Featured Past Events

10th Annual Fair Housing Awareness Symposium

April 21, 2012 - April 21, 2012 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Jacksonville Main Library, Downtown
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville Human Rights Commission is hosting panel discussions for residents interested in how to make their homes more accessible for the aging and disabled population.

The Blessing of the Fleet

April 01, 2012 - April 01, 2012 2 p.m.

Hogan Street Gazebo, Northbank Riverfront
Downtown Jacksonville
2 p.m.

Calling all boaters! The City of Jacksonville and Captains’ Club present the 28th annual Blessing of the Fleet, Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. This annual event will feature the blessing of vessels on the Northbank Riverfront of the St. Johns River.

Free 10 and Under Tennis Festival

February 25, 2012 - February 25, 2012 1 - 3 p.m.

Burnett Park
3740 Burnett Park Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32257 1 - 3 p.m.

The Department of Parks and Recreation Services (JaxParks) has partnered with the United States Tennis Association and the Jax Youth Tennis Association to host a free community tennis festival for children ages 10 and under at Burnett Park.

Mayor's Asian American Advisory Board Small Business Startup Workshop

February 25, 2012 - February 25, 2012 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ed Ball Building
214 N. Hogan St.
Jacksonville, Florida 32202
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board will host a Small Business Startup Workshop. The event is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to learn more information about running their own business.

Moe's Southwest Grill Classic Lacrosse Tournament

February 19, 2012 - February 19, 2012 Ohio State vs. Denver - 1:30 p.m.
Navy vs. JU - 4 p.m.

EverBank Field Ohio State vs. Denver - 1:30 p.m.
Navy vs. JU - 4 p.m.

Get a family 4-pack for just $85! Includes four tickets, four hot dogs, four drinks and free parking, all for $85. Purchase your tickets today at www.ticketmaster.com or call the arena box office at (904) 630-3900.

Community Gardens and Health Workshop

February 18, 2012 - February 18, 2012 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

New Life in Christ Christian Church
6225 Norwood Ave.
Jacksonville, Florida 32208
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Planning and Development Department and the Eastside Environmental Council will host its second community gardens and health workshop as part of an Environmental Justice Small Grant awarded to the EEC.

Water Education Festival

February 04, 2012 - February 04, 2012 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Museum of Science and History
1025 Museum Circle
Jacksonville, Florida 32207 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Learn about the watery world around us and ways to help conserve this vital resource!

25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast

January 13, 2012 - January 13, 2012 7:30 a.m.

Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center 7:30 a.m.

This event has been sold out.

Mayor Alvin Brown invites you to attend the 25th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast.

New Year Celebrations

December 31, 2011 - January 01, 2012

Ring in the New Year in downtown Jacksonville as fireworks light up the skies and welcome 2012. Other activities include the VyStar 5K Run, Florida Blue Hometown Gator Bowl Parade, a Jacksonville Jaguars home game, TaxSlayer.com Gator Bowl Classic and much more.

Mayor Brown's Holiday Open House

December 16, 2011 - December 16, 2011 3 - 7 p.m.

Office of the Mayor
City Hall
117 West Duval Street, Suite 400
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 3 - 7 p.m.

As we usher in this season of thanks and giving, we invite you to meet and greet members of your city government.

City of Jacksonville