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#DTJax Weekly Update: July 12-18, 2022

Instagram of the Week

This Saturday, July 16th, don’t miss the annual Kettle Krush 5K. The 5K will be held near the corner of W. Adams & Lee St., across from The Salvation Army Towers Center of Hope. Proceeds will benefit The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida and will help provide needed services for families and individuals. Learn More.

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Use the hashtag #DTJax for a chance to be featured as the next Instagram of the Week.


New and Noteworthy

Summer at The Cummer

Enjoy summer evenings at The Cummer every Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. until September 2nd. Each week, enjoy live music, lawn games, arts and culture experiences, your community and free admission thanks to PNC. Learn More.

Dinosaurs are
Arriving to #DTJax

Jurassic Quest returns to Downtown Jacksonville this weekend July 15-17th. Stop by the Prime F Osborn III Center to learn more about the giant creatures that once roamed the earth and watch as the animatronic dinosaurs come to life. Learn More.

July Sip & Stroll
Presented by PNC

Join us on the Southbank Riverwalk next Thursday, July 21st, for live music, food vendors, bars and a Silent Disco After Party on the DoubleTree pool deck. Learn More.

Blues, Brews
and Barbecue Returns

DTJax’s favorite indoor picnic returns! Join the Florida Theatre on August 18th for their annual Blues, Brews and BBQ showcasing Jacksonville’s best barbecue, live music and more.


Upcoming #DTJax Events

SLS Championship Tour
July 16-17th
@ VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Don’t miss the return of Street League Skateboarding in Downtown Jacksonville at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. During the weekend of July 16th, watch some of the top skateboarders from around the globe. Learn More and Purchase Tickets.

Artful Movement
July 17th at 11 a.m.
@MOCA

Join Yoga 4 Change on the 3rd Sunday of each month for Artful Movement; a yoga class held live in the MOCA galleries.

Vestcor Bridge Run
July 23rd at 7 p.m.
@Downtown Jacksonville

The Vestcor Family Foundation will hold its annual charity 5K on Saturday, July 23rd. Money raised will support organizations such as Jacksonville Classical Academy, ExcelinEd, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, North Florida School of Special Education, and MOSH.

Riverside Arts Market

Every Saturday, under the Fuller Warren Bridge, enjoy a beautiful outdoor market. Shop local produce, handmade goods and dine at your favorite food trucks.
Check out this week’s line-up!

James Weldon Johnson Park

Don’t miss out on all of the events going on in the park this month, including lunchtime musical performances and weekend festivals! View the schedule.

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Get Involved

Activating Jacksonville’s Riverfront

The Jessie Ball duPont Fund is helping to convene a series of conversations about how best to activate our city’s downtown waterfront for the benefit of all of our residents and visitors. Visit their page to learn more.

1st Downtown Jacksonville: The Future of the Shipyards 

1st DownTown Jacksonville is a platform created to help communicate, advocate and unite supporters who share the same passion for Downtown. Check out their website to learn about plans for The Shipyards, a path toward the Stadium of the Future and community investment by the Jaguars and Iguana Investments.


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