The weekend is here, and DTJax is bringing the fun. From 5Ks and live music to late-night vibes and daytime adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s what’s happening — and don’t forget to check out DTJax.com/events for the full scoop!
Friday
⭐ @jaxparkscoj Movie Night: The Little Rascals
⭐ Planetarium Night at @moshjax
⭐ Pride Party at @thegreenhousejax
⭐ Ignite Fridays at @myth.element
Saturday
⭐ Run for Hope 5K on the Southbank Riverwalk
⭐ Duval Comic & Zine Fest at the @jaxlibrary
⭐ Go Skateboarding Day @placemakingjax x @goskatejax
⭐ Spin the Block at @rubybeachbrewing
⭐ The Dirtt: The Mötley Crüe Experience at @deccalive
Sunday
⭐ Hardwicks 100: Yoga at @hardwicksbar
⭐ Sapphic Sunday at @hardwicksbar
⭐ Open Mic at @rubybeachbrewing
Head to DTJax.com/events for all the downtown details📍
Happy Juneteenth, Downtowners!
Today we honor the legacy of freedom, celebrate the spirit of resilience and embrace the joy of community. Join us in #DTJax as we uplift voices, reflect on progress and look toward the future.
Looking for ways to celebrate? Visit DTJax.com/blog (link in bio!) for our latest blog with events, activities and ways to get involved.
Midweek lunch plans? @thejessiejax has you covered! Food trucks are rolling up to the loading dock every other Wednesday with local bites too good to miss 🌮
💚 Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💚 The Jessie`s Loading Dock | 40 E. Adams St.
Bring your appetite and a friend 🍽️
Find more work lunch options with help from DTJax.com/map📍
Two Weeks Away! Join us at July 2nd`s First Wednesday Art Walk to explore Downtown`s arts and culture scene 🎨 🎶
Stroll the streets of #DTJax, enjoy live music, shop with local artists and vendors, and stop by your favorite participating galleries and businesses along the way!
Wondering what`s in store for @jamesweldonjohnsonpark this month? Look forward to @mralpete spinning tracks on the main stage and delicious food trucks for dinner.
Curious what else is happening in Downtown at July`s Art Walk? Head to DTJax.com/artwalk to see what the participating businesses and venues will be up to!
There`s one more chance to move and groove this month at Senior Fit Tuesdays at @levsparkjax!
🎶 Tuesday, June 24th: Music & Motion | 10-10:30 a.m.
Looking for more free fitness activities in the park? Don’t miss All-Levels Yoga on the first and third Thursdays of each month. The next class takes place this Thursday, June 19th at 6 p.m. Bring a mat, stay hydrated and enjoy an evening of movement in the park 🧘
After class, join the Juneteenth Storytelling Tour with Yollie of @explore_jax_core_tours 👟
Weekly Update: Keep up with what’s happening in Downtown Jacksonville! From can’t-miss events and local spotlights to the latest news and updates, get all the details at DTJax.com/blog (link in bio)!
Celebrate Juneteenth this week in #DTJax!
Juneteenth holds deep meaning in Downtown Jacksonville—especially at the Ritz Theatre & Museum, located in the historic LaVilla neighborhood once known as the “Harlem of the South.” Built on the site of the original 1929 Ritz Theater, the museum honors the rich cultural legacy of Jacksonville’s Black community.
With a mission to preserve and present the stories of Black life in Northeast Florida and the African Diaspora, the Ritz stands as a powerful place to reflect on Juneteenth ❤️
Recognized as the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States, Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and those enslaved were now free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Looking to celebrate in Downtown Jacksonville? Here are a few events and experiences to explore:
⭐️ Take a Black Heritage Tour with @explore_jax_core_tours
⭐️ Don`t miss the last @iamdjlarrylove x @placemakingjax The Pop-Out: A Live Black Music Series at @levsparkjax
⭐️ Visit the @ritzjax to view their “Lift Ev’ry Voice” art exhibition
⭐️ Don`t miss @moshjax Book Club with guest speaker Nathaniel Glover
⭐️ All day long: Juneteenth Celebration at @levsparkjax
⭐️ A Celebration of Freedom at @jaxcathedral
⭐️ Juneteenth Lighting of the Main Street Bridge
⭐️ Visit @jamesweldonjohnsonpark
⭐️ Enjoy a picnic at the @friendshipfountainjax
Find more ways to celebrate and get involved at DTJax.com/blog (link in bio!)
Lend a hand and help keep Downtown litter-free!
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 Brooklyn at Gefen Park on the morning of June 28th!
🌳 When: Saturday, June 28th | 9-11 a.m.
🌳 Where: Gefen Park | 505 Alfred duPont Place
Brought to you by partners: @buildupdtjax, the Downtown Investment Authority, Downtown Vision, the Downtown Dwellers, @sjriverkeeper, @cathedraldistrict, @nextupjax and @904happyhour.
Water, trash bags and gloves will be provided.
Learn more and sign up to participate at DTJax.com/events ⭐
Tomorrow—Saturday, June 14th! 🌞 Join @theplaydatejax for the first Second Saturday Playdate at @levsparkjax!
Vibes curated by @iamdjlarrylove 🎧 Get ready for playful fun with @audreyonnasequalecoaching! 🤸🏾♀️
Playdate details:
📆 Every Second Saturday through the end of the year
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
📍 120 Lee Street
What’s happening:
🤠 Line dances from @duval_kountry_stepperz
🍋 Açaí bowls & lemonade by @killabowl
👟 Athletic wear & sneaker pop-up from @nsoleonline
🚐 Chalk play zone & ChalkVan info with @chalkvanjax
Can’t wait to play with you tomorrow!
Learn more at DTJax.com/events
📸: @cre8jax
Looking for weekend plans? We’ve got you covered, Downtown Jacksonville! This weekend is full of fun, music, and one of a kind experiences. Let’s get it started!
Check out DTJax.com/events for the full list!
Friday:
⚡️ Summer at the @cummermuseum
⚡️ 2 Chainz @deccalive
⚡️ Celebrity Party @hardwicksbar
Saturday:
⚡️ @theplaydatejax at @levsparkjax
⚡️ Enjoy the @jaxmelaninmarket
⚡️ Father’s Day Brewery Tour @rubybeachbrewing
⚡️ JWJ BDAY 5K & Block party @jamesweldonjohnsonpark
⚡️ Second Saturday Jazz @friendshipfountainjax
⚡️ Kids Art Lab @mocajax
⚡️ Juneteenth Celebration @jaxcathedral
Sunday:
⚡️ Swing Dance Class @thevolsteadjax
⚡️ Open Mic NIght @rubybeachbrewing
⚡️ Father’s Day Party @deccalive
⚡️ Artful Movement Yoga @mocajax
Want to see more? Check out DTJax.com/events for the full lineup of what`s happening this weekend in DTJax!