The Weekend Overview
Friday June 30th, 2017
6 WEEK VIDEO CHALLENGE 3pm to 5pm
Attention future Spielbergs! Join us to learn the basics of digital film production, from storyboarding to shooting to editing, as you help us produce a short video that promotes the library, literacy, & teens!
BUILD A BETTER BOT 3pm to 5pm
Love robotics, or want to find out more about it? Then come take part in robot obstacle courses, races, mazes, dance moves and more! Each week, you and your robot will compete to conquer a new challenge. Who will win?
MOONLIGHT MOVIE IN JAX BEACH – THE JUNGLE BOOK 9pm
Watch some of your favorite characters – Mowgli, Baloo, Bagherra and others in this popular remake of The Jungle Book at the Seawalk Pavilion. Bring your chairs, blankets and the whole family!
JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 7:05pm
Friday Family Fireworks; Red Shirt Fridays. Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available.
Saturday July 1st, 2017
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RED, WHITE & BREW FREEDOM RUN 5K 7am to 3pm
Join us for the run Uncle Sam would have wanted on Saturday, July 1st on the Riverfront in Downtown Jacksonville Fl. Run the riverwalk like the Redcoats were coming complete with a Halfway Bacon Station, Food Trucks, Live Entertainment and More.
ZOO JULY 4TH SPECIAL 9am to 5pm
Buy ONE General Admission Ticket and get ONE General Admission Ticket of equal or lesser value FREE! Can not be combined with already discounted admission, coupon or Zoo Value Tickets.
photo credit: https://sofitsportsfestival.com/
SOFIT SPORTS FESTIVAL 2017 9am to 5pm
We are a Sports and Entertainment Expo that features hundreds of Vendors, multiple Sporting events and thousands of spectators. This is the largest Sports and Entertainment Expo in Northeast Florida.
WEAVER FIRST SATURDAY FREE FOR ALL 10am to 4pm
Guests can enjoy free admission into the Cummer Museum, as well as art-making activities for all ages in the Cummer Gardens, live music, and a Docent-led tour at 2 pm.
4TH OF JULY COOKOUT AT WICKED BARLEY 3pm to 8pm
Get dressed up in your red, white and blue and join us for a family friendly PRE 4th of July cookout at Wicked Barley!
GAME DAY 2pm to 4pm
This teen program will give them opportunity to develop teamwork skill, and sportsmanship through board games and activities.
GO NATIVE 3pm to 4pm
Tired of the same old art activities? Need reminding that creativity can exist outside of paper and canvas? Then join us for Go Native!, a six-part art adventure that will be sure to inspire.
SATURDAY GAMING AND MORE! 3pm to 4:30pm
Are you the card wizard? Think you’ve got what it takes to unlock the mystery of the perfect deck? Come in and challenge your friends.
photo credit: https://www.voidsipnslide.com/
VOID’S GREAT AMERICAN SIP N’ SLIDE 5pm to 10pm
Presented by Salt Life. Sip on ice cold drinks and listen to LIVE MUSIC by Zach Deputy all while sliding the evening away at Adventure Landing’s water park.
JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 6:05pm
High School Reunion Night; Vince Coleman Raines Bobble Head Giveaway. Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available.
SOCCER: ARMADA FC VS FC EDMONTON 7pm to 10pm
The Jacksonville Armada FC is taking on FC Edmonton on July 1 at Hodges Stadium! Join the team as it celebrates the Armed Forces at Military Appreciation Night and stay until the end for a fantastic fireworks display!
Photo credit: https://www.facebook.com/JaxArmadaFC/photos/gm.1825022234481202/1117282478404266/?type=3&theater
Sunday July 2nd, 2017
SOFIT SPORTS FESTIVAL 2017 9am to 5pm
We are a Sports and Entertainment Expo that features hundreds of Vendors, multiple Sporting events and thousands of spectators. This is the largest Sports and Entertainment Expo in Northeast Florida.
ZOO JULY 4TH SPECIAL 9am to 5pm
Buy ONE General Admission Ticket and get ONE General Admission Ticket of equal or lesser value FREE! Can not be combined with already discounted admission, coupon or Zoo Value Tickets.
JACKSONVILLE JUMBO SHRIMP VS. MOBILE BAYBEARS 3:05pm
Sunday Family FUNday-Kids can feel like the pros before each Sunday home game, as families can play catch on the field at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Single game tickets start at $5, with multi-game and group packages available.
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