THINGS TO DO Firefighter Friday at the Jacksonville Zoo • March 4 All ages are invited to visit with Jacksonville Firefighters at the Zoo’s entrance. Kids can climb aboard the truck, and take home a free firefighter hat. Held the first Friday of the month. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 / 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218 / www.jacksonvillezoo.org Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic March 5, 1pm, 4pm, and 7pm Disney Live! Mickey and Minnie’s Doorway to Magic will be held at the Times Union Center for Performing Arts, Moran Theater. There will be three performance times, 1pm, 4pm and 7pm. Ticket start at $15. Children who have celebrated their first birthday must have a ticket. Use code JAX4DL to save $4 on tickets! Disney Live! / Times Union Center, Moran Theater, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.disneylive.com JCA Youth Theatre Show: “The Lion King” March 5, 7:30pm • March 6, 2pm March 12, 7:30pm • March 13, 2pm The Jewish Community Alliance’s Youth Theatre performs The Lion King. Tickets are available at the door. Jewish Community Alliance / 904-730-2100 / 8505 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32217 / www.jcajax.org RAM Ride – Family Bicycle Ride March 5, 12, 19, 26, 9am to 10:30am This is a family friendly bike ride for anyone to enjoy. Experience the freedom of cycling, and the fun of cycling as a group. The ride is every Saturday morning. It takes off at 9am from the Riverside Arts Market (Meet near the Bicycle Valet). There will a stop along the way to get some refreshments and/or snacks. It then returns to the Arts Market at 10:30am-ish, in time to enjoy and get fresh local produce, and fresh baked bread. The ride will be approximately 10 miles at a moderate speed, keeping in mind the speed and skill level of the least experienced rider. Every child must be accompanied by an adult and must remain close to their guardian during the ride. The hosts of the ride are not responsible for your children, but do try as best they can to be watchful of them. Please be watchful of your children and understand it is solely your responsibility to make sure they are riding safely. Additionally, all children 16 and under must wear a helmet. Bike trailers, tag-alongs, and kids on bikes are encouraged to come on the ride. RAM Ride / 904-731-1634 / Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / www.facebook.com/ RAM-Ride-Jacksonville Disney’s Fantasia Live in Concert • March 11, 7pm Disney’s Fantasia Live in Concert features scenes from two classic Disney animated feature films, “Fantasia” & “Fantasia 2000”, presented live-in-concert by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. Disney shares its crown jewels of feature animation, highlighting a selection of its magnificent repertoire including Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite. Other iconic moments from Disney’s stunning footage, such as Mickey Mouse as he dabbles in magic in Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and the mythical unicorns and winged horses that accompany Beethoven’s ‘Pastoral’ Symphony, will also be shown in high-definition on the big screen. Tickets start at $26.50. Join Jax4Kids before the show for pre-show family fun! FSCJ Artist Series / 904-442-2929 / Times Union Center, Moran Theater, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.artistseriesjax.org Museum Day Live! • March 12 The Museum Day Live! Ticket provides free admission for two people. In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live! is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket for free. This special edition of Museum Day Live!, provides an opportunity to the public, especially women and girls throughout the U.S. to enjoy and share in our nation’s dynamic heritage and cultural life. Visit website to find participating locations. Smithsonian / www.smithsonianmag.com St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival & St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 12, 11am to 10pm; March 13, 11am to 7pm On Saturday, St. Augustine’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at 10am. Then, the Celtic Music and Heritage Festival returns, featuring traditional Irish music, Scottish pipes and drums, contemporary Celtic Rock, and more. There will also be the Highland Games of skill and strength on Saturday and Sunday, with Celtic vendors, and kids activities. The festival takes place at Francis Field located behind the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center. Admission to the festival is $10 for general admission. Children 12 and under are free. Francis Field / 29 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL 32084 / www.celticstaugustine.com
America’s Girls Camp-In • March 12, 6pm to March 13, 8am Help MOSH ring in Women’s History Month with this Mother/ Daughter Camp In. Journey through historic milestones in American History and learn what life was like for these American girls through crafts, games, and activities. Moms bring your girls; girls bring your dolls and take part in a Mommy, Dolly, and Me Fashion Show. Sit down to tea, craft a picture frame, and more. American Girl Dolls and dolls of any variety welcome. The Camp In begins at 6pm and ends at 8am. Cost is $35 per person which includes a late-night pizza snack and continental breakfast. MOSH Members receive 20% off. MOSH / 904-396-MOSH / 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32207 / www.themosh.org Back to the Future Film With Orchestra March 12, 7:30pm Families are invited for a showing of the Back to the Future film, with Alan Silvestri’s newly expanded score played live to picture by the Jacksonville Symphony. Visit website for ticket information. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra / Times Union Center, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaxsymphony.org Youth Mental Health First Aid • March 16, 9am to 1pm Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches a 5-step action plan to offer initial help to young people showing signs of a mental illness or in a crisis, and connect them with the appropriate professional, peer, social, or self help care. Anyone can take the 8-hour Youth Mental Health First Aid course, but it is ideally designed for adults who work with young people, ages 1218. Free, but register online. Jacksonville Children’s Commission / 904-630-7251 / 1095 A. Philip Randolph Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32206 / jaxkids.com School’s Out Theatre’s In • March 18, 9am to 3pm Workshops are offered from 9am to 3pm on days when school is out in St. Johns County. All SOTI’s are based on books; for the 3rd-5th grade students, a Sunshine State book is chosen for inspiration. The camp includes theatre games, crafts, and improv. Cost is $35 per student. To sign up, call 904-825-1164. K-2: Pete the Cat 3-5: Fortunately, the Milk, SSYRA 15-16 Book Limelight Theatre / 904-825-1164 / 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32086 / www.limelight-theatre.org Cirque de la Symphonie • March 18 – 19, 8pm Cirque de la Symphonie combines music and fantastic acrobatic feats. Visit website for ticket information. March 18 and 19, 8pm. Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra / Times Union Center, 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.jaxsymphony.org Batman v Superman Day • March 19, 7pm to 9pm Join Barnes and Noble for Batman v Superman Day to celebrate the upcoming theatrical release of Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice on March 25. There will be a trivia contest sponsored by DC Entertainment™ for teens and adults at 7pm and a costume contest at 8pm for all ages. Barnes and Noble San Jose / 904-886-9904 / 11112 San Jose Boulevard Suite 8 Jacksonville, FL 32223 / www.bn.com The Legend of Zelda Symphony of the Goddess March 24, 8pm Based on one of the most popular and beloved video game series of all time, the tour features live orchestral performances of theme music from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda franchise. Guests will enjoy their favorite game moments from the series, carefully and beautifully timed with a gorgeous orchestral score approved by Nintendo sound director and Legend of Zelda franchise composer, Koji Kondo. Tickets start at $35, plus fees. Times Union Center / 300 West Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / www.ticketmaster.com 30th Annual Clay County Agricultural Fair • March 31 – April 9 The 30th Annual Clay County Agricultural Fair will be held March 31-April 9. Features of the 30th Annual Clay County Agricultural Fair include Family Day on April 3, Youth Agriculture Day on April 8, and Celebrate Clay Day on April 9. There will also be midway rides, livestock exhibits, music, shows, and more. Discounted tickets and ride armbands are available in advance until March 30 at www.claycountyfair.org. Admission for children 5 and under is Free. Advanced tickets through March 30: Clay County Fair / 904-284-1615 / 2497 State Road 16 West, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 / www.claycountyfair.org
Page 30 • Jax4Kids.com • MARCH 2016
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!
Things to Do Easter Events
Easter Bunny at the Avenues Mall Through March 26 The Easter Bunny will be available for photos at the Avenues Mall from February 26 thru March 26. Appointments can be scheduled in advance for a $10 deposit. The $10 will be applied towards the purchase of a Bunny photo package during your visit with Bunny. Avenues Mall / 904-363-3054 / 10300 Southside Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32256 / www.simon. com Adventure Landing Easter Egg Hunt March 26, 9am to 12noon Adventure Landing hosts their Annual Easter Egg Hunts on the Mini Golf Courses with a visit by the Easter Bunny. There will be 3 Egg Hunts: 9am, 10am & 11am. Egg Hunt registration begins at 8am. There are 3 age groups for each hunt: Ages 4 & Under, 5-8, and 9-12. A $3 Per Child Donation will benefit the American Red Cross Volunteer LifeSaving Corp. Each hunt is followed by a charity raffle. There will also be stay and play specials From 9am-2pm, enjoy Unlimited Mini Golf and GoKarts. $10 – Guests under 56″ tall or $15 – Guests 56″ tall and over. Laser tag included at Jax Beach and Blanding Blvd. locations. Adventure Landing Beaches / 904-246-4386 / 1944 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 / www. adventurelanding.com Adventure Landing Blanding / 904-771-2803 / 4825 Blanding Blvd. | Jacksonville, FL 32210 / www.adventurelanding.com Adventure Landing St. Augustine / 904-827-9400 / 2780 State Road 16, St. Augustine , FL 32092 / www.adventurelanding.com Easter Sunday Brunch • March 27 Families are invited for Easter Sunday Brunch at the King & Bear. The cost for Members is $26.95 and non-Members are encouraged to attend for $32.95. Children ages 5 – 11 can enjoy brunch for $14.95, with kids under 5 free. Make your reservations at 904-940-6207. World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-6116 / 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, FL 32092 / www.worldgolfvillage.com Easter Festival • March 19 Orange Park Presbyterian Church hosts an Easter Festival with egg hunt. In addition to the egg hunt, there will be games, crafts, and more. Orange Park Presbyterian Church / 1905 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.orangeparkpres.org Annual St. Johns County Easter Egg Hunts March 24, 10:30am Palencia Park, 405 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32095 Veterans Park, 1332 Veterans Parkway, St. Johns, FL 32259 March 26, 10:30am Al Wilkie Park, 6140 Main Street, Hastings, FL 32145 Treaty Park, 1595 Wildwood Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32086 Area St. Johns County parks host their annual Easter Egg Hunts for kids. Veteran’s Park and Palencia egg hunts will be held on March 24 and Al Wilkie Park and Treaty Park Easter events will be held on March 26 from 10:30am to 11:30am with the egg hunts beginning at 11am sharp. Be sure to bring baskets for the eggs. St. Johns County / www.co.st-johns.fl.us
with a 75-piece symphony orchestra performed live in unison with the classic films displayed in HD!
March 11 • 7 p.m. Jacksonville’s Times-Union Center
Tickets for children 12 and under start at $26.50
fscjartistseries.org (904) 442-2929