THINGS TO DO Clay County Agricultural Fair • Thru April 10 The Clay County Agricultural Fair returns to Green Cove Springs thru April 10. There will be a 4H / FFA Youth Dairy Show, Prehistoric Dinosaur Display, free Kiddie Train Rides, Disc-Connected K9's World Famous Frisbee Dogs, concerts, and more. Concert tickets include gate admission. Concerts include Nelly & DJ BG, Warrant & Quiet Riot with Papercutt, Lorrie Morgan, Deana Carter & Colton Chapman, Tracy Byrd & Rodney Atkins with Brian Congdon, Shenandoah and more. Ride armbands and concert tickets are also available for purchase. April 1, 12noon to 12midnight – Fiesta Family Friday – $25 Armband Sold Until 8pm (does not include admission); Gate Admission: $30 for two adults and up to four children until 8pm April 2, 10am to 12midnight – Clay Ag Day April 3, 11am to 11pm – Clay Health Day – Gate Admission: $5 admission for Health Professional with valid employee badge April 4, 4pm to 11pm – Taste the Fair Day – Gate Admission: $7 admission with valid Winn Dixie receipt April 5, 4pm to 11pm – Our Fair Cares Day – Gate Admission: $5 Admission for a donated bag of canned goods, pet food/supplies, or school supplies. April 6, 4pm to 11pm – Senior + Inclusive Day – Gate Admission: Seniors free 12noon to 6pm April 7, 4pm to 11pm – VyStar Family Day – Gate Admission: BOGO VyStar Members April 8, 10am to 12midnight – Student Fair Day – Gate Admission: 17 & under free Admission from 10am to 12noon April 9, 10am to 12midnight – Celebrate Clay Day April 10, 11am to 9pm – Hero Day – $5 admission for police, firefighters, military, and teachers with valid ID. Discount for employee only. Clay County Fairgrounds / 904-284-1615 / 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 / www.claycountyfair.org Playing with Light at MOSH • Thru April 24 Playing with Light is the newest exhibit at the Museum of Science and History. LIGHT is fundamental to our everyday lives. With so many applications from the apparent simplicity of vision, the beauty of rainbows or paintings, to the high-tech world of fiber optic communication, holographic security and laser surgery, light provides the basis for much of our technology and our view of the world. PLAY is a means to ignite the imagination for people of all ages. Open ended and without instruction, it offers the opportunity for exploration and creativity, but most importantly, it enables learning through experimentation, a key tenant of the scientific process. In drawing together PLAY and LIGHT, Scitech has created an exhibition experience like no other. Using basic physics principles, innovative interactive experiences, and a sense of fun, Playing with Light offers the opportunity to explore our world and how it is illuminated through 21 exhibits with a multitude of outcomes. Museum of Science and History / 904-396-6674 / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / themosh.org Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big April 1, 7pm; April 2, 11am, 3pm, 7pm; April 3, 1pm, 5pm Disney On Ice returns to Jacksonville with Dream Big as part of a multi-city tour. Dream Big features favorite Disney friends such as Mickey, Miguel, Moana, Elsa, Anna, Belle, Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, and more. Tickets start at $15. Veterans Memorial Arena / 904-630-3900 / 300 A.
Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.disneyonice.com Annual Springing the Blues • April 1-3 Springing the Blues is a three-day family-friendly music festival that celebrates the blues at the oceanfront Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. There is no admission charge, and there will be food and kid’s activities. VIP tickets are available for purchase. Seawalk Pavilion / 904-270-9301 / 1st St North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www.springingtheblues.com Anastasia April 1, 8pm; April 2, 2pm and 8pm; April 3, 1:30pm and 7:30pm Inspired by the beloved films, the romantic and adventure-filled new musical Anastasia comes to Jacksonville. Anastasia features a book by celebrated playwright Terrence McNally, a new score by Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics) based on original direction by Tony Award® winner Darko Tresnjak with choreography by Peggy Hickey and tour direction by Sarah Hartmann. Tickets range from $45.50 to $111.50. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts / 904632-5000 / 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.fscjartistseries.org IKEA Family Member Day April 3, 10am to 5pm MOSH has partnered with IKEA Jacksonville for IKEA Family Day at the Museum. IKEA Family members save $3 on adult tickets and get early access to the Museum at 10am on the first Sunday of each month. MOSH / 904-396-MOSH / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / themosh.org Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Worcester Red Sox • April 5 – 10 Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available. Section 108 F-Q is a designated Family Section, with no alcohol allowed. Saturday Night’s game includes fireworks and after Sunday’s games, kids can run the bases after the games. There will also be free face painting and balloon animals. April 5th is opening night, and there will be post-game fireworks. 121 Financial Ballpark / 904-358-2846 / 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / jaxshrimp.com JaxParks Movie Night – Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway • April 8, 8pm JaxParks hosts a movie night for the community. There will be a free showing of the movie Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway, rated PG. In addition, there will be free popcorn. Be sure to bring chairs and blankets. Boone Park / 904-630-2489 / 3700 Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205 / www.coj.net MOCA Jacksonville Kids Art Lab April 9, 12noon to 1:30pm Kids Art Lab is now offered as an in-person program at MOCA for artists ages 6 to 10. Hosted the second Saturday each month, Kids Art Lab encourages your young artist to make cross-curricular connections with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Attendees will visit the galleries to see how artists are inspired by STEAM topics and create their own artwork to take home inspired by the monthly theme. April's theme is Botanical Beauty. Attendees will be inspired by the structure and colors of plants to
create their own artwork about nature. General registration is $10, with discounts for members. MOCA Jacksonville / 904-620-4204 / 333 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / mocajacksonville.unf.edu Isle of Faith UMC Palm Sunday Festival April 10, 11am to 1pm Isle of Faith United Methodist Church hosts a Palm Sunday Festival. The community is invited for this free event that features bounce houses, crafts, games, food, and more. Isle of Faith United Methodist Church / 904-2211700 / 1821 San Pablo Road South, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / iofumc.org Mandarin Art Festival April 16 from 10am to 5pm; April 17, from 10am to 4pm Following a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mandarin Art Festival will return on Easter weekend. Bringing together more than 100 local and national artist exhibitors, the festival also features food vendors, children’s activities, live musical entertainment, a Children’s Art Show, a Green Market featuring locally produced consumables, and more. Mandarin Community Club / 904-268-1622 / 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223 / www.mandarinartfestival.org Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers • April 19-24 Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available. Section 108 F-Q is a designated Family Section, with no alcohol allowed. Saturday Night’s game includes fireworks and after Sunday’s games, kids can run the bases after the games. There will also be free face painting and balloon animals. 121 Financial Ballpark / 904-3582846 / 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / jaxshrimp.com
fee for a table for four people; booth style seating. To avoid sitting with strangers, you must purchase the entire table. Children under the age of 2 ride for free in the lap of a paid adult. Gratuities are not included in the ticket price. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Georgia Coastal Railway, Kingsland Station / 904370-3744 / 440 S. Lee Street, Kingsland, GA 31548 / thegeorgiatrain.com Opening of the Beaches Parade April 24, 2pm to 4pm Celebrate the Opening of the Beaches with the Annual Opening of the Beaches Parade. Held in Downtown Jacksonville Beach; address below is for reference only. Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront / 904-2476236 / 503 1st St North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www.jacksonvillebeach.org Steve Trash Science Live! April 29, 6:30pm Live show based on the PBS kid’s TV show, Steve Trash Science. Steve uses real science, kid comedy, music, and magic tricks to explain STEM – Science, technology, Engineering, Math related topics. Tickets for the family show ranges from $10 to $20. Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts / 904-632-5000 / 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246 / www.fscjartistseries.org EDITOR’S NOTE: Dates, times and locations are accurate at time of publication; events and activities listed in this guide are subject to change without notice. Visit Jax4Kids. com for updated information and more events!
Harlem Globetrotters • April 22, 7pm The Harlem Globetrotters bring their show to Jacksonville for one show only. Tickets to the see the Globetrotters start at $20. Premium Experiences are available as add-ons. Options include Magic Pass, Celebrity Court Pass, and Player Meet & Greet. These are optional, and an admission ticket is also required. University of North Florida / 678-497-1900 / 11852 University of North Florida Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 / www.harlemglobetrotters.com Orange Park Kids Fest 2022 April 23-24, 10am to 4pm The Town of Orange Park hosts Kids Fest 2022. The event features games and activities, displays, interactive shows, live music, food, and shopping. This event is designed with children 12 and younger in mind. Many activities are free, including train rides, a playground, mini-golf, a touch-a-truck zone, Junior Firefighter Academy, finger painting & sensory play, and an obstacle course. Other activities are premium activities and will require a wristband or ticket. Admission and parking are free. Parking will be at Moosehaven with a free shuttle. Town Hall Park / 904-278-3043 / 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073 / opkidsfest.com Georgia Coastal Railway Pizza Express April 23, 4pm Ride the Pizza Express and get your choice of a 16" Cheese Pizza or 16" Pepperoni Pizza. Soft drink or water included. Price is $110.00 plus a processing
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