All Events

Second Annual "America Recycles Day"

November 15, 2011 - November 15, 2011 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Prime Osborn Convention Center
1000 Water Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville, Keep Jacksonville Beautiful and Southland Recycling Services will celebrate Keep America Beautiful’s second annual America Recycles Day in Jacksonville with a recycling collection event. In 2010, the partnering agencies collected more than 23,000 pounds of paper, plastic and aluminum products, which is used for the production of new goods instead of going into the landfill. This year, traditional recyclables will be collected along with used cell phones, iPods and chargers, gently worn shoes and teacher supplies.

Annual Jacksonville Sister Cities Association meeting

November 06, 2011 - November 06, 2011 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

The Haskell Building
111 Riverside Avenue 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about upcoming Jacksonville Sister Cities Association (JSCA) programming, network with JSCA members and others intersted in the program. The event is free and open to all JSCA members.

Community Gardens and Health Workshop

November 05, 2011 - November 05, 2011 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Kennedy Community Center
1133 Ionia Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32206 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Planning Department and the Eastside Environmental Council will host a community gardens and health workshop as part of an Environmental Justice Small Grant awarded to the EEC.

Pride on the Northside Cleanup

November 05, 2011 - November 05, 2011 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Volunteer sign-in and litter collection bag and glove distribution will take place at:
The Church Fellowship, parking lot
8808 Lem Turner Rd. -- 32208
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Individuals, businesses, community groups and nonprofit organizations are needed to beautify and improve roadways and neighborhoods in the Lem Turner area between I-95 and the Trout River Bridge.

Florida vs. Georgia Game

October 29, 2011 - October 29, 2011 3:30 p.m.

Everbank Field 3:30 p.m.

Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic

October 26, 2011 - October 29, 2011

Calling all college football fans! Join the City of Jacksonville starting Wednesday, October 26 - Saturday, October 29 for the celebration that attracts fans from far and near.

City Council Meeting

October 25, 2011 - October 25, 2011 5 p.m.

City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, Council Chamber
5 p.m.

Delegation Organizational Meeting and General Public Hearing

October 24, 2011 - October 24, 2001 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

City Hall, 117 W. Duval St., City Council Chambers 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This meeting is open to the public.

Florida-Georgia Pet Adoption Special Event

October 22, 2011 - October 22, 2011 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Animal Care & Protective Services
2020 Forest Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

To add to the festivities leading up to the Florida-Georgia game, the city's Animal Care & Protective Services Division is offering pet adoption specials for all dogs and cats.

2011 Lights on Afterschool Parade and Rally

October 20, 2011 - October 20, 2011 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Friendship Fountain
1015 Museum Circle 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Jacksonville Children’s Commission will celebrate its highly successful TEAM UP and community-based after-school programs, and showcase the critical importance of quality programming during out-of-school time by participating in the nationwide 12th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration.

City of Jacksonville