Weekly Wins: Things to Do in Jax 11/14 – 11/20
I got a dollar. I got a dollar. I got a dollar, hey, hey, hey, hey. If anyone else feels as excited as Buckwheat from the Little Rascals when he had a dollar and is ready to SPEND THAT MUULA, then I got ways for you to spend it in Jax. Even if you’re broke and searching for some fun, there is a whole bunch of free stuff to do, too!
Wednesday, November 14
This week is restaurant week at Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse, meaning you can get a STEAL on steak all week here. From open to close, get a 3 course meal for only $35, including their gourmet salad bar, fire roasted cuts of meat, and delicious dessert. Make it even better with a cute date…
At Tabula Rasa Brewing Co, make a mosaic pumpkin, holiday angel, flamingo, or any of their other 81 options at this special Mosaic Night! From 6:30 to 9 p.m., you can buy a beer and chill with your friends as you make something crafty to spice up your Wednesday night.
Thursday, November 15
Cowford Chophouse is at it, again! Basically handing us the amazing rooftop bar at our disposal, grab your boyfriend, girlfriend, best friend, or whoever, and go to Downtown Wine Down for only $15!!! They will give a complimentary glass of sangria to everyone and do a giveaway, so it’s a small fee for a large sum of fun.
8103 Clothing has been quite popular in Jacksonville and they JUST moved back to the beach! Celebrate their 15 year anniversary on the 15th (clever matching dates) with a pop-up shop at 6 p.m. The Grand Opening goes until 11 p.m. at 1500 Beach Blvd with FREE food & drinks!
Friday, November 16
Jax Illuminations 6th Annual Drive Thru Light Show is not quite the drive-in movie theater, but a drive thru show of lights will do nonetheless! At 6 p.m., load up your family in the car and drive through Jax Illuminations with a million lights that twinkle and sparkle in sync with holiday music. It is a one mile course with a 300 ft. tunnel of lights, Christmas scenes, and more!
If you want to do something to escape the crowded holiday events, check out the 2018 Powerline Arena Stampede and Pro Rodeo! The show starts at 8 p.m., where you can see a real person riding a real bull (and most likely getting thrown around). Tickets are only $13!
Saturday, November 17
Looking to drink some wine? Perhaps nibble on some delicious food? How about doing both with live music and craft beer? HECK YES. At the Seawalk Pavilion at noon, get ready for quite the party at the Wine & Trucks Fall Festival! It’s free to attend, and there are usually games and all types of fun. Don’t miss out.
As has been the tradition for 25 years, St. Augustine’s city-wide holiday lighting displays are starting up the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Anyone ready for Nights of Lights?! Festivities begin at 4PM with a high energy song and dance with the lighting ceremony at 6:30. Let’s get ready to see some SPARKLE.
Sunday, November 18
So we are back to watching the Jags lose week in and week out, but the hype is truly here this weekend!!! The Steelers have been a big rival for a couple years now and they will be facing the Jags AT HOME, here in Jacksonville! Get a ticket and send good vibes to the Jags (they need it).
Looking to get some light (FREE) exercise in? Head to Surfer the Bar at 10AM for Big Fish Yoga! All they ask is that you sign up online beforehand, but you can literally do that the minute before you walk out the door. They play some great songs and give you even better stretches. You can even get a mimosa afterwards to truly relax.
Monday, November 19
Another mundane Monday, another Mellow Mushroom trivia session to spruce things up. Head to Mellow on Deer Lake Ct. at 7:30 to show all your friends your trivia skills and, possibly, win a prize! Free to play and super awesome if you win.
Tuesday, November 20
Anyone that has ever gone to November Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise before knows just how cool they are. Dozens of classic cars fill the SeaWalk Pavilion and you, family, and friends can walk around and admire them, all for free. Sometimes, really cool people even try to take your picture.
Having gotten their start selling CDs in the parking lot of Vans Warped Tour, Mayday Parade is now playing on the big stage again at Mavericks Live for this summer tour’s final run. This pop-rock band is going to put on a show so get ready to PARTY for only $30!
There ya have it, folks. Some free stuff, some higher end steak, some decent light shows, and much more. If you feel like you’ll be bored this week, THINK AGAIN.
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