Jacksonville, Florida
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 …
On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act Read More …
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – You can make a difference in the lives of the homeless by donating to the City Rescue Mission’s Annual Shoeboxes of Love project. Share the holiday spirit by donating personal care items for homeless men and women in our community. The Shoeboxes of Read More …
Throughout the month of November, discover all the family fun that Jacksonville has to offer at our city’s top attractions! The best part? Kids under 12 get in FREE all month long! Now tell us that isn’t something to get excited about, much less plan Read More …
Whether hosting a holiday meal for the first time, or the thirty-first time, it helps to have a plan. Here’s ours. FOUR WEEKS OUT * Invite friends * Check on seasonal ingredients * Plan menu * Decide what you will make and what guests will Read More …
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 …
Are you looking for meaningful Halloween family traditions that teach your child more give than gimme? You already bought a costume (or a second one if you got it too early), carved a pumpkin (or a second one if you got it too early), and stocked up Read More …
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 …
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 …
Happy 247th Birthday U.S. Navy! As the proud home of NAS Jacksonville and NS Mayport, we take immense pride in the brave sailors, past and present who call our City home. We honor and thank these brave men and women for your service to both Read More …
Today is a good day for a cheeseburger. That’s because it’s National Cheeseburger Day and many fast-food chains and restaurants have special deals on the beloved sandwich. About three-fourths of Americans (73%) said in a YouGov survey they like burgers. The survey showed cheese was Read More …
International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, Sept. 17 and Timucuan Parks Foundation will be leading cleanups at three parks around the First Coast. Volunteers can join TPF at 9 a.m. at Fort Caroline National Memorial, Castaway Island Preserve or Reddie Point Preserve. Fort Caroline National Read More …
Did you know a library card is FREE & saves you money? That’s right, a library card costs you nothing! You can borrow books, ebooks, audiobooks and more for the entire family for FREE with a library card! Also, do you remember the days of Read More …
Early September means beautiful weather and “endless summer” in Jacksonville. Enjoy the Labor Day Holiday weekend with these top things to do: 1. Celebrate 904 Day 904 Day celebrates all local businesses, especially small ones. Support all things local over Labor Day Weekend — from one-of-a-kind shops and independent restaurants 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 …
This Friday August 5th, our Military Affairs & Veterans Department invites everybody to COJ’s annual Purple Heart Recognition Day at the Veterans Memorial Wall. The event starts at 6pm and afterwards, all attendees are invited to walk the 1/4 mile ceremonial Purple Heart Trail from Read More …
National Coloring Book Day on August 2nd recognizes the joy children and adults alike derive from coloring in pages of designs. Coloring and coloring books have always been popular with children, but over the years, adults have gotten more and more involved with coloring. Obviously, Read More …
February isn’t the only romantic month on the calendar. Check your relationship’s pulse during Romance Awareness in August. If it needs a jump start, there are lots of ways to put some spark back into the relationship. Add excitement by planning the unexpected. Surprise your Read More …