Featured Past Events

Women Up! Forum

October 10, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Lynwood Roberts Room
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) will host its first Women Up! networking forum at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10. Local women’s organizations and members of the community are invited and encouraged to participate.

Orlando Magic vs. New Orleans Pelicans

October 09, 2013 7 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Arena
300 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 7 p.m.

The NBA's Orlando Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans will kick off their 2013-14 season with a preseason game at Veterans Memorial Arena on Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. An interactive fan venue will be located outside the arena from 5 - 7 p.m.

Mega Animal Adoption Event

October 04, 2013 - October 06, 2013 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairground Place
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services Department (ACPS), in partnership with First Coast No More Homeless Pets and the Jacksonville Humane Society, will host a Mega Adoption event this weekend at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. More than 1,000 adoptable pets will be available to take home at a reduced fee of only $20, which includes spay/neuter costs, vaccines, microchips and the city licensing fee.

Hispanic Leadership Awards

September 30, 2013 Reception 6 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m.

City Hall - St. James, Council Chambers
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Reception 6 p.m.
Program 6:30 p.m.

Mayor Alvin Brown and members of the City of Jacksonville Mayor’s Hispanic American Advisory Board will honor seven local community leaders at the inaugural Hispanic Leadership Award Ceremony, in recognition of “Es Mi Vida” (It’s My Life) Hispanic Heritage Month. The event honors individuals, nominated by their peers, who have significantly served the Jacksonville community in fields ranging from business to health. In addition to the award recipients, a military family of Hispanic heritage will be honored for their family’s two generations of military service and sacrifice.

Homeless Veterans Resource Fair

September 28, 2013 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairground Place
Jacksonville, FL 32202 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

At-risk veterans are invited to come to the Homeless Veterans Resource Fair at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 28.

Veterans Job Fair

September 27, 2013

Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairground Place
Jacksonville, FL 32202

All veterans are invited to bring their resumes and dress for success to attend the Veterans Job Fair at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds on Friday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2013 International Coastal Cleanup

September 21, 2013 - September 21, 2013 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Various Locations 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The City of Jacksonville’s Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission invites residents to participate in the 2013 Florida Coastal Cleanup event. This event, which will provide volunteers with an opportunity to help beautify local shorelines, is part of the Ocean Conservancy’s Annual International Coastal Cleanup (ICC).

Retirement Reform Task Force Meeting

September 16, 2013 9 a.m.

City Hall - St. James, Lynwood Roberts Room
117 West Duval Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 9 a.m.

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 9 a.m., the Jacksonville Retirement Reform Task Force will hold a special meeting in the Lynwood Roberts Room located on the first floor of City Hall (St. James Building at 117 West Duval Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202).

Jacksonville Sister Cities Association Annual Peace Concert

September 11, 2013 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
256 East Church Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Sister Cities Association will present its annual Peace Concert commemorating September 11. The concert coincides with worldwide musical concerts held each year on September 11 to advance a more peaceful and harmonious Earth.

Jacksonville - Northeast Florida Film Industry & Legislative Educational Forum

September 10, 2013 Workshop 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Forum 3-5 p.m.

WJCT Studios
100 Festival Park Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Workshop 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Forum 3-5 p.m.

Workshop 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Industry Workshop is designed to encourage ideas from all sectors of the film, television, digital media & industry to focus on solutions for growing production for Jacksonville & Northeast FL & discuss improving the Under Utilized Region Bonus.

Forum 3p.m. – 5 p.m.

The Legislative Forum is designed to inform legislators and industry professionals/businesses about the needs of the industry and to develop long-term strategies for industry growth. This opportunity will allow Florida legislators and stakeholders to inquire and ask questions about the state’s incentive program and the industry.

City of Jacksonville