Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park is not JUST a park.
We produce experiences that foster connections and create memories in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville. From the WOW to the HOW, we are innovators in forming a sense of identity through events featuring music, dance, performance and visual art, food and drink. Daily, we convene downtown office workers hungry for lunch, live music and kinship. Weekends are filled with larger festivals highlighting the varied culture of Jacksonville. Check out our calendar of offerings below.
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- 2Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ... - 3Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Joe Watts every Wednesday at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm]. Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 4Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 5Live at Lunch with Claire Vandiver11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Claire Vandiver at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 6Galaxy Fest 202511:00 am - 4:00 pm
Prepare for Liftoff! Galaxy Fest is back and bigger than ever! Hosted by The ScienceSIS Foundation, this one-of-a-kind STEM celebration brings science, tech, creativity, and community together in an unforgettable day of hands-on fun, live shows, and interactive exhibits for the whole family. What to Expect: • Rocket La , ...
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- 8Live at Lunch with Paul Ivey11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Paul Ivey at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] , ... - 9Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 10Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts11:30 am - 2:00 pmFood trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Joe Watts every Wednesday at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm]. Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ...
- 11Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 12Live at Lunch with 77d’s11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by 77d’s at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 13
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- 16Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 17Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts11:30 am - 2:00 pmFood trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Joe Watts every Wednesday at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm]. Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ...
- 18Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 19Live at Lunch with Big Papa Fish11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Big Papa Fish at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck lineup and more! , ... - 20
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- 22Live at Lunch with Jesse Montoya11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Jesse Montoya at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 23Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 2410,000 Scoops Challenge11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come enjoy FREE Mayfield Moose Tracks Ice Cream on Wednesday, September 24th from 11am to 3pm in James Weldon Johnson Park to help raise $10,000 for The Salvation Army of Northeast Florida. Every FREE scoop of ice cream you eat generates a $1 donation to charity! CLICK HERE to RSVP! , ...Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts11:30 am - 2:00 pmFood trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Joe Watts every Wednesday at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm]. Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 25Lunch Today at JWJ Park!11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us *DAILY for lunch at Charlie’s Cafe in James Weldon Johnson Park from 11am to 2pm! Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! * weather permitting , ...
- 26Live at Lunch with The Rip Currents11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by The Rip Currents at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm] Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ... - 27
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- 1Jazz in the Park with Joe Watts11:30 am - 2:00 pmFood trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Joe Watts every Wednesday at Charlie’s Café in James Weldon Johnson Park during lunchtime [11am – 2pm]. Check our social media for daily updates on our food truck line up and more! , ...
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