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Things to Do in Downtown Jacksonville
The urban core of Jacksonville on the Northbank of the St. Johns River. Home to TIAA Bank Field, the Times-Union Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the First Wednesday Art Walk, and a food and nightlife scene that's steadily growing.
Things to Do in Downtown Jacksonville This Week
See all events →Sunset Yoga + Soundbath on The USS Orleck Flight Deck
A 75-minute guided yoga flow and soundbath on the flight deck of the USS Orleck at sunset over the St. Johns River — a one-of-a-kind Downtown experience.
Theo Von: Return of the Rat
Comedian Theo Von brings his 'Return of the Rat' tour to the Florida Theatre in Downtown Jacksonville for one night only.
Jacksonville Horror Film Festival
The inaugural Jacksonville Horror Film Festival — a day of horror cinema, bloody-themed art, and a costume contest celebrating the theme 'First Blood.'
Jacksonville St. Patrick's Day Weekend Bar Crawl
Kick off St. Patrick's Day weekend with a bar crawl through Downtown Jacksonville starting at Bay Street Sports Grill — $7.99 to join.
VyStar Free Saturdays at MOCA Jacksonville
Free admission every Saturday at MOCA Jacksonville, sponsored by VyStar Credit Union — plus a free hands-on creative activity for all ages, no registration required.
Coming up
ABKC Jacksonville Bully Showdown 6
A four-show bully breed competition at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center — featuring American Bullies, French Bulldogs, and more breeds competing across three rings.
CollectiveCon 2026
North Florida's biggest pop culture convention — anime, comics, cosplay, celebrity guests, voice actors, and hundreds of vendors. Three days downtown.
Downtown First Wednesday Art Walk
A monthly self-guided art walk through Downtown Jacksonville with pop-up galleries, live music, food vendors, and open businesses along Laura Street.
Parks & Green Spaces
Hemming Park
Jacksonville's central downtown park — a gathering space for community events, food trucks, and local programming.
Riverfront Plaza
A modern Northbank waterfront park (opened Fall 2025) with a destination playground, splash pad, multipurpose field, and direct Riverwalk access.
Northbank Riverwalk
A 1.2-mile riverfront promenade perfect for walks, cycling, and watching the St. Johns River.
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Explore Nearby
One of Jacksonville's most walkable neighborhoods, hugging the St. Johns River. Known for Five Points, the Cummer Museum, weekly outdoor markets, and one of the city's best stretches of local restaurants and bars.
Neighborhood SouthbankJacksonville's Southbank sits across the St. Johns River from downtown, connected by the Acosta and Main Street bridges. Home to the Treaty Oak, the Museum of Science and History, and a growing mix of waterfront restaurants and outdoor events.
Neighborhood San MarcoA charming historic neighborhood on the Southbank built around a European-style square. Boutique shops, galleries, and some of Jacksonville's most established restaurants and bars are all within walking distance of each other.