JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Hellooooo Insiders!! ๐
Itโs Your Favorite Emmy-nominated cousin Darrin who works in news! Usually you all just see me on video on social media but now youโll get a weekly message from me! Iโm 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 Mondayโs 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 Evโry Voice & Sing Park, or running, walking or jogging with the Jacksonville run club.
Below youโll find the list of events. Also, if you have an event youโll like to add, put it on our community calendar.
Now, letโs check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from Oct. 20-26. ๐
(Emoji Key: ๐ฐ = Paid/ticketed event ๐ = Free event ๐ถ = Live music ๐ Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)
As always, be sure to check the organizationโs website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.
Events Happening This Week… ๐ Thursday:Free Yoga Evโry Thursday EVโRY Thursday from 6 -7 p.m. at Lift Evโry 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, donโt tell comedy and Vultures โcomedians you should and will know 2025โ. His comedy style is high energy that blends silly and relatable in a perfect, hilarious way.ย More InfoLecrae at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ๐ค 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 ๐ฐ๐ฌ 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 Swampย 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 thatโs been electrifying North America for the past nine years, selling out shows in over 40 cities, including venues like NYCโs Terminal 5, New Orleanโs Fillmore, and Chicagoโs 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
Weโre constantly updating this page, so be sure to check it perdoically through out the week for any additions.
Upcoming Events… ๐
We heard your concerns about not knowing about events in advance so now we have an โupcoming eventsโ section in the guide! Here youโll find all the events that are not happening this week but are happening in the near future.
RNB Mostly OCTOBER TICKETS ๐๏ธ ARE LIVE ๐ป RNB Mostly is on HALLOWEEN NIGHT Friday, Oct. 31 at 9 p.m. Costumes are encouraged. More Info Duval Ball Duval, itโs 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 itโs a movement. Weโre showing up, showing out, and celebrating how far our city has come. More Info Eric Bellinger Jacksonvilleโs #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 yearโs 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 ๐
Have more events? Email me at dhooper@wjxt.com or follow me on Instagram @iiamdarrin!
County-by-county events ๐ News4JAX has compiled a 2025 list โ including multiple Florida counties and Georgia โ 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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