events for fridays
Amateur Night at the Ritz
7:30pm
First Friday of the Month
Come see local singers, musicians, actors, poets, rappers, comedians and other talent perform on stage on the first Friday of each month. Like the Apollo's show in Harlem, contestants compete for cash prizes and the cheers or jeers of the audience decide who goes home with the cash (jeers not allowed for child contestants). Tickets are $5.50/person. Purchase tickets from Ritz Theatre or from Ticketmaster at the above link. Note: Purchase tickets in advance as tickets usually sell out.
Ritz Theatre / 904-632-5555 / 829 North Davis Street / www.ritzlavilla.org
Clean Comedy Night
7pm
The Clean Comedy Show is performed every Friday night at 7pm. Appropriate for ages 9 and up. Tickets are $45 for dinner and the show, or $25 for show only. Doors open and dinner served at 5:30pm, and show begins at 7pm.
Gathering Dinner Theatre / 904-638-8412 / 11570 San Jose Boulevard / www.jacksonvilledinnertheatre.com
Ice Skating at Jacksonville Ice
11am to 1pm
and 7:30pm to 12midnight
Skate at Jacksonville's only ice skating facility. Jacksonville Ice holds public ice skating sessions weekly. Hours are Monday thru Friday 11am to 1pm; Tuesdays 7:30pm to 9:30pm (no charge for rentals); Fridays 7:30pm to 12midnight; Saturdays 2pm to 4pm and 8pm to 10pm (DJ Night); and Sundays 2pm to 4pm. Hours are subject to change.
Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex / 904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Hwy / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Jacksonville Youth Ice Hockey
6:15pm
Ages 3-17. Open to boys and girls. Offered year-round. Classes meet Fridays at 6:15pm, in 1 hour sessions. New sessions start every 8-10 weeks, but new registrations are welcome at any time. Drop-Ins are welcome; the drop in fee is $20. Skaters must have a hockey helmet with cage, hockey gloves, elbow and knee pads, and a hockey stick. Also, basic skating knowledge is required. Skaters with no skating experience are required to take the Learn to Skate class prior to Hockey 101. For more information, visit www.jacksonvillehockey.com or www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Sessions held on January 17 and February 28 are on a Saturday, not Friday--be sure to check schedule before attending!
Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex / 904-399-3223 / 3605 Philips Hwy / www.jaxiceandsportsplex.com
Open Gym
1st Friday
Come to TNT Gymnastics and Fitness for Open Gym on the first Friday of the month. Explore gymnastics and physical play. 1 1/2 hrs is $15 for members / $20 non-members
Children 5 and under - 5pm to 6:30pmParent must be present
Children 6 and up - 6:30pm to 8pm
Children will be supervised by a TNT staff member
TNT Gymnastics / 904-998-TNT1 / 2683 St. John's Bluff Road South / www.tntgymfit.com
Open Gym and Storytime
12:30pm to 1:30pm
All ages invited for one hour of unstructured playtime and storytime in the gym. Open gym is available to both Members and Non-members. All currently enrolled children may attend all open gym times for free. Members who are not enrolled in a class are welcome to play for $5 and Non-members are invited to play for $7. Open Gym Times can vary by sessions.
JW Tumbles / 904-886-8323 / 13720 Old St. Augustine Road / www.jacksonville.jwtumbles.com
Open Skating
1pm to 5pm
Open Skate for $6.50 per person, admission includes skate rental.
Skate Station Mandarin / 904-880-7703 / 3461 Kori Road / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Open Skating
12pm to 5pm
Open Skate for $7 per person, admission includes skate rental.
Skate Station Orange Park / 904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park / www.skatestationfunworks.com
Parent's Night Out
6pm to 10pm
The St. Augustine Alligator Farm hosts Parents Night Out for children 5-12 years old on select Fridays. $25 for members, $30 for non-members. Price includes 2 slices of pizza per person, drinks, hands-on animal presentation, twilight zoo tour, a craft, nocturnal games and lots of fun!
St. Augustine Alligator Farm / 904-824-3337 / 999 Anastasia Boulevard, St. Augustine / www.alligatorfarm.us
Parent's Night Out
5:30pm to 9:30pm
Second and Fourth Friday of the month
Jw Tumbles offers Parent's Night Out for ages 3 to 9 years. Activities include everything from relays to fort building, obstacle courses, zip-lines, and crafts. Dinner is pizza followed by a G-Rated Movie! Price: $35 for members, Siblings receive an additional 10%. Over two children is free. Call for reservations, space is limited!
JW Tumbles / 904-886-8323 / 13720 Old St. Augustine Road / www.jacksonville.jwtumbles.com
Parenting Group Classes
1pm to 2:30pm
Free parenting classes will be offered in two locations this spring. Some of the topics will include discipline techniques, use of praise and communication skills. One class will be offered on Friday afternoons, April 10 through June 12, 1pm – 2:30pm, at the Walter E. Harris Community Center (old Hastings Elementary School) in Hastings. A second class will be offered Wednesday evenings, March 18 through May 20, 5:30pm to 7pm, in the Family Integrity Program Conference Room at the Health and Human Services complex, located at 1955 US 1 South in St. Augustine. For more information or to register for either class, contact Administrative Manager Jeanne Heaton at 904-209-6100.
Walter E. Harris Community Center / 904-209-0335 / 400 East Harris St. Hastings
Parents Night Out
6pm to 10:30pm
O2B Kids offers Parents Night Out every Friday for ages 3 and up. Kids participate in activities, have pizza, and watch a movie. $25/child for non-members, $15/child for members. No pre-registration. Just show up.
O2B Kids / 904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Parents Night Out
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Bring your kids to Artoga, the THIRD Friday of each month, for Parents Night Out. Kids can enjoy art, crafts, yoga, theatre and more. $30/1st child, and $25/ each additional child. Stay until 10pm for $5 more per child. Preregistration required.
Artoga / 904-477-0400 / 328 9th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach / www.artoga.org
Parents Night Out
6pm to 9pm
The Little Star Center for children with developmental delays will offer a Parents Night Out for all children, one Friday a month. Children will be able to enjoy arts and crafts, games, music and more. Call to reserve your spot as spaces are limited. The cost is $25 per child due when you pick up your child. Please send in a healthy snack/dinner and drink. No fast food or soda allowed. All proceeds go to Little Star Center, a non-profit school for children diagnosed with autism and other developmental delays.
Little Star Center / 904-599-8575 / 11512 Lake Meade Avenue / www.littlestarjax.com
Parents Night Out
6pm to 10pm
Third Friday of the Month
Children 3 and up are welcome for gymnastics, games, obstacle courses, pit playtime, pizza dinner, movie time or crafts and more. Members $25, Non-members $30. Sign up in advance.
TNT Gymnastics / 904-998-8681 / 2683 St. Johns Bluff Rd South / www.tntgymfit.com
Parents Night Out
6pm to 11pm
Parents can drop off their children for a Parents Nigth Out on the Last Friday of the Month. Includes dinner, snack, arts and crafts and supervised play. $25 for the first child, $20 for additional siblings.
Pump It Up / 904-646-1441 / 11840 Beach Boulevard / www.pumpitupparty.com
Shooting Starz Club
6:30pm to 8pm
Parents that have children with Autism can join the Recreation and Parks Department on the second Friday of each month at the Ketterlinus Gym.
Parents can spend time discussing new treatments, therapies, and more with local specialists, while the children participate in stimulating activities.
For more information, call Jamie Baccari at 904-209-0377.
Ketterlinus Gym / 904-209-0377 / 60 Orange Street / www.sjcfl.us
St. Johns Town Center Farmers Market
3pm to 8pm
Held every Friday, from 3pm to 8pm, rain or shine. Market features local produce, fresh baked bread, flowers, handcrafted products and more. Located behind Dick's Sporting Goods.
St. Johns Town Center Farmers Market / 4663 River City Drive / www.sjtcfarmersmarket.com
Storytime at Barnes and Noble
10:30am
Weekly storytime every Fri 10:30am includes stories, coloring and sing-alongs and sometimes crafts inspired by the season! All are welcome, most appropriate for pre-school to age 6.
Barnes and Noble / 904-928-2027 / 10280 Midtown Parkway / www.barnesandnoble.com
Super Session
7:30pm to 12midnight
Open session skating until midnight. $8 per person.
Skate Station
904-880-7703 / 3461 Kori Road
904-272-5600 / 230 Blanding Boulevard, Orange Park
www.skatestationfunworks.com
Teen Financial Workshop
Last Friday of the Month
4pm to 5pm
This class is designed to cover financial concepts rarely taught in public schools; attendees will benefit from this real-life preparation. Concepts covered include debt, credit, investments, retirement planning, and life insurance. Parents will attend with their teens, ages 15-19. Free.
Florida Financial Group / 904-924-6374 / 4190 Belfort Road Suite 300 / www.floridafinancialgroup.com
Toddler Storytime at Borders
10:30am
Parents are encouraged to join in the fun with their kids. Expand your child's imagination through reading. All kids of preschool age are welcome for some fascinating stories and fun activities.
904-519-6500 / 8801 Southside Blvd / www.bordersstores.com
Tot Time
11am to 12pm
Select Fridays Children ages 2-5 and their parents learn about art by exploring art materials, books, games and age-appropriate concepts. Admission is free. Donations are accepted. To register, call 352-392-9826, ext 112 or email at pnewman@harn.ufl.edu . The Harn Museum is located in Gainesville, on the University of Florida campus at the UF Cultural Plaza. Free! Advance registration is required.
