If you're looking for a midweek pick-me-up, Jacksonville Downtown Art Walk is the place to be. Held…read moreevery first Wednesday of the month, it brings such a fun, creative energy to downtown Jax that's hard not to love. The streets come alive with local artists, live music, food vendors, and just an overall vibe that feels like the city showing off in the best way possible. It's the perfect mix of casual stroll and cultural experience; whether you're browsing art, grabbing a bite, or just soaking it all in. Bonus: it's super kid-friendly, so it's a great outing whether you're bringing the whole family or just meeting up with friends. One of my favorite parts? You can pop into downtown art galleries for free, which makes the whole experience feel even more immersive and accessible. Last month, my husband and I stopped by the ScribbleMatic booth and got a custom doodle of the two of us. I'm still obsessed! Such a fun, unique keepsake and honestly one of the highlights of the night. Between the creativity, the community, and the chance to discover something new each time, Art Walk has definitely earned a spot in my monthly routine. Highly recommend if you're looking to fall a little more in love with Jacksonville.

I truly feel that Jacksonville is America's sleeping giant and next great big city. The events like…read moreArt Walk are the reason why. Vendors, food trucks, great artists, lively Christmas decor this time, entertainment...it's just a fabulous showcase of what this city has to offer. If I have any constructive advice to make this even better it's simply that it's tough to navigate. I'm sure we missed some of the locations that featured artists because it's just not apparent. We'll be back, but it would be great to have signage and guides to find out where everything is.

We had my grandson birthday party here & the kids really enjoyed themselves. This was my first…read morevisit however I will be bringing my little back. This place here is chill. This a good for kid entertainment for a hour or two.

Speed up the check in process for members. It takes sometimes up to 20 minutes waiting to be…read morechecked in.

David was great and i think the new lazer tag system is a step up from what it was before, i love itread more

Came here with ny summer camp and we had a great time. There's a lot of activities for the kids to…read moredo and the staff are friendly and attentive! The only thing the fell short on was the food. They need to update the menu you can download off their website as it says the 7 inch pizza is $5.99 but when you oder it there its $7.99. Then I had to add pepperoni for $1.50 and was only given 4 which was disappointing. I also got the loaded tots which were really good I could tell the actually fried the bacon and didn't use bacon bits. The tots could have been crispier and would have benifitted from some shredded cheese but over all not a bad place and I would definitely come back.

I recall the first I visited this museum was in 2017. I had no idea that this museum ever existed…read more This place was recommended to me by my neighbor. My first was awesome and I did get the opportunity to learn a lot about Duval County history. I also love the random painted frogs that are randomly placed outside the adjacent park. Ironically, these are compliments of a local artists who painted them and took the time to randomly place them. They also have a gift shop where a few painted frogs are available for purchase. I managed to purchase one after my visit. If you love learning about history within Duval Cointy, then I highly suggest this type of museum.

11/16/24. The Mandarin Historic Museum was approached by artist Brenda Council to make a bronze…read morestatue of Harriet Beecher Stowe, who had wintered in Mandarin. She wrote Uncle Toms Cabin which was an important anti-slavery book at the time. She would create the clay statues at the Old Post Office in front of people over months. The cost of the "old wax process" then, bronzing, would be thru donations and be around $175k! I never thought our little museum would be able to raise that money but they did and the pre-unveiling was tonight; tomorrow is the public unveiling. The 3 pieces are beautiful; a masterpiece for Duval County! Brenda worked 1,000's of hours creating the treasure.

Been there twice with my almost 2yr old son. He loves it there. There are different areas he can…read moreexplore and the projector that shines into the floor is interactive. I also love it because I don't have to really worry about him getting into things he shouldn't. Somebody in a review complained about the owner, but I think she's a sweet lady. I really liked the community feel. I don't mind someone getting onto my kid, reasonably, if he is doing something he shouldn't. I think my favorite room is the quiet room. I love the cricket sounds, the fish lava lamps, for lack of a better word, and the fiber optic things. I mean I could take a nap in there. Everything is clean and tidy. I 100% recommend this place to anybody with little kids.

Here is my experience after cooling off from what I encountered today at Sensory Towne. From the…read moremoment we walked in this place, the owner was showing some passive aggressiveness off the bat. She informed me of all the rules. She proceeds to say there were no stuffed animals or toys allowed as my daughter was carrying a stuffed animal. So, I placed the stuffed animal in the bag and proceeded to walk in the play area. From that moment on, the owner literally was helicoptering over us reminding me specifically of "the rules". She never once stayed at her desk besides checking in a family. Instead, she proceeded to follow me and my daughter around and felt I had a target on my back for no rhyme or reason. She comes up behind me, scolding me like a child saying "MOM, drinks and snacks belong at the TABLES." She did this second time.This time, not even thinking honestly, I put my iced coffee on one of the tables that WASN'T allowed (God forbid.) And she comes up behind my shoulder AGAIN. Scolding me. We literally had NO room to breathe or get away from the owner as she just kept following me and every person around inside the play area. She then makes a remark about my daughter's diaper saying "it's falling out of her shorts..hahahah..." passive aggressively telling me to change her diaper. I already had a diaper in my hand when she said this and literally was done. Literally kept coming up to me and telling us how the equipment works and making comments...when all I wanted to do was ENJOY TIME WITH MY DAUGHTER. US. Not us and the owner. But I felt as if I couldn't take two steps in that place because otherwise she was RIGHT THERE on my shoulder..ready and waiting to say something I was doing wrong!! It was extremely uncomfortable and I felt extremely disrespected as a parent! Being scolded the entire half hour we were there, feeling like a kid in first grade is how she talked down to me. I proceeded to leave a review while there and she sees it, confronts me and I tell her its because she has been following us the entire time to the point of almost harassment. As I am sitting there after we spoke, I was telling my friend what happened. She then comes back..STARES AT ME...and I tell my friend, "See? She refuses to leave us alone." Almost laughing because she literally WOULD NOT STOP. We decided to go ahead and leave. As I am putting on our shoes she, from behind me at the front desk, called me ENTITLED. Who and/or what business OWNER says something to a customer out loud like that?? I have been to several different indoor play places in Jacksonville including the little social Cafe and the former nestling collective..and none were anything like we experienced here at Sensory Towne today!! The place was dim, dark, and grungy on top of the awful experience so we will not be coming back ever again.

Amazing gallery where I had the pleasure of connecting with the artists to learn about their…read morepieces. I stumbled upon an event Saturday while on my way to the Wine Fest and what a pleasant surprise.

I've wanted to visit the Cork for a long time and it didn't disappoint! I could have wandered…read morethrough their halls & workspaces forever. The Cork provides space for artist to create, collaborate and market their work. The space is incredible & you can feel the artists' energy throughout. They all work in different mediums, so something new is around each corner. The artists host open houses and events occasionally and allow the public into their inner sanctum. You're immediately caught up in the creativity and overwhelmed by the talent in our community. The artist not only shared their visual talents - but were available to talk about their creations, new projects and entertain new clients - big and small - corporate and private. It's a great experience that I hope more of our community will see & enjoy.

"Mom, that was my best birthday ever!!" Bubble…read moresoccer was a fantastic choice. We picked a park close to the house and the owner of Jacksonville Bubble Soccer brought everything we needed for a fantastic time!!! (He was prompt and organized) The bubbles (super industrial strength rubber), team vests, soccer nets and the soccer ball were supplied and ready to go. We had a group of 15-17 year olds and they couldn't stop laughing. Truly the best money I have spent on a birthday in 10 years!!! JC, Fleming Island, FL

I couldn't be happier with my experience with Jacksonville Bubble Soccer. Sam was so easy to work…read morewith! He arrived on time to our event, got set up and gave very clear instructions to the people participating. Everyone had a BLAST! And it was really so funny for everyone watching, too. I will use his company again and recommend bubble soccer and specifically Sam and Jacksonville Bubble Soccer to anyone looking for something different and SO FUN to do for team building, a birthday party, an event, a fundraiser, or just for fun with your friends!!! A++++

I attended the Black Rodeo here a few weeks back, and it was honestly a wonderful experience! Now,…read morethis was my first time attending a rodeo as well as visiting this center, so I did not know what to really expect. However, it ended up being a really great experience. Even though it was packed for the Rodeo, there was ample seating, ample areas to eat, and various vendors (food and otherwise). There are elevators if you need them, and the bathrooms are large. There is ample parking, so you don't have to fret too much about that. It is definitely a family-friendly center with enough outdoor areas to set up trailers / RVs. I would say bring a portable fan and some water because it does get pretty toasty in the center. Nonetheless, the views from bleachers - no matter where you sit - are GREAT! The Black Rodeo put on an epic show, and I am looking forward to going back next year to see what they have in store for us.

Went to the Black Rodeo here and had a lot of fun. Re accessibility - there is an elevator to reach…read morethe mezzanine level with stroller and wheelchair parking. Unfortunately, the light was out so we rode in pitch black. A little creepy but it was a quick ride so not a big deal. I was able to bring a stroller into the venue for this event. There was grass in the parking lot, then everything else was paved concrete. Yes the bathrooms do have a changing table.