Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park presents Hallow’s Eve, a Frightfully Funky Festival featuring spooky décor, costumes, and tricks and treats for kids of all ages! Dance the demons away to the groovy sounds of Asheville’s Appalachian Funk band, Dr. Bacon as well as St. Augustine’s Stephen Pigman Vibrations! The event is FREE to attend […]
Join James Weldon Johnson Park, Gili’s Kitchen, Catering and Bakery and the Jacksonville Jewish Center for our annual celebration of Hanukkah and its related traditions. We will enjoy live music, storytelling and crafts, dreidel games and more! The Menorah lighting ceremony will be at approximately 6:30pm. Gili’s Kitchen will have food and sufganiot available for […]
✨We’ve got a very merry Art Walk coming up!✨ 🎄🎁🎊☃️❄️ First Wednesday Art Walk in Downtown Jacksonville returns Wednesday, December 1st featuring Mayor Lenny Curry’s Christmas Tree Lighting; DJ Nick Fresh; performances from Scott Jones School of Dance and CAP Kids; and our Beer Garden will feature selections from Sun King Brewery! At each Art […]
Save the date and join us in James Weldon Johnson Park on Friday, December 17th for some Holiday fun! Wear your best "ugly" holiday sweater and enjoy free hot cocoa […]
James Weldon Johnson Park turns 156!! 🤩🥳🧁🎂 On January 25th, 1866, Isaiah Hart sold the land that @JamesWeldonJohnsonPark occupies to the @CityofJax. Join us next week Tuesday, January 25th from 11am to 2pm and celebrate our 156th birthday with us! Enjoy food trucks, FREE Cupcakes (while supplies last) and a live musical performance from The John Lumpkin Institute! […]
Join us every Thursday in April during National Poetry Month at James Weldon Johnson Park for live poetry readings from local poets, authors, artists, and more - emcee'd by the […]
On Saturday, April 23rd, join James Weldon Johnson Park for Pop Up in The Park for Papi! This event will function as a donation drive in honor of Papi Disco […]
Join us every Thursday in April during National Poetry Month at James Weldon Johnson Park for live poetry readings from local poets, authors, artists, and more - emcee'd by the […]
May the Fourth Be With You on Wednesday, May 4th for First Wednesday Art Walk featuring Jambient at JWJ Park in Downtown Jacksonville !! As a featured curated art hub, […]
On Friday, May 6, 2022, join Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park for The Block Party - a free, family friendly event featuring St. Petersburg, FL based Progressive Funk band, […]
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