# Sweet Pete's Candy Winter Sweet Discovery & Interactive Factory Tours > Place to go for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Open daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Factory candy-making classes and guided tours scheduled… - Where: Sweet Pete's Candy, 400 N Hogan St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 - Ages: All ages welcome (candy-making workshops, interactive factory tours, and dessert parlor) - Price: Free admission to shop and candy showroom; $10–$15 per person for interactive candy-making classes - Schedule: Open daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Factory candy-making classes and guided tours scheduled throughout the week - Organizer: Sweet Pete's Candy - Official page: https://www.sweetpetescandy.com/ - 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/sweet-pete-s-candy-winter-sweet-discovery-and-interactive-factory-tour--listing-99536e9996294560bc36838f ## About Housed inside the historic 1903 Seminole Club mansion in Downtown Jacksonville, Sweet Pete's Candy is one of the largest and most whimsical artisan candy confectionery mansions in the United States. Spanning 23,000 square feet across three festively decorated floors, this family wonderland is a real-life Willy Wonka experience. Children can peer through large observation windows to watch artisan candy makers stretch colorful molten sugar into hard candies, pull copper-kettle saltwater taffy, and hand-dip gourmet chocolates. Families can sign up for interactive hands-on candy workshops where kids roll their own gummy candies, craft custom chocolate bars, or decorate winter lollipops. The whimsical venue also features an ice cream parlor serving handcrafted sundaes, a warm bakery, and thousands of retro and international confections. It is an irresistible, heartwarming indoor winter adventure that delights every child's sweet tooth. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Ground-level entry with elevator access serving all three historic floors; wide aisles throughout retail and candy viewing galleries accommodate strollers easily. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Indoor parlor seating and plush parlor chairs on the upper floors, with clean family restrooms equipped with baby changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Fun for all ages, from wide-eyed toddlers marveling at colorful candy displays to teens and parents participating in candy-making classes. • Sensory Tips: Sweet aromas of melting chocolate and warm vanilla fill the air; vibrant colorful visuals create high excitement, though quieter morning hours offer relaxed browsing. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Sweet Pete's Candy Cane Making Classes & Holiday Sweet Wonderland](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/sweet-pete-s-candy-cane-making-classes-and-holiday-sweet-wonderland--listing-cac637dd2168fc1e631381d0) — Nov 21 – Dec 24 · 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sweet Pete's Candy Mansion · All ages · From $15 · checked Nov 5. Housed inside the historic 23,000-square-foot candy mansion in Downtown Jacksonville, Sweet Pete's Candy transforms into a whimsical Victorian holiday candy wonderland. Families… - [Sweet Pete's Candy Thanksgiving Turkey Chocolate & Candy Making Workshop](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/sweet-pete-s-candy-thanksgiving-turkey-chocolate-and-candy-making-work--listing-6f91815734acc089b45fabfe) — Wed, Nov 25 · 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sweet Pete's Candy Mansion · Ages 3–99 · From $18 · checked Nov 5. Located in the historic 1903 Seminole Club Victorian mansion in Downtown Jacksonville, Sweet Pete's Candy is one of the largest confectionery emporiums in the Southeast. 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