Jacksonville, Florida
The Ritz Theatre and Museum is the premier African American arts facility in the historical LaVilla area of downtown Jacksonville. The beautiful facility houses a 400-seat theatre and a museum and gallery which features a permanent collection and traveling exhibits from around the country. The Read More …
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens has been the First Coast’s premier education, conservation, and entertainment destination for over 100 years. With more than 2,000 animals, 1,000 species of plants and award-winning exhibits, there is always More to See. More to Zoo. Valid only November 1 – Read More …
Every year on November 1, millions of people celebrate authors and the books that they write on National Author’s Day. Books have a mind of their own. They take time to develop, research, draft, edit, revise, and rewrite. The stories we devour and indulge in Read More …
An experience your kids will never forget, a nightly feeding and tour at Catty Shack is sure to wow them! Catty Shack is open for daytime and night feeding tours on specific days. Be sure to check their calendar to see their list of tours. Their current residents Read More …
The main goal and original mission of the Durkeeville Historical Society are collecting and promoting the history of Durkeeville, a historically African American neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida, and serving as a cultural literacy and resource center for all members of all the communities in Jacksonville. Read More …
The City Of Jacksonville Office of Special Events announced a new parade route for the 2020 Veterans Day Parade on November 11th at 11:00am. NEW ROUTE: Don’t miss the City of Jacksonville’s 2020 Veterans Day Parade presented by The Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. Read More …
Don’t be superstitious on National Black Cat Day! October 27th celebrates the beauty of these sleek creatures. The day also seeks to raise awareness about the low adoption rates for black cats. This time of year, many black cats may decorate many thresholds for Halloween Read More …
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all of those who are celebrating the Jewish New Year – We hope that it brings peace, love and good health to all. L’Shanah Tovah.
With today being #NationalFoodBankDay, the focus on this important service is highlighted now more than ever. Below is a list of food banks in the area for those in need, and if you have plenty, please consider making a donation or volunteering your time. Thank Read More …
Since 1987, Library Card Sign-Up Month has been held each September to mark the beginning of the school year. During the month, the American Library Association and libraries unite in a national effort to ensure every child signs-up for their own library card. Signing up Read More …
Marriage is all the good and all the bad rolled into one lifelong journey. It takes careful intention, hard work, love, commitment and forgiveness. All this makes yearly anniversaries important to celebrate. Honor your day and the one you love with these wedding anniversary Read 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 …
Please join in the ground breaking of Centennial Garden at Willow Branch Park July 25 at 8am, celebrating the 100th year anniversary of the dedication of this historic park. This gift is made possible through the combined efforts of the AIDS Memorial Project and Plant Read More …
July 4, 1776 – Thirteen British colonies located on the Atlantic coast of North America signed a Declaration of Independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain on this date. Florida was acquired by the British from the Spanish in 1763, and was subsequently divided into Read More …
In observance of Independence Day, several City government offices and facilities will be closed Friday, July 3. Closures include: City Hall at St. James, 117 W. Duval St. Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St. Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex, 407 N. Laura St. Read More …
Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration offering an enhanced viewing experience this year with various ways to watch. The spectacular fireworks display will begin at 9:45 p.m. all around Jacksonville with in-person Read More …
Mayor Lenny Curry announced that there will be a 4th of July fireworks show downtown. “We will also have displays in new areas throughout the city so that citizens can safely watch—socially distanced—from their own communities. We look forward to working with local TV stations Read More …
The City of Jacksonville released the following message concerning our annual memorial Day Service. With the second largest memorial wall in the nation and installations from nearly every military branch calling Jacksonville home, it is no secret that Memorial Day is a big deal here. Read More …