Featured Past Events

Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic

October 26, 2011 - October 29, 2011

Calling all college football fans! Join the City of Jacksonville starting Wednesday, October 26 - Saturday, October 29 for the celebration that attracts fans from far and near.

City Council Meeting

October 25, 2011 - October 25, 2011 5 p.m.

City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, Council Chamber
5 p.m.

Delegation Organizational Meeting and General Public Hearing

October 24, 2011 - October 24, 2001 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., City Council Chambers 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This meeting is open to the public.

Florida-Georgia Pet Adoption Special Event

October 22, 2011 - October 22, 2011 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Animal Care & Protective Services
2020 Forest Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To add to the festivities leading up to the Florida-Georgia game, the city's Animal Care & Protective Services Division is offering pet adoption specials for all dogs and cats.

2011 Lights on Afterschool Parade and Rally

October 20, 2011 - October 20, 2011 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friendship Fountain
1015 Museum Circle 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission will celebrate its highly successful TEAM UP and community-based after-school programs, and showcase the critical importance of quality programming during out-of-school time by participating in the nationwide 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration.

Spirit of the ADA

October 16, 2011 - October 16, 2011 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrating October as National Disability Awareness Month

2011 Jax Film Fest

October 13, 2011 - October 16, 2011

The 2011 Jax Film Fest starts its ninth year on Thursday, Oct. 13 and continues through Sunday, Oct. 16.

For more information on films, seminars, venues, events, tickets and more visit www.jaxfilmfest.com.

8th Annual Art in the Park

October 08, 2011 - October 08, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Northbank Riverwalk
Between the jacksonville Landing and the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please join us for JaxParks’ 8th Annual Art in the Park on Saturday, Oct. 8 on the Northbank Riverwalk. Activities run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. along the Riverwalk between the Jacksonville Landing and CSX. Our partners include the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, Jacksonville Landing, Jacksonville Public Library, MOSH, Cummer Museum and Cathedral Arts Project. The event offers free interactive art and entertainment for the entire family. We hope to see you there

Children's Health Month Observance & Environmental Justice Showcase Recognition

October 07, 2011 - October 08, 2011 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Jacksonville Riverwalk Northbank
201 East Coastline Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

On Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 will kick-off its Children’s Health Month observance in Jacksonville by hosting a children’s health fair and environmental justice (EJ) showcase recognition event. School groups and families are invited to participate in free health and dental screenings, games, activities and presentations.

"Help Us grow Jobs!" Rally

October 06, 2011 - October 06, 2011 5:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Landing
2 West Independent Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32202

5:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Landing will host the "Help Us grow Jobs!" Rally on October 6 at 5:30 p.m. for people to join together in support of Jacksonville's port.

City of Jacksonville