Living in Jacksonville, it’s no secret the River City knows how to have a celebration! From the vibrant energy of New Year’s to the festive spirit of Independence Day, and the cozy charm of Christmas, the holidays in Jacksonville are a time for our lively city to shine.
Jacksonville offers many opportunities to see Santa, whether for a timeless holiday photo or for a special meal or storybook tea. Special events feature Santa all around the First Coast this holiday season, so be sure to make a...
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit more than a holiday parade! Jacksonville and the surrounding areas not only have a variety of parades, but also boat parades! JMB loves the Community First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade and the...
Who doesn't love dressing up in holiday dresses and heading out on the town for dinner and a show? We have an incredible list of holiday shows, including several Nutcracker options, and theatre in Jacksonville! Jacksonville also has more...
We are so lucky that Jacksonville offers so many fun winter festivals during the holiday season! Some of JMB's top picks include Dickens on Centre in Amelia Island, Enchanted Christmas, Hometown Holiday in the Park and Hollidazzle. Check out...
Halloween in Florida is a little different from the experiences that I had growing up in New Jersey as a child. I fondly remember the cranberry picking, double-layered costumes and the best possible weather for bundled hayrides. Despite warmer...
Lace up your running shoes and tie them with some jingle bells! Ready to run for the holidays? There are plenty of season-theme holiday runs in Jacksonville and the First Coast, including kid-friendly fun runs with holiday celebrations following...
Kids and adults alike get excited about Halloween candy and sweets, but that doesn’t mean that your kids can’t enjoy Halloween without them. I feel that my kids already eat enough sugar throughout the year and I know they’ll...
Happy Fall, y'all! It may not seem like it, but summer is over. While the temperature may not be cooperating, that doesn't mean you can't get into the autumn spirit and make some great fall memories with your kids....
"The only thing better than having you as parents, is having you as grandparents to my children."
In Loving Memory of Bobby J. Penn a.k.a. Mom a.k.a Grandma Bobby
(December 24, 1946 - September 2, 2016)
I have always nurtured the...
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite events of summer. I am a patriotic person; but frankly I just love the community spirit that fills the air. Backyard barbecues and community fireworks are simply summer magic. It's...
If you've read any of my posts for Jacksonville Moms Blog over the past couple of years, then you probably know I'm a card-carrying Navy Wife- and that at any given time, my husband is probably somewhere far from...
Let’s talk about dads. I feel like sometimes dads get a bad rap. It seems like every time I scroll through Facebook they’re being called out for doing things differently than mom does. Sure they might have a funky...