All Past Events

USO Armed Forces Half Marathon & Freedom 5K

October 20, 2018 7:00 A.M.

Metropolitan Park
4110 Gator Bowl Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32202

7:00 A.M.

The annual Jacksonville Marine Corps Half Marathon & Freedom 5k will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018, the 15th year now under its new name, USO Armed Forces Half Marathon & Freedom 5k! The city of Jacksonville has been voted one of the top ten running cities in the nation by Runner’s World magazine. Volunteers from every branch of our military community, with support from corporate organizations and the civic community, will come together to promote this event and the mission of the Greater Jacksonville Area USO. Following in the traditions set by the internationally respected Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., the USO Armed Forces Half Marathon & Freedom 5K will continue to provide an opportunity for the Florida community of runners to interact with our military members and provide invaluable support to our local Veterans and deployed Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines.

American Legion Post 88's 5th Annual Fall Festival

October 20, 2018 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

3662 Spring Park Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32207 11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

American Legion Post 88's 5th Annual Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 20th from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. There will be food, games, activities, a bounce house and fun for the entire family.

The fifth Memorial Park Association Speaker Series will feature Rory Diamond of K9s for Warriors on October 20th from 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. at Memorial Park.

Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Rory Diamond, K9s for Warriors

October 20, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Memorial Park
1620 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32204 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history.

The fifth Speaker Series will feature Rory Diamond of K9s for Warriors. He will speak about how K9s For Warriors Research is changing the service dog world for warriors and long-term effects for the civilian population. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park Walking Tour.

The Speaker Series and Memorial Park Walking Tour are FREE!

Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Rory Diamond, K9s for Warriors

October 20, 2018 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

Memorial Park
1620 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32204 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M.

During the centennial of the Great War (1914-18), the Memorial Park Association will host a series of special programs and events to commemorate the first global war in history.

The fifth Speaker Series will feature Rory Diamond of K9s for Warriors. He will speak about how K9s For Warriors Research is changing the service dog world for warriors and long-term effects for the civilian population. After his talk, please join the Association for the Memorial Park Walking Tour.

The Speaker Series and Memorial Park Walking Tour are FREE!

Memorial Park Association Speaker Series: Rory Diamond, K9s for Warriors Flyer

Cultural Council Search Committee Meeting

October 19, 2018 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
Shircliff Lounge
300 Water St.
Jacksonville, FL 32202 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct telephone interviews for the CCGJ Executive Director position.

Kids Hope Alliance Launch of the Essential Services Plan

October 19, 2018 2:00 p.m.

Florida State College at Jacksonville
101 W. State St. Building A, Auditorium
Jacksonville, FL 32202 2:00 p.m.

Meeting open to the public.

Jax Parks, SIAA Presents Hocus Pocus

October 19, 2018 7:15 p.m.

Henry J. Klutho Park
635 3rd St.
Jacksonville, FL 32206 7:15 p.m.

Just in time for Halloween, JaxParks, in partnership with the Springfield Improvement Association and Archives (SIAA), will present a showing of the 1993 Disney classic movie Hocus Pocus (Rated PG).

Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home & Healing Conference

October 19, 2018 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

UNF University Center
12000 Alumni Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

This free conference for Vietnam veterans, their loved ones and all interested in learning tools to provide hope and healing across generations will be on Friday, October 19, 2018. This event is hosted by Community Hospice & Palliative Care, Community Hospice Veterans Partners and the University of North Florida.