April
First F-RIDE-Day!
First Friday of Every Month
10am to Noon I $35 per rider
Riverside Avondale Preservation is teaming up with Art Bikes Jax and bringing our First F-RIDE-Day! The first Friday of every month, you can take a ride around Riverside Avondale with our Executive Director, Shannon, and learn about all that's happening currently in the neighborhood as well as the history - all while riding art!
The bike tour is 2 hours long and starts at 10am. You'll need to book your slot ahead of time which can be done here or visit Art Bike Jax's website directly.
49th annual Home Tour
April 15 + 16 I Ticketed Event
The 49th Annual Riverside Avondale Preservation Home Tour is back! This year, the tour is schedule for Saturday, April 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event is Rain or Shine!
Each Spring residents of the Riverside Avondale historic district open their homes to benefit Riverside Avondale Preservation, a local, dedicated grassroots preservation organization. The tour celebrates the neighborhood's historic architecture and community while exploring the modern and classic decor of our neighbors' homes. We hope you'll celebrate with us.
Catch a ride with Go Tuk'n (price includes Home Tour ticket) or go at your own pace with Art Bikes Jax!
A list of the Homes for this years tour can be found here and tickets here!
May
First F-RIDE-Day!
First Friday of Every Month
10am to Noon I $35 per rider
Riverside Avondale Preservation is teaming up with Art Bikes Jax and bringing our First F-RIDE-Day! The first Friday of every month, you can take a ride around Riverside Avondale with our Executive Director, Shannon, and learn about all that's happening currently in the neighborhood as well as the history - all while riding art!
The bike tour is 2 hours long and starts at 10am. You'll need to book your slot ahead of time which can be done here or visit Art Bike Jax's website directly.
3rd annual Garden Tour
May 13 | 10am to 4pm
Riverside Avondale Preservation's Garden Tour is set to be held on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This tour brings neighbors and businesses together to share the transformative nature of front yards, backyards, gardens and landscapes that are sure to give inspiration and encourage budding gardening ideas to bloom. Tour admission includes access to several backyards with varying garden styles and some include live music, refreshments, and activities. Flower gardens, vegetable gardens, and beautiful backyards make this tour a great way to spend a Saturday.
This year's poster features the artwork of local watercolor artist, Teresa Cook. Teresa started painting with watercolor in 2012 and her work can be seen around Jacksonville in local exhibitions as well as the Riverside Arts Market on select Saturdays.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 the day of. General Admission is self-guided, although guided tours are available through Go Tuk'n, Art Bikes Jax, and via the Bicycle Tour led by ZenCog.
*Highly recommended by Mothers for a Mother's Day outing!
Reoccuring Events:
RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET - A weekly market featuring over 100 artists, makers and farmers.
Every Saturday, ~200,000 visitors per year
FIRST FRIDAY - A monthly meet up featuring food, drinks and live music at a local business.
Every First Friday on the Month, up to 100 participants
LUMINARIA - Luminaria brings neighbors together as they walk along candle-lit sidewalks to socialize with friends.
December 2023, at dusk. Estimated 15,000 participants
HOME TOUR - A celebration of Jacksonville’s architectural history with Riverside and Avondale’s National Historic Registered neighborhoods.
April 15-16, 2023, estimated 3,000 visitors
GARDEN TOUR - Draw inspiration from a variety of gardens in the historic district. From manicured landscaping to wild and natural, there are gardens for all tastes.
May 13, 2023, estimated 1,500 visitors
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