Things to Do

Things To Do In Jacksonville, Florida

If you’re like most moms in addition to being a chauffeur, chef, tutor, and house cleaner you are a planner. And since making sure your kids are entertained is part of your job description you probably like to get a jump on activities early. Thankfully Jacksonville Mom has done some of the leg work for you so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the fun with your family with our things to do guide.

Whether you’re looking for a solo activity or something to do with the entire family, there are plenty of options to choose from right here in Jacksonville. Maybe you’re in the mood to explore the great outdoors and go for a hike or try your hand at blueberry picking and we can’t leave out a family golf outing!

Of course we can’t forget the tried and true fun in the sun activity – pools and splash pads. Maybe indoor fun in more your speed, like grabbing an amazing brunch at a favorite local spot.

Whatever you choose to do, make sure it’s something that brings you joy and helps you relax and recharge!

The Jacksonville and North Florida area offers many tree lightings every year! Starting early in November, through Thanksgiving and up until Christmas, there's sure to be a tree lighting event to amaze the whole family. Holiday light displays are...
Jacksonville offers many opportunities to see Santa, including a visit with Black Santa, whether for a timeless holiday photo or for a special meal or storybook tea. Special events feature Santa all around the First Coast this holiday season,...
On the first Saturday of November, the tree-lined streets of Historic Springfield are filled with music as artists from all over the city and beyond perform on beautiful front porches throughout the neighborhood. In 2023, Jacksonville PorchFest will take...
In a time with so much information and technology at our fingertips, it’s easy to get caught up in the "bigger is better" mentality. Social media being a big factor in this, as its double-edged sword serves as both...
It’s fall, y’all, which means all the fun fall family activities are upon us — from pumpkin patches to corn mazes and everything in between! A family favorite of ours is Amazing Grace Family Farms, located in Green Cove...
Operation Visit Every Park in Jacksonville is underway, but, plot twist, my 6-year-old is rating them. And on a scale of one to five smiles, at that! (You'll see that she's a very tough critic... LOL, not.) Nevertheless, it's...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
As 904 Day swiftly approaches, our fair (and oh-so-bold) city is encouraging local residents to celebrate in the biggest way possible: By sticking around over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate all things 904! For those new to the 904...

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