# Jacksonville Symphony Holiday Pops & Family Matinee > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Dec 17 – Dec 20 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Where: Jacoby Symphony Hall at Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Ages: All ages welcome (Dedicated family matinee) - Price: $24 to $68; youth ticket discounts available for family matinee - Organizer: Jacksonville Symphony Association - Official page: https://www.jaxsymphony.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-symphony-holiday-pops-and-family-matinee--listing-24cf6244b757eb82678b22c9 ## About Jacksonville's favorite festive musical tradition, the Jacksonville Symphony Holiday Pops lights up Jacoby Symphony Hall with holiday cheer. Featuring the full professional Jacksonville Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus, guest vocalists, and dancers, this uplifting concert presents beloved classic carols, joyful Broadway holiday anthems, and an energetic audience sing-along. The Saturday family matinee includes a pre-concert lobby celebration with festive photo opportunities, holiday crafts, and a surprise visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, welcoming children into the joy of symphonic music. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Jacoby Symphony Hall features elevator access to all levels and convenient complimentary stroller check in the ground-floor riverfront lobby. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Quiet seating areas on the mezzanine promenade, plus ADA-compliant family restrooms equipped with baby-changing facilities on the ground floor. • Age Suitability: All ages welcome, with the afternoon family matinee specifically tailored for younger children and family audiences. • Sensory Tips: Rich, resonant acoustics in Jacoby Hall; comfortable cushioned seats; early afternoon matinee is relaxed with gentle lighting in the auditorium. ## 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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