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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- 31160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll Day
For 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ... - 1160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...Happy Mondays at JWJ Park11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us every Monday during lunchtime from 11 AM – 2 PM for Happy Mondays at JWJ Park! We’re turning the Monday blues into a reason to get outside with free activities, fresh air, and a little fun for everyone. Come solo and enjoy the sunshine, or bring a friend for some friendly competition. However you spend it, Happ , ... - 2160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...
- 3160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Jazz 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! , ... - 4160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...
- 5160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Live 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! , ... - 6160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...
- 7160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...
- 8160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...Happy Mondays at JWJ Park11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us every Monday during lunchtime from 11 AM – 2 PM for Happy Mondays at JWJ Park! We’re turning the Monday blues into a reason to get outside with free activities, fresh air, and a little fun for everyone. Come solo and enjoy the sunshine, or bring a friend for some friendly competition. However you spend it, Happ , ...
- 9160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...
- 10160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...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! , ...
- 11160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...
- 12160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Live 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! , ... - 13160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...
- 14160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...
- 15160 Years of Stories: A Photo ExhibitAll DayFor 160 years, the soul of James Weldon Johnson Park hasn’t been found in monuments or milestones – it’s been in the people. The morning jogger who’s traced the same path for decades. The grandmother telling stories over lunch with her granddaughter. The musician whose melodies drift through the , ...Lunch 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 , ...Happy Mondays at JWJ Park11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us every Monday during lunchtime from 11 AM – 2 PM for Happy Mondays at JWJ Park! We’re turning the Monday blues into a reason to get outside with free activities, fresh air, and a little fun for everyone. Come solo and enjoy the sunshine, or bring a friend for some friendly competition. However you spend it, Happ , ...
- 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 , ...
- 19JuneteenthAll Day
Happy Freedom Day! All Park activities are paused today, Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Activities will resume on Monday, June 22nd. , ... - 20JWJ BDay 5K & Block Party8:00 am
Walk in the footsteps of history, then dance in celebration of a civil rights hero who shaped American culture. A day of community, commemoration, and joy! Runners and walkers of all ages will set off from James Weldon Johnson Park via the “Along This Way Race Route”, which winds through the historic LaVilla neighbo , ...
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- 22Lunch 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 , ...Happy Mondays at JWJ Park11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us every Monday during lunchtime from 11 AM – 2 PM for Happy Mondays at JWJ Park! We’re turning the Monday blues into a reason to get outside with free activities, fresh air, and a little fun for everyone. Come solo and enjoy the sunshine, or bring a friend for some friendly competition. However you spend it, Happ , ...
- 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 , ...
- 24Jazz 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 Ace Winn11:30 am - 2:00 pm
Food trucks and a #LiveAtLunch musical performance by Ace Winn 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! , ... - 27
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- 29Lunch 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 , ...Happy Mondays at JWJ Park11:00 am - 2:00 pmJoin us every Monday during lunchtime from 11 AM – 2 PM for Happy Mondays at JWJ Park! We’re turning the Monday blues into a reason to get outside with free activities, fresh air, and a little fun for everyone. Come solo and enjoy the sunshine, or bring a friend for some friendly competition. However you spend it, Happ , ...
- 30Lunch 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 , ...
- 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! , ...
- 2Lunch 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 , ...
- 3Fourth of JulyAll Day
Wishing you all a happy and safe Fourth of July! James Weldon Johnson Park will be closed on Friday, July 3rd. All park activities will resume on Monday, July 6th. , ... - 4
