Things to Do Today in Jacksonville, FL

Find events and activities happening today in Jacksonville, FL. Updated daily with the latest local happenings.

48 results found · Updated 2026-04-18

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Excalibris Book Club

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Regency Square Branch · 9900 Regency Square Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32225, Jacksonville, FL

January 24, 48 Hours by William R. Forstchen February 21, Night's Edge by Liz Kerin March 21, Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton April 18, The Troop by Nick Cutter Did you know that all of our book clubs' selected books count toward your Jax Stacks Reading Challenge completion? Find out what books...

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Saturday Morning Cartooning

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 1:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, Jacksonville, FL

Working on creating a comic? Join other comics creators to share your work, get feedback, and build knowledge of the craft of comics.

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Pokemon Card Creators

Starts in 10 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · San Marco Branch · 1513 LaSalle St, Jacksonville, FL 32207, Jacksonville, FL

Book of the Month: Pokémon super duper extra deluxe essential handbook Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s...

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Needlework Meetup

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, Jacksonville, FL

This monthly meetup is for anyone who likes to do needlework such as cross stitch, crochet, embroidery and more! Hang out, stitch, and meet new people. Please bring your own supplies. All skill levels welcome! There will be no instruction, but related how-to library materials will be available to...

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Cautionary Tales Book Club

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · University Park Branch · 3435 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277, Jacksonville, FL · Ages Up to 5

April 18: The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton A military space probe, sent to collect extraterrestrial organisms from the upper atmosphere, is knocked out of orbit and falls to Earth. Twelve miles from the crash site, an inexplicable and deadly phenomenon terrorizes the residents of a sleepy...

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Sit and Stitch

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Brentwood Branch · 3725 Pearl St, Jacksonville, FL 32206, Jacksonville, FL

Come join Brentwood's needlework meet-up! Whether you needlepoint, knit, crochet, or sew, bring your current work in progress (WIP) and enjoy crafting in the company of others. Instruction and materials will not be provided, but related materials will be available for checkout.

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Process Art for Kids and Teens

Starts in 6 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · St. Johns County Main Library · 1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL

Process Art is a creative free-for-all! Rather than follow along with directions to make a specific craft, participants are free to simply create whatever they like. Explore, experiment, and create freely! We'll have stations set up with different kinds of art supplies and tools for everyone to...

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Magic: The Gathering

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Murray Hill Branch · 918 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, Jacksonville, FL

Magic: The Gathering is a trading card game that features multiple strategies to win. New sets and game mechanics keep gameplay competitive and exciting. First-time players receive cards, sleeves, and a deck box, so they can create their own winning deck and be aptly prepared for "battle" against...

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PVB Kids Let's Move! Scavenger Hunt in the Park Saturday

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · St. Johns County Main Library · 1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL

Let's have some fun outside. Time to run around and find the scavenger hunt objects in the park. Go out on your own or team up with a friend! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Library. Please consider joining this amazing organization so that youth programming can...

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Novel Pursuits Book Club

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · San Marco Branch · 1513 LaSalle St, Jacksonville, FL 32207, Jacksonville, FL

April 18 : “The Mirror Crack’d from Side to Side” by Agatha Christie. Ebook and audiobook available from Hoopla . May 16: “Nine Lives” by Peter Swanson June 20: “The Club” by Ellery Lloyd Did you know that all of our book clubs' selected books count toward...

Heartfulness Meditation

Starts in 5 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · St. Johns County Main Library · 1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL

Abishek and Lakshmi will teach you the practice of meditation that can help reduce stress and negativity, while increasing patience and tolerance. Discussion will follow meditation.

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Little Readers

Starts in 4 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 2:15 PM–2:45 PM UTC · Main Library · 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, Jacksonville, FL

Here is the list of this month’s books: March 30 – April 4 Theme: Space Featured Books: Roaring Rockets by Tony Mitton and Hey-Ho, to Mars We'll Go by Susan Lendroth April 6 – 11 Theme: Rain Featured Books: Singing in the Rain by Tim Hopgood and Blue on Blue by Dianne White or I...

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Chess

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Murray Hill Branch · 918 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32205, Jacksonville, FL

Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This program welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2...

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Ravenous Readers Book Club

Starts in 6 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Mandarin Branch · 3330 Kori Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, Jacksonville, FL

Do you want to expand your taste in reading? Want to explore new genres? Do you already love a genre but need to read the classics? If the answer to any of those questions is yes, then Ravenous Readers is the book club for you! We meet every third Saturday of the month at 11:30 am to discuss a...

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Puzzle Masters Showdown Challenge

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–8:00 PM UTC · St. Johns County Main Library · 1960 N Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL

Who's ready? Come join us and have fun with this challenge. This is the perfect jigsaw puzzle for enthusiasts. It's edgy! It's a distinctive challenge that will test your spatial reasoning and problem-solving skills. Do you have what it takes for this mental challenge? We will have 5 teams with up.

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M.A.C.

Starts in 11 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · University Park Branch · 3435 University Blvd N, Jacksonville, FL 32277, Jacksonville, FL

M.A.C. (Manga and Anime Club) Do you have a favorite manga or anime that love talk about? Do you like to draw your own or favorite manga/anime characters? Are you looking for a place to share your knowledge and passion with others? Are you new to manga/anime and don't know where to start? Then...

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Drop Everything and Draw!

Starts in 8 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202, Jacksonville, FL

Artists of all levels are welcome. Mingle with other creatives, peruse related library materials, and experiment with different mediums. Some supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own!

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Pokemon

Starts in 9 hrs · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Pablo Creek Regional Library · 13295 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246, Jacksonville, FL

Trade Pokemon cards with Staff and Patrons. learn how to value cards and the best way to take care of them. This event is free and intended for children.

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Friends of the Beaches Branch Library Book Sale - Set up

Happening now · Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM–3:59 AM UTC · Beaches Branch · 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach, FL 32266, Jacksonville, FL

Set up for the Friends of the Beaches Branch Library book sale.