Family Weekend Guide

Jacksonville weekend events for preschool (3–5)

81 events tagged for preschool (3–5) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

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Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (2, free)

From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

3pmChess · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amLittle Crafters · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:15pmSTEM Day · Brown Eastside Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10:15amLittle Readers · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amFamily Art · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2:30pmRead with Yona · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmHalloween Treats · Brown Eastside Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (31, free)

From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amLittle Crafters · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmTrivia Night · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPress Our Buttons · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPuzzle Club · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

Time variesHappy Halloween! · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Time variesHappy Halloween! · Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amCandy for Costumes · Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amChildren's Craft · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2pmHalloween Crafternoon · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmChess · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Library storytimes & programs (24, free)

From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amLittle Crafters · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

10amChildren's Craft · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amFall Festival · Willow Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amFamily Art · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
3pmZine Time · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free