Take A Child Outside Week Events
Take A Child Outside Week was founded in North Carolina to help connect children with nature. The City of Jacksonville will offer several events throughout the week of September 3 to encourage families to get outside together, enjoy free play, and explore the nature we have right here in our City.
Art in the Park
Tuesday, Sept 24 @ 6PM - Jacksonville Commons Amphitheater
- Paint a canvas to create your part of the Community Art Project mural.
- Free event with instruction by Wine & Design
Scavenger Hunt
Thursday, Sept 26 @ 10AM - Jacksonville Commons
- Put your detective skills to the test during this interactive parent-child nature scavenger hunt.
- Healthy snacks will also be available.
Family Park Day - TACO Week Celebration
Saturday, Sept 28 @ 11AM-1PM - Georgetown Park
- Parent-child yoga
- Interactive Zumba demo
- Fitness challenge
- Outdoor crafts
- Healthy snacks
- Park Passport winner will be announced at 1PM