# Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts A Christmas Carol > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 5 – Dec 6 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM - Where: Moran Theater at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Ages: Ages 6 and up (Live theatrical classic) - Price: $32 to $70 depending on seating section; youth and family ticket packages available - Organizer: FSCJ Artist Series & Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Official page: https://www.fscjartistseries.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-center-for-the-performing-arts-a-christmas-carol--listing-81c58c630d43204bcf9e1256 ## About Experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday ghost story of redemption, A Christmas Carol, presented live on stage at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts. This family-friendly theatrical adaptation features Broadway-style musical numbers, stunning Victorian London street sets, whimsical puppetry, and flying apparitions of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Children and parents alike will be captivated by Ebenezer Scrooge's transformative journey from bitter miser to joyful benefactor who honors the true spirit of Christmas, culminating in a heartwarming festive finale with Tiny Tim. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Stroller parking available in the main lobby; theaters feature step-free ramps, elevator access to all tiers, and accessible seating sections. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Comfortable lobby lounges with plush armchairs; family restrooms equipped with baby-changing tables on the orchestra and grand tier levels. • Age Suitability: Recommended for children ages 6 and up, tweens, teens, and adults; great introduction to classic literature on stage. • Sensory Tips: Theatrical lighting with dramatic smoke and ghost effects; mild spooky sound effects during Marley's entrance; warm festive musical numbers throughout. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [First Coast Nutcracker at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/first-coast-nutcracker-at-jacksonville-center-for-the-performing-arts--listing-02e3905a2432b32cb181d107) — Dec 11 – Dec 13 · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Moran Theater at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts · Ages 0–99 · From $28 · checked Nov 5. 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