Best Kid-Friendly Activities in Jacksonville

Top family-friendly events, parks, and activities for kids in Jacksonville. Storytime, playgrounds, classes, and more.

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Smash Bros. Tournament and Free-play!

Mon, Jun 15, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · University Park Branch

Battle it out in a Super Smash Bros Ultimate bracket-style tournament! Free-play will also be available tournament will feature live commentary and is limited to 20 participants with prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place. Registration not required, but show up early on the day of to secure your...

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River City Readers Bookmobile - John Love Early Learning Center

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Bookmobile

Climb on board and pick out one of the amazing free books available for children and teens. Library card sign up will be available, so you can keep on reading and building that reading habit. In good weather, the awning will be out, with an outdoor kids' area with a variety of early literacy...

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Poetry Open Mic Night

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Brown Eastside Branch

Join us at Brown Eastside to celebrate National Poetry Month! You will have 3-5 minutes to read your favorite poem or recite one of your own. Please make sure any chosen poems are library appropriate.

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D20 The Legend of Zelda pt. II

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · San Marco Branch

Featured Book: The legend of Zelda. [Volume 1], Ocarina of time, part 1 by Akira Himekawa Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the...

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Urban Air Jacksonville: Save Big. Play All Year

Happening now · Mar 14 – Jun 12 · Urban Air Jacksonville

Get 12 months of unlimited visits and full access - plus discounts on food, drinks, and merch, free socks, member events, and birthday perks. The best value of the year is waiting - hit Buy Now and kick start a full year of adventure. Offer valid for a limited time and ends 3/31/26. Promotion provid

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Pokemon Card Creators

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Argyle Branch

Book of the Month: Pokémon super duper extra deluxe essential handbook Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s...

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Ex Libris Zine Collab

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch · Ages 12+

Join the Ex Libris Zine Guild -- A weekly drop-in art collaboration centered around a different theme each week. All creative materials needed for zine creation are provided, but if you have a favorite set of markers or pens, feel free to bring them along! Your work will be included in a group zine.

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Read to a Therapy Dog

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Winter Garden Branch

Attendees will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with a therapy dog. A sign-up sheet will be provided to determine the order in which participants will have their turn.

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Prototype Escape Games

3546 St Johns Bluff Rd S UNIT 113 Jacksonville, FL 32224

Escape room Locker Room by Prototype Escape Games in Jacksonville on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-12 players.

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Jacksonville

Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.

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Ready, Set, Build: Legos

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Beaches Branch · Ages 5–12

Do you love Legos? So do we! Drop-in and join other kids who love these ever popular plastic bricks. Legos will be provided. Ages 5-12 but younger children are welcome with adult supervision.

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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

In 2 days · Tue, Apr 7, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Southeast Regional

Pre-registration is encouraged. Click here . Attendance is limited. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s start time. This program is intended for youth participants...

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Main Event Jacksonville: Monday Night Madness

Happening now · Mar 15 – Jun 12 · Main Event Jacksonville

Most people wind down on Monday. You wind up. All you can play activities or games are just $12.99 per person after 4pm on Mondays! Just because the week has started doesn’t mean the party has to stop. Activities vary by center. Certain restrictions apply. Limited number of packages available. Price

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Olga L. Bradham And Etta L. Brooks Branch

1755 Edgewood Avenue West

Olga L. Bradham And Etta L. Brooks Branch is a public branch library in Jacksonville, FL. Open 2,376 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 27,459 square feet.

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Just EnCase

1580 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073

Escape room A Crumby Heist by Just EnCase in Jacksonville on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-10 players.

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D&D Club

In 6 days · Sat, Apr 11, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · San Marco Branch

This month's theme: Mapmaking & Worldbuilding. Learn a few different ways to create maps for D&D, and how to start building a world from that map! For teens and adults. REMOVE LINK BEFORE POSTING https://tabletopbellhop.com/gaming-advice/mapping-tools/

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Book Breathing with Demon Slayers

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 14, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Dallas Graham Branch

Featured Book: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu Academy, Vol. 1 by Koyoharu Gotouge Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s...

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The Escape Game

4720 Town Crossing Dr #107 Jacksonville, FL 32246

Escape room Team Building Opportunities by The Escape Game Jacksonville in Jacksonville on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-45...

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Soutel Community Market

4750 Soutel Dr

Soutel Community Market is a farmers market in Jacksonville, FL. In the shopping center parking lot. 2nd and 4th Sat. Products: Organic (USDA Certified). Accepts: SNAP; Some/all market vendors will accept EBT through individual POS.

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Teen Crochet Club

Tomorrow · Mon, Apr 6, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Regency Square Branch · Ages 10–17

Join us at the Regency Library for an hour of crochet! We welcome crocheters of all skill levels. We will have yarn and crochet hooks to use or you can bring your own. We will have small project ideas to help you get started and someone available to show you the ropes.

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Mind Bender Escape Rooms

​1500 Beach Blvd. Suite 212, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Escape room The Jewel Heist by Mind Bender Escape Rooms in Jacksonville on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-10 players.