Things to do: Family Edition

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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY Closed February 16 for Presidents Day
Main Library: Children's Department
Music, Bikes and the Environment February 23 @ 4pm. Kids ages 8-12. Interactive music and educational games about the environment and bicycling w/ songwriters Shannon Murray and Evan Greer.
Preschool at the library with Ms. Jaime: February 25 @ 11am. Ages 3-5. Interactive storytime with a focus on early literacy skills.
Preschool Project with Ms. Marie: February 25 @ 11:45am. Ages 3-5. Learn and explore through art, with a focus on fine motor and pre-writing skills.
Much Ado About Books - Children's Chapter: February 28 9am - 12pm. Click the link for more info.
Saturday Surprise: February 28 @ 2pm. Art Time - make a cool self portrait
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the February calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Much Ado About Books: Author Alex Flinn February 28. She will discuss her books 11am - 12pm, and facilitate a writer's workshop 2pm - 3:30pm.
***More teen programs can be found here.

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY @ IHOP February 24, 7am - 10pm. One free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest. IHOP asks that guests consider making a donation to local children's hospitals through Children's Miracle Network, or other local charities.

AMERICAN MODERNISM FAMILY NIGHT @ THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS February 24 4pm - 9pm. Free admission. "Enjoy live music, art making and a variety of hands-on experiences inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe and Her Times: American Modernism from the Land Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston."

MAGNET SCHOOL APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 27

ARTS ON THE GO @ CARVILL COMMUNITY CENTER February 27 6pm - 8pm. "Parents & Kids come release your artistic talents. Come draw, paint, and make take-home crafts. Plus take a spin on the pottery wheel, or learn how to play the keyboards. Art instructors will be on hand to assist. And it`s all free. Refreshments will be available."

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION @ MOSH February 28 11am-3pm. "Visitors will learn about the history of Jacksonville’s prominent African Americans through a variety of performances and presentations. Activities will include African folk tale storytelling, scavenger hunts, crafts, live performances by local choirs, and a Planetarium show about the Underground Railroad."

TREE COOKES @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK, FEBRUARY 27 2pm - 3pm, and February 28 2pm - 3pm.

FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. February 28, 1:30pm - 5:30pm.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER February 28 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

TRAIL OF TAILS PET WALK & FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY JACKSONVILLE HUMANE SOCIETY February 28, 10 am @ Friendship Fountain. Registration information at the link.

UNDIE SUNDAY, UNDIE MONDAY @ JACKSONVILLE ZOO & GARDENS February 28. "Bring at least one new package of children’s underwear to the Zoo on February 28th only and guests receive $2.00 off regular child, adult or senior admission." Donations go to Dignity U Wear

KIDS DRAWING @ NATIVE SUN Complete the drawing and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free snack. Kids ages 12 and under, one entry per person, per month, through February 28.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do: Family Edition

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JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Learn Spanish w/ Ms. Jamie January 28 @ 11:00am. Kids ages 0-8, but geared towards preschoolers.
Homework Help January 28&29 @ 4:00pm.
Family Art Time January 30 @ 11:45am. All ages. Limit of 20 toddlers plus caregivers. Sign up that day.
Saturday Surprise: Bike safety & repair w/ volunteers from Zombie Bikes. Kids 6-12. January 31 @ 2pm (pre-registration required, I'm not sure if there are still openings) See the flyer here.
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the January calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
SAT Prep Class. January 31 @ 1:00pm. Registration required. Geared towards teens 15-18 & their parents.
***More teen programs can be found here.

"OLD IRONSIDES" ACROSS THE NATION @ MOSH. January 31 9:00am - 5:00 pm, & February 1, 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Free public presentation, hands on exhibits & demonstrations. More events at MOSH can be found here.

MAGNET DISTRICT WIDE OPEN HOUSE @ ALL MAGNET SCHOOLS Three one hour sessions on January 28, 9:00am, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm. No appointments necessary. Find more info at the link.

VOLUNTARY PRE-K REGISTRATION @ THE MAIN LIBRARY, FLETCHER HIGHSCHOOL & ED WHITE HIGHSCHOOL January 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm. More information at the link.

BIRDING FOR BEGINNERS @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard. January 31 @ 8:30am - 11:00am.

DAY TIME FUNDRAISER @ CATTY SHACK RANCH Tour the wildlife sanctuary. January 31, 1pm - 6pm. $10 ages 7+, $5 ages 3-6, free for ages 2 & under.
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FAMILY SATURDAYS AT TREE HILL NATURE CENTER January 31 @ 10:00am. $5 per family.

OWL PROWL UNDER THE STARS AT JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS March 7 @ 7:00pm. Register now, spaces have filled up quick for the past two walks.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.
Posted by Jenny K

Things to do: Family Edition

Click on the links for more info:

JACKSONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Main Library: Children's Department
Creative Writing January 6 @ 4pm. Kids ages 8-13.
Cook-a-Book January 7 @ 3:30pm. Kids ages 5-12. Book talking, cookie decorating & hot chocolate from Starbucks.
Saturday Surprise: Alice in Wonderland party Kids ages 6-12. January 10 @ 2pm
***For more Children's department events at the Main Library, please check out the January calendar (with detailed info here)
Main Library: Teen Department
Movie Madness!!!Indiana Jones & the Crystal Skull January 7 @ 3pm
***More teen programs can be found here.

KIDS PUZZLE @ NATIVE SUN Complete the puzzle and bring it in to your local Native Sun for a free prize. Kids ages 12 and under, through January 31.

BONES & SKULLS @ TILLIE K. FOWLER REGIONAL PARK Study and identify animal bones. 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard. January 7, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

MAGNET MANIA & MORE SCHOOL CHOICE EXPO @ THE JACKSONVILLE FAIRGROUNDS January 10, 11am - 3pm.
"Magnet Mania & More is the biggest event on the magnet calendar. This showcase of all magnet programs and other school choice options gives parents and students the chance to speak with school representatives and collect information about their school choices. This year, other types of school options, such as charter schools, career academies and special academic programs, will also be represented.
In addition, you also have an opportunity to speak with magnet office staff and transportation officials, win prizes and enjoy performances by magnet students. Magnet Mania & More is a spectacular introduction to magnet programs and other school choice options as well as a great refresher for those families seeking new information."
***I recommend going if you're interested in enrolling your kids into the magnet program, and get there early! I arrived about an hour or so into it last year and was very surprised by the turnout. It was packed. AND, study the catalog (click on the link) and pick out a few schools ahead of time otherwise you'll be overwhelmed.

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN @ WHOLE FOODS January 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm. Kids 10 & up. Pre-registration at customer service. Space is limited.

FULL MOON OWL PROWL @ JACKSONVILLE ARBORETUM & GARDENS January 10 @ 7pm. The first evening nature walk. Bring a flashlight & camping chair. Cider and cookies around a campfire after the guided walk.
RSVP to info@jacksonvillearboretum.org by January 5.

CONTEST TO WIN CIRCUS TICKETS @ JAX4KIDS.COM

MOCA JACKSONVILLE: SUNDAY FAMILY DAYS
Sunday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Children and accompanying adults are free.

More great kids and family events can be found at Jax4kids.com and Experience Jax.
Please comment if I missed anything.

Posted by Jenny K