Kids Free November is an annual event where kids under 12 get to experience the coolest places in Jacksonville for free! It is an amazing way to expose your kids to new experiences around town. Your kids will be able to explore, learn something new, and have hands-on fun all while enjoying quality family time! Scope out the list of participating attractions below to start planning your family fun.
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Kids Free November Participating Locations
The Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens is one of the most visited attractions in the city. More than a million people a year flock to the zoo to glimpse at the 2,000+ animals. Highlights of the zoo include: The Range of the Jaguar, Land of the Tiger, Stingray Bay, The Giraffe Overlook, and the African Forest.
The Jacksonville Zoo is constantly evolving to become a destination your family will love.
The Deal: Up to 5 children (ages 3-12) get FREE general admission with a paying adult. Tickets must be purchased online and will not be available at the gate. The ticket website will be available for Kids Free November reservations in mid-October.
One of our favorite places to visit is the Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary. The Catty Shack is open for daytime tours, daytime feedings, and special night feedings (not available with this offer). The facility rescues exotic animals and provides with with the care they need to live happy, healthy, lives. The provide refuge for tigers, lions, pumas, leopards, lynx, foxes, and coatimundis.
Fun Fact: When the wind is just right, we can sometimes hear the big cats roaring at our house!
The Deal: Up to 2 children (ages 3-11) get FREE general admission with a paying adult. This is valid only for daytime tours- not night feedings.
Our family loves to spend time on the water! If you haven’t taken your kids kayaking or paddleboarding, we strongly suggest doing so! Kayak Amelia is located on Heckscher Drive. They offer guided kayak, and SUP ecotours as well as rentals. Reservations are required for guided tours (but not rentals).
The Deal: For any adult ticket purchased, you will receive a ticket good for a child ages 3-14 for free. Good for guided tours and rentals.
The Durkeeville Historical Society was established in 1998. Their goal is to help educate people about this historic African American community. The historical markers in this area highlight John Rosamond Johnson (wrote the music to Black National Anthem), James Weldon Johnson (who wrote the words for the Black National Anthem), Bessie Coleman (the first African-American female pilot), and more.
The Deal: Up to 5 children (ages 12 and under) get free general admission with a paying adult.
The Ritz Theatre and Museum is located downtown on North Davis Street. The Ritz is a 400-seat theatre, museum, and gallery in the heart of La Villa, a historic African American community. Between the 1920s and 1960s La Villa was known as the Harlem of the South. Today, the building stands as a reminder of the talented men and women who once graced the stage of this iconic theatre.
The Deal: With the purchase of any adult ticket, you will receive a child’s ticket for children 7 to 17 for free. There will be a special reading for kids on November 19th.
Our oldest is a huge fan of art. We’ve discovered the museums are a great place to escape the Florida heat. One of her favorites is the Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. The Cummer, as it is affectionately known, has one of the best collections in the southeastern United States. The collection spans from 2100 BC through the present. The grounds of the museum are absolutely stunning! The 2.5 acres of meticulously maintained gardens are the perfect spot for a picnic.
The Deal: Children ages 6 to 12 get in FREE with a general admission paying adult.
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville is the only contemporary art museum in Northeast Florida. They are offering free admission on Saturday November 5th from 11 AM until 5 PM. The museum will offer kid-friendly activities, arts and crafts, and more! If you can’t make it to the Family Day, kids can still receive free admission with a paying adult.
If you haven’t checked out the Da Vinci: Machines & Robotics exhibit at MOSH, yet, now is the perfect time to do so! The Museum of Science and History is currently hosting an exhibit highlighting Jules Verne’s 1870 classic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea”. The Voyage to the Deep traveling exhibit brings to life Captain Nemo’s submarine and other wonders of his mythical world. In addition of the special exhibit, they also have a permanent exhibits such as: Currents of Time, Atlantic Tails, and JEA PowerPlay.
The Deal: Up to 5 children (ages 3 to 12) get in FREE per paying adult.
Did you know that Jacksonville is home to the largest candy store in the southeast? Sweet Pete’s is a candy factory and candy store located downtown. They also have a scrumptious ice cream shop and a restaurant. Our kids love picking out some candy and enjoying lunch on porch. They also love the different candy making classes Sweet Pete’s offers.
The Deal: Up to 3 children tickets FREE with the purchase of 1 adult ticket for the Gummy Kabob Making Station.
Other Kids Free November Offers
King Pins Bowling Center is offering free bowling for up to 5 children (ages 3-12) with a paying adult.
Autobahn Indoor Speedway & Events is offering 1 hour of unlimited arcade time free with any race purchase. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday and is limited to one item per child.
iFly is granting free admission for 5 children with the purchase of the full priced 5 flight package by a participating adult. The offer is not valid on Friday’s or Saturday’s and you must call ahead to book. Be sure to mention Kids Free November when booking.
Main Event is offering free bowling shoes with the purchase of a bowling lane reservation with a one hour minimum. This offer cannot be combined with any other discounts or offers. You must mention Jax Kids Free November upon arrival.
Kids Free November Details
- The event runs from November 1st – November 30th
- Up to 5 children (depending on the venue), ages 12 and under, get free admission with a paying adult.
- No coupon or promo code is necessary
- This deal cannot be combined with any other offers and cannot be used for special events.
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