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Jax in Action: Fourth of July events in Jacksonville

Fireworks in downtown Jacksonville.

Check out these upcoming events in our area for Fourth of July weekend!

Event: Social Media Day Jacksonville

Date: Friday, June 30th at the Jessee Ball DuPont Center

Details: This conference is celebrating Social Media Day and its influence on local business. Come learn social media marketing tips and tricks from industry experts.

Event: My Gym Kid's Night Out: Red White and Boom Fourth of July Special

Date: Friday, June 30th

Details: My Gym's Kids Night Out is a party designed to entertain children with rides, swings, themed games, pizza and more. They promise to keep your kid moving from 6:30pm-10:00pm.

Event: Red, White and Brew Freedom 5K

Date: Saturday, July 1 at the Riverside Arts Market

Details: The Red White and Brew 5K celebrates Fourth of July weekend along the Jacksonville riverfront. Attendees will run like the redcoats are chasing them. Enjoy festivities at the Riverside Arts Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You must register for the race but all other festivities are free.

Event: BOGO Admission at the Jacksonville Zoo

Date: Saturday, July 1-Tuesday, July 4

Details: In honor of America's birthday get BOGO zoo tickets all holiday weekend long!

Event: Paw Patrol Live!

Date: Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1 at the Florida Times-Union Center

Details: Don't miss Paw Patrol Live this weekend. There are two show times each day.

Event: Void's Great American Sip N'Slide

Date: Saturday, July 1st from 5p.m. to 10p.m. at Adventure Landing

Details: Void Magazine is hosting their second annual slip n'slide party at Adventure Landing. This is a 21 and up event. Attendees will have access to the Adventure Landing Water Park and will be treated to a performance by Zach Deputy. A portion of the proceeds benefit Combat2College.

Event: Lost in Wonderland

Date: Saturday, July 1 at Arena Jax at 8 p.m.

Details: Lost in Wonderland is a live production of Alice in Wonderland. The event is filled with 60,000 watts of sound, choreography and live action drama.

Event: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp games

Date: Wednesday June 28th-Monday July 3rd

Details: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are celebrating Independence Day at home as they take on the Mobile Baybears.

Event: The Doobie Brothers and Chicago

Date: Saturday, July 1st at Daily's Place

Details: The Doobie Brothers and Chicago will be performing live in Jacksonville this Saturday night. Enjoy a night of hits and classic rock.

Event: Corey Smith Live

Date: Saturday, July 1st at Mavericks

Details: This country music show will get you in the mood for America's birthday. Corey Smith is in town to perform his tenth album live at the Jacksonville Landing.

Event: Celebration Run 5K

Date: Tuesday, July 4th at 8 a.m.

Details: Kick off Independence Day with a patriotic run. There will be American Flags at the starting line so you can salute the troops as you race to the finish line.

Event: $4 on the 4th at MOSH

Date: July 4 at the Museum of Science and History

Details: Celebrate Independence Day at MOSH with reduced admission. Stick around for the Downtown Fireworks Display after your visit!

For a full list of Fourth of July fireworks displays in our area, click here.