There are plenty of fun things to do this week in Jacksonville. There are plenty of restaurants to check out that you'll be sure to enjoy!
Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run
When: 8/28 6:30 pm
Where: Seawalk Pavillion
Come join Tijuana Flats and JTC Running for their fun run. Attendees get a tank top,tacos,beer, and get to watch a live band! It will be a fun time for everyone. Make sure to register soon so you can get your tank!
Katt Williams
Where: Veterans Memorial Arena
When: 8/28 at 8 p.m.
Comedy titan and Emmy® Award-winning actor, Katt Williams, announces his World War III Tour is coming to Jacksonville. Performing at Veterans Memorial Arena on August 27 at 8 p.m., Williams brings his unparalleled talents to the stage with new material that blends sidesplitting comedy with thought-provoking social commentary.
Grand Opening This Weekend
Row House San Marco is having their Grand Opening Party this weekend! Thursday-Sunday, they will have complimentary food, refreshments, tours and everyone who mentions 904 Happy Hour will get a FREE CLASS!
Sago Coffee
When: see hours
Where: 318 7th Ave
Sago hit the Jacksonville coffee scene in summer of 2019 and it’s been making waves since. The expansive, open air cafe is a creative writer’s happy place. The coffee is absolutely delicious and they also offer a small food menu. We highly recommend the cinnamon vanilla latte, avocado toast, and acai bowl! Every day, groups of people meet here to conversate or set up shop with a laptop and a cup of coffee.
Jax Bread Co.
Where: 8380 Baymeadows Rd #5
When: see website
Yoga in the Gardens
Where: Jacksonville Arboretum Gardens
When: Sundays at 10am
On Sunday mornings you can relax and enjoy a yoga glass in the gardens. All levels are welcome and they request you RSVP for the event. Donations are optional, but encouraged in order to keep the event happening.
Jax Boat Rentals
When: see hours on site
Where: 9020 San Jose Blvd.
Double decker boat with a slide? Count us in! Whether you’re trying to cruise in a pontoon, make a splash down a slide, or cast a line, there’s a boat just for you waiting at Jax Boat Rentals for an amazing price!Owner and Captain Chris is a Jax native and loves sharing our beautiful city and waterways with others. “Boating isn’t a living for me. It’s exciting seeing others have fun!” Mention 904 Happy Hour when booking for 20% off pontoon boat rentals for full or half day!
Lilly Grace: For Women of All Styles
Where: 2026 Hendricks Avenue
Lilly Grace Fashion’s new boutique just opened in the heart of San Marco with all of the cutest styles and trends at an affordable price! Owner Amy Walwyn had dreamed of opening a boutique for 18 years, this summer, her vision become a reality, with the opening of her first shop!
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Summer at the Cummer
Where: Cummer Gardens
When: Fridays 5-9PM
The Museum will offer free admission during its extended hours, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Friday night, and the experience will include live music, art experiences, lawn games and more.
Celebrate Friday night with a relaxing picnic in the beautiful Cummer Gardens. Guests will receive fresco dining with a picnic and access to seating throughout the 1.45 acre property. Receive a $25 tote for one or a $40 tote for 2. The price includes admission and there are vegetarian options. They have other dates to attend if you can't make it this week.
Cyclebar Gateway Village
When: Check schedule after signing up
Where: 5010 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Are you looking for a fun way to workout? Look no further than Cyclebar. You can jam out to music while cycling. With high tech bikes your workouts will be tracked and you can watch yourself progress. They are offering 3 free classes for new riders!
Rod's Crab Shack
Where: 5851 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, Fl 32216
Takeout Only: 1301 Monument Rd #13, Jacksonville, FL 32225
When: hours on site
CRAVING SEAFOOD? If you love fresh, local seafood, then you’ve got to check out Rod's Crab Shack! Not only is the atmosphere on point- They’ve got all of your seafood favorites available for lunch and dinner.
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Illumizoo Summer Spectacle
When: now– August 27
Where: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Come summer, when the days are long and hot, cool nights at the Zoo are now home to an incredible scattering of illuminations. An amazing spatial of color, IllumiZoo Summer Spectacle promises to transcend from sleepy wildlife to a fantasy landscape of nature drenched with rich lighting.
Riverside Arts Market
When: Saturdays 10-3
Where: 715 Riverside Ave
Enjoy local makers, artists, and farmers under the bridge. It’s free and pet friendly. Bring some friends and enjoy the market rain or shine.
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Selfie WRLD Jax
When: 12-9PM (10 Thursday-Saturday)
Where: 11112 San Jose Blvd, Suite 25 Jacksonville, Florida 32223
Get ready to have the best photoshoot ever with over 20 different and professionally lit photo sets! Selfie WRLD Jax is the ultimate content creation location!
Rowhouse
When: see schedule after sign up
Where: Rowhouse San Marco
Looking for a new way to work out? Check out Rowhouse where you can enjoy an immersive, energetic indoor rowing class that blends low-impact cardio, resistance training, stretching, and rhythm-based rowing. Sign up today if you’re a new member and get a free class!
The Sound of Music
Where: 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
When: August 12- September 25
Come see The Sound of Music at Alhambra Theatre and Dining. Many songs from the musical have become standards, such as "Edelweiss", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev'ry Mountain", "Do-Re-Mi", and the title song "The Sound of Music". Get your tickets and learn more below!
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Where: Jacksonville Beach
When: see hours
Sweet treats, all summer long! If you haven’t hit up the newest and coolest Jeremiah's Italian Ice location in Jax Beach you need to! Not only do they have authentic Italian Ice, Creamy Soft Ice Cream, & Gelati, they also have boozy buckets of ice that are perfect to spike and share! You can get it all just minutes from the beach- off of Beach Blvd in between Taco Lu and MOJO Kitchen!
The Urban Bean
Where: Orange Park
When: see hours
One of our favorite spots for coffee and a bite is @theurbanbeancoffeehouse in Orange Park! They’re 100% local and have coffee, tea, brews, and wine plus some hamburgers, salads, deli style sandwiches, donuts, and GF options! For more awesome and local coffee spots visit our coffee guide at: bit.ly/JaxCoffee
Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours
Where: San Marco Square
When: see website
See what the BUZZ is all about! Join us for this 3-3 1/2 hour roving Happy Hour as we sample tasty finger foods, perfectly paired with two local brews & two spirits.
Please note: There is a minimum of two people per group.
What to Bring: Please bring a photo ID. All passengers must be 21+.
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Jax Electric Bike Tours & Rentals
Where: Open Road Bicycles in Avondale, 3544 St Johns Avenue
When: see schedule
Electric bikes are now available for exploring murals in the historic Riverside in Avondale neighborhoods! The Art Bikes, @artbikesjax , are customized and painted by local artists and are the perfect way to take a self-guided public art adventure!
Upcoming Events
Jacksonville Shrimp vs. Durham Bulls
When: August 31- September 5
Where: 121 Financial Ballpark
Attention Shrimp fans, the Shrimp will be home and want you to be there! They have a lot of theme nights for you to enjoy such as thirsty Thursday and firework Friday.
