10 Fun Things To Do This Weekend In JAX

  • by 904 Newsroom
  • August 13, 2020
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The weekend is here and we've put together a curated guide full of places to explore, eat, play, adventure, and discover. Pictured above is #2 on this weeks list - Jekyll Island. The island features tons of things to do including horse back riding! Have a suggestion for next week's guide - Please email [email protected].

Horseback riding photo credit: @mandypryor

1: Try Indoor Rock Climbing

You’ve got to check out The Edge Rock Gym in Jacksonville! The Edge is a state of the art indoor rock climbing facility + gym located at 3563 Philips Hwy. Suite 702! Their facility consist of over 15,000 square feet of bouldering, rope/lead climbing walls with a variety of climbs for beginners to experts! Never climbed before - no worries! They have experts on the floor to make sure you have a fun & safe experience! Their hours are 7 days a week from noon-8pm and the facility is abiding by safe & clean CDC guidelines, limited capacity & more! For more info or to make a reservation, call (904) 683-2512

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2: Explore Jekyll Island

Located just over an hour from Jacksonville, Jekyll Island is a destination you must visit this year. The island features 10 miles of pristine beaches, 20+ miles of bike paths, four golf courses, Summer Waves Water Park, museums, historical sites, a fishing pier, horseback trails, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and so much more!

Explore our guide to the island

3: Check Out The Porch Pop Up on Sunday

This Sunday from 9am - 12pm in historic Riverside Joyfull is hosting their 2nd Porch Pop-Up in conjunction with Floral Anthology! You can stop by and shop for sustainable household products + beautiful garden style bouquets while supporting some amazing local businesses.

Get all the details

4: Go Indoor Skydiving @ iFLY

 Located at the Town Center, check out iFLY - North Florida’s only indoor skydiving facility! There's no plane, no jumping, no parachute, just you and a smooth cushion of air. Flying at iFLY is available for all ages. We highly recommend calling and setting up a reservation as their facility is adhering to strict social distancing guidelines. For more info and reservations, call (904) 712-3388

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5: Taste Paradise at Marianas Grinds

Marianas Grinds has the best Pacific Island food- Plus get your Ube fix from Ube Kalua sliders, Ube French toast & Ube baked goods.

Read @Elaineeatsjax's, the 904 Food Blogger, story about Marianas Grinds

6: Take The Pup To Kanine Social

There’s a lot happening at Kanine Social this week including a BBQ Pawty & Splash Day! Kanine Social, located in Riverside, is Jacksonville’s only indoor dog park, beer garden & daycare/boarding facility. They were voted best Dog Daycare by Folio Weekly and offer multiple indoor & outdoor dog parks, overnight boarding, daycare, a full service animal hospital + so much more.

Here’s their weekly lineup of events and happenings:

Saturday @ noon: Splash Day
Sunday @ noon: Summer BBQ Pawty

7: Bike Jax's Longest Trail

Get outdoors this summer and explore one of North Florida's oldest and most unique trails. Once a part of the CSX railway line, the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail is a thoroughfare for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. A dense tree canopy shelters much of the nearly 15-mile paved path, providing habitat for hawks, wood storks, stilts and belted kingfishers.

See the trail map & more info

8: Grab a Burger From Carolina Jax

This weekend, try Carolina Jax - one of JAX’s hottest new casual dining spots! They were voted “Jacksonville’s Best Burger” and are located in historic Riverside at 2548 Oak St! Pictured is their OBX Burger - It was voted the 2017 Food Truck Championship Best Burger and is an East Coast spin on the classic bacon avocado ranch. It comes loaded with roasted poblano mayo, Cajun ranch and key lime guac approved by Rachel Ray herself!

See their menu & learn more

9: Enjoy A Coffee At The Beach

This week’s featured coffee shop is Breezy Coffee Shop & Wine Bar located at 235 8th Ave South in Jacksonville Beach! Most would consider Breezy one of the areas coolest hidden gems in the food & drink scene, although it’s located on the beaches busiest thoroughfare. Breezy serves up a delicious light breakfast and lunch along with deliciously crafted coffee drinks, savory sweets, and craft beer & wine. They have a beautiful patio with art murals, cozy indoor dining room and seating on their front lawn.

View our 904 Guide Guide featuring 25+ must visit coffee shops

10: Celebrate National Creamsicle Day

Friday is National Creamsicle Day! Celebrate all weekend by stopping by an area Daily's and Daily's Dash and try one of their NEW Orangesicle Smoothies! Trust us, it's good!

 

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This Week's Featured Spring:

The Chassahowitzka River- locals know this spring fed river as the “Chaz”. Located about 3 hours away from Jacksonville, Chaz is a paradise. Paddling, biking, hiking and camping are among the top things to do. While exploring, keep your eyes peeled for otters, manatees, and bald eagles.

Read our story on the Chaz River

This Weeks Featured Waterfront Dining Spot

This weeks featured waterfront dining spot is Down Under Restaurant located at 96106 Wades Pl in Fernandina Beach! The restaurant is right on the Intracoastal Waterway and offers plenty of outdoor seating, delicious food and space to dock your boat!

Explore our Waterfront Dining Guide for 20+ more spots like this

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