Jacksonville's Holiday Guide

Holiday Events and Activites

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  Color Me Mine of Jacksonville

  Jacksonville

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  Color Me Mine of Jacksonville

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  Spend the holidays at Color Me Mine in Jacksonville!

     Create custom Holiday decor and keepsakes and heartfelt, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind GIFTS at Color Me Mine pottery painting studio. Enjoy seasonal events like our Tree and Ornament Painting Parties for the whole family and your friends will be so impressed with what you create at our holiday workshops! Kids won't want to miss our Grinch themed Kids Night Out event! Moms will want to grab their girlfriends to attend our Paint, Sip & Be Merry event! Visit our website to learn more about our upcoming holiday event and book your space today or walk in anytime to paint whatever you like!

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  Everglades Holiday Park

  Fort Lauderdale

  Everglades Holiday Park

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  Fun Holiday Activity! Everglades Airboat Tour & Alligator Presentation Performed by The Gator Boys Alligator Rescue Team!

     60-Minute Airboat Adventure at Everglades Holiday Park - Glide across the River of Grass on a custom-built state-of-the-art airboat before taking in a thrilling gator presentation performed by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team, where you'll learn all about the American alligator. Included with your adventure is *2 free professional grade Kodak photos to remember your fun-filled day. Ask us about our Animal Encounters program where you'll get up close and personal with some of the most interesting and exciting wildlife! Spend 45-minutes learning about, petting and interacting with several different animals - professional photos of your encounter experience included. Everglades Holiday Park has endless options for continued fun and features for your convenience, including: group & private airboat tours, boat rentals, world-class fishing, corporate and family events, birthday parties, bike trails, cafe, general store, gift shop and much more! There's Only One Everglades, and Only One Way to See it! *Limit 1 free airboat group photo & 1 free baby gator group photo per party. (less) ... Read more

  Everglades Holiday Park SAVE - $4 OFF Adult and $2 OFF Child Tickets!

  Receive $4 OFF adult and $2 OFF *child Everglades airboat tour tickets which includes a gator presentation performed by the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue team in our world-famous pit and **1 f…

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  Happy Acres Ranch

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  Happy Acres Ranch

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  Birthday Party / Rental / Field Trip /Camping Yes, you can have your party at Happy Acres Ranch! Open for field trips, rentals and camping weekends! Birthday Parties Base Rental Package $200 (weekends only) includes private use of the property, 3 hour party, 1 hour of setup / clean up time, all outside playgrounds, outdoor bathrooms and sinks, covered picnic area Add on items Food and Drink Leave the stress of cooking to us and just brings the sides and cake! $75 (feeds approximately 30 people) 16 grilled Hamburgers + buns and 40 grilled Hotdogs + buns served on platters, condiment sauces, unlimited pink lemonade and water served ice cold in pitchers. Let us know the colors of your party and we will coordinate our trays to match. Need more burgers or dog? Each additional box (16 burgers or 40 dog) is $20. Additional box price includes buns. Horse Back Riding $75 per horse per hour. Rental maybe used for 2 horses for 30 minutes. All rentals are lead and include 2 staff. All riders must wear a provided helmet and a guardian must sign a release for their child before the ride. Adults must also follow the same rules. Every rental includes a free 1 hour riding lessons where the birthday child can meet the horses and pick out their preferred horse for the party as well as ride. Lesson must be schedule at least 1 week in advance, limit 1 per party. If a joint birthday party, free lesson can be split into 2-30 minutes lessons occurring back to back. Swimming (lake or pool) $75 per party per 15 swimmers includes use of lake or pool with one lifeguard Boating $50 per hour includes kayaks, canoes, life jackets and a dedicated lifeguard Nature $50 per 45 minutes includes 15 minutes in instruction with small animals, 15 minute guided nature walk, and 15 minutes to explore the woods on your own. Let us know what the birthday child is interested in and we will tailor our nature walk to them. Fishing $50 per hour includes bait (hotdogs and bread), fishing poles and an attendant. No need to bring any supplies from home. Hay Rides $50 per hour includes green John Deer tractor pulling a red hay wagon filled with soft, comfy hay. Archery $50 per hour includes all equipment and 1 instructor.Instructor will teach the basics of archery and allow guests to shoot Field Trips (week day only, no DCPS holidays) $5 per child (minimum 20 kids), $3 per parent, teachers are free 3 hour rental, choice of 3 different activities ~pony rides, interaction with horses, small animals, guided nature walk, fishing, and archery + large group game and tables for picnic lunch Typical field trip schedule for 9 am - 12 pm. 9 ~ Arrival, Playground time 9:30-11:00~ Group split into 3 groups and rotate through 3 previously chosen activities for 30 minutes each activity. 11:00 ~ Large group game 11:30 ~ Lunch, Playground time Weddings $500 includes 6 hour private property rental for up to 50 guests (no food is included with weddings) Ride in on one of our gentle horses for $50 (includes a guide to lead the horse) Camping Does your group love to camp but hates long drives to the camp ground or having to share the place with other groups? Why not camp here in town and still have all the amenities! Rentals are a full weekend (Friday 6 pm to Sunday 3 pm) and you will have the place to yourselves to whole time. Want to swim, shoot archery, ride a horse or fish? Any, or all, of those can be added at the same cost as party rentals (above). Tent camp or stay in out 12 bed cabin. A bathrooms and two showers are available close by. Prefect for Boy and Girl Scout troops, church youth groups, and large family gatherings. Email sandrahappyacres@gmail.com for pricing. (less) ... Read more

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  Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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  Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

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  Wonderful Holiday Family Activity!

     The annual ZOOLights, a fantastical holiday light experience set to transform Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, will take guests on a magical journey of the artistry of lights, sound, and nature itself. During this nightly event, the animals settle down for their long winter's nap, while the lights take center stage.

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Orlando

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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  Bring in the New Year in the 11th Century at Medieval Times in Orlando!

     Includes admission to the Medieval Life Village, two-hour tournament, four-course feast, party favors, music and dancing, champagne toast at midnight*, midnight countdown with the Knights of the Realm, and midnight snack. Show time: 9:30 PM

  Save up to 15% at Medieval Times! USE CODE: USFG

  Admission to the Medieval Life Village * Two-Hour Tournament * Four Course Feast * Magnificent Pure Spanish Horses * Authentic Sword Fights and Jousting Set inside an 11th-century style c…

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

  Orlando

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  Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

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  The Castle is Adorned and Ready for Your Visit! Castle transforms into a festive wonderland, we extend a royal invitation for you to step into a world of holiday enchantment where the twinkling of Christmas lights meets the spirited cheer of victory! All tickets include: A two-hour, live tournament of jousting, sword fighting, and games Magnificent horsemanship and falconry A royal four-course feast (less) ... Read more

  Save up to 15% at Medieval Times! USE CODE: USFG

  Admission to the Medieval Life Village * Two-Hour Tournament * Four Course Feast * Magnificent Pure Spanish Horses * Authentic Sword Fights and Jousting Set inside an 11th-century style c…

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  Rainforest Cafe

  16 Locations Nationwide

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  Rainforest Cafe

  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Multiple Colorado Quests

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

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  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

     This smartphone-guided scavenger hunt combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a sightseeing tour of the city. Your group will solve clues and complete mental challenges while discovering hidden gems and famous sites in the city. Visiting guests and relatives? Bring the whole family on this interactive adventure. Use promo code FGCOUPON for 35% off scavenger hunts and gift cards. Games available in over 70 locations across the U.S. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

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  OYLA Magazine

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  OYLA is a monthly print magazine for STEM learning. It offers scientific articles that the whole family can enjoy. Every issue is filled with a broad range of topics, from the latest scientific breakthroughs to centuries-old unsolved problems, to spark an interest in science and encourage creativity.

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  Rainforest Cafe

  16 Locations Nationwide

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  Rainforest Cafe

  MEET SANTA AND CHA! CHA! AND ENJOY A DELICIOUS PLATED BREAKFAST!

     Take pictures, send letters to the North Pole, and enjoy holiday activities, raffles, and prizes! Plus, take advantage of an exclusive retail discount*. All kids will receive a gift bag filled with RFC goodies! Limited Seating Available.