Jacksonville, Florida
The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 22 & 23, 2022 aboard NAS Jacksonville. This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend. The gates open at 9 am and the show will begin Read More …
Wow! In less than two weeks we hope you’ll be joining the Jacksonville Historical Society and the City of Jacksonville at the biggest birthday party ever! We hope you will be as excited to attend as we are to share Jacksonville’s history from James Weldon Read More …
Art waqlk is tonight, from 5-9 p.m. Enjoy art, music, food and community. Visit the three main art hubs and stop into your favorite participating businesses along the way. Check out dtjax.com/artwalk to get the full scoop, including an interactive map of the participating venues Read More …
This is our list of local food resources for those in need. The list is continuously being updated and especially during Covid-19 hours, availability and procedures change frequently so please call before going to ensure a fruitful trip. Farm Share: Farm Share is a nonprofit Read More …
It’s not too late to join the fun and build a gingerbread display for the 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza. Visit www.jaxhistory.org for details to build, buy a ticket or become a sponsor! The Jacksonville Historical Society is hosting the 19th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza in a manner Read More …
Black Restaurant Week was founded in 2019, since then it has expanded to 15 different areas across the country, including Jacksonville. From Nov. 12 through 21, residents are encouraged to check out all our Black-owned restaurants have to offer. A list of local Black-owned restaurants Read More …
There is nothing that says Thanksgiving like the smell of roast turkey wafting through your kitchen and the rest of the house. Of course, a roasted turkey can also be the centerpiece of any special family occasion or holiday. Despite its central role in family Read More …
Several Jacksonville-area restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11. Please note that restaurants may require proof of service to redeem offers. Another Broken Egg Cafe: Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee on Nov. 11. Dine-in Read More …
The Jacksonville Fair will return this fall from November 4-14, 2021! This iconic annual event is fun for the whole family. Enjoy thrilling rides, delicious food, live musical performances, and interactive entertainment. There will even be a pig race! Learn more.
August 6th is National Root Beer Float Day. Some root beer history: Sassafras root beverages were made by indigenous peoples of the Americas for culinary and medicinal reasons before the arrival of Europeans in North America, and European culinary techniques have been applied to making Read More …
NSFW Forsaken Profits, the guys with jello shots in their pockets, they skate fast, eat ass and punk rock! They’re out of Atlanta. I first caught a performance when they played during the PIZZA FEST 4 Pre Party, here in Jax, at Shantytown Pub back Read More …
The Lobster House Restaurant was built on the South bank of the St. Johns River, originally it was a boat repair shop. In 1944 it was converted into The Lobster House Restaurant. It stood on pilings over the St Johns River, between the Main Street Read More …
Did you know that 1 in 3 bites of food you eat are provided by pollinators? These bees, birds, bats, butterflies, beetles, and more carry pollen between flowers which leads to fertilization. This helps them to produce fruits, seeds, and new plants—many of which we Read More …
A few years back the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston digitized 2,500 assorted papers from their Hemingway Collection. Among them was a personal recipe from Papa Hemingway himself. A recipe for his favorite pan fried hamburgers. What better salute to Proud Papas Read More …
Midwest grocery giant Kroger is building-out a logistics operation in North Jacksonville. The city issued a permit May 11 for Caddell Construction Co. LLC of Jacksonville to build-out the space at a cost of $205,000. That build-out is now underway. The end result will be Read More …
National Barbecue Month in May encourages us to break out our special recipes and get some mouthwatering deliciousness started. Whether you prefer charcoal, wood, or gas, barbecuing is fundamentally a slow cooking method over indirect heat. While the type of protein and seasonings vary, each Read More …
Feeding Northeast Florida is hosting a free, drive through food distribution Thursday, January 21st. at Redemption Church 2000 Lane Avenue S. Jacksonville, FL 32210. Begins at 10am. They ask that everyone please stay in your vehicle for your safety and that of the volunteers. Read More …
This Friday, January 15th, Lutheran Social Services of NE Florida and Feeding Northeast Florida will distribute free food from 10am-12pm to the first 200 households. Bring your ID, and please note that NO MORE THAN TWO households will be served per car. Can’t make it this Friday? Their Read More …