Family fun activities at the Colonial Quarter

Family Fun

Your family's adventure starts here.

Get ready for an unforgettable family journey in St. Augustine, where history, nature, and fun come together to create endless family fun. Whether your family loves exploring ancient forts, discovering marine life, or enjoying hands-on exhibits, there’s something here for kids (and grown-ups) of all ages to enjoy. Every day in St. Augustine promises new and exciting ways to create memories that will last a lifetime. Explore our family-friendly activities and start creating tomorrow’s memories today.

  • Interacting with the dolphins at Marineland.
  • a family on the beach
  • Cannon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos
  • Three generations enjoying the waterway in St. Augustine aboard a rented pontoon boat
  • Visitors shopping from local vendors at Surf Stop
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Big Smiles, Bigger Adventures

The nation’s oldest city comes alive for the entire family. Whether you're strolling historic St. George Street, setting sail on swashbuckling adventures, or exploring zoological parks and recreation areas, St. Augustine offers fun for all ages. From boat tours and playgrounds to alligator farms and interactive museums, there’s always something exciting waiting for your family to discover.

Featured Things to Do

Looking for the perfect way to round out your family’s stay? There are so many kid-friendly things to do in St. Augustine! From outdoor adventures to hands-on historical experiences, these featured attractions showcase just a glimpse of the excitement that awaits. Explore these family-friendly attractions, and kid-focused activities, that make our city a must-visit destination for families of all sizes.

Fun Kid-Friendly Things to Do

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Colonial Experience

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Pirate & Treasure Museum

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Family Fun for Everyone

Activities & attractions for kids.

The sunset off the stern of the boat operated by River Lion Excursions

River Lion Excursions

(904) 456-3473

3070 Harbor Drive

Private group boat tours for up to six, led by a naturalist captain.

The City Gate in St. Augustine, part of the old walled city

See America Tours

(407) 342-1569

Planning tours for school field trips, families, and corporate retreats for 40+ years.

An assortment of shops and attractions line St. George Street

St. George Street

St. George Street

A colonial-era street full of historic storefronts, shaded courtyards, and local flavor.

Students at Stoked to Surf Camp spread on the sand with blue and lime-green surf boards

Stoked to Surf Camp

(904) 210-4939

2 Mary St.

Kids ages seven and older can learn to surf at one-week summer surf camps.

Four needles, each with tiny works of art mounted inside the needle, and one pin with a tall ship perched on top

Tiny Art Museum

(904) 373-7777

100 St. George Street

See seven gold camels in the eye of a needle at this museum of tiny art.

Kid-Friendly Events

Saturday
Oct 4

Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing

Select Saturdays, Jan. - Nov., 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

These monthly equestrian competitions are free for spectators.

A woman riding a horse at the Cracker Day Celebration at Elton, FL
Saturday
Oct 11

Annual Cracker Day Festival

Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate Florida cowboy heritage with games, food, and crafts.

The GTM Research Reserve hosts a family seining event on the second Saturday of each month.
Saturday
Oct 11

GTM Research Reserve: Family Seining

Second Saturday of the Month | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Families can learn how to cast a seine net to collect various fish and crab species.

Saturday
Oct 25

Jail Break 5K

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Lace up and make your escape.

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Events & Festivals

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Museums & Exhibits

Learning has never been so fun.

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Zoos & Parks

Get the kids outside.

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This skimboarder, in a lime green shirt, catches a wave on Vilano Beach

Sun, Sand, & Smiles

Let's get sandy in St. Augustine.

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St. Augustine Surf School offers summer camps for teenagers.

For Teens

Fun finds for teens to enjoy.

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Kids getting ready for the trot and walk event

Free Fun

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