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Homeschool days and rates, free passes, educator discounts that include homeschool teachers, curriculum swaps, book sales and daytime library programs. Every card links to the venue's, store's or library's own page.

7homeschool days & homeschool rates
2free with a library card
2educator discounts that include homeschool teachers
3library programs

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How this list works. We copy details from each venue's, store's or library's own page and show the date we last checked. Cards marked "Also on our Jacksonville page" are the same listings as on our main Jacksonville page, shown here so you don't have to hunt for them. For discounts we only list stores whose own policy names homeschool teachers, and we note the proof they ask for. Stores can change their rules at the register, so check before you buy. We are not affiliated with any venue or store here.

🎟️ Homeschool days, discounts & free passes (11)

Museums, parks and nature sites with homeschool days or homeschool rates, free passes you can borrow with a library card, and stores whose own policy says their teacher discount includes homeschool teachers.

Homeschool days & homeschool rates (7)

Homeschool Zoocademy at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Also on our Jacksonville page
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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.

  • Ages: Ages 5–16
  • Cost: $240 per student per year ($216 members); ages 13–16 $290 ($261 members)
  • When: One class a month, same weekday each month (Tue PM, Wed AM, Thu PM or Fri AM) · 9 a.m.–noon or 1–4 p.m., by class

See the full card on our Jacksonville page →

Source: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: Homeschool Zoocademy. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Homeschool Day at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

Also on our Jacksonville page
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

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.

  • Ages: Homeschool students of all ages
  • Cost: $20 St. Johns County residents; $22 non-residents
  • When: Wed Feb 17, 2027 (the Oct 21, 2026 date has passed) · Homeschool stations 10 a.m.–noon

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Source: St. Augustine Alligator Farm: Homeschool Days. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Homeschool dates at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Also on our Jacksonville page
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens

Seven trails and 13 ecosystems as an outdoor classroom. Homeschool groups can book a dated visit, with a tour guide if one is available.

  • Ages: All ages
  • Cost: $3 per person ($5 with a tour guide); under 3 free
  • When: By pre-registration · Not listed on source

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Source: Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens: Field Trips. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Free with a library card (2)

Educator discounts that include homeschool teachers (2)

Michaels: 15% teacher discount

Educator discount
Area: Michaels stores in the Jacksonville area, and online

Michaels' own policy lists "teachers who work in ... home schools" under who qualifies for its 15% teacher discount. Many items are excluded (for example clearance, books, classes and some brands), so check the list on the policy page.

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Free to join (Michaels Rewards)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Verify as a teacher in Michaels Rewards (checked by a third-party service) with a document showing your name, your school or organization, and your status. Michaels says a valid educator ID lets you make 3 purchases while verification finishes.
Source: Their own page (michaels.com) · Michaels teacher discount page. Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Apple: education pricing

Educator discount
Area: Apple Store online and Apple Stores in the Jacksonville area

Apple's Education Sales Policy says any K-12 employee is eligible for education pricing, "including homeschool teachers."

  • Ages: For the parent-teacher
  • Cost: Education prices (vary by product)
  • When: Year-round
  • Proof needed: Apple may ask for extra qualifying information before it accepts an order, and it audits education purchases, so keep documents that show you homeschool. Yearly limits apply (for example one MacBook and two iPads per year).
Source: Their own page (apple.com). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

📚 Library programs (3)

Library programs just for homeschool families.

Library programs (3)

Junior Scientists at Jacksonville Public Library

FreeAlso on our Jacksonville page
Jacksonville Public Library (several branches)

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.).

  • Ages: Ages 5–8
  • Cost: Free
  • When: Daytime sessions in November at several branches · 11 a.m.–noon (daytime sessions)

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Source: Jacksonville Public Library: Junior Scientists, Main Library (Nov 10). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.

Teen LAB: Astronomy Conjunction (For teens 13+)

FreeAlso on our Jacksonville page
Jacksonville Public Library (Pablo Creek Regional and South 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.

  • Ages: For teens (13+)
  • Cost: Free
  • When: Thursdays (Pablo Creek) and Fridays (South Mandarin), Nov 5–Dec 4, 2026 · 11 a.m.–noon

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Source: Jacksonville Public Library: Teen LAB: Astronomy Conjunction (Pablo Creek). Last checked Oct 23, 2026.