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4th Annual Dog Days in the Park – Jacksonville, Florida

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The 4th Annual Dog Days in the Park will take place at the Confederate Park in Jacksonville on Saturday September 19th, 2009 from 11.00 am – 5.00 pm. This is an off-leash dog park, so pack up your pets, friends and family, and head out to a fun Saturday in the park for everyone.

This event offers a lot of fun for both humans and their best friends. It’s a packed program with Disc-Connected K9, Pals and Paws Agility demo, Jumpin’ Jax flyball & paws, costume contest (for dogs), pet blessing and a Look-a-like-contest for pet and owner.

This event is a fundraiser for the Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club (SACRC).
All proceeds from the event will be used for the rescue program. Find out how you can help by visiting the website

Springfield’s off-leash dog park is located in Confederate Park at 956 Hubbard Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. The dog park is on the east side of Hubbard.
(Click here for directions to Confederate Park in Jacksonville)
This is a great park for both people and pets.

Small dog play area and large dog play area, each with a separate double gate entry
Waste pick-up stations
Shade structures with benches
K9 and people water fountains
Vinyl-coated 6′ fence for all areas of the park

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Movies in the Park – Jacksonville

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Enjoy the nice weather with a free movie under the stars. This time it’s the funny family-friendly flick “Beetlejuice” from 1988 with Michael Keaton. This movie was directed by Tim Burton.

Movies in the ParkBring your own picnic blankets or chair to Treaty Oak Park for a night out with the family. Create your own dinner and a movie night. Show up early and enjoy your picnic while the radio station 96.9 The Eagle supplies the music. Lawn games are available before the movie to keep kids busy.

Free parking available in the Suddath garage on Flagler Street across from the Hampton Inn. Garage gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and stay open until 1:00 a.m. For more information, call 451-3344.

Click here for the listing in our events calendar about the
movie at Treaty Oak Park in our events calendar.

Annual Holiday Festival of Lights – Charleston, SC

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Celebrate a Lowcountry tradition at Charleston’s most beloved nighttime holiday event…the Holiday Festival of Lights! With over 2 million shimmering lights, this three-mile driving tour brings more and more light displays year after year with nearly 600 shining displays this year. Beginning November 14, 2008 and continuing through January 4, 2009, gather your family and friends and come capture the magic of the holiday season at James Island County Park.

The Festival of Lights is much more than just a driving tour! Park the car, stretch your legs, and take in the new and exciting attractions custom-designed for holiday cheer. There are many celebrated attractions to be sure to see and do, including:

  • Marshmallow Roasts
  • Festival Train Rides
  • Lakeside Lights Interactive Activity
  • Enchanted Forest Walking Trail
  • Gingerbread Houses
  • 50-Ton Sand Sculpture
  • Giant Greeting Cards
  • Carousel Rides
  • Gift Shops
  • Portable Climbing Wall
  • Photos with Santa
  • Santa’s Sweet Shoppe

Stroll through Santa’s Village and see the meticulously crafted holiday sand sculpture constructed by hand with 50-tons of sand. View the sugary structures entered in the gingerbread house competition. Visit the gift shops, Santa’s Attic and Incredible Gift Shoppe, for hand-crafted goodies from local artisans, official 24kt gold collector series ornaments, toy trains, dolls, angelic decorations, and many more stocking stuffers.

Spoil your sweet tooth at Santa’s Sweet Shoppe where the aroma of specialty coffees, cappuccinos, and fresh baked temptations of fudge and Christmas cookies fill the air. Make a s’more by the marshmallow roasting pit, take a snapshot with Santa, and then hop aboard a train for an up-close look at the displays.

Wander over to Winter Wonderland where a traditional 18-animal carousel ride whirls you around and around. Don’t miss the 4-by-8 foot holiday card designs created by local school students as part of a holiday art competition. These life-size displays of Christmas themes tower above you and are well worth a visit.

And join us on Friday, November 14 for the Opening Night Celebration! Activities include a tree lighting ceremony, the announcement of the postcard and gingerbread competition winners, performances by Lowcountry Power Brass and Charleston Dance Center, and loads of fun for the entire family! These activities are free with your regular Holiday Festival of Lights admission.

Festival Hours are: Fridays and Saturdays: 5:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sundays – Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Fees are $10 per vehicle for 1-15 guests, $25 per vehicle for 16-30 guests, or $100 per vehicle for 31 or more guests. Receive a $2.00 discount per vehicle (Monday-Wednesday only) with the donation of a canned food item. Donations benefit the Lowcountry Food Bank. For more information about the Holiday Festival of Lights, please call 843-795-4FUN or visit www.holidayfestivaloflights.com.