Little-kid fun in Jacksonville, NC

Covers Jacksonville, Richlands, Sneads Ferry and Maysville. 21 places: 8 indoor and 13 outdoor or seasonal. Tap a source link to double-check before you go.

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📍 Jacksonville

Zing Zumm Children's Museum

☔ Indoor👶 Under 3Children's museum

Nonprofit hands-on museum with pretend-play spaces (grocery store, post office, house) and a Tot Spot with soft mats.

Where: 625 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: 0-10
Cost: $8 + tax for adults and kids 1 and up; under 12 months free; 10-visit pass $64 + tax
Hours: Tue-Sat 9 AM-5 PM; Sun noon-5 PM; Mon closed (Feb-May: Tue opens at noon)

All-day re-entry. Museums for All: $4 + tax with SNAP EBT. Free parking.

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: zingzumm.org

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📍 Jacksonville

MEGAPLAY Jacksonville

☔ IndoorIndoor playground

Indoor kids' playground and party place with play equipment and toys.

Where: 1233 Hargett St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Little kids (venue says all ages)
Cost: $12 Mon-Fri, $13 Sat-Sun per 90-minute play block; non-playing adults free (tax included)
Hours: Mon-Thu 10 AM-7 PM; Fri-Sat 10 AM-8:30 PM; Sun 11 AM-6 PM

Booking ahead recommended. Socks required. Hours: megaplayusa.com/directions. Prices: megaplayusa.com/pricing.

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: megaplayusa.com

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📍 Jacksonville

Altitude Trampoline Park

☔ Indoor👶 Under 3Trampoline park

Trampoline park with a weekday morning session just for little kids, Junior Jumpers Jam.

Where: 1030 Henderson Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Junior Jumpers Jam: ages 6 and under
Cost: Junior Jumpers Jam: $8 for up to 3 hours, parent $2 (bought in the park). Other tickets vary by date; see their ticket page.
Hours: Sun-Thu 10 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 10 AM-10 PM. Junior Jumpers Jam: Mon-Fri 10 AM-1 PM, not on Onslow County school holidays or workdays.

Grip socks required.

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: altitudetrampolinepark.com

📷 Families at a homeschool fair inside the Main Onslow County Public Library (2014). Photo: Lance Cpl. Mark Watola, USMC, Public domain (U.S. Marine Corps photo), via source.

📍 Jacksonville

Jacksonville Main Library (Onslow County)

☔ Indoor🆓 Free👶 Under 3Library story time

Weekly story times by age, plus Music & Movement.

Where: 58 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Birth-1: Thu 9:30 AM; ages 1-2: Tue & Thu 10:30 AM; ages 3-5: Tue & Thu 11:30 AM; Music & Movement (2-5): Tue 9:30 AM
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 AM-8 PM; Fri-Sat 9 AM-6 PM; Sun 1-5 PM

Story time schedule: onslowcountync.gov/1036. Music & Movement needs registration (opens 30 days ahead).

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

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📍 Richlands · Jacksonville area

Richlands Branch Library (Onslow County)

☔ Indoor🆓 Free👶 Under 3Library story time

Onslow County branch library with Family Storytime for ages 0-5 and Book Buddies for ages 4-5.

Where: 299 S Wilmington St, Richlands, NC 28574
Ages: Family Storytime: ages 0-5; Book Buddies: ages 4-5
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 9 AM-6 PM; Thu 10 AM-7 PM; Sat 9 AM-3 PM; Sun closed (branch page)

Family Storytime Wed and Thu 10:30 AM; Book Buddies Tue 10:30 AM. Phone 910-324-5321.

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Sneads Ferry · Jacksonville area

Sneads Ferry Branch Library (Onslow County)

☔ Indoor🆓 Free👶 Under 3Library story time

Onslow County branch library with Family Storytime for ages 0-5 and Baby Steps for babies up to 18 months.

Where: 1330 NC Hwy 210, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Ages: Baby Steps: birth-18 months; Family Storytime: ages 0-5
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Wed and Fri 9 AM-6 PM; Thu 10 AM-7 PM; Sat 9 AM-3 PM; Sun closed

Family Storytime Tue, Wed and Thu 10:30 AM; Baby Steps Fri 10:30 AM. Phone 910-327-6471.

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Richlands · Jacksonville area

Onslow County Museum

☔ Indoor🆓 FreeHistory museum (free)

County history museum in Richlands with free admission for all visitors.

Where: 301 S Wilmington St, Richlands, NC 28574
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM; Sat 10 AM-4 PM; Sun closed

Groups visit free too but should call ahead. Phone 910-324-5008.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Hands-on exhibits for little kids; family programs

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Maysville · Jacksonville area

Maysville Public Library

☔ Indoor🆓 FreeLibrary story time

Small Neuse Regional Libraries branch in Maysville with a weekly storytime of themed stories, songs and crafts.

Where: 601 7th St, Maysville, NC 28555
Ages: All ages
Cost: Free
Hours: Tue 1-7 PM; Wed-Fri noon-6 PM

Storytime: Wednesdays at 1 PM. Phone 910-743-3796. Call before going for storytime.

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: neuselibrary.org

🌳 Outdoor and seasonal

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📍 Jacksonville

Northeast Creek Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreeSplash pad and playground

Big city park with an inclusive playground next to a free splash pad, plus restrooms, picnic shelters, ball fields, a disc golf course, fishing and a boat and kayak launch.

Where: 910 Corbin Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Ages: All ages and abilities
Cost: Free
Hours: Splash pad: May 23-Sept 27, 2026, 10 AM-7 PM daily (closed for the season now). Park hours not posted.

Playground-side restrooms closed 9 PM-7 AM. The splash pad page lists it as 911 Corbin St; the park's own page gives 910 Corbin Rd. Jacksonville Recreation & Parks 910-938-5312.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Park hours

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Jack Amyette Recreation Center splash pad

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreeSplash pad

Free splash pad with shade and picnic benches. Inclusive (quieter) splash hours Tue and Thu 10-11 AM.

Where: 1825 South Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: All ages; under 10 need an adult
Cost: Free
Hours: May 23-Sept 27, 2026, 10 AM-7 PM daily (closed for the season now); can close for Jacksonville Osprey events

A playground here is reported by third-party sites.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Playground

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

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📍 Jacksonville

Wilson Bay Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark and playground

Waterfront park with a playground, boardwalk, gazebo, shelter and restrooms.

Where: 5 W Bayshore Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: 7 AM-9 PM

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Phillips Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark and playground

Neighborhood park with a playground, agility play area, open field and waterfront.

Where: 150 Phillips Rd, Jacksonville, NC
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: 7 AM-9 PM

No restrooms listed.

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Georgetown Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark and playground

Neighborhood park with a playground, restrooms, shelter and a walking trail.

Where: 250 Georgetown Rd, Jacksonville, NC
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: 7 AM-9 PM

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Onslow Pines Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 Free👶 Under 3Park and playground

County park with a playground and tot lot, a Liberty Swing, a 0.4-mile nature trail with 20 stops, and pavilions.

Where: 1250 Onslow Pines Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Tot lot for little kids
Cost: Free
Hours: Oct and Mar 8 AM-7 PM; Nov-Feb 8 AM-5 PM; Apr-Sept 8 AM-10 PM

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✅ Last checked Oct 22, 2026 · Source: onslow.recdesk.com

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📍 Jacksonville

Sturgeon City EXPLORE

🌳 Not statedNature and science center

Drop-in hands-on learning stations at the Sturgeon City environmental education center; stations rotate each visit.

Where: 50 Court St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: 3-12
Cost: $8 per child; 1 and under free; one adult free per paid child
Hours: Scheduled sessions only. The next one listed is January 19, 1-3 PM; check their calendar.

Not a drop-off program.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Whether it's indoors

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: sturgeoncity.org

📍 Richlands · Jacksonville area

Richlands/Steed Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark and playground

165-acre county park with a playground and tot-lot, a 1.2-mile walking trail, restrooms, pavilions, disc golf, and ball fields and courts.

Where: 278 Francktown Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Daily 8 AM-7 PM

Onslow County Parks & Recreation, 910-347-5332.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Seasonal hours (the county's RecDesk page lists different hours by season)

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Sneads Ferry · Jacksonville area

Stump Sound Park

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark, playground and nature trail

52-acre county park with a playground and tot-lot, a 1,600-foot nature trail with 17 learning stations, a fitness trail, restrooms and picnic shelters.

Where: 1771 NC Hwy 172, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Daily 8 AM-7 PM

Onslow County Parks & Recreation, 910-347-5332.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Whether hours change by season

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Hines Farm Park & Stables

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark, playground and nature trail

County park with a playground, a 1.5-mile nature trail, fishing ponds and picnic areas.

Where: 765 Cedar Run Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Daily 8 AM-5 PM

Kayak, pedal boat and paddle board rentals ($5 an hour) run Memorial Day to Labor Day only. Fishing needs an NC fishing license. Phone 910-347-5332.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Playground age range

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

📍 Maysville · Jacksonville area

Deppe Park in Hofmann Forest

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreePark and playground

Quiet county park with playgrounds and a tot-lot, a 4,700-foot exercise trail, a pavilion and picnic tables.

Where: 5472 New Bern Hwy, Maysville, NC 28555
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Daily 8 AM-5 PM

The county calls it a passive park in early development. Onslow County Parks & Recreation, 910-347-5332.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Restrooms (listed on the county parks sheet but not on the park's page)

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: onslowcountync.gov

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📍 Jacksonville

Jacksonville Holiday Parade

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreeHoliday event

Free annual holiday parade on Western Boulevard with a visit from Santa.

Where: Western Blvd, from Coastal Carolina Community College to Village Dr, Jacksonville, NC
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Sat Nov 21, 2026, 10-11:30 AM

Hosted by the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce; listed on the City of Jacksonville calendar.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Parking and road closures

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

📍 Jacksonville

Jacksonville Winterfest

🌳 Outdoor🆓 FreeHoliday event

City holiday festival with children's games, Santa photos, Santa's Workshop, pony, hay and train rides, sledding on real snow, the tree lighting and a flotilla on the New River.

Where: Riverwalk Crossing Park, 421 Court St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Ages: Not stated
Cost: Free
Hours: Sat Dec 5, 2026 (event times not posted yet)

City events are free to attend. Jacksonville Recreation & Parks, 910-938-5312.

⚠️ Not yet confirmed: Event times; which activities cost extra; activity list is the city's general Winterfest description, not a 2026 schedule

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✅ Last checked Oct 23, 2026 · Source: jacksonvillenc.gov

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