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Leaderboard Arcade is a dream come true for families who love gaming and great food all under one roof! Kids will be thrilled by the massive variety of games spanning classic retro arcades, pinball machines, Japanese arcade consoles, and tabletop games — truly something for every age. Parents can relax with drinks and shareable bites while the little ones rack up high scores, and fresh hot pizza keeps everyone fueled between rounds. With an affordable all-day play option available at the Shad Road location for just $25, Leaderboard is a perfect multigenerational hangout the whole family will love.
5285 Shad Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-2037, United States
Beach Bowl is the ultimate family destination for a fun-filled day at Jacksonville Beach! With 24 freshly renovated bowling lanes and an arcade featuring more than 30 games, there’s no shortage of entertainment for kids and adults alike. When hunger strikes, the restaurant has everyone’s favorites covered, and the spacious layout means there’s plenty of room for the whole crew to spread out. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, a rainy beach day, or just a spontaneous outing, Beach Bowl’s reimagined space keeps the beloved nostalgia alive while delivering a fresh experience the whole family will want to revisit again and again.
818 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-4302, United States
Jax Parks’ Movie Nights are a magical, budget-friendly outing the whole family will look forward to every month! Held outdoors at Artist Square/Artist Walk along Riverside Ave, these free monthly screenings bring the movie theater experience into a beautiful open-air setting under the stars. Pack up the blankets and lawn chairs, grab some free popcorn, and settle in for a kid-friendly film with the whole community. With food trucks on site and events starting around 7:00 PM, it makes for a perfect low-key family night out — just be sure to check the Jax Parks schedule for upcoming dates and movie selections!
There’s plenty of fun for everyone at Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Games! Starting this March, head out to cheer on the home team for some amazing family fun. With delicious ballpark food, thrilling sports, and adorable mascots, the kids will love this activity for sure.
Take the kids on an unforgettable adventure at Gregor MacGregor’s Mini Links & Drinks! This mini golf spot offers endless fun for both kids and adults – as they offer delicious and refreshing cocktails! Enjoy spending time together in the spring weather, and treat yourself to a cocktail, too!
Of all of the things to do in Jacksonville, this is best for those kiddos who can’t sit still! Located right outside Jacksonville, you can find Cornerstone Rock Gym! This is Florida’s newest rock gym and the perfect place to tire out some pent up energy! This indoor climbing facility is also great for those hot summer days where you’re not wanting to sweat it out but still exercise.
Featuring fun summer camps that offer climbing lessons, top roping, bouldering, laser tag, archery tag and ninja warrior training — your little explorer will be pumped to be the next Cliff Hanger.
We’re calling for more days spent at the MOSH – Museum of Science and History! This museum is the perfect place to bring the whole family for some educational learning!
The museum hosts a variety of events and programs to suit any kiddos interests! There is even a summer camp for kids who want to spend the whole summer having fun, hanging out, and discovering!
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Days at the St. Augustine Aquarium are wild! Visitors can hang out with the sharks, do aquatic species feedings for the perfect family-friendly activity. If your kid loves getting hands-on with underwater creatures, this spot will create an unforgettable memory!
The Zoo has so many amazing activities for kids, and is always a great place for kids to learn and explore! With so many exhibits, some of them award-winning, the Jacksonville Zoo is a world-class experience and has everything you need to have fun. From Lions to Stingrays, there is so much to see and do. Upgrade your tickets to the Total Experience to gain access to some awesome extras like the 4D Theater and Train Rides!
While cats lounge around during the day in the sun…at night all the wild comes out! Take your family to one of the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary’s night feedings for one of the most heart-pounding dinners you’ll witness. No other Jacksonville kids’ activities will get you up close and personal with your favorite big cats like this one!
Catty Shack volunteers dish out over a hundred pounds of raw chicken and meat to these very hungry felines, and they bring out the big claws to get it
Kids are dreamers, and nothing feels better than making your kids’ dreams come true! At iFly indoor skydiving, your little superhero can learn how to fly at flight school!
With 1-on-1 coaching from a flight instructor, kids can have a safe, indoor skydiving experience that will make them feel like they’re flying. iFly uses a wind tunnel to simulate free-falling conditions. Once they get the basics down, they can learn how to manipulate their bodies to go up and down in the air.
The pools are open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day and they are the perfect place to cool off! You can create so many fun activities for kids as they swim around. See the schedule below and click the button to see a complete list of pools:
Some Jacksonville kids’ activities can provide yummy snacks, too! Summertime is fruit-picking time, and kids will love getting outside and heading over for some blueberry picking this season! Bring some bug spray, your camera and your cutest outfit because there are locations around Jacksonville to bring the family for picking sweet blueberries! We recommend saving and bringing home for a blueberry pie!
Our recommendation: Be sure to check in with your local farms to make sure blueberry season, or any berry picking, is still in full swing!
Escape rooms are seriously such a fun summer activity for families! These places have totally nailed it when it comes to keeping kids entertained while sneaking in some brain exercise. Kids get to work together solving puzzles and cracking codes, which is way cooler than staring at screens all day. Plus, they’re perfect for those scorching summer days when you need somewhere with good AC. Most escape rooms have themes that’ll get kids excited – think treasure hunts, spy missions, or mystery adventures. The best part? Everyone gets to contribute their ideas, so even the quietest kid might be the one who figures out the final clue. It’s basically an hour of pure fun that’ll have the whole family talking about it for weeks.
Each year, the University of North Florida opens its campus to the children of the Jacksonville area with their youth camps! They have a whole range of camps, so every kid can choose a camp that they can enjoy! This year, they are offering up academic, cultural, athletic, and even recreational camps to enjoy throughout the summer! These camps are a great way to keep kids active and social throughout the summer months and allow them to further develop their interests.
If you’re looking for unique things to do in Jacksonville, this is for you! Jumbo Shrimp and 121 Financial Ballpark at back at for another season of fun for the whole family with family movie nights throughout the summer! This is the perfect way to spend some quality time with the kiddos after work while catching up on movies you may have missed – or some family favorites! Plus, admission is only $1 per person making it super accessible to all!
And we love that they have a kid zone where the kids can safely get out their energy on the inflatables and get their face painted!
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Nothing beats a beach day on a gorgeous spring afternoon – and your kids will love it too! Let them explore the sandy shore or play in the waves for a relaxing and fun outdoor adventure. Slather on the sunscreen and head to one of our favorite beaches in Jacksonville for loads of family fun!
Everybody knows that a fun day exploring Jacksonville has to end with a sweet treat! And the best sweet treats are frozen when it comes to Florida. From snowballs to ice cream cones, we’ve got you covered, so check out our guide to the best frozen treats in Jacksonville!
Need a break from the sun Head indoors for roller skating! Skate Station is the perfect place for family fun. Not only do they offer the largest wood floor roller skating rink in North Florida, but they also have an arcade and rock climbing area for triple the fun! Grab some tasty food, and make a whole day out of this Jacksonville must!
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This is your ticket to unlimited fun! Main Event is the perfect spot to take your kids for a full day of excitement. There is so much entertainment under one roof – from bowling and laser tag to escape rooms, mini golf, arcade games, and more! Plus, with tasty food and drinks for everyone, you can stay and play all day!
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Looking for a rainy day activity? Bravoz Entertainment Center is the best location for indoor fun for all! From thrilling arcade games to a laser tag maze, mini golf to climbing walls, there are so many incredible activities to bounce around between. For the brave big kids, Bravoz has a jump area featuring a Main Jumper with tons of trampolines, a foam pit, a basketball slam dunk, and dodgeball! You can also scramble and jump across the American Ninja Warrior course inspired by the TV show!
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Do you have a kid who loves to jump around? Take a flight this weekend by jumping around in this amazing trampoline adventure. It’s such a fun activity to enjoy, even as an adult, and is the perfect place for a fun family day! Open Jump tickets are less the $20 and you can’t miss their BOGO nights! For the purchase of one Open Jump ticket, you get the second one FREE! Bring your friends and family and bounce around to reach for the stars!
Cool off from the Florida heat with the Community First Igloo! This chilly family-friendly activity is the perfect thing to do if you need to take a break from the summer sun. If your little one is nervous about ice skating, you can always rent an ice walker along with your skates as they get used to the slippery fun. Plus, the new location has delicious bites and tasty drink options, too!
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Take a ferry to Cumberland Island to see wild horses and explore a spooky old mansion ruins!
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Swim in crystal-clear springs with perfect temp water year-round - it's like nature's pool!
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Visit magical gardens with waterfalls, koi fish, and flowers - it used to be an old quarry!
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Explore 13 miles of beaches, go kayaking, eat fresh seafood, and have fun on this island!
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This one is definitely for the older kids, but it’s so fun it had to make the list! Experience Amelia Island like never before with Amelia Island Board Rentals. Take to the roads on motorized skateboards or scooters and explore the Island in a new and thrilling way! Plus, they also offer kid-friendly beach rides, so the sand will cushion any fall!
Experience the adventure of a lifetime at Wild Adventures! Offering thrilling rides and adorable animals, you can get the best of both worlds at this family-friendly attraction! Embark on extreme adventures with their exciting rollercoasters, get up close and personal with furry friends, and feed the animals for an amazing day full of family fun! With plenty of places to enjoy a meal and refuel, this is the ultimate day trip experience!
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