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may family events
May 1-4 World of Nations The annual multicultural celebration presented by the City and
local multicultural friends will bring the world to you with a fascinating cultural destination that
showcases the unique diversity of our planet and the wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes of
different nations. Come to Metropolitan Park for an exciting adventure around the world. Info:
www.coj.net.
May 1-31 Jacksonville Suns Baseball The Suns will play 15 home games in May. Here
are a few special family events: May 2 - Southpaw’s Birthday Party, free ice cream for kids
and fi reworks after the game, May 4 - Dog Tag Giveaway and Kids Clinic on the Field, May
6 - Family Feast Night with fi fty-cent hot dogs, peanuts and ice cream treats, May 18 - Meet
the ZOOperstars. For the adults, there are three Thursday Night Throwdowns in May. For the
complete schedule go to jaxsuns.com or call (904) 358-2846.
May 2 – 4 Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival The Festival celebrates it’s 45th anniversary
with more than 300 juried Fine Arts & Crafts exhibitors, 75+ Antiques & Collectible vendors,
Fun Zone with kid friendly activities, live entertainment from three stages and, of course, Pirates!
What would a Shrimp Festival be without dozens of food booths featuring shrimp specialties.
Historic downtown Centre Street business district in Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida.
Info: www.shrimpfestival.com
May 2-4 St. Paul’s 25 th Annual Beaches Carnival Rides, games, fair food and more, this Jax
Beach tradition has it all. Admission into carnival is free, tickets required for food, games and
rides. St. Paul’s Catholic Church
May 3 Get Hooked on Fishing Not Drugs Children ages 4 to 12 are invited to Jacksonville
Beach to get hooked on fi shing, not drugs. The nationwide program is an annual event and
features fun activities, food and, of course, fi shing. Fishing rods are provided. 9 am to 1 pm.
Huguenot Lagoon– Between Third Street & 2nd Street South
May 3 Play Smart! Stay Safe! Kids ages 4-16 can get custom-fi tted for a sports safety helmet
emblazoned with the Jaguars’ logo at this free event at the Jaguars’ practice fi eld. Jaguar
player Mike Peterson and good old Jaxson de Ville will make special appearances. There will be
activities for parents, too, with demonstrations on how to properly install child car seats. 10 am
to 2 pm. Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Info: (904) 858-7788
May 3 Safe Kids Water Safety Day Water safety is what it’s all about at the Zoo on May 3 rd . In
addition to seeing all the cool animals, families are invited to the Play Park to learn ways to keep
everyone safe while cooling off in the water this summer. The event includes activities, safety
tips, entertainment and a visit from Jazoo. 11 am to 3 pm. Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Info:
(904) 757-4463
May 4 If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other Stories In If You Give a Mouse a Cookie & Other
Stories you get seven delightful plays in one. Kids will see some of their favorite books go from
the page to the stage with the help of six talented actors. Tickets: $6. 10 am and 12 pm. Florida
Theatre, Info: (904) 353-3500 or theatreworksjax.com
May 8 Battledrum Based on a wealth of compelling stories of real-life children who fought
the Civil War, Battledrum explores a complex period in American history through the eyes of
young people who found themselves on the front lines of combat in the middle of smoke-fi lled
battlefi elds. Tickets: $6. 9:30 and 11:30 am. Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, St Augustine,
Info: (904) 353-3500 or theatreworksjax.com
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May 9 Swing Night! + Guitar Hero tournament
In addition to the Murray Hill Theatre’s usual Swing Night
activities (instructor-led dance lessons, DJs spinning cool
tunes and good, clean fun), kids will also get a chance
to virtually rock out during their massive Guitar Hero
tournament. Admission: $8. 8:30 pm. Murray Hill
Theatre, Info: (904) 388-3179
May 10 Teddy Bear Affair Join Nemours’ Children’s
Clinic for their annual Teddy Bear Affair. Kids who
bring their injured teddy bears receive free admission
and teddy bear check-ups to be performed by
Nemours’ skilled staff. 10 am to 4 pm. Jacksonville
Zoo & Gardens, Info: (904) 757-4463
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May 11 Pops at the Beach - Annual Mother’s Day
Concert Bring Mom, the kids, a lawn chair, and
some snacks and celebrate Mother’s Day with an outdoor concert by the beach. This local favorite is sure
to please with entertainment, relaxation, and some quality time with Mom! Sea Walk Pavillion; Jacksonville
Beach, Info: (904) 249-3972
May 15 Insect Giants Coming to MOSH Buzzing in this May is Insect Giants, a swarm of gigantic bugs
that will be crawling through MOSH this summer. At the Members’ Only Party on May 15 members will get
a sneak peak of the Insect Giants exhibit. Go to members only section of themosh.org to get details. But
don’t worry, you won’t have to watch your step around these bugs…they’re up to 120 times their actual
size! The Museum of Science & History, Info: (904) 396-MOSH (6674)
May 16-18 Super 7 World Series of Paintball National Professional Paintball Tournament with 175 top
paintball teams from around the world as well as Jacksonville’s own backyard will be competing on fi ve
fi elds set up on the grounds outside of Jacksonville’s Municipal Stadium. The teams will be competing
for $100,000 in prize money and over 30,000 spectators are expected to attend over the three-day event.
The event will be fi lmed for 13 episodes of Xtreme Paintball on Fox Sports Net. Fun for the entire family
with plenty of games to watch and a free interactive tradeshow. Grandstand seats can be reserved by
purchasing tickets at the NPPL Registration Tent or at NPPL.com.
May 26 Frog Frolic Hop on down to Adventure Landing for its 5th Annual Frog Frolic! Purchase a frog
(all proceeds benefi t the American Heart Association) throughout the month of May at both Jacksonville
Adventure Landing locations and come on down on May 26 th to see the little guys race around the Lazy
River. The person with the winning frog will receive a fabulous prize (a pair of United Motors Matrix 150cc
Scooters) and other great prizes will be awarded for second through fourth place frogs. Adventure Landing,
Info: AdventureLanding.com