City Of Jacksonville Senior Services Division

Jacksonville Senior Services operates 16 senior centers, hosts Special Events, and offers other programs for seniors throughout Duval County.

The Jacksonville Senior Services Division serves all seniors in the City of Jacksonville. Services include 15 activities centers for all persons 60 and over and a Special Events calendar that features amazing events throughout the year. Also included in the division are programs such as Independent Living, Homemaking, and RSVP Volunteer programs. Call 630-3450 for more information.

06/03/2026

Join us tomorrow 😎

06/03/2026

The new 2026–2027 City of Jacksonville Preparedness & Response Guide is available now at JaxReady.com and can help you get JaxReady

Every hurricane season starts with the same question: Are you JaxReady?

Today marks the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season and the perfect time to prepare your household before a storm threatens our area.

The new 2026–2027 City of Jacksonville Preparedness & Response Guide is available now at JaxReady.com and can help you get JaxReady:

✅ Get a kit
✅ Have a plan
✅ Know your zone
✅ Stay informed

Whether you’re new to Jacksonville or a lifelong resident, preparedness starts long before a storm is in the forecast.

Download your free guide today at JaxReady.com.

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06/03/2026

06/01/2026

Tickets will be on sale soon!

05/30/2026

The City of Jacksonville is proud to celebrate America's 250th anniversary on July 3rd & 4th, 2026 with free, family-friendly celebrations that will include activities across the north and south banks of Downtown Jacksonville, including:

JULY 3, 2026
Freedom Fest at Friendship Fountain from 5:30-10pm. The festivities, which are sponsored by the City of Jacksonville’s Military and Veterans Affairs Department (MAVD), and Supporting Partner Wounded Warrior Project, will include:

· Live music by Bold City Brass, Navy Pride, Sal Gonzalez, Emily Mikus and Big Engine
· A patriotic light and music show at the Fountain
· Free apple pies for the first 1,000 attendees
· Activations along the Riverwalk between the Fountain and Chart House
· Food and beverages for purchase

JULY 4, 2026
On the Northbank at Riverfront Plaza (2 W. Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202) from 4pm-9:30pm. Festivities, which are sponsored by the City of Jacksonville and Supporting Partner Wounded Warrior Project, will include:

· Performances by Sal Gonzalez, To***co Road, Bold City Classics and Lane Pittman
· The largest Fourth of July Fireworks show in Jacksonville history
· Facepainting and balloon animals
· The River City Readers Bookmobile
· An art exhibition by Jacksonville Arts & Music School students
· Food and beverages for purchase

On the Southbank at Friendship Fountain and the Riverwalk from 3-9:30pm. Festivities will include:

· Live music by Scott Halls and Caribe Groove
· Fireworks (same show, different vantage point)
· Hot dog eating contest
· Co****le tournament
· Food and beverages for purchase

There will also be festivities at RiversEdge Park (1915 RiversEdge Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207) from 6-9pm, including:
· Music and entertainment
· Fireworks (same show, different vantage point)
· Food and beverages for sale

For additional event information, please visit the following websites, but note that they are continuously being updated:
· For July 3rd activities: https://www.jacksonville.gov/departments/military-affairs-and-veterans-department
· For July 4th activities: https://events.jacksonville.gov/
· For a comprehensive list of activities Fourth of July weekend: https://www.visitjacksonville.com/