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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!

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Nickelodeon's One World: Worldwide Day of Play: A Free Day of Play

September 30th, 2023 9am-5pm EST

A FREE. DAY. OF. PLAY.
September 30th is Nickelodeon's One World: Worldwide Day of Play Event with the Association of Children's Museums.
Our friends at Military Spouses Kickball Association (MSKA) have generously offered to cover admission for ALL of our guests ALL DAY. From 9am-5pm, your admission is completely free. Bring your family and come play with us, and the world!

Murder Mystery Fundraising Dinner

*Postponed until further notice

Ahoy there, me hearties!
The year be 1735 and the place be Cursed Skull Island, an island with both buried treasure and a curse - or so the legend goes. Aye, there be a murder to solve. One of these pirates killed their Captain, but which one?
Join us in solving the mystery! Bring yourself, a date, or a whole crew for a night of fun, mischief, laughter, good food, drinks, and of course, fundraising. All proceeds go towards the Children's Museum of Jacksonville.

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Free Day of Play by Blue Cross Blue Shield

October 27th, 2023 9am-5pm EST

A FREE. DAY. OF. PLAY. for spooky season! Our friends at Blue Cross Blue Shield have generously offered to cover admission for ALL of our guests ALL DAY on Friday, October 27th. From 9am-5pm, your admission is completely covered. Come spend the last Friday before Halloween with us!

Not So Spooky Halloween Party

October 27th, 2023 6pm-8pm EST

Grab your costume, family, and friends and come join us as we do the Monster Mash! DJ Tiny Tim will be here to help us dance the night away, and we'll have crafts, treats, and MORE. Ticket sales open September 1st and are $10 per person. Members receive 10% off. 

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Jacksonville Holiday Parade

November 18th, 2023 9:00am-12pm EST
at Coastal Community College

Come see us at the City of Jacksonville's Holiday Parade! Traveling down Western Blvd. from Coastal Community College to Brynn Marr, we'll be kicking off the holiday season with several local businesses and organizations.

Also, because we're attending this event, we'll be opening at 12pm!

November Free Day of Play

November 24th, 2023 9am-5pm EST

A FREE. DAY. OF. PLAY. Our friends at the Military Spouse Kickball Association (MSKA) have generously offered to cover admission for ALL of our guests ALL DAY on Friday, November 24th. From 9am-5pm, your admission is completely covered. Come take a break from your Black Friday shopping with us playing, imagining, creating, exploring, and learning!

Santa's Workshop & Pajama Party

December 1st, 2023 6pm-8pm EST

Our good friend, Santa, is coming to the Children's Museum, and he wants to see you! Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and come create some amaZING gifts at our workshop while visiting with the Holly Jolly man himself. Registration is required and spots are limited, so don't miss out!

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Santa's Workshop & Pajama Party

December 8th, 2023 6pm-8pm EST

Our good friend, Santa, is coming to the Children's Museum, and he wants to see you! Wear your favorite holiday pajamas and come create some amaZING gifts at our workshop while visiting with the Holly Jolly man himself. Registration is required and spots are limited, so don't miss out!

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Storytime with Santa

December 9th, 2023 9am-11am EST

Santa is staying an extra day to spend a fun filled morning reading a story and having a snack together, and we want you to join us!Through my Lens Photography will be on site for you to get the perfect picture with Jolly St. Nick.

Registration is required for this event and space is limited, so don't miss your chance to see Santa!

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December Free Day of Play

December 22nd, 2023 9am-5pm EST

A FREE. DAY. OF. PLAY. Our friends at the Military Spouse Kickball Association (MSKA) have generously offered to cover admission for ALL of our guests ALL DAY on Friday, November 24th. From 9am-5pm, your admission is completely covered. Come start your holiday weekend with us playing, imagining, creating, exploring, and learning!

NOON Years Eve

December 31st, 2023 11am-5pm EST

Here at the Children's Museum of Jacksonville, we’re ready to ring in a new year with our most favorite people: You! And we’re not even staying up late to do it! Just before 12pm we'll begin celebrating the beginning of 2024 with an amaZING Balloon Drop!

Our NOON Years Eve celebration is FREE and included in your admission
No registration required.

 

Interactive Storytime

Every Tuesday 11am EST

Interactive Storytime is every Tuesday at 11am 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 11am-12pm EST

Every Wednesday from 11am-12pm 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.

Baby & Me Mornings

Every Thursday 10am EST
*Temporarily on hiatus*

Come join us every Thursday at 10:30am in our Tot Spot for a morning of fun with you and your little one! We'll read short stories, sing songs, and learn early literacy skills while also socializing with other adults in a supportive environment. Stretches, tummy time, and movement are incorporated to encourage new milestones and promote early development while building foundational skills. Baby & Me is ideal for children ages 0-nonwalkers as it will include activities which can help promote early sensory and motor development. This event is FREE with admission. Registration is not required.

Toddler Time

Every Friday 11am EST

Every Friday at 11am 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 Pop-Up Programming

Every Tuesday-Friday Mornings & Afternoons

Starting Summer 2023 we will be hosting our BRAND NEW programming in pop-up sessions! Every Tuesday-Friday mornings and afternoons (times may vary) come join us as we engage in different hands-on STEM activities that are perfect for the entire family. STEAMwork is FREE with admission, and registration is not required.