National Take a Walk in the Park Day
It’s National Take a Walk in the Park Day, which means it’s a great day to explore our parks. With more than 400 parks, there’s one near you. Visit jaxparks.com for a complete list.
Category: Holidays and others
The 1st Annual Super Bowl of Chili
The Justice Pub is hosting a Super Bowl Day Chili Cook Off, Super Bowl Sunday. All contestants are welcome. To sign up message Ian Ranne, Jessica Lee Miller, or J Juan Durango Judged contest by the crowd, $50 bar tab for first place. $20 bar tab Read More …
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today marks the 74th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi-run concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau where more than one million people died or were killed by Nazis. January 27 was later officially commemorated when the United Nations designated it International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The idea behind Read More …
Chris Gardner named as keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast
The City of Jacksonville invites the community to celebrate the life, legacy and service of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the 32nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast, presented by Florida Blue. The breakfast will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 at the Prime Read More …
Watch Night
December 31, 1862 the people of the United States waited through the night to see if President Abraham Lincoln would issue the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing slaves in the states of rebellion. Lincoln had first shared a draft of his Emancipation Proclamation with his Cabinet early Read More …
The First Thanksgiving was on Florida’s First Coast
In 1562, French explorers landed on Florida’s northeast coast and traveled up the St. Johns River into present-day Jacksonville. Two years later, on June 29, 1564, French colonists led by Captain René Goulaine de Laudonnière (1529-74) constructed one of the first European forts in what Read More …
Veterans Day Parade 2018
On Monday, Nov. 12, put on your red, white, and blue and head Downtown to celebrate our veteran and active-duty service members during the Veterans Day Parade. This patriotic parade will begin at 11:01 a.m. and feature more than 4,000 participants. More information.
A scary assortment of Halloween jokes and short stories
Q: What do owls say when they go trick or treating? A: Happy Owl-ween! Q: Why did the skeleton go to the prom alone? A: Because he couldn’t find any “body” to go with. Q: Which type of pants do ghosts wear? A: Boo-Jeans. Q: Read More …
One Year Anniversary of Yellow House
Hope McMath, Founder and Director at Yellow House, invites you, yes you, and you and you and you, to celebrate Yellow Houses’s one year anniversary! Help us celebrate one year of Yellow House! We will have a low key, but thoughtful, Happy Hour on Friday, August Read More …
World Humanitarian Day 2018
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19th to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. 2018 WHD campaign: #NotATarget This World Humanitarian Day we Read More …
Today is Friday the 13th
July 13, 2018 falls on a Friday, which means we will once again be visited by Friday the 13th! Many associate the day with bad luck and superstitions. We’ve compiled a few facts about Friday the 13th. Just like the fear of the number 13, Read More …
Red, White & Whiskey Block Party
Alright, you cool cats. What’s better than a BBQ at that one uncle’s house you don’t really know? A block party at The Volstead 115 West Adams St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202. Celebrate #MURICAH with live music, food, drinks, games for the kids and more! We will be Read More …
July 4th Fireworks
Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. The spectacular fireworks display over the downtown riverfront and will begin at 9:45 p.m. Fireworks over the St. Johns River – 9:45 p.m. This year fireworks Read More …
July 4th Throwback Baseball Game 2018
The tradition carries on into 2018, as the Westside and Eastside (of the Springfield Historic District) battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights, complete with turn-of-the-century old school uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, food trucks and fanfare. All are welcome! This unique, family Read More …
Papa’s burgers for Father’s Day
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 …
Memorial Day is more than barbecue and beer
Memorial Day, is an American holiday observed on the last Monday of May. It is a day set aside to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Read More …
Memorial Concert & Picnic in the Park
Memorial Concert Honoring Our Fallen Heroes In collaboration with the City of Jacksonville, Florida, the Memorial Park Association presents, A Memorial Concert to be held in Memorial Park. On the eve of Memorial Day, the Memorial Park Association will host a FREE concert, honoring all Americans Read More …
Working a Shift for Jordan
Restaurant Orsay is inviting you out Memorial Day for some good food for a great cause. “Jordan Chase White, a member of our hardworking Orsay family was attacked last weekend in Riverside’s 5 points district. He suffered lacerations to his liver and kidney. Jordan’s recovery Read More …