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Things to do with kids in Jacksonville — December 2026
38 family events in December 2026. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Eastern Time.
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- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 16
A Celebration of Art and History: Family Traditions at the Ximenez-Fatio House
Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Paid
- Outdoors
Through Jan 3
Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
From $12All ages
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 11 · 8:15 AM
Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park
With admission
- Sports & play
Through Dec 6
Healthy Kids Running Series at Nocatee (Fall 2026)
Nocatee Community Fields
From $15Ages 2+
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 1
Jacksonville Beach Deck the Chairs
Seawalk Pavilion and Latham Plaza
FreeAll ages
- 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
- Community
Through Jan 3
ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
From $30All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 3 · 4:00 PM
Creative Kids: Holiday Ornament Painting
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
From $15
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 3
Holiday Pops with the Jacksonville Symphony
Jacoby Symphony Hall
PaidAll 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
- Cooking
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Classic Christmas Treats Baking Class
JAX Cooking Studio
From $75
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Festival of Lights 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run
San Marco Square
From $20
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Guided Exploration Hike on the Guana Peninsula
GTM Research Reserve, Guana Trailhead Pavilion
With admission
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Market and Free First Saturday at the Cummer Museum
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
FreeAll ages
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
Hope for Lillian Grace Reindeer Run 5K and Kids Mile
Race start, 140 Landing Street
From $15
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 5 · 7:00 PM
Jacksonville Icemen Kids Takeover Night
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Mon, Dec 7 · 9:30 AM
Winter Wonderland Kids Cooking Party
JAX Cooking Studio
From $68Ages 7+
- Cooking
Wed, Dec 9 · 6:30 PM
Homemade Hibachi for Families Cooking Class
JAX Cooking Studio
From $80
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
Dickens on Centre Christmas Market and Festival
Historic downtown Fernandina Beach (Centre Street)
FreeAll ages
- Markets and festivals
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Holiday Night Market at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
From $10
- Outdoors
Fri, Dec 11 · 9:00 AM
Survival Skills Day Camp (Jax Dragonfly Expeditions)
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park
From $65Ages 6–12
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Claus Cause 5K and Elf Dash Fun Run
The Avenues Mall
Paid
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM
Conqueror 5K: Jingle Jog Edition and Kids Fun Run
Trinity Christian Academy
From $15
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Family Seining at Guana Lake
GTM Research Reserve, Guana Dam
With admission
- Sports & play
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 PM
Jacksonville Icemen Teddy Bear Toss
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Nutcracker in a Nutshell (The Florida Ballet)
Thrasher-Horne Center
From $23
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 11:15 AM
Artful Storytime: By the Ocean
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
From $15Ages 2–6
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 18
First Coast Nutcracker
Moran Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Reindeer Glow Run
Saint Johns Golf and Country Club
From $20All ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Beach Exploration Walk at GTM Research Reserve
GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center
Free
- Santa visits
Sat, Dec 19 · 5:30 PM
Run Santa Run 5K and One Mile Fun Run
Klutho Park
From $15
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Family Fun: Holiday Cookie Decorating at Sur La Table
Sur La Table St. Johns Town Center
From $69Ages 7+
- Community
Sun, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM
Luminaria at the Cummer Museum
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
All ages
- Community
Sun, Dec 20
Riverside Avondale Luminaria
Historic Riverside Avondale district (Riverside Avondale Preservation)
- Cooking
Mon, Dec 21 · 2:00 PM
Disney Inspired Holiday Baking Class
JAX Cooking Studio
From $70
- 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
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 23 · 9:00 AM
Cookies for Santa Baking Workshop
JAX Cooking Studio
From $70
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Dec 23 · 3:00 PM
Jen Kramer's Magical Holiday Show
The Florida Theatre
Paid