Hey, Jax fam!
Even though every store has been screaming Christmas since Halloween ended (🎄😅), we’re still savoring the thankful season with events that feel warm, taste amazing, and hit all the right cozy notes. We’re diving right in, and some highlights:
Pies in the Park (this Sunday!) 🥧❤️ Pie tastings from Jax’s best local bakers, live music, kids’ crafts, and 100% of proceeds go straight to kids in foster care. Peak fall feels!
Top 3 pizza spots in Jax 🔥 Out of 1,400+ places, these three are absolutely dominating right now (reviews don’t lie).
More stacked events this week Huge vintage farmers market, live symphony shows, bonsai + beer nights, and so much more!
Jax is showing all the way out — come get cozy with us! 🦃✨
🌿🍺 Bonsai & Beer Night at Azalea City Brewing!
This is SO worth the quick trip to Palatka! Plant lovers + beer fans, this one’s calling your name. Grab your plant besties, your partner, or the whole fam and craft your own bonsai tree with pro artist Alex Stanford (from NE Florida's oldest nursery)! 🌱 No experience needed, just bring the vibes.
When: Thursday, Nov 20, 6:45–8:45 PM EST
Where: Azalea City Brewing Co., 120 S 7th St, Palatka, FL 32177
What’s Included: Premium pre-bonsai tropical tree, glazed pot, soil/wire/tools, step-by-step guidance, aftercare tips (beer sold separately!) 🍻
Spaces Limited: Snag tickets now for this indoor fun—leave with your mini masterpiece! 🎉
Link: Click here!
The Top 3 Pizzas in Jax Right Now (You’re Welcome)
Alright pizza fans, we’ve done the hard work to bring you the top 3 pizza spots that are absolutely crushing it right now based on top reviews across Jax. Date night, crew hang, solo cheat day—any of these will have you covered and happy. Stretchy pants encouraged, here are the three you need to hit up ASAP. 🍕
Carmine's Pie House 🔥
📍 Location: 2677 Forbes Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 (in the heart of historic Riverside)
Carmine's takes the #1 spot with thousands of 5-star reviews! 🌟 Both Chicago-style deep-dish & authentic NYC-style pies that’ll blow your mind with award-winning pizzas that landed it #2 on Yelp's Top 25 Chicago-style spots nationwide. 🇺🇸🍕
WEEKLY DEALS:
Weekday Lunch: $10.97 for 2 single-topping slices + drink
Happy Hour (Mon-Fri, 2-6pm): $2.77 slices & ½ off Bold City, Intuition, domestic drafts & house wine
Takeout Tuesdays: Buy one pizza, get second 50% off (takeout only)
Get Your Drink On (Tues & Wed, 8pm-close): ½ off Bold City, Intuition, domestic drafts & house wine
Big Mama’s Meatball Night (Wed): Spaghetti + ½ lb meatball + garlic bread = $11.97 ($5 off)
Craft Beer Night (Thu): Buy one craft beer, get another 50% off (20+ options)
2. ELEON Pizza and Pastry ☕
📍 Location: 725 Skymarks Drive, Ste 4, Jacksonville, FL 32218 (Northside gem for easy access, 6 minutes from Jax airport)
This gem has it all:
🍕 Hand-tossed, scratch-made pizzas with fresh toppings and options like stuffed crust or cauliflower for a lighter twist. Reviews highlight the quality in the ingredients stand out!
🧁 Fresh-baked pastries & desserts (hello, diabetes night 😈) — think flaky croissants, custom cakes, cheesecakes, GIANT milkshakes, and fruit tarts. They even have the viral trending realistic fruit shaped desserts!
🍳 Even breakfast favorites (savory and sweet!) to start your day right, craft hot or frozen coffee drinks all day!
Perfect for a sweet & savory date night — dinner and dessert in one spot! Reviews rave about the quality, freshness, cozy vibe, and family-owned charm ✨
3. 🍕 V Pizza 🔥
📍 Locations: a standout with 9 locations across Jax!
V Pizza specializes in rare Napoletana-style pies—blistered crusts baked in Italian wood fired brick ovens at 900°F. Every detail screams quality—see their standout commitment to authentic sourcing here. It’s authentic Italian done right, but with fun twists that keep everyone happy.
Our personal obsession? The Flyin’ Hawaiian—hands-down the best Hawaiian pizza we’ve ever had. Perfectly caramelized pineapple, smoky ham, brown sugar and that hot honey drizzle… fight us, pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza! 🇮🇹🍕
Weekly deals vary by location, check out their site and location Facebook page for info about weekly specials; All locations have weekly events (bingo, trivia nights, live music, game shows)- see here!
What’s Happening This Week in Jax:
Music & Theatre:
Clue – The Musical
📅 Nov 18–23 (various showtimes)
📍 Moran Theatre, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts (300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
🔎 A fun whodunit on stage—based on the classic board game, with mystery, comedy, and a theatrical twist. Tickets & info
RAIN – A Beatles Christmas Tribute
📅 Thu, Nov 20 • 🕢 7:30 PM
📍 Florida Theatre (128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
🎶 Okay, maybe we are feeling some Christmas spirit. A sweet spin on Beatles classics + holiday songs—perfect for Beatles lovers and the holiday spirit. Tickets & info
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas – Live-to-Film
📅 Fri, Nov 21 & Sat, Nov 22 • 🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Jacoby Symphony Hall (300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
🎃 Watch the beloved stop-motion film while the Jacksonville Symphony performs Danny Elfman’s iconic score live—spooky + magical. Tickets & info
Outdoor Adventures:
✨ Luxe Renewal Annual Beauty & Wellness Event ✨
📅 Saturday, November 22 🕙 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 The Rejuvenate Lounge 330 A1A North, Suite 306, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
One unforgettable day of giveaways, mimosas, bites, live demos, raffles, + the year’s best deals: 💉 Jeuveau • Versa Filler • Turkey Neck Rescue • CO₂ Face + Free Neck • Founder Memberships • gift cards with purchase • Body Contouring savings + BOGO sessions!
Meet the experts, shop vendors, and glow up before the holidays with over $1,000 in luxe baskets up for grabs
Reserve your spot now here!
Parker Flower Fields Adventure 🌻
📅 Sat-Sun, Nov 22-23 • 🕗 10 AM–4 PM
📍 14719 McCall Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218
🌸 Stroll sunflower acres, snap pics, and picnic in bloom—last weekends of the season! Free entry (tips welcome). More details
Diamonds in the Rust Farmers & Vintage Market 💎
📅 Fri-Sun, Nov 21-23 • 🕗 Fri 10 AM–4 PM, Sat 9 AM–5 PM, Sun 10 AM–4 PM
📍 Diamond D Ranch (5903 Solomon Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234)
🛍️ Semiannual rustic market: 200+ vendors with fresh farm produce, handmade crafts, vintage antiques, home decor, baked goods, and live demos (e.g., blacksmithing, flower arranging). Hayrides, petting zoo, food trucks, and photo ops on the 600-acre ranch. More details
Food Lovers Adventures:
Sip & Stroll at Southbank Riverwalk 🍹
📅 Thu, Nov 20 • 🕔 5-8 PM
📍 Southbank Riverwalk (between DoubleTree Hotel at 1201 Riverplace Blvd & Southbank Hotel at 1515 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207)
🚶♀️ Monthly Third Thursday vibes: Stroll the scenic riverfront with live music, food trucks & carts, pop-up bars serving drinks in branded cups, picnic areas, and a guided Southbank history tour (5:30-6:30 PM). Stick around post-event for free silent disco & fountain light shows till 11 PM. Free entry; drinks & food available for purchase (cash encouraged). More details
Friendsgiving Fountain 🦃
📅 Sat, Nov 22 • 🕔 3-9 PM
📍 Friendship Fountain (1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville, FL 32207)
🎉 Early Thanksgiving bash: Thanksgiving-themed food trucks (turkey bites, pies from Peach Cobbler Factory), fountain bar drinks, community picnic tables for sharing meals, live music by Scott Hall (3-6 PM) & Adam Cotton (6-9 PM), lawn games, and gratitude toasts. Dog-friendly; bring blankets or chairs. Free entry; food & drinks for purchase. More details
Pies in the Park 🥧
📅 Sun, Nov 23 • 🕐 1-4 PM
📍 James Weldon Johnson Park (135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL 32202)
🍰 Fall community pop-up: Sample homemade pies from local bakers (sweet & savory), browse artisan vendors, enjoy live acoustic music, kids' pie-decorating crafts, and a pie-eating contest. And 100% of proceeds to support kids in foster care. Admission: $20/general (includes tastings, tickets here), $10/kids under 12; bring a picnic blanket and your sweet tooth! More details
Well, That’s a Wrap!
That’s your Jax week, fam—whether you’re crafting a bonsai with a cold one in hand, arguing over pineapple on pizza (…it belongs), glowing up on the beach, or demolishing pies for a great cause, there’s literally something for everyone this week.
Grab your crew, your stretchy pants, and your gratitude—Jax is serving pure magic right now. See you out there! 🌺🍻🎄
(P.S. – If you only do ONE thing this week… go hit Carmine’s or V Pizza and thank me later. You deserve it. 😈)