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Soga Sculpture
5.00 (1 review)
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is committed to engage and inspire through the arts, gardens and education. A permanent collection of nearly 5,000 works of art and historic gardens on a riverfront campus offers more than 110,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on the First Coast. Nationally…
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5.00 (2 reviews)
400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Sweet Pete’s Candy is a confectionary emporium of roughly 23,000 sq. ft., making it one of the largest candy shops in the United States. The Jacksonville location boasts a fully functioning factory with an interactive gallery, two large retail areas, a full restaurant and bar called The Candy Apple Café…
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5.00 (1 review)
Jacksonville, FL, United States
Barnes and Noble locations offer a free, weekly story time. Many of the events include a craft that coordinates with the weekly story. Enter your zip code in the store locator to find your nearest store and story times. Over the summer, kids can also earn a free book when…
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5.00 (1 review)
Jacksonville, FL, United States
Visit your local Jacksonville Public Library for weekly story time events as well as plenty of fun and resources for the entire family.
Sunshine Park
2514 S Beach Pkwy, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
A very popular park located in Jax Beach. Amenities include: Children’s playground Splash Pad Fitness trail Basketball court All-purpose field Tennis court Gazebo Six picnic shelters Two grills Three volleyball courts
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333 North Laura Street Jacksonville, FL, 32202
The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville is a visual arts educational institution and cultural resource of the University of North Florida. It serves the community and its visitors through exhibitions, collections, educational programs, and publications designed to enhance an understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art with particular emphasis…
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10851 Hood Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, United States
Losco Regional Park feels like you’re in the country with its quiet atmosphere complete with a scenic paved trail that wraps around the wooded park, one multi-use field, soccer fields and two playgrounds – including one for toddlers. Losco Park also boasts a splash pad when it’s time to cool…
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4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246, United States
The Pottery Barn Kids store, located at the St. Johns Town Center offers a story time on Tuesdays from 11-11:30am.
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St. Johns County, FL, United States
Visit your local St. Johns County Public Library for weekly story time events as well as plenty of fun and resources for the entire family.
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745 West Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32204, United States
For 30 years, Sally Corporation has hosted thousands of visitors for a free tour of their robot factory. Tours are offered on Tuesday and Thursday, hourly from 9am-1pm. Minimum age is 7. No tours during July or August.
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
Kids can use a real hammer and build something great at one of the various Build and Grow Clinics at Lowes. Registration opens a few weeks before each clinic’s date.
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
The Kids Workshops are FREE how-to clinics for children. The workshops teach children do-it-yourself skills and tool safety, while at the same time helping to instill a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, this fun time allows for quality one-on-one time between adults and children. In addition to the newly constructed project…
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11676 Palmetto Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32226, United States
Kingsley Plantation is open seven days a week, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day. Admission is free. You can explore the grounds at Kingsley Plantation, which include the slave quarters, barn, waterfront, plantation house, kitchen house, and interpretive garden. The…
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1408 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32202, United States
Please note the Jacksonville Fire Museum is closed; it’s re-opening date will be announced when available. The Jacksonville Fire Museum serves as an educational link between past and present. Through the years, thousands of visitors have toured the museum, learning about the rich history of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue…
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100 N. Myrtle Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32202
You can take a free ride around Downtown Jacksonville on the Skyway Express. The Skyway runs Monday-Friday from 6am-9pm and on the weekends only during special events. Cost: Free
9980 Southside Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Chick-fil-A is a great place to bring the kids to eat and play! We are committed to providing you with great food, friendly customer service and a comfortable dining experience.
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303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, United States
The Duval County Library offers Traveling Tales Kits available for check out from the Main Library in downtown Jacksonville for free. The kits include books, puppets, songs, craft ideas, snack recipes, a music CD, a DVD, and a flannel board story all related to a theme. This is the perfect…
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Time for Tots Special Story time for your infants and toddlers birth to 4 yrs. of age. Time for Tots is a special interactive story time designed for children Infant to 4 yrs. of age and their families/caregivers to enhance emergent literacy skills and instill a lifelong love of reading…
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350 Beach Street, St Augustine Beach, Florida, United States
Head on down to the St. Augustine Pier where kids can splash in the water at the splash pad and also enjoy a sandy playground directly connected to it.
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4208 Kingsbury Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205, United States
The Murray Hill Playground boasts a water feature splash pad that is sure to keep kids cool after they have fun on the playground equipment
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157 King Street, St Augustine, Florida 32084, United States
(904) 826-1594(904) 826-1594
1-888-352-94631-888-352-9463
Fax (904) 826-1595
Complimentary Winery Tours and Tasting are offered everyday at the San Sebastian Winery. Discover the art of winemaking and guests 21 and older will enjoy a complementary wine tasting.
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505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
Every Saturday the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Reasearch Reserve offers free classes for families. With everything from hiking, to beach exploration and seining there’s something nature loves will all enjoy.
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
The Home Energy & Water Evaluation Backpack Kit can show you how to make your home more comfortable and lower your monthly utility costs. It’s fun, easy to use, and available for checkout free of charge to anyone with a Public Library Card in Jacksonville, Nassau County, and the Bartram…
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
Break out the binoculars because kids of all ages will love to visit one of the over 500 Great Birding Trail locations. Download the free interactive app so kids can easily identify the birds they see. Cost: Free
Jacksonville, FL, United States
Geocaching is a cross-curricular activity that educators, leaders and facilitators are incorporating into their programs with great success. Geocaching combines outdoor play with team-building, problem-solving and other valuable educational outcomes. There are lots of great places to go GeoCashing in Jacksonville.
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1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL, United States
Explore the nature of Jacksonville and take a stroll through the trails of the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. The Arboretum boasts a 120 acres of natural preserve, trails, and a pavilion.
1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003, United States
Visit one of the multiple library locations in Clay County for story time. Green Cove Springs, Fleming Island, Keystone Heights, Middleburg, & Orange Park Please check website for times & locations
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116 1st Street, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, United States
Ultimate Beaches Guide: This is often the first beach we visit, primarily because of proximity to the Beaches Town Center. I told you I loved this place. The local, coastal vibe just makes me happy. When you are ready to put your toes in the sand, it is fairly easy…
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11 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250, United States
Ultimate Beaches Guide: We find ourselves at Jacksonville Beach events all season long. It is a vibrant, bustling beach. There are so many fun festivals, concerts, and movie nights at the amphitheater. If you are heading out to enjoy the sand and waves on Jacksonville Beach, you will find ample…
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County Rd 203, Sawgrass, FL 32082, United States
Ultimate Beaches Guide: It just doesn’t feel quite like summer until we have made our first trip to Mickler’s Beach. Located on the south end of Ponte Vedra Beach, it is a beautiful, easy-to-navigate beach. The beach access point provides ample parking, restrooms, showers and a handicapped accessible dune walk-over.…
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505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, United States
Ultimate Beaches Guide: When we want to immerse ourselves in the natural coastal environment, we head to Guana State Park. It is located just south of the Mickler’s Beach access. As with Hanna Park, there is an entry fee; but it is an even better deal at just $3.00 per…
9780 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL, United States
We will be using the award-winning Music for Little Mozarts beginning piano curriculum designed especially to engage your 4-6 year old children and cultivate beginning musicianship, all while having FUN! The program uses piano, singing, stories, and movement to capitalize on a child’s imagination and playfulness to foster a love…
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4070 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Grow Family Yoga teaches kids and their families to cut through the chaos of daily life and embrace the calm. Through its progressive approach to yoga and fitness classes curated for children and their families, Grow Family Yoga allows you to embrace inclusivity, evidence-based education, and laughter so that you…
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
When you experience a Pure Barre class, you’ll witness a group of people striving to get healthier – a community rooted in much more than a workout. Pure Barre involves high-intensity low impact movements that deliver results. You’ll benefit from a renewed body and mind, and you’ll leave class feeling…
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
TitanUp Fitness™ has perfected the art of private group fitness training. The 13-Week Challenge™ is the ultimate balance of strength training and HIIT exercises, shaping physiques in a short amount of time. Take advantage of the Health Coach program for custom diet and meal planning. Choose from 3 locations throughout…
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Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, United States
FIT4MOM is dedicated to the Strength In Motherhood. By providing classes and support for moms in every stage of motherhood. Through Fit4Baby’s prenatal fitness classes, Stroller Strides, Body Back, and Our Village, women have the opportunity to have a workout and support that is flexible around motherhood. JMB Reader Offer: Join…
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Jacksonville, FL, United States
Jax Stroller Strength lets moms workout with their kids and gives them a chance to connect with other mothers. Bootcamp style classes are offered every day of the week at the Beaches, Mandarin, Riverside and Nocatee locations. All classes are catered to the individual so everyone is welcome including expectant…
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11964 Mandarin Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32223
The Mandarin Museum and the 1898 St. Joseph’s Mission Schoolhouse for African-American Children are open every Saturday from 9-4 at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Rd. The museum features the Civil War steamship Maple Leaf which was sunk in the St. Johns River at Mandarin Point in 1864. On…
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7658 Phillips Hwy. #700 Jacksonville Fl
The struggle is real with water bottles. GO LOCAL! We love SIC Cups for ourselves, and we know the kiddos will love them, too. They were created by a Jax local and they keep cold ALL DAY (seriously). They are easy to drink from and durable. Winner! Use the code…
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1050 Kings Bay Rd, St Marys, GA 31558, USA
Hello everyone! After much consideration and planning, We are excited to announce we have partnered with divers den located by mail and more on Kings bay road to start an indoor heated year round swim school (survival swimming oriented) for all various levels of swimming starting at ages 5 months…
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3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, USA
Jax Illuminations is a must see this holiday season! You can enjoy the magic of driving through a mile of holiday lights that are perfectly synchronized to holiday music every night now through December 30th, 6pm-10:30pm on Friday and Saturday, and 6-9:30pm Sunday-Thursday. On Monday nights– November 19, November 26,…
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237 5th Ave S, Jacksonville Beach, FL, USA
Every piece of jewelry at Elizabeth Sarah Collections is one of a kind or done in extremely small batches, which makes us proud when our necklaces find their “forever” home. Founded in 2006, Elizabeth makes jewelry for dynamic, boldly creative women. Defined by Elizabeth’s playful take on modern accessories, her…
Laser Loft
Where technology meets beauty through the art of lasers. Our Physician Assistants and Aestheticians will provide you with the best in Tattoo Removal and aesthetic medical services. We take pride in satisfying your cosmetic desires. Laser Loft has a special offer for Jacksonville Mom readers! In addition to offering readers 30%…
2409 3rd St S Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Use code JMB20 to receive 20% off any one single service at Degree Wellness. Services include infrared sauna, cryotherapy, light and compression therapy.
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4750 Soutel Dr Jacksonville Fl 32208
We believe that technology is advancing so rapidly that many people and businesses are left behind because they lack the knowledge and the resources to participate. The answer, the solution… for us to not only survive but to thrive is found in a Collaborative and Responsible Tribe where people care…
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226 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, USA
The Cathedral Arts Project is the leading nonprofit provider of quality, comprehensive and ongoing instruction in the visual and performing arts for school-aged children in Northeast Florida. CAP is offering free virtual and in-person courses in art as therapy, dance, media arts, music, and theatre for children of all ages!…
2002 Southside Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32216
At Health by Design, our mission is to restore hope to those who haven’t been able to get help elsewhere. We provide compassionate care in a healing and approachable environment, enabling our patients to experience freedom from the bodily distraction of discomfort and stress.
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51 Ellis St, Ste. 107, St.Augustine, Fl , 32095
The Russian Imperial Ballet Academy is teaching classical ballet techniques based upon the Russian tradition of training called the Vaganova Method. Founded by professional ballet principal dancers. Teaching ages 4 and up.
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Do your children love trains? Let them experience the time when the railroad ran through town. They will get to ring the bell on a real steam locomotive and learn about life during the turn of the century as they tour Pablo Historical Park. Your little engineers will want to…
2570 Race Track Rd Ste F, Fruit Cove, FL 32259
At The Little Gym, we believe kids should be able to act like kids. We also believe fun environments are especially conducive to the kind of learning that prepares them for life’s adventures. We can it Serious Fun and it’s a double win for both parent and child. First class…
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