What are fun things to do with friends in Jacksonville?
We checked 52 real places in Jacksonville, FL from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 4 places to shop in Jacksonville, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
Museum of Science & History to Dart Bar
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Museum of Science & History
Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore POW/MIA Memorial Park
Jacksonville, Florida
Free
12:30Lunch at Jimmy Hula's
Applecross Road, Jacksonville, FL 32222
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Bowl America
Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32246
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at 103rd Street Sports Complex
10244 103rd Street, Jacksonville, FL 32222
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Nimnicht Chevrolet
Park Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Don Juan's
12373 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Dart Bar
Gale Court, Jacksonville, FL 32204
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Old Saint Andrew's Church to Perfect Rack Billiards
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Old Saint Andrew's Church
A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Huntington Forest
Jacksonville, FL 32257
Free
12:30Lunch at Dolce's Pizza
12276 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at Batt's Family Fun Center
Cassat Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Leon Barrett Stadium
Belvedere, Jacksonville, FL 33205
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Front Porch Pickings
1272 South McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Cooper Hawk
Hartley Road, Jacksonville, FL 32557
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Perfect Rack Billiards
Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL 33205
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Mandarin Museum to My Tap Room
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Mandarin Museum
11964 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Chuck Rogers Park
Mandarin, Jacksonville, Florida
Free
12:30Lunch at Umami
San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at The Field House
Varsity Lane, Jacksonville, FL 32246
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Duval Honda
Prunty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Regal Cinemas Avenues 20 & RPX
Front Porch Pickings1272 South McDuff Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Duval HondaPrunty Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Pecan Park Flea & Farmers' Market614 Pecan Park Road, Jacksonville, FL
How much does a day out with friends cost in Jacksonville?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Jacksonville costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Jacksonville for free?
Free places on our list include POW/MIA Memorial Park, Mandarin Park and Huntington Forest. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Jacksonville?
Good places to start are Jimmy Hula's, Starbucks and Don Juan's. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Jacksonville?
Sights on our list include Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville Fire Museum and Ritz Theatre and Museum. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Jacksonville?
Try visit Museum of Science & History, visit Mandarin Park and eat at Clara's Tidbits. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Jacksonville?
Try coffee at Starbucks, walk through Timuquana Park and look around Jacksonville Fire Museum. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Jacksonville?
Try bowling at Bowl America, play at San Marco Theatre and park time at Dawson Creek Natural Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Jacksonville?
Try saturday morning: Ritz Theatre and Museum, saturday lunch: Jimmy Hula's and saturday afternoon: Walter Jones Historic Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Jacksonville?
Try birthday dinner at Jimmy Hula's, play at Main Event Entertainment and drinks at Top Dawg Tavern (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Jacksonville?
Try play at Bowl America, see a movie at Cinemark Tinseltown and XD and get active at Prutt Softball Complex. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Jacksonville?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.