Weekend Guide 10+ Things to Do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • January 22, 2024

DUUVALL! If you're searching for some weekend fun, we've got you covered with an awesome selection of activities. Check out our curated list of events, including shows, hockey games, 5Ks, and even chances to give back to the community. Don't forget to share your weekend adventures with us by tagging @904happyhour!⁠

1/24: JWJ Park's 158th Birthday

Wednesday, January 24, 11 AM - 2 PM

JWJ Park

Come celebrate the 158th birthday with James Weldon Johnson Park (a day early) in the Park and enjoy free cupcakes, food trucks, and a live musical performance from Joe Watts!

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1/25: Jax Chamber 138th Annual Meeting

Thursday, January 25, 5:30 - 8:30 PM

JAX Chamber

Head out to the front steps of the JAX Chamber for the 138th Annual "Meeting" presented by PRI Productions. After all these years, the Jax Chamber still calls it a meeting - but let's be honest, it's a party!

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1/26:  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at GOCA Arts

Friday, January 26, 4:30 PM

4660 Lusso Ln, Jacksonville, FL 32246.

Parents and members of the community are invited to attend GOCA Arts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony + Public Open House with the Founders of the school, and meet Lianna Knight, the Principal of GOCA Arts. 

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1/27: Pucks and Paws Presented By Forever Vets Animal Hospital

Saturday, January 27, 7 PM

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Bring your dog to the rink for Pucks and Paws Night with the Icemen! Don't miss out on this fun opportunity with you and your furry friend.

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1/27: Little Big Run

Saturday, January 27, 9 - 11 AM

Southbank Hotel 

The purpose of this event is to raise funds & awareness for BBBSNEFL and their one-to-one mentoring programs. There are two ways to participate, either in person or virtually! All participants will receive a unique race t-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a bib to either track your time (in-person) or a custom bib to celebrate your virtual participation! 

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1/27: Cathedral DT JAX Clean Up

Saturday, January 27, 9 - 11 AM

Cathedral Jax

Help clean up the JAX community! Check-in will happen at the Main Street park where water and snacks will be provided!  

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1/27: FLAnimation Film Fest 

Saturday, January 27, 6 - 10 PM

MOCA

This will be an incredible opportunity to see some of the brightest up-and-coming animators from around the globe and the work they are producing. The festival will be screening a diverse selection of animation throughout the festival, with a special focus on Florida artists!

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1/27: 100th Day of School Re-Supply Bash

Saturday, January 27, 10 - 3 PM

Riverside Arts Market

Support local school this week at Riverside Arts Market. Enjoy kid-friendly entertainment and games all day.

If you have any supplies you'd like to donate, they'll be collecting hand sanitizer, tissues, and small kid-friendly products for the school's Dolphin Store as well as directing people to an Amazon wishlist.

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Now - 1/31: Nights of Lights St. Augustine

Now - Wednesday, January 31

St. Augustine

Night of Lights is in the final week of the season! Stroll around St. Augustine and take in the gorgeous views.

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Support and Volunteer in Jacksonville 

First Coast Surfrider

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Timucuan Parks Foundation

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Feeding Northeast Florida

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Mental Health Awareness

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Special Olympics Florida

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Jacksonville Humane Society

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Clara White Mission - Daily Feeding Volunteering

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Women's Center of Jacksonville

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Curated Guides

The Ultimate Jacksonville Coffee Guide: 60+ Jax Coffee Shops by Neighborhood

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Farmers Markets in the 904

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Brewery Guide

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Concerts in Town

1/23: Yacht Rock Revue

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1/25: Bowling for Soup

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1/26: Birthday Bash 2024 : Ladies Edition

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WJCT Music Calendar

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More Events 

Tuesdays: Free Yoga

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Tuesdays: Free Riverfront Zumba Class

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1/27: BBQ, BACON & BREWS FEST

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1/28: 904 Pop Up

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Museums and Activities

National Geographic Beyond King Tut Exhibit

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MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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MOSH (Museum of Science & History)

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Jacksonville Zoo

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Cummer Museum

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Sun- Ray Cinema

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Plan Ahead

1/31: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades

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2/1: Grace Potter

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2/1: Matisyahu

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2/2: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators

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2/3: Pete's 90th Birthday 

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2/3: Jackie

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 2/3: Family Farm Fun Day

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2/4: Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular

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2/6 - 2/11: Hadestown

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2/7: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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2/8: February Art Walk

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2/9: Florida Ballet: Director’s Choice

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2/10: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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2/11: An Intimate Evening with David Foster & Katharine McPhee

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2/15: Stayin' Alive One Night of the Bee Gees

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2/8: Common

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2/9: Preservation Hall Jazz Band

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2/10: UNF Homecoming

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2/10: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

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2/16: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades

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2/16: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram with special guest Taj Farrant

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2/16 & 2/17: Boutiques in the Barns

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2/17: Keb' Mo' with special guest Nicole Henry

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2/17: Cody Johnson: The Leather Tour

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2/17: ROD STEWART

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2/24: Jaguars / Novo Nordisk 5K Stadium Challenge

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2/23 & 2/24: PBR 2024

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2/24 & 2/25: World of Nations Celebration

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2/23 - 2/25: Winterland Presents

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2/25: 2024 Riverside Craft Beer Festival

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2/29: Lauren Daigle

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3/5 - 3/10: Stayin' Alive One Night of the Bee Gees

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