Puss in Boots: The Last Wish at Stockton Park
The next JaxParks Movie night will feature, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish at Stockton Park, June 9th. It’s a B.Y.O.B (blanket) and lawn chair event. FREE movie and popcorn.
Category: Family Fun
Friday night Movie night: DC League of Super Pets
JaxParks Movie Night featuring “DC League of Super Pets” begins at 8pm at the Murray Hill Park located at 4208 Kingsbury St. Get the whole family there early and claim a great spot with your blankets and chairs and enjoy free popcorn with the show!
Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
A new immersive art experience is coming to the NoCo Center in Downtown Jacksonville starting June 9th. Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience will replace Beyond Van Gogh, which ends a long run this Sunday, April 30. The new exhibit will use digital projections to transport visitors to ancient Egypt, with Read More …
JaxParks Movie Night: Turning Red
Friday, April 21st JaxParks Movie Night in the Park will be at Rogers Park located at 11950 San Jose Blvd. with “Turning Red” This free family fun event starts at 8pm – Get there early with your chairs and blankets and enjoy some free popcorn Read More …
53rd anniversary of Earth Day at James Weldon Johnson Park
More than 25 public and nonprofit organizations will join together to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day at James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, April 21st from 10 am to 2 pm. This year’s event is hosted by the City of Jacksonville, Florida – Read More …
Fair Housing Expo 2023
The Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is hosting the 2023 Fair Housing Expo Thursday, April 13th at the Schultz Center (4019 Boulevard Center Dr.) A full day of presentations and workshops centered around the Fair Housing Act and how it impacts you. There will also be Read More …
JaxParks is hiring lifeguards
The JaxParks team wants you to be a lifeguard at one of our City pools. All of the training and certification needed will be providef. For more information, email bealifeguard@coj.net or call 255-6777 or 255-4271.
No one knows the origin story of the Easter Bunny
There are many theories as to how bunnies became associated with Easter — like the supposed Anglo-Saxon goddess who turned an egg-laying bird into a rabbit, or how Neolithic communities in Europe buried hares in religious rituals. What is known is that by the 1600s, English hunters Read More …
Fuller Warren Bridge Shared Use Path is open
Here’s a first look at the Fuller Warren Bridge Shared Use Path! FDOT Northeast Florida cut the ribbon this morning on the 4,654 foot SUP connecting San Marco and Riverside to pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists.
Poetry in the Park 2023
Every Thursday in April James Weldon Johnson Park hosts Poetry in the Park from 12pm – 1pm – presented by Hope at Hand, Inc. This Thursday’s featured Poet: A.H.Y.N.T.E. at first sight may make your tongue quiver due to fear of imminent mispronunciation. Despite the Read More …
Two of three charges against community organizer are dropped
Early today the state attorney’s office declined to prosecute community organizer Ben Frazier and another man after their arrest in December at a Jacksonville City Council meeting. The men had been charged with trespassing and resisting arrest. Frazier was there to call for removing Confederate monuments Read More …
JaxParks Monopoly Tournament
JaxParks 1st Monopoly Tournament will be May 20, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Legends Community Center. Adults and Kids ages 12 and up are welcome to register now through May 13th until 11:45 am. This is how the tournament will work: Read More …
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2023
On this National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor and remember the local Vietnam Veterans whose names are engraved on our Veterans Memorial Wall. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you and all the brave men and women who served during this war.
New Fire Station 65 opens in Arlington
Faster response times and lower insurance rates are on the way for many Arlington residents and businesses as the City and the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department cut the ribbon on new Fire Station 65 today. Located near Arlington Road and Atlantic Avenue, this area is Read More …
Free diapers
If you are a new parent in need of diapers and wipes, Safe Future Foundation, Inc’s next free distribution event is next Thursday, March 30th. From 11am to 1pm, come to their diaper pantry at 2040 Riverview St. For more information and to RSVP, go Read More …
Junior Achievement of North Florida to host Take Stock in Your Future Live Competition
Junior Achievement of North Florida is hosting the inaugural JA Stock Market Challenge, a live trading challenge that is part of its Take Stock in Your Future pilot program. The event is Thursday, March 30 at TIAA Bank Field’s Lower East Club. The top 29 Read More …
Countdown to Jacksonville Jazz Fest 2023
Attention all jazz lovers! Get ready to celebrate some of the best musical talent from around the world at the 2023 Jacksonville Jazz Festival! Join us May 25- 28 for soulful melodies, electrifying performances, and endless good vibes! Visit JacksonvilleJazzFest.com for more info!
Jax River Jams 2023
Two Weeks Away: Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union Don’t miss the return of Jax River Jams Presented by VyStar Credit Union! The concert series is returning to Riverfront Plaza this spring on each Thursday in April. The series will kick off on April 6th with American Read More …