Things to do with kids in Jacksonville this weekend (Nov 13

This weekend with kids in Jacksonville, FL: Nov 13–15

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Top picks this weekend

Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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

Library event page →

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

Library event page →

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

Just added this week

New listings found since Monday, Nov 9, newest first.

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair · The Jacksonville Fairgrounds · Nov 5 – Nov 15
Touch a Truck Hammond · Trinity Hammond · Sat, Nov 14 · 10am–1pm
Fun Art Fridays · Dallas Graham Branch · Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30pm–4:30pm
Read to Billy the Therapy Dog! · Bradham and Brooks Branch · Sat, Nov 14 · 1pm–2:30pm
International Games · Dallas Graham Branch · Sat, Nov 28 · 3:30pm–4:30pm
Storytime with Santa & Mrs. Claus · Maxville Branch · Sat, Dec 5 · 3pm–4pm

Ending soon

Multi-day events that end by Sun, Nov 22.

Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair · The Jacksonville Fairgrounds · last day Sun, Nov 15

About this page · weather

This weekend (Nov 13–15) Jacksonville, FL has 37 kid-friendly events, 35 of them free. Top picks: Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair and Touch a Truck Hammond. Rainy-day options: Fun Art Fridays and Read to Billy the Therapy Dog!. Plus 35 free library programs.

37 family events across the Jacksonville area this weekend: 1 big outing (festivals, farms, shows and attractions), museum and garden programs, plus free library programs from Jacksonville Public Library. Use the filters to narrow it down.

Updated November 12, 2026