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Statewide Halloween Celebrations

The Sunshine State loves to celebrate! Grab your costumes, some sunscreen (it is Florida!) and your camera and hit the road for these statewide celebrations… Brick or Treat at Legoland (Central FL). Our signature Halloween event is better than ever this year! Brick-or-Treat will bewitch LEGOLAND® Florida Resort with tons of candy, an all-new show [...]

Statewide Halloween Celebrations2023-09-18T20:53:11+00:00

Jacksonville July 4th Guide

Happy Fourth!!! Don't miss a minute of the action with our Jacksonville guide to Fourth Family Fun. Check out projects to make at home, festivals to attends and fireworks galore. Featured Recipes & Crafts

Jacksonville July 4th Guide2024-01-28T17:17:51+00:00

Jacksonville Valentine’s Day GUide

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Munchkin Fun. These Valentine's Day ideas include kid-friendly Valentine's crafts, STEM activities and easy to make recipes that will make your heart sing. Click the images below for easy to follow directions, supply lists and more. [...]

Jacksonville Valentine’s Day GUide2024-01-28T17:19:20+00:00

4 Great Kids Books to Read in 2023

A new year means new books! Enjoy these recommendations as we look ahead to a wonderful 2023... Very Good Hats by Emma Straub. Can turtles, stuffed bears, houses and pots wear hats? Absolutely. Readers are invited to put on their thinking caps and create all sorts of fun hats for various creatures. Recommended for infants [...]

4 Great Kids Books to Read in 20232023-01-28T21:37:46+00:00

5 Family Resolutions to Make in 2023

New year, new energy! Now is a perfect time to reconnect as a family and double down on some 2023 goals. Resolutions are a great opportunity to try something new, improve relationships, boost quality of or just have more fun. Book a family meeting, grab a piece of paper and start planning. Here are a [...]

5 Family Resolutions to Make in 20232023-01-28T21:44:00+00:00

Your 2022 Holiday Guide

Holidays are here!!! Bring on the tree, gifts, giggles, traditions and quality family time. Make this your best December yet with our 2022 guide to activities, camps and family FUN, presented by the Jacksonville Symphony. Jacksonville Symphony. Give the gift of magical, musical experiences this year! Enter a magical world of childlike imagination and experience [...]

Your 2022 Holiday Guide2022-12-05T03:52:52+00:00

Your 2022 Gift Guide

Welcome to our favorite time of the year! Trees, cheer and quality family time for days. Make the most of this holiday season with our 2022 Gift Guide, presented by Jacksonville Symphony... Jacksonville Symphony. Give the gift of magical, musical experiences this year! Enter a magical world of childlike imagination and experience Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet, [...]

Your 2022 Gift Guide2022-11-28T03:26:41+00:00

Holiday 2022 Gifts: Books & Toys for Kids 0-12

Books are a perfect gift for kids of all ages. A bit of education, a bit of adventure and a library full of memories waiting to be made. Dive into these great books for kids 0-12... Books & Toys for Infants Like by Annie Barrows. A hilarious book that compares humans to funny things (think [...]

Holiday 2022 Gifts: Books & Toys for Kids 0-122022-11-28T18:23:46+00:00

Thanksgiving Kids Recipes

Thanksgiving is the ultimate cooking holiday. Fill your time in the kitchen with giggles, creativity and lots of special memories with these four munchkin-friendly recipes... Apple Turkeys. These sweet treats double as centerpieces and healthy(ish) desserts. Pumpkin Pie Fudge. Is there anything better than fudge? Spice up your holidays with this seasonal twist. Oreo Turkeys. [...]

Thanksgiving Kids Recipes2022-11-02T14:25:09+00:00

Thanksgiving Kids Books

Thanksgiving means turkey, travel, family time and expressing gratitude. These books offer thanks and appreciation for all good things--even the “bumpy” ones... Books for Infants & Toddlers Thanks for Nothing by Ryan Higgins. In this hilarious board book, the mice of Soggy Hollow are very grateful. But, is Bruce the bear? A great introduction [...]

Thanksgiving Kids Books2022-11-02T20:18:54+00:00