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Jacksonville, FL Family Guide

The best family-friendly things to do in Jacksonville, FL, from current activity picks to local events and city guides.

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Family-Friendly Places

A quick starting set of places to explore with kids in Jacksonville, FL.

Outdoor Pick

Kid-Friendly Beach Rides

Outdoor

95570 Burney Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

4.7 / 5

Top Pick 2

Sweet Pete's Candy Factory

Candy Store

400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

4.7 / 5

Toddler Pick

Dockside Seafood Restaurant

Food & Treats

1310 3rd St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

4.6 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Little Talbot Island State Park

Parks

12157 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226

4.6 / 5

Outdoor Pick

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

Zoo

999 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL 32080

4.6 / 5

Toddler Pick

The Butt Hutt Smokehouse

Food & Treats

10503 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

4.6 / 5

Outdoor Pick

Tree Hill Nature Center

Nature Center

3566 St. Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32224

4.6 / 5

Toddler Pick

Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!

Theater / Shows

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202

4.5 / 5

Current Family Events

What is happening soon in Jacksonville, FL.

AUGUST22

Riverside Arts Market

AUGUST 22 · starts Aug 22

Weekly family-friendly arts and farmers market with local artists, makers, fresh produce, live entertainment under Fuller Warren Bridge

Paid/Varies · Ongoing

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