The best trip within about five hours of Jacksonville for each of the next 6 weekends, chosen for kids under 6. Every event links to the official page we checked it on.
6 weekends
2 cities
Closest: 2h 30mLast checked against official pages. How we choose
Each ring is one hour of driving from Jacksonville. Under two hours is an easy day trip; past three, pack the pajamas.
Orange dots are picks on this page. Drive times are normal driving times without traffic.
2h 30m
about 2 hr 30 min from Jacksonville
Trick-or-Treat on River Street, Saturday 2 to 5.
More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats.
Sat Oct 24 · 2–5pmRiver Street
Free
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Jacksonville that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Jacksonville has the local list.
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Jacksonville that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Jacksonville has the local list.
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Jacksonville that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Jacksonville has the local list.
We couldn't verify anything within a few hours of Jacksonville that's worth the trip this weekend. This week in Jacksonville has the local list.
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Nothing within a few hours beats what's already on in Jacksonville this weekend.
Student-decorated lifeguard chairs and free holiday entertainment, Nov. 25–Jan. 1.
Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29 · EveningsJacksonville BeachFreeTree lighting, lit boats on the St. Johns and fireworks.
Sat Nov 28 · From 5 p.m.; boat parade 6:30 p.m.Riverfront PlazaFree
Car snacksMore than you think. Then a few more.
StrollerZoo paths and light trails are long for little legs.
Time the napLeave right before nap so the drive does double duty.
Overnight bagPast three hours, pajamas beat a 9pm drive home.
Parking cashFree admission days often still charge for parking.
Rain planPick one indoor backup, like a museum, before you leave.Over the next 6 weekends our picks from Jacksonville are Savannah. Each one is chosen for what's on that weekend, with the dates, times and prices checked on the official pages.
Savannah (about 2 hr 30 min), Orlando (about 2 hr 45 min), Tampa (about 4 hr), Charleston (about 4 hr 45 min). Times are normal driving times without traffic.
Sometimes one city really does have the most going on two weekends in a row, like a holiday lights opening followed by a show. We don't rotate cities just for variety.
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.