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Jacksonville with Kids
Connect with your family in Jacksonville. Kids of all ages will love to stretch their imagination, explore the outdoors and most of all, spend time with each other.
From sun up to sun down, there's always fun to be had in Jax! It's vacation time with the gang and Jacksonville has just what you need for a fun-filled, affordable getaway for all the personalities within the fam!
Water Activities
Beaches, the river, and the Intracoastal Waterway, Jacksonville has hundreds of fun water activities for the whole family! If you are looking for a water-logged kind of day, be sure to make a splash with one of our many water activities.
Shopping
Enjoy a day of shopping at one of our many options around town, a local favorite and ever-growing outdoor mall is the St. Johns Town Center or get your candy fix at Sweet Pete's in Downtown.
Golf & Sports
Play the front nine of the 1,200 holes of golf we have to offer or catch a game--there is always something in season.
Arts & Culture
Take a break from the sunshine a grab a bit of shade inside some of our top museums in Jacksonville.
Outdoors & Tours
Whether you are on a hike outdoors, or on a guided tour, we hope you enjoy making memories that will last forever with your loved ones. Don't forget to snap a photo or two along the way.
Attractions
Fun entertainment spots for family and friends. Head to K1 Speed for high speed Go Karts, Axe Throwing and more! You can also "Experience the Social Throwdown" with Axe Throwing in Jacksonville's oldest neighborhood at Stumpy's Hatchet House. Experience the thrill at iFLY as you skydive indoors. Participate in an Esports gaming tournament at the Icemen Esports Center located inside the Community First Igloo. Go to Main Event for bowling and arcade games. and try one of our escape rooms, like The Escape Game, with adventures fit for all ages. Experience some of the best bowling at Beach Bowl in Jacksonville Beach and when you need a break from bowling, check out their arcade games!
Family Promotions
Kids Free November is Jacksonville's city-wide promotion offering discounted admission to top family attractions during the entire month of November. Don't miss it!
Winter on the Water in Jacksonville offers a variety of family friendly events, A few favorite winter activities include: the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade and Fireworks on the St. Johns River, ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach and Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
6 Tips When Planning Your Kid-Friendly Vacation
1. "Are we there yet?!"
Be sure to share how long the trip might take, what might happen along the way and things the little ones should expect.
2. Check the schedules of the places you plan on visiting.
There might be special programming on certain times of the day that would be perfect for children. Also, be sure to check attractions' hours of operation. Knowing in advance can save heartbreak if your little ones are expecting to do something and the place is closed.
3. Be prepared!
If you know that you have a layover at the airport or a long car ride then have activities and snacks ready. Movies and phone/tablet apps are great ways for kids to stay busy and not be bored.
4. Plan activities the whole family will enjoy
If you are traveling with a few different age ranges the ideal attraction for a toddler may bore your 10-year-old. Find things that the whole family can enjoy together!
5. Be sure to plan breaks and quiet time throughout the trip.
Nothing good can come from pushing kids for 10 hours without stopping! Be sure to set aside time for naps and quiet time.
6. Be sure to enjoy the trip as a family!
Stop and enjoy those little moments you will cherish down the road. Take that family picture that you will look back at in 10 years and smile (maybe even shed a tear at the memory) and put it on display when you get home for the whole family to enjoy!