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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.

Jacksonville Aboretum and Botanical Gardens Glowing Gardens

At Glowing Gardens, JABG invites you to step into a Floridian winter wonderland at this year’s walkthrough holiday light show. ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Skate Into the Holiday Spirit! Starting 12/13, join us at the Igloo for a month of festive events you won’t ...

Santa Suits on the Loose 5k

Proceeds benefit the St. Augustine Youth Services. A CHRISTMAS GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME - Race proceeds help provide normal life ...

Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Holiday Breakfast with Santa

Children of all ages will delight in sharing their holiday wishes with Santa Claus while the whole family enjoys and ...

  • 8:30 am - 10:30 am 
  • Location: Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island: 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034
  • Cost: $72.00 ages 10 and up | $63.00 ages 4 to 9 | Ages 0-3 complimentary
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Adventure Landing Breakfast with Paw Patrol

Paw Patrol is coming to Adventure Landing on December 14th!!! Join us from 8am-10am for Breakfast with Chase, Marshall & Skye ...

Chick Fil A Beach and Hodges Free Photos with Santa

Join us for free photos with Santa!

GTM Research Reserve Family Seining

Join GTM Research Reserve on the second Saturday of each month for a guided family seining activity. Pull a seine ...

  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am 
  • Location: Guana Dam: 505 Guana River Road Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
  • Website: gtmnerr.org
  • Category: Nature Events

Hilliard Santa Parade

Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 14th as Santa travels through our community spreading holiday cheer! The Santa Run starts ...

Nassau County Breakfast with Santa

Nassau County Parks & Recreation is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Breakfast With Santa. This event features a free ...

Shoott Photography Mini Sessions San Marco

With Shoott, you get to book a FREE 30 minute personal photo shoot risk-free and view your gallery before making ...

  • 9:00 am -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: The exact address for your photo session will be provided with your booking confirmation.
  • Cost: $25+
  • Website: www.shoott.com
  • Category: Other

Nassau Humane Society Parade of Paws

Register your furry friend and join us for the annual Parade of Paws at the Dickens on Centre Festival! Experience ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Teddy Bear Affair

It’s a Teddy Bear Affair! Our friends at Nemours Children’s Health will be back on Saturday, December 14 so children ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218
  • Cost: Children free with stuffed animal
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun

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 ...

Annual Yulee Christmas Parade and Festival

Join us for the Yulee Christmas Parade and Festival! This year, we're embracing the magic of the holidays with a ...

Beaches Museum North Pole Express

Santa and the Beaches North Pole Express Conductor have found time in their busy schedules to join us for these ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Beaches Museum: 381 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
  • Cost: Free for members; $5 suggested donation for non-members
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

BrewHound Dog Park and Bar Crafty Mornings

Join us for Crafty Mornings at BrewHound! Kiddos will love crafting something new every Saturday! Mom's or Dad's must stay on ...

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: BrewHound Dog Park + Bar: 1848 Kings Circle South, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
  • Cost: $8/child
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

Dickens on Centre

The ninth annual Dickens on Centre festival in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida, on beautiful Amelia Island was a rousing ...

Geiger Pioneer Farm Homestead Holiday Festival

Celebrate the Holiday Season at Geiger Pioneer Farm during our EXCLUSIVE one day winter extravaganza! Tractor pulled wagon rides, photos ...

Holiday Marketplace and Food Festival

Welcome to the Jacksonville Holiday Marketplace & Food Festival! Join us at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in Hall A for a ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Disney Holiday Brunch

Experience the enchantment of Disney in a winter wonderland setting with our Disney-themed brunch. Join us for a magical culinary ...

Lowes Kids Workshop Spinning Snowflake

Join DIY-U for a magical experience where mini builders will craft their own mesmerizing snowflake ornaments. Spark creativity assemble this ...

  • 10:00 am -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: Mulitple Lowes Locations in Jacksonville
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.lowes.com
  • Category: Classes, Free

MOCA Autism Creates

Autism Creates is a free family program that takes place the second Saturday of every month at 10 a.m.! This ...

MOSH Presents: Mission Astronaut

Mission: Astronaut is an interactive experience that gives visitors a taste of life as an astronaut. Each section presents tasks ...

  • 10:00 am 
  • Location: MOSH: 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Cost: $24 Adults | $18 3-12 years | Children under 2 Free
  • Website: themosh.org
  • Category: Family Fun

Painting with a Twist Ponte Vedra Beach: Family Day Ages 5+

Recommended for ages 5 & up. This Family Fun Class is intended for family time. Anyone including parents/guardians staying in ...

Second Saturday Arts and Farmers Market Holiday Market

Variety of vendors. Crafts, plants, teas, honey, household items, bath products, food, clothing, soap, jewelry, bird houses, jams and jellies, ...

Voyage Chiropractic Cookies with Santa

Join Santa and Mrs. Clause for cookies, pictures , and enjoy Christmas activities.

  • 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: 9891 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
  • Cost: $5 Includes Photo with Santa
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Wesley Wells Farms A Vintage Christmas on the Farm with Frozen Kids Zone

Come visit Santa, create your own Christmas ornaments, follow the Christmas Story Walk, explore our u-pick field, sled in the ...

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.

Amelia Island Art Association Children's Art Class Ages 5+

Free art classes for children! No registration required, however class size is limited.

  • 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: 18 N. 2nd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Website: islandart.org
  • Category: Classes

FUNBOX Jacksonville

This location features the World’s Biggest Bounce Park. With 25,000 sq. ft. of continuous jumping zones connecting 10 different play ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: The Avenues Shopping Mall: 10300 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
  • Cost: $18 online | $24 at the door
  • Website: funbox.com
  • Category: Family Fun

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The event includes the traditional gingerbread exhibit at Old St. Andrew’s Church, as well as a holiday gift shop, and ...

Ripples Winter Wonderland

Jax Beach resident Ashwin wants you to attend the Ripples Winter Wonderland! It's a magical day packed with games, activities ...

Santa Claus and the Grinch at MarineLand

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa and the Grinch will be at Marineland from 11am to 1pm on Saturday December 14th and they'd ...

Ancient City Farmstead Christmas Experience

Are you ready for the largest Christmas Festival that the First Coast has ever seen? Get in the Christmas spirit ...

BrewHound Dog Park + Bar Merry Everything Party

Tis' the season! Let's celebrate together under the lights + trees at BrewHound! Santa will be here! Take a picture w/ ...

Florida Georgia Railway: The Santa Special Christmas Train

The holiday experience during the train ride is the same for everyone. This season’s experience takes place on our open-air ...

Grey Matter Distillery Santa Claus For A Cause- Photos With Santa

Come enjoy a family friendly afternoon in support of a local Jacksonville organization, Dreams Come True. There will be a ...

Ritz- Carlton Amelia Island Santa's Storybook Tea

Celebrate the season with a storybook reading by Santa and afternoon tea in a magical space adorned with holiday décor ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034
  • Cost: $72 per guest ages 10 and older | $63 per guest ages 4-9 | Ages 0-3 complimentary
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Sweet Pete's Chocolate Bar Your Way Class

This a great class for chocolate lovers of all ages! Learn the art of tempering chocolate with a hands-on demonstration. ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:30 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $19.35/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Classes

The Avenues Mall Holiday Concert Series

Ring in the holiday season with the exciting arrival of our jolliest celebrity! Santa's Arrival Event will begin at 12PM ...

Viva La Fiesta Jacksonville

Jacksonville Only Hispanic Festival and this year we are celebrating our 6th Anniversary! Free and family friendly

  • 12:00 pm -  6:00 pm 
  • Location: James Weldon Johnson Park: 135 W. Monroe St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Free

MOCA Kids Art Lab

Kids ages 6-10 join MOCA Educators for fun and engaging art activities inspired by a monthly theme. Each session includes ...

  • 12:30 pm -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: MOCA Jacksonville 333 North Laura Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: Members $5 | Non-Members $10
  • Website: www.eventbrite.com
  • Category: Classes

Annual Community Nutcracker

There is something exceptional about Community Nutcracker that no one can deny. This highly sophisticated production is built purely upon ...

Ashanti Boutique and Emporium Christmas Dessert Decorating Workshop

Come join us at Ashanti Boutique where Chef Niallah will teach how to decorate Christmas cookies, cupcakes, and brownies. All ...

Standard Feed and Seed Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown

Our annual Holiday Ho-Ho-Hoedown is back! Join us December 14th from 1pm-4pm for food, fun, & (of course) chicken poop ...

Vernon's First Coast Kitchen and Bar Teddy Bear Tea

Enjoy a Holiday Tradition at Vernon's First Coast Kitchen. Join us for Teddy Bear Tea, each table will receive traditional ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Vernon's Sawgrass Marriott: 1000 Tournament Players Club Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
  • Cost: $50 Adult | $30 Child
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater: A Christmas Story, The Musical

Perfect for the whole family! Christmas Story the Musical is a hilarious and touching coming-of-age story of growing up in ...

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 ...

Community First Igloo It's a Country Christmas Holiday Show

Get your tickets for It’s a Country Christmas, a Learn to Skate Show!

Jax Cooking Studio: Classic Christmas Treats

Join us to learn how to give your favorite classic Christmas treats little upgrades to really wow your friends and ...

Jax Symphony Presents: 2024 Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Presented By: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

MOSH Owls in Winter Workshop Ages 6-13

The MOSH Naturalist team invites you to join us for an enrichment workshop on December 14th. Learn how to support ...

  • 3:30 pm 
  • Location: Musuem of Science & History: 1025 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207
  • Cost: Free with admission
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Classes

Champions Gymnastics Polar Express Kids Gym

Activities include: Ninja Obstacle Course Trampoline and Foam Pit Relay Games Rope Climb Challenges Pizza and Drinks for everyone Movie Night - The Polar Express

  • 4:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: Champions Gymnastics Club: 9410 Historic Kings Rd S • Jacksonville, FL 32257
  • Cost: Price: $30 Discount: $5 off for each sibling I $5 off when you pay cash at the door
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events, Other

Mandarin United Methodist Journey Through Bethlehem

We invite you to walk through a village and enjoy hands-on activities while you see, hear and smell what it ...

Christ Church Jacksonville Live Nativity

Come see the manager scene in action! Live animals, games, coffee, and food trucks! Enjoy a free night of fun!

Jacksonville Beach Police Department's Kid's Christmas Party

Join us for family friendly games, hot coca, and of course a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Afterwards, walk ...

Saint Johns Sheriff Ho-Ho-Ho with Sheriff Hardwick

Join Sheriff Hardwick for the 2nd annual SJS HO-HO-HO Christmas Event. The event features Santa Claus, kids activities and crafts, ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild, presented by Community First Credit Union, returns this year, inviting you on a captivating journey through ...

The Link Kids Night Out: Tis the Season Ages 4-11

Come dressed in your favorite pajamas, and don't forget to bring a sleeping bag, blanket, and pillow for movie time! ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: The Link: 425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra, FL 32081
  • Cost: Member $50 | Non Member $60
  • Website: app.thelink.zone
  • Category: Other

Go Tuk'n Holiday Light Tours

This family favorite is sure to please. We look for our historic communities (San Marco, Springfield, Avondale and Riverside in ...

Adventure Landing Visit with Santa

Visit with Santa Saturday starting at 6pm during Lil WinterFEST

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach: 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Family Fun, Holiday Events

Adventure Landing lil Winter Fest

Enjoy holiday festivities: Reindeer Games (1 Activity Ticket) S’more Roasting (3 Activity Tickets) Bounce House (2 Activity Tickets) Cookie Decorating (2 Activity Tickets) Ornament Making ...

East Pointe Church Walk Through Bethlehem

Shalom! In our second annual Walk Through Bethlehem, you will be taken on a journey to the very first Christmas ...

Holly Jolly Jekyll Light Tours

Take a ride on Jekyll's jolliest trolley to see more than a million lights around the island. The whole family ...

St. Augustine Regatta of Lights

The annual Regatta of Lights takes St. Augustine's world-famous Nights of Lights onto the water, with an amazing variety of ...

The Literary Lounge Bingo

Bingo at The Literary Lounge!

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: 1080 Edgewood Ave S Suite 5, Jacksonville, FL 32205
  • Cost: $20
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Other

Fever Presents: Candlelight Christmas Special Featuring "The Nutcracker" and More

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jacksonville. ...

One Church Jax Beach Living Nativity Performance

LIVING NATIVITY A repeating outside drive-up 20 minute performance Come Join the children of ONCE CHURCH JACKSONVILLE BEACH in celebration of the ...

Westside Baptist Church Living Nativity

Travel to Bethlehem this Christmas without ever leaving your car! In its 5th year, The Living Nativity is a Free, Family ...

Fort Caroline Baptist Church Jingle Jam: A Christmas Celebration for the Whole Family

Jingle Jam, Jingle Jam, jingle all the way! Get ready to experience a Christmas event your whole family will love! ...

Jacksonville Icemen Santa Meet and Greet

Smile with Santa and cheer for the Icemen – Starting at $30 for 1 ticket and 1 photo with Santa! ...

Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades

Join us for the Icemen 2024-25 Season!

Annual Community Nutcracker

There is something exceptional about Community Nutcracker that no one can deny. This highly sophisticated production is built purely upon ...

Alhambra Theater: A Christmas Story, The Musical

Perfect for the whole family! Christmas Story the Musical is a hilarious and touching coming-of-age story of growing up in ...

Jax Symphony Presents: 2024 Nutcracker

The Nutcracker Presented By: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater