Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • December 7, 2022

Holiday season is here and there are plenty of opportunities to get in the spirit. Celebrate by attending concerts, musicals, charity events, and so much more. We hope you'll find something fun from this weeks list and be sure to tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!

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12/9: ZooLights Opening Weekend

The Jacksonville Zoo takes it to the next level with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. Immerse yourself into a multimedia light and musical experience with themed characters, hot chocolate and s'mores, appearances from Santa and more!

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12/8-12/27: 2022 Gingerbread Extravaganza

See gingerbread houses like you never have before at the Jacksonville Gingerbread Extravaganza. The houses will be on display from 12/8- 12/27 and tickets to the event raise money for the Jacksonville Historical Society.

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12/9-12/11: Diamonds Direct 25% Off Earrings Event

Need a gift for that special someone or in the mood to treat yourself? For this weekend only, find discounted, stunning earrings at one of the best sales of the year.

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12/9: Cady Realty Movie in the Park Featuring Elf

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear!”- Buddy the Elf. Come to Boone Park for a FREE night of holiday cheer! Make sure to bring your own cozy blanket and chairs.

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12/6-12/11: FSCJ Artist Series Elf

Join the FSCJ Artist Series for their performances of Elf the Musical at the Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts! This is a perfect family friendly event to enjoy a night out with your loved ones.

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12/9-12/10: The 31st Annual Community Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is coming to the Florida Theatre! Community Nutcracker is the only nonprofit, volunteer-run organization offering a portion of its proceeds to local charitable agencies, including Dreams Come True. It has donated over $750,000 in the past 30 years!

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12/11: Luminaria in Avondale

Multiple neighborhoods participate in this annual holiday spectacle that attracts thousands and spans from Memorial Park and 5 Points all the way to Avondale!

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Miracle - A Christmas Popup Bar at Grape and Grain

Take a trip to the North Pole at Grape and Grain's Miracle popup! Enjoy unique Christmas cocktails, live music, and North Florida's most decorated bar.

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Support our Community

12/10: Race for Inclusion

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12/11: Jacksonville Grand Prix Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon

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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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Volunteer at the Women's Center of Jacksonville

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Sports in Town

12/7, 9, 10: Jacksonville Icemen vs Utah Grizzlies

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12/10: UNF Basketball vs Bethune Cookman

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Pictured: Pentatonix by Ben Hausdorff

Concerts in Town

12/8-11: Holiday Pops

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12/9: The Front Bottoms with special guest by Sydney Sprague

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12/14: Pentatonix: A Christmas Special

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Pictured: Deck the Chairs

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Pictured: First Wednesday Art Walk

Other Events

12/7: First Wednesday Art Walk

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12/9: Lemon Bar Christmas Silent Disco

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12/9: An Intimate Evening with Will Downing

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12/9: Friday Night Vibes at JWJ Park

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12/8-12/10: Sip and Shop at Moca

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12/9: A Very Merry Swiftmas

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12/10: A Very Shrimpy Christmas

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12/10: Winterfest at Mini Bar

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Pictured: Kanine Social's Deck the Paws Holiday Party 

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12/15: Third Thursday Sip and Stroll

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12/16: Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve

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12/16: Merry & Bright Movie Night

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12/16: Kanine Social's Deck the Paws Holiday Party 

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12/16: One Funny Christmas

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12/16-12/18: First Coast Nutcracker

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12/17: Don’t Miss A Beat Musical Production - Elf

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12/17: Trick Daddy: 25th Anniversary

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12/17: JU Basketball vs. Charleston Southern

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12/17: Run Santa Run 5K

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12/17: Winter Holiday Pop Up Shop

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12/17: San Marco Luminaria

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12/17-12/18: Jacksonville Symphony Handel's Messiah

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12/18: Mindi Abair 

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12/18: Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cowboys

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12/19: UNF Basketball vs. Davis & Elkins

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12/23: Ginormous ELF Holiday Dance Party

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12/30: Taxslayer Bowl

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