Jacksonville, FL family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 5 – Nov 15

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

The Jacksonville Fairgrounds — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Annual fair at the new Normandy Blvd fairgrounds with rides, circus and bubble shows, racing pigs, animal exhibits and fair food.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Final weekend Nov 13-15; Sunday gates open at noon. See daily schedule for shows.

Details at Jacksonville Fair ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–1pm

Touch a Truck Hammond

Trinity Hammond — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Kids climb into the driver's seat of emergency, construction and other vehicles, with vendors on site.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed

Details at Mandarin Markets ↗

Library storytimes & programs (22, free)

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

Friday, Nov 13

10amToddler Play Time · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyLittle Readers · At 6 Jacksonville Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
Maxville Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
San Marco Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
San Marco Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Maxville Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Main Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 14 · 10:15am
Main Library Sat, Nov 14 · 11am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 14 · 11am

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11amCuentacuentos en Español: Aprende, Muévete e Imagina · South Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amToddler Takeover · Willow Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 13–Sat, Nov 14 · times varyTurn Up for Tech · At 3 Jacksonville Public Library branches 6-10 · 11+ · Free

See all 3 branches

West Branch Fri, Nov 13 · 11am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Fri, Nov 13 · 4:30pm
Maxville Branch Sat, Nov 14 · 2pm

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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

3:30pmFun Art Fridays · Dallas Graham Branch, Jacksonville 6-10 · Free

4pmPuzzle Club · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

10amChildren's Craft · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amSaturday Art Tours · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Fun Day · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amTraveling Tales Adventures · Bradham and Brooks Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRead to Billy the Therapy Dog! · Bradham and Brooks Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmSaturday Art Tours · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmFive Nights at Freddy's Themed Escape Room · Willow Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmRead with Kiwi the Therapy Dog · Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmRead to a Therapy Dog · South Mandarin 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

3:30pmDiscovery Saturdays · Dallas Graham Branch, Jacksonville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo

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

Holiday light walk with timed entry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (22, free)

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

Friday, Nov 20

10amToddler Play Time · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Nov 20–Sat, Nov 21 · times varyLittle Readers · At 6 Jacksonville Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 6 branches

Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
Maxville Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
San Marco Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
San Marco Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Maxville Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Nov 20 · 11am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Main Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10:15am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 21 · 11am
Main Library Sat, Nov 21 · 11am

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10:30amPlay Dough Play Time · Beaches 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

3:30pmBooks with Billy the Therapy Dog · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmLego Fun! · Willow Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmRead with Harpo · Dallas Graham Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmWatch This! · Highlands Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmLego Club! · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmPress Our Buttons! · Beaches 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, Nov 21

10amChildren's Craft · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amFamily Art · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amThanksgiving Craft Special · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amJunior Lit Chat with Jenese Harris · Highlands Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 6-10 · Free

1pmDrop-in and Read with LG the Therapy Dog · Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmCrafternoon · Bradham and Brooks Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBingo · Brown Eastside Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBirdie and the Bookworms · Brentwood 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 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo

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

Holiday light walk with timed entry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (12, free)

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

Saturday, Nov 28

10amBoard Games · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyLittle Readers · At 2 Jacksonville Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Main Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10:15am
Main Library Sat, Nov 28 · 11am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Nov 28 · 11am

Library event page →

11:30amTraveling Tales Adventures · Bradham and Brooks Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmMovie: Snowtime · Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmRead with Yona · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmTurn Up for Tech · Bradham and Brooks Branch, Jacksonville 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

3pmPokemon · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTrivia Night · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmInternational Games · Dallas Graham Branch, Jacksonville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBlack-out Poetry · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3 · 6pm–10pm

ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo

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

Holiday light walk with timed entry.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Library storytimes & programs (13, free)

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

Friday, Dec 4

10amToddler Play Time · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4–Sat, Dec 5 · times varyLittle Readers · At 6 Jacksonville Public Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 6 branches

Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
Maxville Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
San Marco Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 10:15am
University Park Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
San Marco Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Maxville Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Fri, Dec 4 · 11am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Main Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15am
Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library) Sat, Dec 5 · 11am
Main Library Sat, Dec 5 · 11am

Library event page →

11amCuentacuentos en Español: Aprende, Muévete e Imagina · South Mandarin 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

4pmLego Club! · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmSmart Spending · Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

11amFamily Art · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amRead with Stormy the Therapy Dog · Willow Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amWinter Wonderland · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmStorytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Dec 6

4pmCivic Orchestra of Jacksonville · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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110 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to Jacksonville, FL this weekend.

Updated November 11, 2026