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Fun doesn’t always come at a price, which we learned when hitting the city on a budget. We’ve scouted all the fun and free things to do in Jacksonville!
James Weldon Johnson Park always has something fun going on! From free festivals to live music, pull up a lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon entertainment. For more information and all the upcoming events, be sure to visit their events calendar for all the fun happening in downtown Jacksonville!
Experience the best of the First Coast with our beautiful beaches! This one might have you thinking Well, duh! but sometimes we seriously take living this close to the ocean for granted! Get out there and enjoy Florida’s beautiful year-round weather – whether it be in the hot Summer sun or mild winter breeze!
Get lost in the Chamblin Bookmine! This amazing bookstore holds rows and rows and ROWS of novels - it's literally a maze! Browse through all your favorite genres - from fantasy to non-fiction and hunt for treasures hidden among the shelves at this iconic Jacksonville landmark!
4551 Roosevelt Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32210
Uptown: 215 N. Laura Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202
This Jacksonville staple is up and running again! When the fountain first opened in 1965, it was the world's tallest and largest fountain. Visit during the day to take in gorgeous city views or stop by at night for one of the beautiful light shows. This is a fun activity the whole family would enjoy - so be sure to stop by and observe one of Jacksonville's iconic landmarks now restored to its stunning beauty! Showtimes are 8 PM, 8:30 PM, and 9 PM nightly.
1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207
See the city from all new heights on the Jacksonville Skyway! A complimentary public transit system, the Skyway circles the city on a 2.5-mile-long elevated monorail system. Glide about the busy streets of Downtown, cross the St. Johns River and head to Kings Avenue on the Southbank. There are five stations so you can get off near some activities around the city for a day filled with cost-free adventure.
It might be a double-edged sword to view the candy being made at Sweet Pete and not try any! At their store, you can wander through two stories of delicious candy and catch a glimpse of some of their specialty items being made. Nearly 23,000 sq. ft. of the store, this emporium of sweet delights is magical to explore (although you might have to cave and get a few pieces!).
Around the city, there are beautiful museums that are always free or free on certain days of the week! The Cummer Museum offers free days (listed below) so swing by for a tour through their art and history exhibits, science and art center, and then their stunning waterside gardens!
If you find yourself at the beach, head over to the Beaches Museum & History Park! A combination of historical artifacts local to the beaches, historic homes, and local art–this little museum makes for a free, fun, and educational exploration of the area!
MOCA is another impressive art museum with rotating and colorful interactive exhibits that are always worth a visit! Be sure to check out their free admission list, because UNF students, children under 5, and others always receive free admission.
Cummer Free Days:
MOCA Free Days:
There are so many free places that offer tastings around town it’s a great (and cheap!) way to get to know the city via its flavor! Try a free wine tasting at San Sebastian Winery and free liquor tastings at the City Gate Distillery and Saint Augustine Distillery. While you don’t have to buy a bottle, it’s always encouraged, and if you enjoy it, it’s usually cheaper to get it from the source than from the store!
There are so many breathtaking natural places to see for free in and around Jacksonville, it’s hard to list them all. From the rolling sand dunes at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park to the beautiful salt marshes in the Theodore Roosevelt Area, get a taste of Northeast Florida’s natural beauty with some of our favorite hikes in Jacksonville!
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