#DTJax Weekly Update: June 28-July 4, 2022

June 28, 2022

Downtown Vision, Weekly Update, Weekly Updates

Instagram of the Week

This past weekend, individuals from Jax Social Group and Downtown Vision joined forces to help beautify the USS Orleck. From painting to cleaning, this group helped do it all! Thank you to those who spent their Saturday volunteering at the Jax Naval Museum, your time and efforts do not go unnoticed!

Looking to do some good within the #DTJax community? Here are some upcoming volunteer opportunities:

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

New and Noteworthy

Fourth of July
Concert & Fireworks

Don’t miss the annual Fourth of July Celebration this weekend. Enjoy a free concert, food trucks, bars and more at Riverfront Plaza, and watch fireworks from five locations throughout the city. Learn More.Celebrate Fourth of July
at the Riverside Arts Market

Join the Riverside Arts Market for their annual celebration from 6-10 p.m. Enjoy a scaled-down version of the market with food artisans, live music and views of the City of Jacksonville Fireworks show.

Next Week: First
Wednesday Art Walk

Join us next Wednesday, July 6th, for First Wednesday Art Walk in #DTJax. Tour Jacksonville’s arts and culture scene, with featured art hubs and lots to explore in between. Shop with local creatives, enjoy live music and dine on delicious eats! Learn more.

Florida Theatre:
FREE Summer Theatre

Looking to beat the summer heat? The Florida Theatre and Theatreworks are offering free theatre tailored towards children on July 6th & 27th. Learn More.

Upcoming #DTJax Events

Mind Over Matter:
Om in the Dome
July 1st at 6:30-7:30 p.m.
@ MOSH

Join yoga instructor Selestine Overholser for a unique yoga experience under the stars inside the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium at MOSH. Learn More.

Fourth of July
Jumbo Shrimp Game
July 4th at 7:05 p.m.
@ 121 FCU Ballpark

Join the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for some good ole’ American fun! Spend your Fourth of July evening at the ballpark and make sure to stick around for the fireworks show after the game.

Bay Street Bike Night
July 5th at 7 p.m.
@ Bay Street Bar & Grill

Join Bay Street Bar & Grill every first Tuesday of the month for Bike Night in DTJax.

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.

See More Events

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.