Love's Balloon Campaign
Aug
22
to Sep 26

Love's Balloon Campaign

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From now until September 26, join Love’s Travel Stops to raise critical funds for local kids! Purchase an icon balloon for $1, $5, or $20 plus when you purchase any Love’s branded candy 10% will go back to help support CMN Hospitals.

Participating locations include:

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Dairy Queen Fall Round Up
Sep
1
to Sep 30

Dairy Queen Fall Round Up

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During the entire month of September, round up at the register at local participating Dairy Queen’s to help support local kids!

Participating locations include:

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Great Clips Campaign
Sep
26
to Nov 2
Summer Classics Campaign
Oct
1
to Oct 31

Summer Classics Campaign

Give AND save with Summer Classics this October! This October, you can get a great deal and support children’s health. For every $100 donation made to @CMNHospitals at a Summer Classics store, you will receive 25% off an item. Every dollar benefits local children’s hospitals providing critical pediatric equipment, research funding, and other program needs. #changekidshealth #changekidshealth

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30th Annual Festival of Lights 5K
Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00

30th Annual Festival of Lights 5K

The 30th Annual Festival of Lights 5K is a unique fundraising event that benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville. The beautiful streets of San Marco will light up as thousands of runners and walkers take off during this holiday-themed race. The evening includes a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race for families and individuals all of ages. All proceeds from this event benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program which supports UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Register today to help change kid’s health so we can change the future.

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JAX POP CON
Mar
22
11:00 AM11:00

JAX POP CON

All-Ages Pop Culture & Fandom Event! Join Extra Life in the Conference Center for Video Game Tournaments!

Dust off those capes, grab your favorite set of dice, and get ready to start your next adventure at the Main Library on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. It's a celebration of all the books, comics, games, TV shows, and movies you love... all in the heart of downtown Jacksonville!  Make memories, make friends and show off your best cosplay or fandom-inspired art this Spring Break! This is a FREE event, open to the public. Make sure your fandom is represented! Dress up as your favorite hero, space wizard, movie monster or original D&D character! There will be a Kids Costume Parade at 1 p.m. in the Children's Room (2nd Floor) for kids (ages 11 and under) and their families. If you're 12 or older, compete against other cosplayers for a chance to win a fun prize (and bragging rights)! Assemble on the Main Stage (Zimmerman Overlook, 1st Floor) for a Cosplay Contest for Teens (ages 12-17) at 3 p.m. and a Cosplay Contest for Adults at 3:30 p.m. 

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29th Annual Festival of Lights 5k
Dec
7
4:30 PM16:30

29th Annual Festival of Lights 5k

On Saturday, December 7, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals of Jacksonville will host the 29th Annual Festival of Lights 5k to raise vital funding for the pediatric programs at UF Health Jacksonville and Wolfson Children’s Hospital. The streets of beautiful San Marco will be lit up as thousands of runners, and walkers of all ages take off during this unique, winter race.   For nearly three decades, this event has brought families together during the holiday season.  Every year, we see thousands of participants cross the start line in their favorite holiday attire, each one wearing the event’s signature jingle bells on their shoes. The Festival of Lights 5K is a family favorite that has continued to grow year after year.

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