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Halloween and fall events around Jacksonville, checked on the organizer's, library's or local news page on Oct 23, 2026. Haunted attractions are left out. Look for the Good for little kids (2–4) marker for early, toddler-friendly options.
Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres corn maze and pumpkin patch
Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres · Hilliard (Nassau County · Clay, Nassau & St. Johns)
Farm & ranchPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Clay, Nassau & St. Johns
Fall festival with a corn maze, decorated pumpkin patch, wagon rides, farm animals and a vendor market. Fridays are calmer, discounted "Peaceful Fridays."
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Wed, Nov 11, 2026
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- When: Fridays 5–9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.–9 p.m. in October; Nov 7 and Nov 11
- Time: See schedule
- Price: Paid admission
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Weekday mornings (Tue–Fri 9 a.m.–1 p.m.) by reservation.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville (Northside · Northside & Westside)
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Fri, Oct 23Good for little kids (2–4)Northside & Westside
The zoo after dark: a one-way trail with a 400-foot light tunnel, the Skeleton Disco, trick-or-treat stations and a goody bag at the end. Timed entry.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 23, 2026; Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Oct 23–25 and Oct 29–31, 2026
- Time: Timed entry 6–7:30 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.
- Price: $35 advance ($40 day of); members $25/$30; 2 and under free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Buy tickets online; buying a day ahead saves $5.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Pumpkin patch at Congaree and Penn
Congaree and Penn · Jacksonville (Northside · Northside & Westside)
Farm & ranchPaidOpen now · through Sun, Nov 1Good for little kids (2–4)Northside & Westside
Walk to the pumpkin patch on this Northside farm, see the animals and stroll the grounds. Live music and food trucks on Fall on the Farm Grounds weekends.
📅 Add the date range (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Nov 1)
- When: Through Nov 1, 2026: Thu–Fri 3 p.m.–dusk; Sat–Sun 11 a.m.–dusk
- Time: See schedule
- Price: Farm pass (buy on arrival); pumpkins $12
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Murray Hill-O-Ween at the Murray Hill Library
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library · Jacksonville (Murray Hill · Northside & Westside)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Northside & Westside
Books and Halloween fun at the branch during the neighborhood's Murray Hill-O-Ween.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 24, 2026
- Time: 5–7 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Family Fall Fest at the Jacksonville Arboretum
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Jacksonville (Arlington · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidNext: Sun, Oct 25Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
New family afternoon with a pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, plein air artists and hands-on nature activities.
Upcoming dates: Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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- When: Sun Oct 25, 2026
- Time: 4–7 p.m.
- Price: $3
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Fun and Costume Parade at Southeast Regional Library
Southeast Regional Library · Jacksonville (Southside · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Halloween crafts and activities, with a costume parade at 5 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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- When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
- Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Kids and families
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Teen Halloween at South Mandarin Library (For teens 13+)
South Mandarin Branch Library · Jacksonville (Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Tue, Oct 27Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
For teens (13+). Drop-in Halloween night with games, contests and treats. No jump scares; costumes optional.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Oct 27, 2026
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- When: Tue Oct 27, 2026
- Time: 6–7:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: For teens (13+)
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Spooktacular at Pablo Creek Regional Library
Pablo Creek Regional Library · Jacksonville (Intracoastal West · The Beaches)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Oct 28Good for little kids (2–4)The Beaches
Drop-in Halloween family fun for all ages; come in costume.
Upcoming dates: Wed, Oct 28, 2026
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- When: Wed Oct 28, 2026
- Time: 4–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Preschool Halloween Party at Beaches Branch Library
Beaches Branch Library · Neptune Beach
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)The Beaches
Dress up and drop in for games, a craft and trick-or-treating inside the library. Made for preschoolers.
Upcoming dates: Fri, Oct 30, 2026
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- When: Fri Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 10–11:30 a.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Early childhood and families
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Halloween Happenings at Mandarin Library
Mandarin Branch Library · Jacksonville (Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
The branch's fifth annual Halloween morning celebration.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
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- When: Sat Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Jacksonville Pumpkin Festival at Amazing Grace Family Farms
Amazing Grace Family Farms · Green Cove Springs (Clay County · Clay, Nassau & St. Johns)
Farm & ranchPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Clay, Nassau & St. Johns
Pumpkin patch, crop maze, sunflower and zinnia fields, family attractions and festival food on a farm about 30 minutes from Jacksonville.
- When: Fall 2026 season (crop and weather dependent)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The farm says the closing day depends on the crop and weather; check the dates on its site.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Science Lab for ages 9–12 at West Branch Library
West Branch Library · Jacksonville (Westside · Northside & Westside)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Oct 29Northside & Westside
Daytime STEM program for ages 9–12: a book plus science activities that explore one concept each month.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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- When: Thu Oct 29, Nov 12 and Dec 10, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 9–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Zoocademy at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville (Northside · Northside & Westside)
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Tue, Nov 3Northside & Westside
Monthly drop-off homeschool science classes (September–April) with classroom lessons, animal encounters and zoo walks, split by age group. You register for the whole school year. At last check most age groups were sold out; the 11–12 classes still had spaces.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 3, 2026; Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Fri, Nov 6, 2026; Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Wed, Dec 9, 2026; Thu, Dec 10, 2026; Fri, Dec 11, 2026
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- When: One class a month, same weekday each month (Tue PM, Wed AM, Thu PM or Fri AM)
- Time: 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m., by class
- Price: $240 per student per year ($216 members); ages 13–16 $290 ($261 members)
- Ages: Ages 5–16
- Booking: Register for the full year on the zoo's page. No refunds or date changes.
⚠️ Drop-off program: parents do not stay in class.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Junior Scientists at Jacksonville Public Library
Jacksonville Public Library (several branches) · Jacksonville (Several branches)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 4
STEM program for ages 5–8 with a book and hands-on science activities exploring a new concept each session. Several branches hold daytime sessions (Main Library, Highlands, Wesconnett, University Park at 11 a.m.).
Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 4, 2026; Tue, Nov 10, 2026; Tue, Nov 17, 2026; Wed, Nov 18, 2026; Tue, Nov 24, 2026; Wed, Nov 25, 2026
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- When: Daytime sessions in November at several branches
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon (daytime sessions)
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 5–8
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Teen LAB: Astronomy Conjunction (For teens 13+)
Jacksonville Public Library (Pablo Creek Regional and South Mandarin) · Jacksonville (Pablo Creek & South Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Nov 5Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
For teens (13+). Weekday-morning teen series on galaxies and the night sky, with board games and themed challenges. Pablo Creek meets Thursdays; South Mandarin meets Fridays.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 5, 2026; Fri, Nov 6, 2026; Thu, Nov 12, 2026; Fri, Nov 13, 2026; Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Thu, Dec 3, 2026; Fri, Dec 4, 2026
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- When: Thursdays (Pablo Creek) and Fridays (South Mandarin), Nov 5–Dec 4, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: For teens (13+)
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool Day at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park · St. Augustine (Anastasia Island · Clay, Nassau & St. Johns)
Zoo & aquariumPaidNext: Wed, Feb 17Good for little kids (2–4)Clay, Nassau & St. Johns
The park clears the decks for homeschoolers: interpretation stations with biofacts and animal ambassadors from 10 a.m. to noon, plus shows and a homeschool-day map. Tickets are good all day.
Upcoming dates: Wed, Feb 17, 2027
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- When: Wed Feb 17, 2027 (the Oct 21, 2026 date has passed)
- Time: Homeschool stations 10 a.m.–noon
- Price: $20 St. Johns County residents; $22 non-residents
- Ages: Homeschool students of all ages
- Booking: Buy tickets online before the day.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Jacksonville Symphony Young People's Concert
Jacksonville Symphony · Jacksonville
Performing artsPaidNext: Tue, Feb 23Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
The Symphony's concert for grades 3–5. Homeschool groups can register at the student rate; teachers and chaperones are free.
Upcoming dates: Tue, Feb 23, 2027; Wed, Feb 24, 2027
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- When: Feb 23–24, 2027
- Time: 10:30 a.m.
- Price: $5 per student
- Ages: Grades 3–5
- Booking: Register through the Symphony's field-trips page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Educational tours at Catty Shack Ranch
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary · Jacksonville (Northside · Northside & Westside)
Zoo & aquariumPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementNorthside & Westside
Year-round guided educational tours about endangered big cats and conservation, open to school and homeschool groups.
- When: By arrangement
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Arrange a group visit through the sanctuary's school-tours page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Guided gallery and garden tours at the Cummer Museum
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens · Jacksonville (Riverside · Downtown & Urban Core)
MuseumPrice not listedOngoing / by arrangementDowntown & Urban Core
Docent-led school tours of the galleries and historic riverfront gardens, with grade-level resources; homeschool groups can reserve too.
- When: By reservation
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Pre-K–grade 5 tours
- Booking: Reserve through the museum's Learn & Engage page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Guided programs at Tree Hill Nature Center
Tree Hill Nature Center · Jacksonville (Arlington · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Book an animal encounter or a guided trail tour for your group at this Arlington nature center; student and teacher admission rates apply.
- When: By reservation (about a week's notice)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Student/teacher rates
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Request a program through Tree Hill's educational programs page.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Homeschool dates at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Jacksonville (Arlington · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
Nature center, garden & parkPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Seven trails and 13 ecosystems as an outdoor classroom. Homeschool groups can book a dated visit, with a tour guide if one is available.
- When: By pre-registration
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: $3 per person ($5 with a tour guide); under 3 free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Fill out the field-trip application on the Arboretum's page; all homeschool dates must be pre-registered.
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free admission days at the Cummer Museum
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens · Jacksonville (Riverside · Downtown & Urban Core)
MuseumFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 7Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Urban Core
Free admission on the first Saturday of every month and the third Thursday evening, except ticketed events. Children 5 and under are always free.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Thu, Nov 19, 2026; Sat, Dec 5, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026
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- When: First Saturdays 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; third Thursdays 4–8 p.m.
- Time: See schedule
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Beaches Museum
Beaches Museum · Jacksonville Beach
History & heritageFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)The Beaches
Free local-history museum and history park about the Beaches communities.
- When: Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun noon–4 p.m.
- Time: See schedule
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Junior Ranger at Castillo de San Marcos
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument · St. Augustine (Historic downtown St. Augustine · Clay, Nassau & St. Johns)
History & heritageFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementClay, Nassau & St. Johns
Kids ages 6–12 can earn a Junior Ranger badge by completing the workbook and self-guided activities at the 17th-century Spanish fort. A virtual version is also online.
- When: Year-round
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Junior Ranger free; fort entry fee applies to adults
- Ages: Ages 6–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Free Saturdays and Museum Nights at MOCA Jacksonville
MOCA Jacksonville · Jacksonville (Downtown · Downtown & Urban Core)
MuseumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Urban Core
Free admission for everyone on Saturdays, plus free Museum Nights with activities on the first and third Wednesdays. The first floor is always free.
- When: Saturdays 11 a.m.–5 p.m.; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 5–9 p.m.
- Time: See schedule
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Riverside Arts Market
Riverside Arts Market (under the Fuller Warren Bridge) · Jacksonville (Riverside · Downtown & Urban Core)
Community eventFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Urban Core
Weekly open-air market with artists, farmers, food and live music by the river, rain or shine.
- When: Every Saturday
- Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Price: Free admission and parking
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Junior Ranger at Kingsley Plantation and Fort Caroline
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve · Jacksonville (Fort George Island & Arlington · Northside & Westside)
History & heritageFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Northside & Westside
Free Junior Ranger booklets (one for ages 7 and under, one for 8 and up) at Fort Caroline National Memorial and Kingsley Plantation. Finish it and turn it in for a badge.
- When: Year-round
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Jacksonville · Jacksonville (Downtown · Downtown & Urban Core)
ParadeFree (per source)Next: Wed, Nov 11Downtown & Urban Core
The city's Veterans Day parade, starting near the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and ending at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena.
Upcoming dates: Wed, Nov 11, 2026
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- When: Wed Nov 11, 2026
- Time: 11:01 a.m.
- Price: Free to watch
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens · Jacksonville (Northside · Northside & Westside)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Fri, Nov 20 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)Northside & Westside
ZOOLights returns after three years: light displays, interactive experiences, festive treats and photos with Santa. Select dates; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
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- When: Nov 20, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Time: Timed entry 6–7:30 p.m. or 7:30–9 p.m.
- Price: Ticketed (timed entry)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Thanksgiving Craft Special at Mandarin Library
Mandarin Branch Library · Jacksonville (Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 21Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Drop in to make a turkey candle holder or decorate a float for the library's own Thanksgiving Day parade.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 21, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Light-Up! Night: Nights of Lights in St. Augustine
Plaza de la Constitución · St. Augustine (Historic downtown St. Augustine · Clay, Nassau & St. Johns)
Holiday lightsFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 21Good for little kids (2–4)Clay, Nassau & St. Johns
Opening night of Nights of Lights, when millions of white lights come on across historic downtown St. Augustine. Lighting ceremony at 6:30 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 21, 2026 (lights stay up into early 2027)
- Time: 4–7:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Deck the Chairs at Jacksonville Beach
SeaWalk Pavilion area · Jacksonville Beach
Holiday lightsFree (per source)Opens Wed, Nov 25 · through Fri, Jan 1Good for little kids (2–4)The Beaches
Five weeks of free holiday arts and entertainment: decorated lifeguard chairs, student stage performances, chair voting and family activities.
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- When: Nov 25, 2026–Jan 1, 2027
- Time: Evenings
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens · Jacksonville (Arlington · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Fri, Nov 27 · through Sun, Jan 3Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Evening light walk through the Arboretum's trails and gardens.
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- When: Nov 27, 2026–Jan 3, 2027
- Time: 5:30–9:30 p.m.
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Holiday River Fest: Tree Lighting and Light Boat Parade
Riverfront Plaza · Jacksonville (Downtown · Downtown & Urban Core)
Seasonal & holiday eventFree (per source)Next: Sat, Nov 28Good for little kids (2–4)Downtown & Urban Core
Holiday activities from 5 p.m., the city Christmas tree lighting at 6:25 p.m., the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade on the St. Johns River at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks around 8:30 p.m.
Upcoming dates: Sat, Nov 28, 2026
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- When: Sat Nov 28, 2026
- Time: 5–9 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Hanukkah Craft: LEGO Menorah at Mandarin Library
Mandarin Branch Library · Jacksonville (Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Nov 30Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Celebrate Hanukkah by building a LEGO menorah.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Nov 30, 2026
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- When: Mon Nov 30, 2026
- Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Teen LAB: Handmade Holidays (For teens 13+)
Jacksonville Public Library (Pablo Creek Regional and South Mandarin) · Jacksonville (Pablo Creek & South Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 10Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
For teens (13+). Weekday-morning holiday craft fest: design holiday cards, custom jewelry, stickers and keychains to gift or keep.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 10, 2026; Fri, Dec 11, 2026; Thu, Dec 17, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026
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- When: Thu Dec 10 and 17 (Pablo Creek); Fri Dec 11 and 18 (South Mandarin)
- Time: 11 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free
- Ages: For teens (13+)
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Holiday Creations at Pablo Creek Regional Library
Pablo Creek Regional Library · Jacksonville (Intracoastal West · The Beaches)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Thu, Dec 10Good for little kids (2–4)The Beaches
Drop in to decorate an ornament and make a holiday card. Supplies are limited.
Upcoming dates: Thu, Dec 10, 2026
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- When: Thu Dec 10, 2026
- Time: 4–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Ages 5–12
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
The Nutcracker and "Nutcracker in a Nutshell" (Florida Ballet)
Florida Ballet (Thrasher-Horne Center and UNF Fine Arts Center) · Jacksonville (Orange Park & UNF · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
Performing artsPaidNext: Sat, Dec 12Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Florida Ballet's full Nutcracker, plus a shorter, kid-friendly "Nutcracker in a Nutshell" on Dec 12 at noon (Thrasher-Horne) and Dec 18 at 10:30 a.m. (UNF).
Upcoming dates: Sat, Dec 12, 2026; Sun, Dec 13, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026; Sat, Dec 19, 2026; Sun, Dec 20, 2026
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- When: Dec 12–13 (Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park); Dec 18–20 (UNF Fine Arts Center)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Ticketed
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.
Gingerbread House Decorating Party at Mandarin Library
Mandarin Branch Library · Jacksonville (Mandarin · Southside, Arlington & Mandarin)
LibraryFree (per source)Next: Mon, Dec 21Good for little kids (2–4)Southside, Arlington & Mandarin
Family gingerbread-house decorating while supplies last.
Upcoming dates: Mon, Dec 21, 2026
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- When: Mon Dec 21, 2026
- Time: 1–2 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-23.