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The year 2024 has finally ended, and it’s time to close this chapter and start planning for 2025. What better way to end 2024 than by celebrating and welcoming in the new year by watching fireworks?
Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.
The Holiday Nerd Market, organized by Ryan Thompson, founder of GAAM Good, invites the Jacksonville community to do just that on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m.
A beloved holiday tradition is making its return to the city of JAX in time for Thanksgiving weekend.
This weekend, parents and students can learn more about the 68 career academies offered by DCPS during the first-ever Career and Technical Education Academy Showcase.
Duval Music Jam is a monthly event that showcases local and surrounding area writers, rock bands, and country bands.
Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area. Other local businesses are offering deals and discounts for veterans.
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, amplifies Indigenous voices and celebrates the rich diversity of backgrounds, experiences, achievements, and interests within the Native American community.
Daniel’s Dungeons of Haunted Horrors is celebrating its 11th year of screams and scares and gave News4JAX a behind-the-scenes look at the haunted attraction which is attended by thousands of visitors each year.
Prepare to check a new item off your bucket list by attending an exciting fall family event that will take to the skies this weekend at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
The River City Roundup highlights the latest events and happenings around Jacksonville! It's your go-to guide for fun activities and unique experiences happening throughout the week, keeping you connected to the vibrant energy of the city.
It’s nearly fall and the pumpkin patches, hayrides, haunted houses, and more spooktacular events are back!
We are less than 10 days away from Halloween, but if you're adventurous and love a good ghost story, there are haunted places nearby that you can visit 365 days a year.
EPIC Outreach invites the community to the 5th Annual Farm Fun Fall-O-Ween on October 26th, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Tickets are $49 per car (up to six people) and include a swag bag filled with items from local sponsors, with DOC TONY as the main sponsor.
One Clay County home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area!
St. John's Cathedral, in collaboration with The London Sanctuary, St. Augustine Humane, Fur Sisters, and Posh Pet Services, invites the public to a heartwarming event featuring pet blessings, adoptions, and pet photos. Pets will receive individual blessings during a special Holy Eucharist in Cathedral Park, followed by opportunities to meet adoptable dogs from local rescue organizations.
The 2024 Cowford Ball, hosted by the American Cancer Society, is set to be a rootin’-tootin’ good time, combining fun with philanthropy. This unique event, taking place at the picturesque Deerwood Castle, invites the community to enjoy an evening filled with great food, drinks, live entertainment, and an exciting auction. It’s a chance to give back while having a blast.
This year, the 904 will go all out to celebrate the Hispanic community with concerts, family activities, educational opportunities, and of course — plenty of delicious food!
The 75-minute reel of cat videos is family-friendly and can be enjoyed by anyone. It will be shown at Regal Avenues on Saturday, Sept. 7 at noon and Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m. Tickets are approximately $10 each.
Hip-hop skeletons and friendly ghost guides will be ready to welcome families from Northeast Florida and beyond to the Jacksonville Zoo in October.
Yelp Jacksonville is launching "Hot & New in Jax," a four-week series of events and experiences that spotlight top, hot and new, local businesses across Northeast Florida. Running from September 1st to September 30th, 2024, this event series allows Yelpers to enjoy complimentary food and beverage tastings, live entertainment, and special experiences at various locations. Key events include the 904 Day Kickoff Party at Fore Score Golf Tavern on September 4th, the Burger and Brew Bash at Happy Brew Coffee Shop with Bite My Bun on September 16th, and the grand finale drag brunch at Tulua Bistro Springfield on September 30th. All events are free for participants 21+ with a Yelp profile. For more details and to RSVP, visit www.hotandnewinjax.com. Follow @YelpJacksonville on Instagram for updates.
North America’s most popular interactive dinosaur event Jurassic Quest is taking over Jacksonville this weekend to showcase its amazing dinosaur experience and thrill hundreds of families at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center.
The Jacksonville Farmers Market, located just one mile from downtown Jacksonville, is over 85 years old.
His real name is Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, but you know him as Akon.
Akon, alongside his partners Charles Scantling, Charleston Blue Hughes, and Andre Johnson, announced the opening of Goodfellas Pizza & Wings in Jacksonville. The new pizza spot will be holding a soft opening in Jacksonville’s Norwood area on Saturday, April 20.
Police officers and firefighters from around Jacksonville and throughout Florida will trade their badges and helmets for boxing gloves this weekend.
Attendees are invited to partake in the festivities of the 3rd annual Woofstock dog-friendly music festival at Kanine Social on April 13th.
Around 14,000 runners are getting ready to participate in the Gate River Run this Saturday, and there are some things you need to know ahead of the race – especially if you’ll be around the downtown area.
If you’re looking for fun plans this weekend, look no more! The Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival is back this weekend at the Clay County Fairgrounds.
It’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!
The popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.
The First Coast area is dancing to the beat this year with a variety of singers, bands and music projects coming to perform in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas.
Deck The Chairs announced they will shut power off to the decorated chair displays in Jacksonville Beach due to the major rainy weather conditions expected to hit this weekend.
A free event in Jacksonville is helping military members, veterans, and their families enhance their financial knowledge and well-being.
The free, six-week holiday event features a nationally recognized decorated lifeguard chairs exhibit. This year’s exhibit will feature more chairs, more shows and more memories!
Florida and Georgia are planning on showing honor and gratitude with multiple events around the area.
The events are intended to kickstart the foundation and raise money to pursue the four pillars upon which the foundation is built, according to a release from the foundation.
The events are intended to kickstart the foundation and raise money to pursue the four pillars upon which the foundation is built, according to a release from the foundation.
It’s time to get into the spirit of “aloha” with the City of St. Augustine Beach and the St. Johns Cultural Council during their Full Moon Luau event this Saturday.
The highly anticipated annual event – located at 9230 Arlington Expressway—features a major update with four new attraction themes, food trucks and a full bar.
To ensure students are prepared to start the school year on the right foot, volunteers, organizations and others have organized backpack giveaways and free school supply events.
Pride Month is about community, love and support. Florida residents are encouraged to stand against discrimination and reject violence toward LGBTQ+ individuals.
The Fernandina Beach Songwriter Festival is a new event being organized by three friends already immersed in the music industry but each bringing different perspectives. The Festival will feature 12 renowned songwriters, considered some of the best in the business. The songwriters will perform their hit songs and tell the history and stories of the songs.
The Savannah Bananas are in Jacksonville, this weekend, playing two rounds of its viral brand of Banana Ball.
Chef Bri and Culinary Experiences has been providing Personal Chef Private Dinner Services to The Greater Jacksonville, St John’s & Nassau areas for over 3 years.Specializing in New American & Fine Dining cuisine. She loves to incorporate Farm To Table elements into her cuisine as well. She partners with local farmers and purveyors to source local and seasonal ingredients so that her clients can get a taste of place! She brings the fine dining restaurant experience to your home. Chef Bri grocery shops, preps, cooks, serves and does all the cleaning up for the client in their home so they don’t have to lift a finger. She also brings the table settings to give that special elegant touch as well. She can fully customize a menu to the likings and dietary needs of clients and their guests, so that everyone can be included at the dinner table, regardless of their allergies!
Get ready to enjoy a “Wee Bit o’ Scotland” this weekend at the Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games and Festival!
An Official Hasbro Recognized Monopoly tournament will be held in May at the Legends Center in Jacksonville.
13th Floor Haunted House Jacksonville announced the return of Love Bites: A Valentine’s Haunted House which features live performers and a new horrifying theme.
Jimmy Jam Community Outreach hosts an annual fundraiser called Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show to raise funds to sustain their charitable efforts throughout the year. It is all volunteer based. Every dime raised helps those in need in our community with a hand up not a hand out. The BBQ tournament sign ups start at 10am, with the tournament starting at 11. Local music acts, family fun areas, cars and BBQ make for a fun day. www.jimmyjamslambbq.com
Dust off those old photo albums and gather up those VHS tapes and 8mm films you haven’t seen in years. It’s time to give them new life with the free, do-it-yourself digitization equipment available now at Jacksonville Public Library’s brand-new Memory Lab.
I culled together a short list of the many events going on around the River City. Tonight the St. Augustine Concert Band presents their annual holiday concert at Pacetti Bay Middle School. Concert starts at 7pm. Tickets are available at www.staugband.org
Ready to laugh out loud? Spend your night at the River City Comedy Showcase where you’ll get to see the best comedians from Jacksonville perform! Local comedian De’Andre Stringer and Alex Sanders.
I’m A Star Foundation teens are preparing for their milestone 10th Let’s Move Jacksonville, a big field day embracing health, wellness and self-care. The event will take place Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Klutho Park, located at 204 West 3rd Street in downtown Springfield. TV anchors from all three local news stations are joining forces to host the event. Action News Jax’s Tenikka Hughes, First Coast News’ Chris Porter and WJXT River City Live’s Rance Adams will encourage the crowd to enjoy a variety of activities.
