Upcoming Events
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Tomorrow! Don`t miss the next @placemakingjax pop-up happening at Main Street Park! 🍿🎬
You won`t want to miss @_themainroom — an unforgettable outdoor movie night that celebrates Jacksonville’s vibrant film, music and food culture. Set in a cozy open-air living room and utilizing @hushhushjax headphones, this immersive experience offers a personalized way to enjoy short films, music videos and a feature-length film that are all set in Jacksonville. Plus, don`t miss out on the drive-in-inspired food that honors Jacksonville’s culinary history and bottomless popcorn!
Bring a blanket, find a comfy spot and immerse yourself in this unique experience!
Learn more and purchase tickets at DTJax.com/placemaking.
Created in partnership with @placemakingjax and with support from @hushhushjax and @loljaxfestival.
FINAL GIVEAWAY! What would you do with a DTJax e-Gift Card?
For the month of April, we’re giving away over $600 in DTJax e-Gift Cards so you can experience the best of Downtown Jacksonville—from dining and shopping to entertainment and more!
How to Enter:
⚡ Follow @DTJax
⚡ Like this post
⚡ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = an extra entry!)
Winner will be selected on 5/1 and notified via direct message from @DTJax that afternoon.
With over a dozen locations accepting the #DTJax e-Gift Card, the possibilities are endless!
Want to see where you can use your gift card? Visit DTJax.com/giftcard for participating locations and more information!
Miss this round? No worries—check back every Friday during the month of April for another chance to win!
Do you live, work or play in Downtown Jacksonville? We want to hear from you!
Each year Downtown Vision (DVI) evaluates the state of Downtown Jacksonville and collects data on how to improve the Downtown experience. If you’re a Downtown resident, Downtown employee or spend time in Downtown — tell us about your experience!
Provide an email address to be entered into a drawing to win one of three #DTJax e-Gift Cards. A winner will be selected late summer. Please share these surveys and the chance to win!
Learn More and Take the Survey: DTJax.com/surveys
RETURNING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! 🎶🎷
@jaxjazzfest returns to Jacksonville May 22-25, 2025! And the party doesn’t stop when the lights go down on the Jazz Fest stage.
Over ten years and running, Jazz Fest After Dark (@jfadjax) continues to keep the rhythm going long after the festival lights dim at the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Created in 2013, Jazz Fest After Dark brings free, late-night entertainment to some of Downtown’s most iconic music venues, offering Jacksonville Jazz Festival attendees a reason to stick around and experience the city’s lively nightlife scene.
This year’s event will feature more than a dozen acts across five host venues throughout several Downtown districts—including many performances that will take place in @theelbowjax!
Look forward to free, late-night entertainment in these venues:
⭐️ @thealbatrossjax
⭐️ @thecircuitbarcade
⭐️ @derealtingcafe
⭐️ @intuition_ale_works
⭐️ @thevolsteadjax
+ more coming soon!
View the schedule and learn more at DTJax.com/jazzfestafterdark 🎵🎺
Thank you to the sponsors and partners: Blue Buddha Exotic Foods, @dtjax, @jaxjazzfest and @moonriverpizza.
Happy Earth Day, #DTJax! The @cityofjax, in collaboration with the Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board and @newsfromjea, hosted a wonderful celebration of sustainability and environmental stewardship this morning in @jamesweldonjohnsonpark. 🌱♻️
The free, family-friendly event brought together city officials, environmental experts and engaged citizens for a day of hands-on activities and valuable lessons on eco-friendly living. Here’s to creating and sustaining a healthier Downtown Jacksonville!
Weekly Update: Stay up to date with the latest news, events, and must-see highlights in the heart of the city. Don’t miss out—plan your week with all the details at DTJax.com/blog!
Step into a vibrant world shaped by Northeast Florida’s creative voices—Jax Contemporary is now open at @mocajax 🖼️
This bold new exhibit showcases the depth and diversity of our local art scene across every medium, created by over 60 Jacksonville-based artists.
⭐ On view through Nov. 9, 2025
⭐ MOCA Jacksonville | 333 N. Laura St.
Plus: Don`t miss MOCA`s newest 2nd-floor exhibit, "The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered" on view until November 23rd 🖌️
Celebrate the pulse of #DTJax’s art community and explore more cultural gems at DTJax.com/map 📍
April is National Volunteer Month -- how are you planning to give back to your community? Join us next Saturday, April 26th to lend a hand and help keep Downtown clean!
Each quarter, @DTJax hosts a community cleanup in a different part of the Business Improvement District (BID). Bring a family member or friend, and join us in James Weldon Johnson Park on April 26th!
🌳 When: Saturday, April 26th | 9-11 a.m.
🌳 Where: James Weldon Johnson Park | 135 W. Monroe St.
Brought to you by partners: @bankofamerica, @buildupdtjax, the Downtown Investment Authority, Downtown Vision, the Downtown Dwellers, @sjriverkeeper, @jamesweldonjohnsonpark, @nextupjax and @904happyhour.
Water, trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Learn more and sign up to participate at DTJax.com/events ⭐
OPENING TOMORROW! 🎉
Don’t miss @jaxparkscoj’s Eggstravaganza at Friendship Fountain, featuring the ribbon cutting for the brand-new Jacksonville history-themed playground—complete with a play structure inspired by Jean Ribault’s ship!
Where: Friendship Fountain | 1015 Museum Circle
When: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, April 19
Cost: FREE
Look forward to egg hunts, music and entertainment, face-painting, crafts and food and ice cream trucks at this free, family-friendly event. Mayor Deegan will also be making an appearance, along with her River City Readers Bookmobile.
Learn More: DTJax.com/events
GIVEAWAY! What would you do with a DTJax e-Gift Card?
For the next two weeks, we’re giving away over $600 in DTJax e-Gift Cards so you can experience the best of Downtown Jacksonville—from dining and shopping to entertainment and more!
How to Enter:
⚡ Follow @DTJax
⚡ Like this post
⚡ Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = an extra entry!)
Winner will be selected on 4/27 and notified via direct message from @DTJax that afternoon.
With over a dozen locations accepting the #DTJax e-Gift Card, the possibilities are endless! Did you know you can use your DTJax e-Gift Card to visit @moshjax?
Want to see where else you can use your gift card? Visit DTJax.com/giftcard for participating locations and more information!
Miss this round? No worries—check back every Friday during the month of April for another chance to win!