Jacksonville, Florida – New year, new event – the options are endless!
The weekend is approaching! Although it looks like it’s going to rain Saturday, Sunday looks like a better day for brunch plans.
Speaking of plans, we’ve found a few that might appeal to you, your friends, and your family.
Check out the fun events happening near you from January 5th to January 7th. ⬇️
What’s going on… 📅
Hockey 🏒, chowder 🍲, and cheap gas ⛽… what’s not to love? ❤️ Check out some fun events happening around Northeast Florida this weekend:
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wild color: A fascinating fusion of Asian lanterns, wildlife, and wild places creates the Jacksonville Zoo’s newest event, Colors of the Wild. Tickets and more information
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Night light: St. Augustine’s award-winning 3 Million Lights Holiday Display runs through January 28th. More information
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Beach Holiday Train: Last chance to ride the Beaches Train Club’s Polar Express and Holiday Train at the Beaches Branch Library. The last two days will be from 12:00 to 17:30 on Friday and from 10:00 to 15:00 on Saturday. More information
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First Friday Art Walk: This is the first First Friday Art Walk of the year, hosted by the St. Augustine Art Society. The free event will be held Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Map and detailed information
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Iceman: The Jacksonville Icemen will take on the Savannah Ghost Pirates in “Retro Game Night” at Bicester Veterans Memorial Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. Tickets and more information
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JaxPAL 5K: The Jacksonville Police Athletic League will hold the 2nd Annual JaxPAL 5K and Fun Run at Ed Austin Park, 3450 Monument Road, starting at 8 a.m. Saturday. More information
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cheap gas: The new 76 Gas Station, located at 6655 Collins Road, will be holding a grand opening celebration Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering regular unleaded fuel for $1.76 per gallon. There will also be a variety of fun family-friendly activities from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rules and details
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Chowda bowl: Food Mafia will kick off Jimmy Jam Outreach’s 8th Annual Jimmy Jam Barbecue Slam with Chowder Contest at the St. John’s County Fairgrounds in Elkton on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. will be hosted. Tickets and more information
Want more ideas for fun weekend activities? Check out our community calendar. Have an event you’d like to add to the list? Enter here!
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wild colors 🎫 News4JAX Insiders have a chance to win a family 4-pack of Jacksonville Zoo’s Colors of the Wild exhibit. You have until January 15th to enter here.
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