UPCOMING EVENTS

March

Bi-annual St. Johns River Cleanup in Riverside Avondale

March 16 | 9-11 am

 

Join us on Saturday, March 16th to participate in the neighborhood-wide effort of cleaning up our parks and merchant areas. Throughout the neighborhood, there will be seven designated sites with leaders who will provide bags, gloves, and treats for volunteers. Many of these sites are suitable for families and may involve some light landscaping. This will be Rain or Shine - click here to sign up or scan the QR code.

As a token of appreciation, all participants will receive a $5 voucher that can be used at Riverside Arts Market on the day of the event for any purchase!

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April

50th annual Home Tour

April 13-14, 2024

 

Celebrate architectural history with Riverside Avondale Preservation during the 50th annual Home Tour presented by David Gray Home Services on April 13 from 10 am to 4 pm and April 14 from 12 pm to 4 pm.

The Home Tour is as old as Riverside Avondale Preservation itself, operating since 1974, making 2024 our Golden Anniversary. Having hosted this event for 50 years, we are confident in our ability to execute a high-caliber, well-attended event for ticket purchasers, homeowners, and sponsors. The goal of Home Tour is to elevate historic preservation, restoration, design, and maintenance and promote homes in the community doing this work. Join us for an exceptional weekend of exploring some of the best homes in Riverside Avondale. Purchase your tickets now ahead of time! Some planned activities throughout the weekend are:

  • The Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society plant sale is at Native Park, Saturday from 10-2 (while supplies last!)
  • The property at 1504 Barrs St. is full of locally made art created by members of the Jacksonville Art Guild, FOR SALE!
  • Stop by the RAP house for questions or restrooms any time (we are on the map!)
  • Use #raphometour in your social media so we can follow your favorite moments on the tour

 

Thanks to the Homeowners who generously open their homes to us for this event. Many are present in their homes, so say THANK YOU when you see them!

 

Twilight Party

April 11, 2024

 

The Twilight Party is a Home Tour “preview” event with only 100 tickets available. This year the Twilight Party is hosted at the 50th anniversary Feature Home, the stately Mediterranean Revival-style residence at 3407 Pine Street owned by John and Jan Hirabayashi. The home celebrates its centennial anniversary this year, designed by the prominent architectural firm of Marsh & Saxelbye. The home features an ornate cast stone entrance, with scroll-shaped brackets supporting an arched pediment. The buff brick exterior, red tile roof, balustraded balcony, and semi-circular cast stone tympanums above the front lower windows add to the intended image of this house as an Italian villa.

Join us for “an evening to remember” featuring a musical performance by the "The Raisin Cake Orchestra", delicious food by Biscottis, signature cocktail drinks created that will speak to our “Golden Anniversary” theme, wine from All Spiced Up, and a specialty brew made by Fishweir Brewing Company, the “Cincuenta”. Twilight is an enchanting evening and a way to fully immerse yourself in the Home Tour experience. The $115 ticket includes access to the Featured Home, drinks, food, and dessert all night. 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm.

The event's Golden Sponsor is The Law Offices of Pajcic & Pajcic. Thank you to Michelle Walsh Designs for truly creating an evening to remember.

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.

Select First Fridays of each Month, up to 100 participants

LUMINARIA - Luminaria brings neighbors together as they walk along candle-lit sidewalks to socialize with friends.

December 2024, 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 13-14, 2024, 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 11, 2024, estimated 1,500 visitors

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