{"id":218711,"date":"2026-04-04T14:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218711\/"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T14:20:09","slug":"jax-pop-con-happening-at-the-jacksonville-public-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/218711\/","title":{"rendered":"Jax Pop Con happening at the Jacksonville Public Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pop culture is being celebrated on Saturday, April 4, at the Main Library located at 303 North Laura Street in Downtown Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

Jax Pop Con Vol. 3 is a free, all-ages event that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n

The convention features cosplay, gaming, themed storytimes, face painting and a Kids Costume Parade.<\/p>\n

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The event spans three floors of the library. It includes tournaments and Dungeons & Dragons.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome the community back for the third annual Jax Pop Con,\u201d said Keli Likins, Senior Manager for the Main Library. \u201cThis event gives people of all ages a chance to connect over shared interests, discover talented local artists, and experience the Library in a fun, welcoming, and memorable way.\u201d<\/p>\n

Street parking in Downtown Jacksonville is free on weekends. During special events, the Duval Street Parking Garage, 33 W. Duval St., charges a flat event rate of $5.<\/p>\n

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