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Saturday, May 10th, join Nemours’ Children’s Clinic at the Zoo between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the 16th annual Teddy Bear Affair. Kids who bring their injured teddy bears receive free admission and teddy bear check-ups to be performed by Nemours’ skilled staff. There will be prize drawings, giveaways, visits from Jazoo and Smokey the Bear. Radio Disney will also be onsite with music and games.
For more information, visit www.jacksonvillezoo.org
Tour the Gardens of the Zoo! 2-Part Series Take a guided walking tour with the gardeners that keep us green. Director of Horticulture, Bob Chabot, will start us off with an introduction to the Gardens & Zoo. We will then proceed to the gardens of the month, with each tour led by one of our very own knowledgeable garden staff. Tour 1 *Meet outside the gates by 9:15 for check in* We will admire the lushness of the gardens at Main Camp, stroll down the River of Color, and on to peruse the African garden of Savanna Blooms. Tour size is limited to 30. Pre-registration is required. Cost per tour- members $20, nonmembers $25 -admission to zoo included in class price.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville FL,32218
904 757-4463
Admission: Zoo members – $20; non Zoo members – $25
Lace up your walking shoes and enjoy an evening in beautiful downtown Jacksonville as you join hundreds of participants in our monthly self-guided Art Walk! With over 40 downtown venues – most within a 6 block radius participating, there is something for everyone. Feel the energy as you view the creative talent of Jacksonville artists. You’ll also listen to live music, enjoy free food & drink samples, and you can even get your portrait drawn by a caricature artist. Pick up your map at Art Walk Headquarters and get ready for a fun evening out!
Visit the Art Walk website for more information.
or call (904) 634-0303
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Join the happy crowds at this annual three-day celebration of the music, stories and dance that made Gamble Rogers famous. There will be six stages of continuous music with performances with a special Saturday night performance. Friday night admission is $25 and includes a free fish dinner. An all-day and night Saturday pass is $40. A day-only Saturday pass (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25 and a Saturday evening pass is $25. Admission for Sunday (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) is $25. A full weekend pass is $60 in advance and $75 at the door. Children under 12 are free with a paid adult (excluding Saturday night’s performance, when admission for children is $10).
Location: St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Directions: 7 miles west on I-95St Johns Fair Grounds, State Road 207, St. Augustine, FL 32033
904.208.5210
paul@gamblefest.com
www.gamblefest.com
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Come to the Sea Pavilion at Jacksonville Beach for a free screening of the family movie Shrek. Shrek became an immediate classic after its release in the Summer of 2001 with the incredible voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz and John Lithgow. Do not miss this ogre-sized adventure, great for the whole family. It was the first film to win an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.Bring your lawn chair, blanket & picnic and enjoy our outdoor Moonlight Movie event series at the Beach! Friday Nights at 9:00 pm. Visit Jacksonville Beach website for more information.