Jacksonville · FL
Things to do with kids in Jacksonville — November 2026
38 family events in November 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
Children's Music Festival: Tchaikovsky Discovers America
Jacksonville Symphony, downtown Jacksonville
Paid
- Sports & play
Through Dec 6
Healthy Kids Running Series at Nocatee (Fall 2026)
Nocatee Community Fields
From $15Ages 2+
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Creative Kids: Color – Expressing Mood and Meaning
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
From $15
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM
Doktor Kaboom! Look Out! Science is Coming! at the Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre
Paid
- Community
Through Nov 15
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair grounds
From $5All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Discovering Nature Nearby: Something to Crow About
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
From $15
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Fernandina Beach Police Community Appreciation Day
Fernandina Beach Police Department
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM
Fostering Hope 5K and Youth Fun Run at Fruit Cove
Fruit Cove Baptist Church
From $20Up to 12
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Guided Exploration Hike on the Guana Peninsula
GTM Research Reserve, Guana Trailhead Pavilion
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Right Whale Festival
Main Beach, Fernandina Beach
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 7 · 12:00 PM
Super Girl Surf Festival
Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Sun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
Jacksonville Icemen Publix Family Funday
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Paid
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:15 AM
Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park
With admission
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:01 AM
Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Jacksonville parade route (Water Street and Bay Street)
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
Single-Day Zoo Camps at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
From $65Ages 6–10
- Cooking
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM
Veteran's Day Treats Baking Class
JAX Cooking Studio
From $75
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM
A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Thrasher-Horne Center
From $37
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM
Pond Ecology Day Camp (Jax Dragonfly Expeditions)
William F. Sheffield Regional Park
From $65Ages 6–12
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Family Seining at Guana Lake
GTM Research Reserve, Guana Dam
With admission
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM
Heroes & Holidays Clay County Veterans Day 5K and Santa's Family Fun Run
Orange Park Mall
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
St. Johns County Parks & Rec Family Color Run 5K
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
From $25All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 11:15 AM
Artful Storytime: Garden Secrets
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
From $15Ages 2–6
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM
Frosty: A Musical Adventure at the Florida Theatre
Florida Theatre
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20
Home Alone in Concert with the Jacksonville Symphony
Jacoby Symphony Hall
Paid
- Community
Through Jan 3
ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
From $30All ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 16
A Celebration of Art and History: Family Traditions at the Ximenez-Fatio House
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Beach Exploration Walk at GTM Research Reserve
GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center
Free
- Light displays
Through Jan 18
Nights of Lights and Light-Up! Night in St. Augustine
Plaza de la Constitución and historic downtown St. Augustine
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 1
Jacksonville Beach Deck the Chairs
Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Wed, Nov 25 · 5:30 PM
Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Christmas Tree Lighting
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (Courtyard)
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
First Coast Turkey Trot at Mickler's Landing
Mickler's Landing Beachfront Park
From $30All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 9:00 AM
Fishweir Brewing Thanksgiving Day 5K and Kids 1K
Fishweir Brewing Company
From $15
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM
Omni Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
Omni Amelia Island Resort, Racquet Park
From $20All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Psych Ed Connections Thanksgiving Turkey Trot and Kids Fun Run at Nocatee
Nocatee Splash parking lot
From $20
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 27 · 9:00 AM
Black Friday Run Off the Turkey 5K and Fun Run
John's Creek Amenity Center
From $18All ages
- Outdoors
Through Jan 3
Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
From $12All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM
Build-A-Gingerbread House with a Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chef
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (Cumberland Room)
Paid
- Parades
Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM
Jacksonville Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade
Riverfront Plaza
FreeAll ages