What's up, Jacksonville!
Spring is officially here, the weather is perfect, and we've got that itch to be outside doing ALL the things. So this week we put together our Spring Bucket List — 10 things around Jax you need to do before summer hits and it gets, well... you know... Florida hot. 🥵
Plus, the Jumbo Shrimp are back at VyStar Ballpark, Ali Wong is at the Florida Theatre, and there's plenty happening at the markets, breweries, and comedy clubs this week too. (scroll down for the full event lineup!)
Here's to making the most of this beautiful season, Jax!
In Today's Edition:
📰 Jax News You Should Know — The Block Jax Is Open (and It's a Whole Vibe)
If you've been on social media at all in the last week, you've probably seen this — The Block Jax officially opened on March 20 and it absolutely BLEW UP. We're talking an estimated 15,000–20,000 people during opening weekend. The parking situation got a little chaotic (cars were getting towed from nearby lots — yikes), but the venue itself? People are loving it.
So what is it? It's Jax's first purpose-built outdoor food hall — a 2.5-acre space off Gate Parkway near IKEA in Deerwood, built out of shipping containers with a 10,000 sq ft covered pavilion, a live music stage with a 30-foot LED screen, a fenced kids play area (with a life-sized Candy Land — yes, really), and an on-site dog park run by Kanine Social. The food vendors are almost all Jax-based, which we love: The Bearded Piglet, Darkside Tacos, Chancho King, Just Kitchen, Dairy Joy, and Southern Swells is running a mini-brewery on-site.
Founder Daniel Moffatt built this for families who want to actually hang out somewhere — not rush through dinner with antsy kids. And honestly, the concept is exactly what Jax needed. They're open Wednesday through Sunday and working on parking solutions after the wild opening weekend
📍 7520 Quarter Mill Dr, off Gate Parkway, Southside
CHECK IT OUT HERE!
⚾ Jumbo Shrimp Opening Week — Baseball Is Back, Baby!
The defending Triple-A National Champions are BACK at VyStar Ballpark and we're so here for it. The Jumbo Shrimp opened their 2026 season this past weekend against the Rochester Red Wings, and the fun continues this week with a brand-new opponent — the Sugar Land Space Cowboys roll into town starting Tuesday, March 31 for a six-game homestand through Sunday, April 5.
This is the first time in Jumbo Shrimp history they're playing a Pacific Coast League team at home, so it's kind of a big deal. Plus, the promo schedule is already stacked:
Crayon or Crayon Night — Tuesday, March 31
Fantasy Football Punishment Night — Thursday, April 2
20 Years of "Getcha Head in the Game" Night — Friday, April 3
Southpaw's 30th Birthday + Southpaw Onesie Giveaway — Saturday, April 4 (first 2,000 fans!)
Sunday Family FUNday + Kids Round the Bases — Sunday, April 5
📍 VyStar Ballpark — 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Downtown Jax
Grab your crew, grab some ballpark snacks, and soak in those spring evening vibes. CHECK IT OUT HERE!
🧺 Markets + Pop-Ups
Jax Beach Farmers Market — Monday, March 30 (3:00 PM–7:00 PM) — Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion, 11 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach
Palm Valley Market — Tuesday, March 31 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) — Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach
Riverside Arts Market (RAM) — Saturday, April 4 (10:00 AM–3:00 PM) — Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave, Riverside
◦ First Saturday of April = First Saturday Brews! Live music on the river stage, local farmers, food trucks, makers, and more. (Arrive by 10 for the best parking — and yes, it's dog-friendly!)Atlantic Beach Farmers Market — Sunday, April 5 (10:00 AM–2:00 PM) — Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach
Jacksonville Farmers Market (Beaver St) — Open daily — 1810 W Beaver St, Downtown Jax
◦ The OG. Great for bulk produce, local honey, and flowers.
🎶 Live Music + Big Shows
Sebastian Bach: The Party Never Ends Tour 2026 — Tuesday, March 31 (7:30 PM) — FIVE, 1028 Park St, Five Points (21+)
Chef José Andrés — Tuesday, March 31 (7:00 PM) — Moran Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W Water St, Downtown Jax
◦ The legendary chef live on stage — this one's a can't-miss for foodies.Ali Wong Live — Wednesday, April 1 (7:00 PM) — Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Downtown Jax
◦ She's hilarious and this WILL sell out. Don't sleep on it!Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour — Friday, April 3 (7:00 PM) — Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Downtown Jax
Zarna Garg — Friday, April 3 (7:00 PM) — Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach (easy day trip)
Cyrille Aimée — Saturday, April 4 (8:00 PM) — Ritz Theatre, 829 N Davis St, Downtown Jax
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA Tribute — Check dates/times — Ann & David Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N Main St, Downtown Jax
◦ String quartet by candlelight — it's as magical as it sounds.
😂 Comedy (21+)
Don D.C. Curry — Multiple shows this week — Comedy Zone Jacksonville, 3130 Hartley Rd, Mandarin (21+)
◦ The Comedy Zone is running shows Wed–Sat. Check their site for exact showtimes.Charlie Mac — Thursday, April 2 (7:15 PM) — Comedy Zone Jacksonville, 3130 Hartley Rd, Mandarin (21+)
Ali Wong Live — Wednesday, April 1 (7:00 PM) — Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Downtown Jax
Stavros Halkias: The Dreamboat Tour — Friday, April 3 (7:00 PM) — Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Downtown Jax
🍻 Brewery + Activities
Painting and Pints — Tuesday, March 31 (6:30 PM) — Dart Bar & Games, Jacksonville (21+) ◦ Grab a beer and get creative — check Eventbrite for tickets.
Veterans United Craft Brewery: Trivia Night — Wednesday, April 1 — Veterans United Craft Brewery, 8999 Western Way, Southside (21+) ◦ They also do beer specials on Tuesdays, new releases on Thursdays, and live music on Fridays. Honestly, just go any night.
Aardwolf Brewing: Weekly Small Batch Release — Wednesday, April 1 — Aardwolf Brewing, 1461 Hendricks Ave, San Marco ◦ Every Wednesday they drop a new small batch brew. If you're a craft beer person, this is your move.
Southern Swells Mini-Brewery at The Block Jax — Open Wed–Sun — The Block Jax, 7520 Quarter Mill Dr, Southside ◦ The brand-new outdoor food hall has Southern Swells pouring fresh craft beer on-site. Grab a pint, grab some tacos, let the kids run wild. (See our Block Jax story above!)
Duval Bar Crawl — Friday, April 3 (4:00 PM) — Multiple locations (21+) ◦ Hit multiple spots around Jax in one night. Grab your crew!
First Saturday Brews at RAM — Saturday, April 4 (10:00 AM–3:00 PM) — Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Riverside ◦ Every first Saturday features a local brewery pouring on-site. Sip something local while you shop the market along the river.
Coming Up — Put These on Your Calendar: 🍺
Mandarin Art Festival — Saturday–Sunday, April 4–5 — Mandarin (local beer and wine vendors on-site)
Springing the Blues — Friday–Sunday, April 10–12 — Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach (FREE! Food and drink vendors, oceanfront vibes, nationally recognized blues artists — this is a must-do every year.)
Riverside Craft Beer Fest — Date TBD 2026 — Under the Fuller Warren Bridge, Riverside (Sample 100+ craft beers, live music, great food. Keep an eye out — we'll share the date as soon as it drops!)
Jacksonville Food and Wine Festival — Date TBD 2026 (One of the best food and drink events of the year. Stay tuned — we'll have all the details when they announce.)
👨👩👧 Family-Friendly
Jumbo Shrimp vs. Sugar Land Space Cowboys — Tuesday, March 31–Sunday, April 5 — VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Downtown Jax
◦ Sundays are Family FUNday with Kids Round the Bases after the game!The Oz Experience: Escape the Wicked Glitch! — Ongoing — Balis Park, 1999 San Marco Blvd, San Marco
◦ An immersive Wizard of Oz-themed experience for the whole fam.
🎨 Arts + Community
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More — Check dates — Ann & David Hicks Auditorium, Jacksonville Public Library, 303 N Main St, Downtown Jax
CollectiveCon — Wrapping up Sunday, March 29 — Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Downtown Jax
◦ North Florida's premier anime, comic, and pop culture event. (Last day today if you're reading this Sunday!)
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Talk soon,
— Austin