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Jacksonville's Best Events!

Jacksonville's Best Events!

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Created by Christie Radney • Updated On: March 29, 2013

Are you new to the area or vacationing in the Jacksonville, FL area? This list contains some of Jacksonville's best events. Most of which are free for you to enjoy.

Metropolitan Park is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

1. Metropolitan Park

8.8
1410 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville, FL
Park · 12 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy 'Starry Nights at Metropolitan Park' each May. Live music performed by top artists, accompanied by the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. Read more.

Hemming Park is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

2. Hemming Park

7.5
140 W Monroe St (Laura Street), Jacksonville, FL
Park · Downtown Jacksonville · 26 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Art Walk is the 1st Wednesday of each month beginning around 5 pm! Great displays from local artists and musicians.Duck into MOCA to pick an Art Walk map. Read more.

Treaty Oak Park is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

3. Treaty Oak Park

7.1
1123 Prudential Dr. (Flagler Ave.), Jacksonville, FL
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Movies in the Park happens around April/May. This is an open event and is free to the public. Bring chairs, snacks and your friends or family to watch movies such as Grease or Jurassic Park. Read more.

Riverside Arts Market is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

4. Riverside Arts Market

9.0
715 Riverside Ave (at Gilmore St), Jacksonville, FL
Arts and Crafts Store · Riverside · 50 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Great place to go on Saturdays 10 - 4. Food, entertainment, farmers market and Art (of course). Meet me under the bridge! Read more.

Memorial Park is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

5. Memorial Park

9.1
1620 Riverside Ave (btwn Memorial Park Dr & & Margaret St), Jacksonville, FL
Park · Riverside · 35 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Great place to hang out on a sunny Saturday or Sunday. Bring a your pup and enjoy free people watching. Maybe if you are lucky, you will be in time to watch a kickball match! Read more.

Avondale Historic District. is one of Jacksonville's Best Events!.

6. Avondale Historic District.

8.6
2705 Riverside Ave, Florida
Historic and Protected Site · Avondale · 6 tips and reviews

Christie R.Christie Radney: Come tour some of the beautiful homes in the historic district! This ticketed event allows you access to private homes in the area. Purchase tickets in advance or at the door of any home on the tour Read more.