location: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena: 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd Jacksonville, Florida 32202
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: jacksonvilleicemen.com
  • Category: Sporting Events

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 6:10 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Surge Jacksonville Sensory Sunday

Sensory Play Sunday is designed for children with special needs to enjoy Surge Adventure Park the first Sunday of every ...

Jax Cooking Studio: KPop Demon Hunters Inspired Korean Brunch

Join as we explore the vibrant and diverse flavors of Korean cuisine in this KPop Demon Hunters inspired brunch. Our ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: JAX Cooking Studio: 14035 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: $75 – $155
  • Website: jaxcookingstudio.com
  • Category: Classes

Sweet Pete's Chocolate Pizza Class

This is a great class for chocolate and pizza lovers. Learn how to temper chocolate from the Sweet Pete’s confectioners. ...

  • 1:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $19.35/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Classes

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 6:10 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jax Cooking Studio: School’s Out: Disney Inspired Holiday Baking

Head to JAX Cooking Studio this winter break, where the magic never ends. We absolutely love the holiday season at ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JAX Cooking Studio: 14035 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: $70 – $145
  • Website: jaxcookingstudio.com
  • Category: Classes

Jax On Ice

​​JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! We can’t ...

  • 6:10 am - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jax Cooking Studio: School’s Out: Cake Pop Making and Decorating

If you love cake pops, this is an event that you won’t want to miss. Our expert chefs will teach ...

  • 2:00 pm -  4:30 pm 
  • Location: JAX Cooking Studio: 14035 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: $70 – $145
  • Website: jaxcookingstudio.com
  • Category: Classes

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Creative Kids Drop-In Children Ages 7 to 12 | Registration Required

Looking for the ultimate after-school adventure for your child? Our Creative Kids Drop-In offers a fresh Museum experience with each ...

  • 4:00 pm -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens: 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Cost: Members $10, Future Members $15
  • Website: www.cummermuseum.org
  • Category: Classes

Flight Adventure Park Family Night

Every Tuesday from 4pm-8pm, you can enjoy our park activities at an unbelievably affordable price of JUST $40 for 60 ...

December 31 - January 6
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