# Weekend getaways from Jacksonville with kids

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> 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.

Last checked: 2026-10-18.

## Weekend of Oct 23–25: Savannah (about 2 hr 30 min)

Trick-or-Treat on River Street, Saturday 2 to 5.

- **Trick-or-Treat on River Street**, Sat Oct 24, 2–5pm, River Street. Free. More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats. Official page: https://www.enjoysavannah.com/events/trick-or-treat-on-river-street

Also within reach: Tampa (about 4 hr): The free Riverwalk Trick-or-Treat on Saturday and Creatures of the Night at ZooTampa.

## Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 6–8

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 13–15

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 20–22

Nothing verified within reach is worth the drive this weekend.

## Weekend of Nov 27–29

Stay close to home: nothing within a few hours beats what's on in Jacksonville. Deck the Chairs (Fri Nov 27, Sat Nov 28, Sun Nov 29, Evenings, Jacksonville Beach; https://deckthechairs.org/); Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade (Sat Nov 28, From 5 p.m.; boat parade 6:30 p.m., Riverfront Plaza; https://events.jacksonville.gov/special-events/jaxholidayriverfest)

## FAQ

**Where can we go for a weekend from Jacksonville with little kids?**
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.

**Which cities are within an easy drive of Jacksonville?**
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.

**Why is the same city picked more than once?**
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.

**Are the times and prices current?**
They're what each official page showed on Oct 18, 2026. Tap through to the official page before you go.