Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • December 28, 2022

3, 2, 1... Happy New Year! This weekend guide is jam packed with celebratory events to finish off your year on a high note. We hope you find something fun from our curated list and be sure to tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!

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12/28: 70's Night at Stumpy's!

Stumpy's Hatchet House is the place to take your friends and family visiting from out of town! They offer axe throwing, massive board games, beer, wine, and more! Have a funky good time this Wednesday at their 70s Funk Dance Throwdown featuring lots of groovy dancing and safe axe throwing!

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12/30: TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

It is so exciting when college football comes to Jacksonville! Come watch Notre Dame take on South Carolina at our very own TIAA Bank Field for the 78th TaxSlayer Gator Bowl!

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12/31: Downtown Jacksonville Fireworks

Say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly at midnight.

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12/31: First Coast Comedy Blue Year's Eve Event 

Watch comedy professionals daringly take on lewd or outrageous topics that the audience comes up with at First Coast Comedy's “Blue Year's Eve” event! Blue Year's Eve is an ADULTS ONLY (21+) improv experience. After the hilarious show, you'll countdown to midnight with a toast of champagne and end the night with drinks, music, and dancing!

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12/31: Grape Grain Exchange & LPT NYE!

Grape and Grain and LPT will come together to host an exciting night with music, food, and drinks. They will have a complimentary champagne toast at midnight.

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1/2:(Monday): Hair of the Dawg Tournament

Hang out with John Daly and Major Ed for a full day golf tournament, The Hair of the Dawg Golf Classic happening January 2nd at the San Jose Country Club!
Registration begins at 9am with a shotgun start at 10:45am. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks will be provided throughout the day. After the tournament, there will be awards, auctions, live music, & BBQ! You won't want to miss it! 

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This Weekend's Events @ Myth and Element Bistro

Thursday (12/29): Electronic Thursdays: NYE Pre Party

Friday (12/30): Before and After Fridays

Saturday (12/31): NYE Black & Gold Affair

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Support & Volunteer in Jacksonville 

12/31: Gator Bowl Charities NYE Run 

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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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Concerts in Town

12/29: Mary J. Blige: Pre New Years Celebration

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Jacksonville University Basketball

Sports in Town

12/28: Jacksonville Icemen vs Florida Everblades

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12/29: UNF Basketball vs Florida National

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12/30: Jacksonville Icemen vs South Carolina Stingrays

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12/31: UNF Basketball vs. Austin Peay

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1/2: JU Basketball vs. Jacksonville State

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Other Events

12/31: Duval Folx: NYE Party

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12/31: Riverside Arts Market

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12/31: The Glass Factory After Hours

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1/1: Yoga in the Park

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1/4: First Wednesday Art Walk

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FSCJ Sleeping Beauty Ballet

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1/5 : UNF Basketball vs. Kennesaw State

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1/6: Jacksonville Icemen vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits
1/7: Jacksonville Icemen vs Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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1/8: FSCJ Sleeping Beauty Ballet

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1/14: Katt Williams: 23 and Me Tour

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1/14: Resolution Run

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1/15: Winter Jam 2023

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1/15: Premier Bride Expo

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1/19: Sip & Stroll

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