If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in Jacksonville, then you should check out historic Springfield’s great public art installations. Probably a great biking tour as it encompasses the entire neighborhood. I’ve highlighted some of the more well-known pieces but as you ride around Springfield you are bound to notice more. I’ve tried to […]
Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving! Now the dreaded holiday shopping. I really hate shopping but I do think one of the best things about the holidays is buying gifts from local businesses and makers and sharing them with friends and family. So, here’s some places that I always find great stuff at: There’s two […]
Looking at lights at the holidays is like a must. There’s something that just makes you feel good. If you’re wanting to see more lights than what your neighbors are displaying then Jacksonville has several options for you. The first is Dazzlin Nights at the Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. We did this last year and […]
The holidays are coming up so I thought this would be a great time to share some of the local events for those of you who are new or old timers just looking for something new to do. I’ve got 10 great events that are always fun and really popular. The first one is the […]
First up is Riverside Avondale Preservation’s Garden Tour that is set to be held on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This tour brings neighbors and businesses together to share the transformative nature of front yards, backyards, gardens and landscapes that are sure to give inspiration and encourage budding gardening ideas to bloom. Tour admission […]
It’s that time of year again – Jacksonville’s free porchfest in Historic Springfield. What is Porchfest? Every year members of Historic Springfield open up their porches to dozens of bands to perform. Stroll from porch to porch and enjoy this beautiful historic community while enjoying some great music and food from local food trucks. The […]
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