It’s almost the 4th of July! Are you ready? Here are some great family friendly upcoming events in Jacksonville this July.

Camping at Hanna Park
When: Ongoing
Where: Kathryn Abby Hanna Park
500 Wonderwood Drive
Jacksonville, FL

The campground at Hanna Park includes 300 sites set in a wooded area that is easiliy accessible by paved roads. RV, tent and rustic cabin camping are available. Reservations for all sites are first-come, first-served.

Paw Patrol
When: July 1st, 2017
Where Times-Union Center
300 West Water Street
Jacksonville, FL

PAW Patrol Live!, based on the hit preschool series PAW Patrol, is now touring two PAWsome shows across the country: PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” and PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure.” Each show brings everybody’s favorite pups to the stage for an action-packed, high-energy, musical adventure. During each performance, which includes two acts and an intermission, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” sharing lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem solving.

4th of July Fireworks Celebration
When: July 4th, 2017
Where: Jacksonville Beach
503 1st St. N.
Jacksonville Beach, FL

Join the City of Jacksonville as we celebrate the nation’s independence with the annual 4th of July Fireworks Celebration. The spectacular fireworks display over the downtown riverfront will begin at 9:45 p.m.

This year, fireworks will be launched from a barge on the St. Johns River between the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and DoubleTree by Hilton Jacksonville Riverfront hotels. The fireworks display can be viewed from both the north and south river banks in Downtown Jacksonville, Brooklyn and under the Fuller Warren Bridge where the Riverside Arts Market is held.

An official audio broadcast will be featured at the Jacksonville Landing and beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge at the Riverside Arts Market. Also, WJXT Channel 4 will broadcast the fireworks display live. Click here for more 4th of July celebration locations.

Front Porch at Art Walk
When: July 5th, 2017
Where: The Jacksonville Landing
2 Independent Drive
Jacksonville, FL

Come hang out at Front Porch with us on the first Wednesday of every month from 5 – 9 p.m. Every month we have a themed balloon arch, white picket fence, and great local artisans. Show your support to the community by stopping by to enjoy this great event!

Family Game Night at Intuition Ale Works
When: July 14th, 2017
Where: Intuition Ale Works
929 E. Bay Street
Jacksonville, FL

For those that missed the last one, Family Game Night is a kid-friendly evening in the brewery featuring a bounce house, face painting, ping pong, tons of board games, cornhole, giant jenga, video games and more!  Come start your weekend with some local beer and dinner from BLK SHP at Intuition. without the need for a babysitter!

The Beaches Freedom Festival 2017
When: July 15th, 2017
Where: Jacksonville Beach
1st Street North
Jacksonville, FL

Spend the day with the family at the beach! Enjoy food trucks, kid zone, arts and crafts, games, live music and beer garden! Noon to 10pm.

North Beaches Art Walk
When: July 21st, 2017
Where: Beaches Town Center
200 First Street

Neptune Beach, FL
North Beaches Artwalk is a free event held the third Thursday of each month from 5 to 9 pm. Featuring many local visual artists and live performers. Artwalk is held at the Atlantic Beach & Neptune Beach Town Centers.  Also at Adele Grage Cultural Center with a different featured artist every month.
With over 55 participating artists, Artwalk is a diverse art destination & shopping experience for the entire family. Local venues set the backdrop for this great monthly destination and community gathering.