spring break

[nagrom73]

I'm having a hard time finding inexpensive ways to entertain my kids this week. I don't see any special events at the libraries, cheap movie showings at the smaller theatres, or little events at the parks. If you know of any daytime events, please help. Thanks!

[Ocklawaha]

GUANA TOLOMATO MATANZAS NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE: Excellent interpretation center that focuses on children. Lot's of hands on and games too.

Jacksonville Zoo, one of the best in the country.

Fort Caroline National Monument, go back in time.

Talbot Island and Little Talbot Island.

Baldwin Rail Trail, or the 'S' line rail trail, or the SR 207 rail trail in St. Johns.

Olustee Battlefield State Park.

Juniper Springs Run - Ocala National Forest.

Gennie, Blue, or Poe Springs in 'High Springs FL'.

Centre Street in Fernandina Beach.

St. George Street in St. Augustine.

Ravine Gardens State Park - Palatka (worth the trip)

Okefenokee Swamp Park near Waycross has a great boat ride.

Jacksonville's MOSH

Cummer Museum

Ravine at Goldhead Branch State Park, Clay County.

O'Leno State Park and the Santa Fe River 'Suck' where the river vanishes underground.

Friendship Park and River Walks.

[ProjectMaximus]

World-class classical music ensemble performing free chamber music on Wednesday evening at Jacoby Symphony Hall!!

http://www.ritzchamberplayers.org/concertseries/shows/spring_concert3

[Noone]

How old are the kids? How many? Have they ever been in a kayak? Mayor Brown is Making Downtown a Destination and not a pass through and has identified some super spots with more announcements coming. Let me know and we'll Make It Happen. Fishing is another option.

[nagrom73]

@Noone - Kids are turning 5 and 7 within the week. We've done the canoe thing, but I don't plan to do that as a solo parent at this age (I get to work from home over break, but hubby at work during week). Hoping for something close by in the Riverside/Avondale/San Marco area and something that requires very VERY little $$.

Love the free music idea! Wish there were some kind of movies or music in a park during day.