JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hellooooo Insiders!! 👋
It’s Your Favorite Emmy-nominated cousin Darrin who works in news! Usually you all just see me on video on social media but now you’ll get a weekly message from me! I’m really excited about all the events I get to share with you.
Darrin Hooper, your favorite cousin & host of River City Guide (WJXT)
You can still catch me in weekly social media videos, but starting today, the River City Guide will now post on Monday’s to give you more time to explore and plan for all the events happening in Jacksonville and surrounding areas.
We will cover to give you a glimpse of upcoming events
Something is always happening in Jacksonville, even consist weekly events like Yoga every Wednesday at Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Park, or running, walking or jogging with the Jacksonville run club.
Below you’ll find the list of events. Also, if you have an event you’ll like to add, put it on our community calendar.
Now, let’s check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from Oct. 20-26. 👇
(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event 🆓 = Free event 🎶 = Live music 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)
As always, be sure to check the organization’s website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.
Events Happening This Week… 📅Thursday:Free Yoga Ev’ry Thursday EV’RY Thursday from 6 -7 p.m. at Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park for a free, all levels, yoga session! Through each month, multiple instructors are collaborating to bring these to the park, to guide the community through yoga sessions that helps you reconnect with your mind, body, and local history. All levels are welcome. No Registration Required.Harvery James at DECCA LIVE Australian DJ and songwriter Harvey James is hitting up DECCA LIVE on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 9 p.m. He is not alone though ZACDAY, FERG, and SPEIR are going to be there as well. More Info Ray Lau Looking for a good laugh this weekend? Well Ray Lau is coming to Jacksonville Thursday, Oct. 23 at River City Comedy. Ray Lau has been seen on Netflix introducing, don’t tell comedy and Vultures ‘comedians you should and will know 2025’. His comedy style is high energy that blends silly and relatable in a perfect, hilarious way. More InfoLecrae at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 🎤 An award-winning artist, Lecrae, is blending street-born grit with gospel truth. He will be performing at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. More InfoSpooktacular 💰🍬 Explore the Zoo and Botanical Gardens and discover a world of spooky delights and seasonal fun! Enjoy over eight treat stations throughout the grounds, then head to the Great Lawn for fall festivities including carnival games, crafts, DJs and photo ops. For those daring enough, the Lost Swamp returns with a chilling comeback in Riverview Gardens, where demented forest creatures lurk in the shadows, ready to torment brave souls who enter their eerie domain. (Recommended for ages 13+.) Tickets are $20.00 – $40.00. 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. More infoFriday:Trap Karaoke Trap Karaoke is coming to Jacksonville Friday Oct. 24 at 7 p.m.Trap Karaoke is a fan-centered concert series that’s been electrifying North America for the past nine years, selling out shows in over 40 cities, including venues like NYC’s Terminal 5, New Orlean’s Fillmore, and Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. With this interactive concert experience, fans get to perform their favorite karaoke songs in front of a roaring crowd, and share the spotlight with surprise guests, which have included Sisqo, LeBron James, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, Chance the Rapper, and many more. Trap Karaoke celebrates all genres of music including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Gospel, and more. Whether you sing bad or you sing good, we just want you to sing your heart out! More Info
We’re constantly updating this page, so be sure to check it perdoically through out the week for any additions.
Upcoming Events… 📅
We heard your concerns about not knowing about events in advance so now we have an “upcoming events” section in the guide! Here you’ll find all the events that are not happening this week but are happening in the near future.
RNB Mostly OCTOBER TICKETS 🎟️ ARE LIVE 👻 RNB Mostly is on HALLOWEEN NIGHT Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. More Info Duval Ball Duval, it’s our time to shine! The Duval Ball is happening Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. at The Jessie. The Duval Ball is more than an event it’s a movement. We’re showing up, showing out, and celebrating how far our city has come. More Info Eric Bellinger Jacksonville’s #1 RnB Event is Bringing A NEW Concert Series To Jacksonville, FL (and beyond)! Eric Bellinger Performing LIVE @ RnB MostlyJax Greek Fest 2025 The Jacksonville Greek Festival is coming up. This year’s festival will be held on Nov. 14 -16 at our new campus on 12760 Beach Blvd. There will be food, fun, and a cultural experience for the entire family. More Info
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar 👇
Have more events? Email me at dhooper@wjxt.com or follow me on Instagram @iiamdarrin!
County-by-county events 📅 News4JAX has compiled a 2025 list — including multiple Florida counties and Georgia — of the best pumpkin patches, haunted houses, and events in your area! Check them out here
Volunteer Teena Larson works in a church pumpkin patch, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, in San Antonio. Drought in some areas have resulted in higher prices for pumpkins at the grocery store or pumpkin patch. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
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