Top 20 Places to Take Kids in and around Jacksonville

Jacksonville's most popular places to take kids in 2026

Every summer, thousands of local parents, grandparents, and caregivers weigh in on their favorite local places to take kids. This is 2026's winner list! (Click here for the full list of nominees.)

Of course, there are literally hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in our area, not just this year's winners! Get great ideas here! What is listed below are far from the only opportunities for family fun and learning; there are hundreds more! Browse our calendar, sign up for our fabulous weekly e-newsletter, and don't forget to check out our Everything That's Free page. 

2026 Top 20 Places to Take Kids

Jacksonville

 

Top 20 Ranking

Category Winners

1. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 2. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary 3. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park 4. Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens 5. Museum of Science and History (MOSH) 6. Riverside Arts Market 7. Amelia Island Nature Center 8. The Alhambra Theatre 9. Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville 10. Florida Theatre 11. Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts 12. St. Mary's Railroad 13. Tree Hill Nature Center 14. Anastasia Miniature Golf 15. Chuck E. Cheese 16. Jacksonville Children's Chorus 17. Amazing Grace Family Farms 18. Flight Adventure Park - Jacksonville 19. Lightner Museum 20. Players by the Sea

Arts Educator: Cummer Museum Sports Educator: i9 Sports Jacksonville STEM Educator: LearningRx - Jacksonville Beach Farm Attraction: Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres Indoor Play Center: Ready Set Play St Augustine Museum: Museum of Science and History (MOSH) Nature Center: St. Augustine Aquarium Outdoor Fun: Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Performing Arts: The Alhambra Theatre Sports Team: Jacksonville Jaguars

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