Get ready for a fantastic weekend in Jacksonville! We've got everything from dinosaur adventures and family sporting events to St. Patrick's themed fun and hands-on classes for the kids. Don't miss the PGA TOUR's big event or the chance to explore local art.
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Evergreen St. Paddy's Run
Evergreen Cemetery
Start your Saturday with an active 5K or 10K run/walk.
Tarzan the Musical at The Island Theater
The Island Theater
Enjoy an afternoon musical performance.
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Dinosauria
Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Dinosaurs are always a winner for younger kids.
· March 14
5JACKSONVILLE ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS DINOSAURIA : Dinosauria is back and bigger than ever! Your explorers of all ages can journey back in time to walk among incredible prehistoric creatures at the Zoo.It's a fantastic, engaging attraction running all weekend that appeals to almost every child.
SOUTHERN VINTAGE ST. PATRICK'S FESTIVAL : Check out this three-day, family-friendly celebration packed with Irish spirit this Saturday! It sounds like a fun local festival atmosphere.It's a fun, localized festival celebrating the holiday weekend theme.
: Get active Saturday morning with the Evergreen St. Paddy's Run, offering 10K and 5K certified courses. All finishers get medals and participants receive moisture-wicking shirts.It's a great active way to celebrate the St. Patrick's theme early in the morning on Saturday.
AMELIA RIVER CRUISES CUMBERLAND ISLAND TOUR : Take an immersive river cruise exploring Cumberland Island. This is a great way to get out of the city and see coastal nature.It's a scenic educational outing available Saturday morning.
FREE : Head south to St. Augustine on Saturday morning for their Celtic St. Patrick's Day Parade, a great way to catch some festive fun.It aligns perfectly with the holiday weekend theme and is a classic community event.
· March 15
9: The PGA TOUR's flagship event continues through the weekend. They offer a great youth ticket policy, letting up to two kids 15 and under attend with an adult.It’s one of the biggest sporting events in the area, and Sunday is a great day for family attendance given the youth policy.
FIONN MACCOOL'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY WEEKENDFREE : Stop by Fionn MacCool's this weekend for free live music. Be sure to visit on Sunday for the Irish dancers and JFRD Pipes & Drums performance.It features live Irish dancers specifically on Sunday the 15th as part of the weekend celebration.
: Learn to create a variety of festive foods in this hands-on culinary class perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.It’s a great hands-on experience tied directly to the holiday weekend.
: Your kids can learn how to temper chocolate from the experts and make their own chocolate pizza creation at Sweet Pete's.It's a sweet, contained activity perfect for a Sunday morning/afternoon.
MICHAEL'S SUNDAY KIDS CLUB: TISSUE PAINTED EGGSFREE : Bring the kids to Michaels on Sunday afternoon for a free craft session where they can decorate plastic eggs using tissue paper and paint. All supplies are included!It’s a free, organized craft activity scheduled right in the middle of the afternoon.
SUR LA TABLE FAMILY FUN CLASS: CUPCAKE PARTY : Sign up for this two-hour class designed for adults and kids to learn how to make delicious chocolate cupcakes together.It's a scheduled hands-on cooking class perfect for Sunday afternoon bonding.
: Catch a minor league hockey game as the Jacksonville Icemen take on the Florida Everblades in this Sunday afternoon matchup.Hockey is exciting for older kids and it's a scheduled sporting event for Sunday.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY MACARONS | JAX COOKING STUDIO : Join this hands-on baking experience to learn the techniques behind making sweet St. Patrick's Day themed macarons.This is an afternoon baking class focused on a specific holiday treat.
: Catch a Sunday afternoon matinee performance of Tarzan the Musical at The Island Theater in Fleming Island.It’s a classic musical performance suitable for a Sunday afternoon outing.
Also On· anytime this weekend
1: This is a specialized session designed specifically for children with special needs to enjoy the Adventure Park in a more controlled environment. This occurs on the first and third Sundays.It's one of the specific Sundays this dedicated sensory time is offered this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in Jacksonville this weekend?
This weekend (Mar 14-15) you can find free activities like the Michael's Sunday Kids Club: Tissue Painted Eggs on Sunday, and possibly free entry to the Fionn MacCool's St. Patrick's Day Weekend music events on both days.
Are there any St. Patrick's Day themed events for families?
Yes! Look into the Southern Vintage St. Patrick's Festival on Saturday, or the holiday cooking classes at JAX Cooking Studio on Sunday for brunch or macarons.
What can we do outdoors with the kids this weekend?
The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Dinosauria exhibit is open all weekend, or you could head to Callahan for the Southern Vintage St. Patrick's Festival on Saturday.
