As security providers in Jacksonville, we know first hand that the best way to protect your business and home is to be participate in the community. There’s no better way to be part of a community than to get out in it and enjoy all it has to offer. Whether you’re new to the Jacksonville area or have lived here for a long time, there’s always something new, and exciting taking place. Enjoy this family friendly events in Jacksonville this January 2020.

Events in Jacksonville January 2020

Jacksonville Scavenger Hunt: A Wacky Let’s Roam Adventure
When: Going on Now
Where: Jacksonville City Hall
117 W Duvall Street
Jacksonville, FL

Looking for fun things to do in Jacksonville? Try a Jacksonville photo scavenger hunt. On Jacksonville, From The Ashes you will be going on an enthralling tour around Jacksonville checking out the art, history, and culture along the way. You’ll see groups of friends competing to unearth fun facts, taking ridiculous pictures, and deciding who will be the next scavenger hunt champion! This is the ultimate small group activity.

Snow Days at Jacksonville Ice!
December 20th – January 4th, 2020
Where: Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex
3605 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex is happy to offer regularly scheduled public ice skating year-round, seven days a week. Ice skating is the perfect family activity!  Ice skating goes hand-in-hand with the holidays, and there’s no better way to cool off and have fun in the summer than gliding on our NHL regulation-sized rink. We welcome family and friends of all ages and skill levels.

No skates? No problem! Skate rental is always included in admission cost and we have ice walkers available to rent for little ones. See below for our daily schedule, group discount information, and skate services.

Winterfest
When: Now through January 6th, 2020
Where: Adventure Landing
1944 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville, FL

To make the season extra merry, Adventure Landing is transforming our Shipwreck Island Water Park and wave pool into a cozy Alpine experience complete with ice skating, Blizzard Bluff Village, Crystal Creek Lodge and the Mistletoe Marketplace.

***​WinterFEST is open on select days during select times, so be sure to check our calendar for more details.  Also, certain activities and attractions are only available on a select basis and are subject to change.

7th Annual Jax Illuminations Drive Thru Holiday Light Show
When: Now through January 4th, 2020
Where: Morocco Shrine Center
3800 St Johns Bluff Rd S
Jacksonville, FL

Bring the family together for this fun Jacksonville Tradition.

Load up the family and tune your car radio to our special radio station. Listen to your favorite holiday tunes as you drive through a Million lights that dance, twinkle and sparkle to the music. The drive thru spectacular features two mega trees, a 300 ft tunnel of lights, custom Christmas scenes and much more.

Riverside Arts Market
When: Now through February 22nd, 2020
Where: Riverside Arts Market
715 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL

Produced by Riverside Avondale Preservation, Inc., the Riverside Arts Market is a weekly market hosted on Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., rain or shine. RAM features a variety of small businesses from farmers to artists to makers and bakers. Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, you’ll find a family-friendly event that attracts 4,000+ visitors every Saturday. The riverfront amphitheater seats 350 people and features hours of live music.

RAM is one of several Florida markets that participates in the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP recipients have an opportunity to purchase local produce from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and double their dollars through our partnership with Florida Organic Growers’ incentive programs.

Every first Saturday of the month, enjoy a brew while sitting along the St. Johns River or while exploring the market.

RAM features Morning Yoga at 9 a.m. on the river stage from March until it becomes too chilly for us Floridians, normally in October.

Atlantic Beach Farm Market
When: Now through January 18th, 2020
Where: 1175 Atlantic Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL

We are longtime beaches residents with a passion for growing only the cleanest, most delicious and sustainably grown food. We operate an urban farm located in Atlantic Beach, Florida and grow in a climate-controlled, pristine greenhouse, 365 days a year. We use aeroponic technology to produce a large volume of food in a small amount of space and teach individuals and community organizations how they too can grow their own food right where they live and operate.

We hope you enjoy eating our greens as much as we enjoy growing them.

Hockey Takeover at Jacksonville Ice
When: January 12th, 2020
Where: Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex
3605 Phillips Highway
Jacksonville, FL

Hockey is taking over Jacksonville Ice on select Sundays! Join us on Sundays throughout the year for Hockey Takeover Days – no public sessions, just all-day hockey. The sessions are on October 27, November 24 and January 12.