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There’s so much for families to explore in and around Jax. Even if you’ve lived in this vibrant city your whole life, Jacksonville still has countless hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Jacksonville Mom offers the ultimate resources to keep you and your family entertained—from the best local coffee shops and to weekly round ups of fun family activities that everyone will enjoy!

At Jacksonville Mom, we’ve got all the seasons covered for every member of the family! Our team of contributors is constantly searching for activities, events, and fun ideas, like guides to local pumpkin patches and back to school events for your kids or exploring our favorite family-friendly restaurants in Jacksonville.

Each year, we publish a comprehensive list of summer camps, keeping you informed about all of the best options in and around Jacksonville for your kids along with our summer bucket list activities. Don’t forget to grab a cool treat to beat the heat at one of our favorite ice cream shops!

Our contributor team is well-versed in uncovering the hidden gems of our fantastic city. Love to explore nature? Check out the top parks and playgrounds in and around Jacksonville. Looking for date night ideas? We’ve got you covered with our best date night restaurants in Jacksonville!

Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident, Jacksonville Mom is your ultimate resource for uncovering the best that our city has to offer. From local dining and entertainment to seasonal activities and unique events, our team is committed to helping families explore the amazing experiences in our beautiful city. Stay connected with Jacksonville Mom for the latest guides, tips, and things to do in and around Jax!

Ahhh. We can just picture it now. Our adorable little humans dressed up in their finest costumes, running around gathering all the candy that they can possibly imagine while uttering that tale as old as time phrase: "Trick or...
Some kids prefer tricks over treats and we say bring it on because we've got you covered! Some "kids" also prefer to be called "teens" so let's go with it and give those almost-grown-ups a scare that has them...
Mini-costumed humans may just be one of the best things about this festive season in our opinion! Jacksonville is always bursting at the seams with holiday events in and around town and Halloween is definitely no exception. We can...
*Please call ahead as most farms are by reservation only! Could it possibly be? FALL? Is that you? High Florida temps most of the year mean we welcome any temperature dip for even a tiny bit of relief. It's the...
Fall is SO close. We can almost, just almost, feel those cooler, crisper temperatures! Go ahead, let out a sigh of relief or even a little celebratory WOOHOO! We won't judge ya for cursing these hotter than hot days. The most...
We have the scoop on the area's best ways to celebrate fall — from pumpkin patches and Trick-or-Treating to Jacksonville festivals, Halloween, and fall fun!
Nothing feels more like fall than that first sip of a pumpkin spice latte — iced, of course, because Northeast Florida and 90-degree weather through October. As much as I'd like to don my 2008 Uggs and oversized cardigan,...
Need a tried-and-true way to beat the Florida heat? Scoop up your kiddos and cool off with a frozen sweet treat! With so many mom-and-pop ice cream shops out there, grabbing a cone or a sundae is a great way...
When we're past the dog days of summer, monsoon months, hurricane season, and back-to-school craziness, there's yet another reason to get excited for fall: The Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K is hosting its annual golf tournament...
What do you get when you cross Jacksonville Mom with the cutest graphic T-shirt retailer in Jax? Only the best T-shirt collab in the history of ever (just sayin'). Enter Sweetees x Jacksonville Mom, a series of limited-edition graphic...
We have all been there. We make the questionable choice to bring our children to a public place because if we have to wash another dish it may end poorly for the entire family. The meal can't come fast...
Does anyone feel like summer zipped by in the blink of an eye? August is pretty much here and knocking on our doors, which also means that most students in Jacksonville will be heading back to school very soon....

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