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Zing Zumm Children's Museum Events

Welcome to Zing Zumm Children’s Museum, where we host a wide range of exciting and educational children’s museum events throughout the year. From themed workshops and interactive performances to special guest appearances, our events are designed to spark curiosity and inspire young minds. Join us for unforgettable experiences that blend play, learning, and exploration. Stay updated on our upcoming children’s museum events and be sure not to miss out on the fun!

Transportation Exploration

 

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 9am-12pm

Get ready to rev your engines at Transportation Exploration on Saturday, March 21st! Join us for a day of hands-on fun as we explore the exciting world of vehicles. Kids can see and explore real cars, trucks, and more up close, plus enjoy interactive programming throughout the day. Best of all, admission to this event and the museum is FREE from 9am-12pm—perfect for families looking for an action-packed morning of discovery!

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NC SciFest – Free Day of Play

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 9am-5pm

Join us for a Free Day of Play on Saturday, April 18th as part of the North Carolina Science Festival! This special day is filled with hands-on discovery, creativity, and science fun for all ages. Enjoy special STEAMWork programs in the morning and afternoon, featuring interactive activities that spark curiosity and imagination. Admission is completely FREE—perfect for families looking to explore, create, and discover together!

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Moments With Mom 2026

Saturday, May 9th, 9am-11am

Celebrate all the moms in our lives at Moments With Mom on Saturday, May 9th from 9am-11am! Join us for a royal tea party filled with magical moments, including tea, snacks, crafts, flower arrangements, and special royal guests. Dress up in your best royal attire and enjoy a morning of fun, creativity, and quality time with mom. Plus, your admission includes all-day access to the museum—perfect for extending the celebration!

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Dance With Dad 2026

Friday, June 19th, 6pm-8pm

Join us for Dance With Dad on Friday, June 16th, 6pm-8pm for an unforgettable evening of dancing, laughter, and quality time! Dads and their little ones can enjoy a night filled with music, heartfelt moments, photo opportunities, and tasty snacks to keep the energy high. It’s the perfect opportunity to create lasting memories together on the dance floor!

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Interactive Storytime

Every Tuesday 10am EST

Interactive Storytime is every Tuesday at 10am and is a great chance for children to absorb early language and literacy skills while they are moving! We bring stories to life and extend creative thinking through engaging activities  and active group imaginative play. Interactive Storytime is FREE with your admission and registration is not required.

Check out what we’ve got planned by visiting our calendar.

Art Exploration

Every Wednesday 10am EST

Every Wednesday at 10am our Creation Station is set up with everything you need to get creative, crafty, and messy with your family! Art Exploration is all about engaging in different age-appropriate mediums of art: watercolors, collages, drawing, painting, using unique tools or textures to create. Children are able to explore and develop unique individual creative expression skills while focusing on the overall exploration process of the art experience rather than the final product. This event is FREE with admission. Registration is not required.

Move With Me Thursdays

Every Thursday 10am EST

New Year, New Movement – Come explore movement EVERY Thursday @ 10am!

Our Move With Me Program offers children opportunities to gain confidence, coordination, improves memory skills, gross motor skills, encourages social building skills, body awareness, balance, and so much more!

Toddler Time

Every Friday 10am EST

Every Friday at 10am we host a weekly Toddler Time. Toddler Time is a wonderful opportunity for little hands to practice their fine motor skills, experiment with sensory activities, get their wiggles out, socialize and more while parents and adults are able to socialize in a supportive environment.  Toddler time is FREE with admission, and registration is not required.

STEAMwork Programming

Every Tuesday-Friday 11am & 4pm

Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through exciting, hands-on experiences that ignite curiosity and spark creativity. Every Tuesday – Friday at 11am and 4pm. Discover the magic of learning while having a blast with our STEAMwork activities. Develop problem-solving skills, unleash your inner innovator, and embark on a journey of endless possibilities!

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Spring Break Camp

 

Monday, March 30th – Friday, April 3rd, 2026

Celebrate the New Year a little early at Noon Year’s Eve on Wednesday, December 31st, 2025 at the Children’s Museum of Jacksonville! Doors open at 11:00am, and the fun kicks off with a festive balloon drop filled with candy and surprises at 12:00pm. It’s the perfect way for little ones to ring in the New Year, celebrate with family, and make unforgettable memories—all before bedtime!

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