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10/23/2026

They came in peace. 🇺🇸

10/22/2026

💙 Local Love Thursday 💙

A little pop of pink and a whole lot of personality! 💗

This week, we're heading to Downtown Jacksonville to show some love to Miladas!

Located on New Bridge Street, this charming boutique is filled with stylish apparel, unique accessories, handcrafted jewelry, and thoughtful gifts. Behind it all is owner Tiffany Kirkpatrick, whose love for creating jewelry started with a metal stamping kit gifted to her by her grandmother.

And here's a fun little claim to fame: country music artist Kane Brown even wore one of Tiffany's handcrafted bracelets on an album cover! 🤩

The name Miladas means "my love," and that sentiment carries throughout the boutique, where Tiffany has created a space centered around confidence, creativity, and community.

Whether you're visiting Jacksonville for the weekend or exploring your own backyard, make time to wander New Bridge Street, pop into Miladas, and discover a few treasures you won't find just anywhere.

Because what's a little getaway without a little shopping? 😉

🛍️ Miladas | Downtown Jacksonville
🔗 https://miladas.com/

10/20/2026

💚 Let's Light Up Jacksonville GREEN for Our Veterans! 💚

This November, we're inviting our community to join us for Operation Green Light, a simple but meaningful way to show our veterans that they are seen, appreciated, and supported.

From November 1–11, shine a green light at your home or business as a visible reminder of our gratitude for those who have served.

And we're making it easy to participate!

💡 FREE green light bulbs will be available for pickup at Jacksonville City Hall beginning October 26, and at our Red, White & Salute event on November 6, while supplies last.

Whether it's one porch light or an entire storefront, every green light sends the same message: Our veterans matter, and Jacksonville stands behind them.

Questions? Email [email protected].

10/17/2026

Leeeet’s Gooooo!!!!

Meet the last band performing in the Jammin' Jacksonville Concert Series during Red, White & Salute!

Red Not Chili Peppers pay tribute to the ultimate funk rock quartet: a band who has developed one of the largest die-hard followings in the world by transcending four decades of chart-topping success.

Combining nostalgic hits, full throttle energy, and virtuosic performances, the Red Nots channel the raging party that has given the Chili Peppers international acclaim and regal rock and roll status. Having performed at many of the country’s most prestigious concert halls as well as every major tribute festival, the Red Nots' undying devotion to the classic California sound has filled venues and rocked audience’s socks off all over the US and abroad. With a huge song catalog that spans every era of the Chili's prolific career at their command, every Red Nots show provides a unique live music experience.

Formed in 2009, the Red NOT Chili Peppers quickly rose to become the nation's most active Chili Pepper tribute as well as spanning the globe through Dubai, Brazil, Mexico, and Japan. With world-class musicians on the roster, the Red Nots have stopped at nothing to develop the most accurate re-creation of the distinctive alternative funk rock sound pioneered by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Get ready to rock and join us on Friday, November 6th from 6-9PM at the Commons! The band will be performing 7-9PM with fireworks to conclude the show. Along with the live entertainment there will be free axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, along with craft vendors, b**r garden, and food trucks to purchase from!

10/16/2026

Jacksonville, North Carolina has the largest Marine Base on the East Coast of the United States, but it's so much more than that too!

The town has SO much to offer:
🎤 Live Concerts
🎆 Festivals
📖 History
🧡 Family Fun
🏖 Beaches close by
🍥 The International Food Trail
✨️ and so much more!

Send this to your travel buddy and save this for your next North Carolina getaway!

10/16/2026

If you missed visiting Bear Island this summer, we recommend adding it to your Summer 2027 Bucket List right now!

10/12/2026

🪶 Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day! 💙

Today, we recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and traditions of Indigenous peoples and the contributions they continue to make to our communities.

And what better way to continue that celebration than by experiencing one of Jacksonville's most unique cultural gatherings?

✨ The Onslow Veterans Pow Wow returns November 7–8! ✨

Part of Jacksonville's Veterans Tribute, this special two-day event brings Native American tribes from across the country together to share their cultures, celebrate their traditions, and honor our nation's veterans.

From traditional dancing and powerful drumming to Native music, delicious food from Native vendors, and tipi tours, there's so much to experience!

🪶 Never attended a pow wow before? Make sure to catch the Grand Entry! It's a beautiful and moving ceremony that brings dancers together in a celebration of culture, community, and tradition.

Whether you're a longtime local or planning a November getaway to Jacksonville, this is an experience worth adding to your calendar.

📅 November 7–8, 2026
📍 Jacksonville, NC
🎟️ Open to the public!

Learn more: https://www.onslowpowwow.org/

10/08/2026

💙 LOCAL LOVE THURSDAY | Jacksonville is Making Headlines! 🌎✨

Well, well, well... looks like the rest of the world is catching on to something we've known all along. 😉

Travel + Leisure just featured Jacksonville, North Carolina, as one of the South's most underrated cities! And we couldn't be more excited to see our little corner of coastal Carolina getting some national love!

From our rich military history and beautiful waterways to our growing downtown, incredible local restaurants, and one-of-a-kind small businesses, Jacksonville has a whole lot more to offer than meets the eye.

The article highlights some familiar favorites, including the Carolina Museum of the Marine, our International Food Trail, downtown shopping, and plenty of local spots that make Jacksonville worth exploring.

Whether you've called Jacksonville home for years or haven't made your first visit yet, there's always something new to discover. 💙

Take a peek at what Travel + Leisure had to say about us! 👇

🔗 https://www.travelandleisure.com/jacksonville-north-carolina-guide-12149976

10/08/2026

We're a pretty big deal. 💅😏

10/06/2026

🍂 Coming to Jacksonville this fall? You need this one on your list.

The Carolina Museum of the Marine is one of Jacksonville’s newest must-see attractions—and the perfect addition to a fall getaway.

Located at Lejeune Memorial Gardens, the museum brings the stories of Carolina Marines and Sailors to life through immersive galleries, interactive exhibits, artifacts, and powerful storytelling. Whether you’re a history lover, military family, veteran, or simply want to better understand the community you’re visiting, there’s something here that will stay with you.

And don’t stop at the museum! Take time to explore Lejeune Memorial Gardens, including the Beirut Memorial, Montford Point Marine Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and iconic Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. Then grab lunch locally, head Downtown, or spend a little time along the New River.

One stop can easily turn into a full day of exploring Jacksonville. 💙

Already planning a fall visit? Add this one to the itinerary.

Learn more and plan your visit:
https://www.museumofthemarine.org/