Come listen to big band music from the Navy Band on the lawn on April 20, 2008 at 7.00 pm. This free concert takes place at Latham Plaza across from City Hall – Jacksonville Beach. For more information visit Jacksonville Beach website
Jacksonville International Boat Show – Florida
Join us for the largest in-water boat show in the region! The hottest boats and boating accessories will be on display along with live entertainment, fresh seafood and a riverfront tiki bar. You will also enjoy an antique boat display, Nautical Signal Flag decoding hunt, and a Maritime History display.
Metropolitan Park and Marina – 1673 Gator Bowl Blvd, Jacksonville
Phone: 904-673-0093 or visit Jacksonville International Boat Show
Butterflies – Up Close and Personal – Jacksonville, Florida
The 7th Annual Butterfly Festival, a celebration of gossamer-winged creatures takes place on Saturday, April 26, from noon to 5 p.m. Have a close encounter with native Florida butterflies.
Activities will include a butterfly release, live music, delicious food, guest lecturers, butterflies, vendors and fun things for children to do! Our guest will be able to roam the nature trails, shop at the booths and learn about the different environmental agencies from our community!
Also, Flights of Fancy Butterfly House reopens May 1, at Tree Hill Nature Center.
Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star Rd. Jacksonville FL,32211
Call (904) 724-4646 or visit www.treehill.org
Jacksonville Film Festival at the Landing – Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Fla. (April 14, 2008) The Jacksonville Film Festival season will begin in style with a website launch and media kick-off celebration for the public this Friday, April 18, at The Jacksonville Landing.
“Gator Country” radio DJ Amadeus will preside over the evening’s festivities, which will begin promptly at 5:30pm and last until 7:30pm. After the unveiling of the festival’s new website, trailers and short films will be shown from nearly 30 of the films that have been confirmed. In the main courtyard, attendees will be treated to live performances by the bands “Str8 Up” and “Out Of Hand.” Signature “Film Festival Cocktails” will be available, courtesy of Bacardi and Grey Goose.
Giant Insects at the MOSH – Jacksonville, Florida
Just in time for summer, the kids will be anxious to explore Giant Insects opening May 23 at the Museum of Science & History (MOSH). Robotic super insects, larger than life, will be on display for kids to explore their habitat and activities. The exhibit is included with general admission. Call (904) 396-MOSH or visit www.themosh.org.