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January 2026

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from from your Friends at James Weldon Johnson Park! All Park activities are paused on Thursday, January 1st. Activities will resume on Friday, January 2nd.

01 Jan

All Day

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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny.” – MLK Jr. All Park activities are paused on Monday, January 19th. Activities will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.

19 Jan

All Day

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Jax Urban Book Fest

The JAX Urban Book Festival (JUBF) is an annual celebration of literature and culture founded by acclaimed author Dr. V Brooks Dunbar, “Dr. V,” and DREAMWEEK INC., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fostering social progress and community engagement inspired by Dr. King’s vision. Held each January as part of DREAMWEEK JAX, the event showcases Jacksonville,

24 Jan

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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“This event has a real roots, authentic feel. I felt inspired.”

Hip Hop Patron, February 2023

“There is so much good happening in that park. The programming – kudos to you. It just looks like a different park these days, doesn’t it? It looks totally different than it used to.”

Melissa Ross, May 18, 2023

“Thanks for being an amazing host! The park is beautiful and a part of Jacksonville’s history. Your staff was stellar!”

Event Planners, Diner en Blanc 2022

“Great event for all of Jax. Love seeing families out and kids having a good time.”

Art in the Park Patron, March 2024

“I moved to Jacksonville a year ago and have never felt so much community as I did here, tonight.”

JWJ Bday 5K Patron, 2025

“It’s a nice jewel to sit & enjoy the trees. You can eat, listen to live music & attend weekend events.”

Tiffany Clark, June 2022

“Wow, the park sure looks better than when I was in office!”

Former Mayor Ed Peyton, July 2025

January 2026

Happy New Year!

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Jax Urban Book Fest

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