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Have you cruised the LaVilla Link yet? 🌼 🚲
The 1.3-mile LaVilla Link is the first piece of the Emerald Trail puzzle — connecting Brooklyn to LaVilla with shaded paths, public art, a butterfly garden and peaceful pond views along the way.
The trail honors the LaVilla neighborhood through wayfinding, storyboards and public art installations while connecting to historic landmarks, @levsparkjax and the Florida C. Dwight Memorial Playground.
With May being National Bike Month, there’s no better time to ride, roll or stroll this DTJax outdoor adventure. Big thanks to @groundworkjax for leading the way on this 30+ mile vision to link neighborhoods to the heart of the city!
Weekly Update: Get the scoop on what’s happening in the heart of the city — from events and local highlights to the latest news you need to know. Stay in the loop and plan your week with the latest update at DTJax.com/blog!
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Hey, Sip & Strollers! You won’t want to miss this week’s Third Thursday Sip & Stroll Presented by @pncbank—it’s our last one before the summer break! 🌞
Join us this Thursday, May 15th from 5–8 p.m. on the Southbank Riverwalk for an evening full of sips, sights and sunset vibes! 🌊🍷
Stroll the scenic riverwalk with a drink in hand, enjoy live music, and stop along the way for delicious bites, refreshing drinks and plenty of photo ops.
🎶 Free admission
🍽️ Food & drink available for purchase
⛵️ Cruising in? Dock your boat along the Riverwalk!
🐾 Picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and friendly, leashed pups are welcome!
✨ Get the full lineup of vendors and entertainment at DTJax.com/sipandstroll
📅 Save the date! Sip & Stroll returns to the Southbank on September 18—and trust us, it’ll be worth the wait!
Sip and Stroll is presented by PNC Bank in partnership with the Downtown Investment Authority.
📸: @Cre8Jax
🎷 TWO NEW VENUES + SCHEDULE DROP! 🎶
@jaxjazzfest is back May 22–25, 2025—and the vibes don’t stop when the main stage lights go out, thanks to @jfadjax!
Since 2013, this late-night favorite has kept the music flowing after hours with free live shows at some of #DTJax’s most iconic venues. It’s the perfect reason to stick around after Jazz Fest and explore the Downtown nightlife scene.
This year, more than a dozen acts will hit stages across seven venues, including spots in @theelbowjax! Expect unforgettable performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.
🎤 Catch the rhythm at:
⭐️ @thealbatrossjax
⭐️ @thecircuitbarcade
⭐️ @derealtingcafe
⭐️ @intuition_ale_works
⭐️ NEWLY ADDED @manifestdistilling
⭐️ NEWLY ADDED @rubybeachbrewing
⭐️ @thevolsteadjax
📆 View the full schedule + plan your late nights: DTJax.com/jazzfestafterdark
Big thanks to our sponsors: Blue Buddha Exotic Foods, @dtjax, @jaxjazzfest, and @moonriverpizza. 🎺💃
Summer at the Cummer is back starting May 30th! 🌼🎶🌙
One of #DTJax’s favorite summer traditions returns for four Friday nights of free fun at @cummermuseum!
🌼 Free museum admission
🌼 Live music
🌼 Art activities & lawn games
🌼 Enjoy dinner at the Cummer Café or a picnic in the gardens
Soak in the sunset, feel the river breeze and celebrate the best of local music, arts and culture—every Friday from May 30th to June 20th!
Learn more at DTJax.com/events
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
📸: @Cre8Jax
Flights & pies coming in hot! 🍕🍺
Something delicious is brewing at the corner of Forsyth & Laura Streets... 👀
Opening soon, @pourtaproom_jax and Pizza Dynamo are bringing bold bites and brews to the heart of #DTJax!
✨ 80 self-pour taps
✨ All your fave brewery eats
✨ Game-day vibes for days
✨ Pizza by the slice
✨ Live music
✨ Frozen drink machines
Craving a slice? 🍕 Hop over to Pizza Dynamo next door, then head up to the shared mezzanine for a killer view of Downtown. The best part? The spots are connected—so you can sip, slice and repeat without skipping a beat!
Can’t wait? Neither can we. Keep tabs on the progress at DTJax.com/map and check back in a month or two to see this sweet spot opens to the public officially!
Heads up, Sip & Strollers! 🌼🍸
Next week’s Third Thursday Sip & Stroll will be our last before we take a little summer break! After the success of last year’s hiatus, we’re hitting pause to dream up even more fun, fresh, and unforgettable experiences for the fall.
Don’t miss your chance to stroll with us one more time—join us next Thursday, May 15th from 5–8 p.m. on the Southbank Riverwalk for an evening of sips, sights and sunset vibes! 🌊🍷
Enjoy a scenic walk along the St. Johns River with a drink in hand, live music in the air, and plenty of stops for tasty bites, cold drinks and photo ops along the way.
🎶 Free admission
🍽️ Food & drink available for purchase
⛵️ Cruising in? Dock your boat along the Riverwalk!
🐾 Picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and friendly, leashed pups are welcome!
✨ Get the full lineup of vendors and entertainment at DTJax.com/sipandstroll
📅 Save the date! Sip & Stroll will return to the Southbank on September 18th!
📸 : @Cre8Jax
Your guide to Mother`s Day weekend has arrived! 💌
Mother`s Day is almost here — and if you`re still making plans, we`ve got you covered!
From riverwalk strolls and library stops to brunch bites and sweet treats, #DTJax has everything you need to make the day extra special⛲✨
Looking for some ideas?
⭐ Browse the Rows at @riversideartsmarket
⭐ Take a Sunset Cruise with @rivertaxiandtours
⭐ Stroll Alongside the River on the @jaxriverwalk
⭐ Embrace the Rhythm at @jaxparkcoj`s Second Saturday Jazz at the Fountain
⭐ Stroll Through the Gardens at the @cummermuseum
⭐ Try Out a New Restaurant in Downtown Like @dorothysdt
⭐ Pick Up Your Next Read at @jaxlibrary
⭐ Enjoy a Sweet Treat at @maydayicecream
⭐ Catch a @jaxshrimp Game at VyStar Ballpark
Check out our latest blog at DTJax.com/blog (link in bio!) for more ideas on how to celebrate the amazing moms in your life -- Tag us or use #DTJax to share your Mother’s Day adventures and to have an opportunity to be featured on our page!
The next chapter of learning and exploration is on the way! The Museum of Science & History (@moshjax) will close its current location on September 1, 2025 as it prepares to break ground on a bold new facility at the Jacksonville Shipyards.
Set to open in 2028, the 105,000-square-foot museum will anchor the Northbank as a cultural and educational hub — offering hands-on exhibits, interactive science, history and environment labs, and more than seven acres of immersive indoor-outdoor learning. As part of a larger transformation along the riverfront, the new MOSH will help shape Downtown into a vibrant destination for residents and visitors alike. Until then, catch MOSH at events and pop-ups across the First Coast. 🦖🪐
Weekly Update: Get the scoop on what’s happening in the heart of the city — from events and local highlights to the latest news you need to know. Stay in the loop and plan your week with the latest update at DTJax.com/blog!
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