Jacksonville PorchFest 2022

SPAR Council is excited to present Historic Springfield’s favorite day of the year – Jacksonville PorchFest is tak ing place this Saturday, November 5th, from 12 pm to 8 pm on the East side of Main Street. Attendees will enjoy 25 performers of all different genres on 18 Read More …

Duval Art Downtown

There are a couple of weeks left to check out “Duval Art Downtown” at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch. It features some amazing paintings and sculptures from art educators from Duval County Public Schools.They are featured in the Gallery on Main located on the Read More …

Halloween happenings

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 …

Curbside Recycling Do’s And Don’ts

​It’s important to put materials in your recycling cart that belong there, and to reduce the contamination of clean recycling materials by separating those with organic material on them. KNOW WHAT TO RECYCLE Jacksonville residents can now recycle more items than ever, and there’s no Read More …

8 Meaningful Halloween Family Traditions for More “Give” and Less “Gimme”

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 …

JFRD Smoke Detector Program

So far this year, the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department has installed more than 2,000 smoke detectors for free. If you, or your neighbor needs a working smoke detector, please call 630-CITY today. They will take your name, address, and information so JFRD can schedule a Read More …

Third Thursday Sip & Stroll for October 2022

Thursday night join the party on the Southbank Riverwalk from 5-8 p.m. for Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC! October Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Highlights: Live Music: Enjoy tunes by Robbie Litt Duo and The Groove Coalition Food: Dos Vatos Tacos, La Read More …

Free Movie Night featuring Casper and Beetlejuice

This Friday at Riverfront Plaza! Bring the family and a blanket downtown to Downtown Vision, Inc.‘s free Movie Night featuring “Casper” at 6pm, followed by “Beetlejuice” at 8pm. Food trucks will be on hand – Dogs on leashes and costumes are encouraged! For more information Read More …

35th annual Spooktacular

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 …

 St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church and Bethel Church Cemetery seek preservation protections

The Land Use and Zoning Committee considers ordinances to grant historic preservation protections to the St. Nicholas Bethel Baptist Church and Bethel Church Cemetery. The ordinances would declare the church and cemetery local landmarks. 5 p.m., City Hall, 117 W. Duval St. Live stream the meeting here.