Jacksonville Light Boat Parade 2022

A Jacksonville holiday tradition is making its return to Thanksgiving weekend. The City of Jacksonville is excited to announce the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 6:00pm on the St. Johns River. The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade has Read More …

MOCA resuming regular hours for VyStar Free Saturdays

MOCA Jacksonville’s team has completed a post-storm evaluation on our campus. The museum will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, November 21 for VyStar Free Saturdays @ MOCA. MOCA are thrilled to be able to offer this free access day through the generous support of Read More …

Tropical Storm Nicole: area closings and cancellations

Public K-12 schools Duval County Public Schools will close Thursday. Athletics, extracurricular activities and afterschool activities are canceled for Thursday and will be rescheduled. The school district will remain closed Friday for Veterans Day, but athletic events and activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday are not affected. Clay County schools Read More …

Diabetes Awareness Month: New Town Success Zone

Save the date for the Mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program & New Town Success Zone-Jacksonville‘s Diabetes Awareness Month event. Attend Saturday, November 19th from 10am to Noon for a FREE grocery distribution, health check ups, and more at 1401 Grunthal St. on the campus Read More …

City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee meets Monday

The City Council’s Critical Quality of Life Issues Special Committee working groups have three meetings scheduled for Monday; 9 a.m. to discuss homelessness, 1 p.m. on access to health care, and 4 p.m. on affordable housing. All three meetings are in the Lynwood Roberts Room at City Hall, 117 W. Read More …

Duval Art Downtown

There are a couple of weeks left to check out “Duval Art Downtown” at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch. It features some amazing paintings and sculptures from art educators from Duval County Public Schools.They are featured in the Gallery on Main located on the Read More …

Halloween happenings

Trick-or-treating isn’t until Monday, but the spirits are high all weekend. Check out haunted houses at 13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville, 9230 Arlington Expressway. ($19.99-$99.99) or Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd. ($24.99-$34.99). The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Spooktacular, with themed decorations and mildly scary characters, is Friday-Monday ($30-$35). Read More …

JFRD Smoke Detector Program

So far this year, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department has installed more than 2,000 smoke detectors for free. If you, or your neighbor needs a working smoke detector, please call 630-CITY today. They will take your name, address, and information so JFRD can schedule a Read More …

Third Thursday Sip & Stroll for October 2022

Thursday night join the party on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. for Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! October Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Highlights: Live Music: Enjoy tunes by Robbie Litt Duo and The Groove Coalition Food: Dos Vatos Tacos, La Read More …

Free Movie Night featuring Casper and Beetlejuice

This Friday at Riverfront Plaza! Bring the family and a blanket downtown to Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s free Movie Night featuring “Casper” at 6pm, followed by “Beetlejuice” at 8pm. Food trucks will be on hand – Dogs on leashes and costumes are encouraged! For more information Read More …

35th annual Spooktacular

It’s as “wicked as you wish” at the 35th annual Spooktacular, presented by Aquafina. Believe what you hear and most of what you see at Jacksonville’s most enchanting place to celebrate Halloween on October 14-16, 20-23 and 27-31. Each night, we’re combining beloved traditions with all-new thrills and Read More …