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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!
Gabby's Dollouse
Saturday, August 15th, 6pm-8pm
Join us for a Gabby’s Dollhouse Photo Experience plus a scavenger hunt, story times, dance parties, and crafts!
Tap Into Play
Every Wednesday 10am EST
Join us on September 5th for an exclusive grown-ups only (21+) evening of fun, food, drinks, music, a scavenger hunt, build-you-own slime bar, and more! With Clove Hitch as our key sponsor, this event is your perfect chance to take a night off from adulting and reconnect with your playful side—no kids allowed!
Family Fun Carnival
Saturday, October 10th, 12:00pm-6:00pm
Join us for carnival games, hands-on activity stations, prizes, music, sweet treats, and interactive fun designed especially for families with young children. Every ticket, every laugh, and every spin around the game booth helps support hands-on learning experiences right here in our community.
Not So Spooky Halloween
Friday, October 23rd, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Interactive Storytime
Every Tuesday 10am EST
Interactive Storytime is every Tuesday at 10am — a great chance for children to build early language and literacy skills while moving, through lively stories and imaginative group play. It’s FREE with admission, no registration needed. The Law Offices of John Drew Warlick, P.A. proudly sponsors the program for 2026–2027, and we’re grateful for their support in inspiring a love of reading in our youngest learners.
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.
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!
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.
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!

