It should be a great weekend to get outside!
We are excited to announce our picks for hip happenings in Jacksonville this weekend. We’d love to have you submit your event to be featured in our blog simply email: [email protected].
Here’s a short list of some of our favorite hip happenings this weekend in Jacksonville!
Friday, March 4 • 2 PM (Runs Daily Check Times)
Downtown Sightseeing Cruise
- Friendship Fountain Park
- 1015 Museum Circle
- Jacksonville, Florida 32207
Welcome to the St. Johns River! Take a journey with us along the banks of downtown Jacksonville as we look for dolphins and explore the past, the present, and the future of Florida’s original port city. Discover what makes Jacksonville an important part of Florida’s history. See how the brackish waters of the St. Johns provide a home for dolphins, manatees, alligators, and more. Boarding at Friendship Fountain. Refreshments not available for sale on board. You are welcome to bring snacks or drinks. WINTER DISCLAIMER: While we might get lucky, a dolphin sighting when the temperature is cold is rare! We often see other wildlife, but we rarely dolphins when it’s cold out. To buy tickets click here: https://www.jaxrivertaxi.com/
Friday, March 4 • 12 PM – Sunday, February 27, 12 PM
Chocolate Bar Your Way Class
- Sweet Pete’s
- 400 N. Hogan St.
- Jacksonville, Florida 32202
This a great class for chocolate lovers of all ages! Learn the art of tempering chocolate with a hands-on demonstration. Choose from many decadent candy toppings to create three custom chocolate bars.
Class is approximately 1 hour long. Only paid participants may enter candy making room. Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a paid adult. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Classes offered regularly, to sign up and for more information visit: https://www.visitjacksonville.com/directory/sweet-petes/.
Friday, March 4 • 8 PM
Keb’ Mo’ Band
- Florida Theatre
- 128 East Forsyth Street
- Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Over the past two decades, Blues musician Keb’ Mo’ has cultivated a reputation as a modern master of American roots music. He has garnered five GRAMMY awards, including his most recent for his 2019 release of Oklahoma, which won in the Best Americana Album category. The album features cameos from Taj Mahal, Rosanne Cash, Robert Randolph, Jaci Velasquez and Keb’ Mo’s wife Robbie Brooks Moore, as well as the fan favorite songs “I Remember You” and “This Is My Home.”
The Brother Brothers are the indie folk duo of Adam and David Moss. The identical twins were born and raised in Peoria, Illinois and originally based in Brooklyn, but have been ultimately and profoundly shaped by indiscriminate rambling. They are the kind of people who have a story about everything, and moreso, one you might genuinely like to hear. For tickets and more information visit: https://floridatheatre.com/.
Saturday, March 5
Annual Gate River Run
- Jacksonville Fairgrounds
- 510 Fairground Place
- Jacksonville, Florida 32202
Ready to run? The Anual Gate River Run is this weekend! You have an option about running a 15K, 5k, kids runs, etc. something for everyone! All of the details you need and FAQ’s available here:
WEBSITE: https://gateriverrun15k.com/.
Saturday, March 5 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Spark Golf – Fun & Social Golf
- Spark Golf
- Multiple Jacksonville Locations to Choose From
- Jacksonville, FL 32034
- Time:
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM - Contact: Charlie Klaus
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 855-765-0706
Ready to play Spark Golf? Spark is a network of 9-hole, social golf leagues organized to be casual and fun, with a touch of friendly competition. Click “View Tickets” to learn more about Spark and find a league near you!
Joining the league is free! League rounds are available for purchase each week or you can save money by pre-paying for Spark credit at a discount.
Join with a partner, have Spark partner you up with another single or play without a partner. Play as your schedule allows, earning points based on how you finish each round throughout the season. Your best 10 rounds count towards the season standings.
Most of all, have fun!This event recurs EVERYDAY from March 1,2022 until October 31,2022 @ 5:30pm to 7:30pm Sign up info above!
Sunday, March 6 • 3:00 PM
Jacksonville Ice Bears Vs. Orlando Solar Bears
- VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
- 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd.
- Jacksonville, Florida 32202
““We are excited to start our fifth season of Icemen hockey and host the ECHL All-Star Weekend,” said Icemen President Bob Ohrablo. “Thanks to our loyal Icemen family, we have evolved into one of the premier teams in the entire ECHL. We look forward to continued growth and returning to full capacity for our games.” For information and tickets: https://www.jacksonvilleicemen.com/schedule#select_team-schedule=0.
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