IN SPRINGFIELD? IN SPRINGFIELD? IN SPRINGFIELD? What ’s Happening

The free Music on Main concert series, now in its fifth year, is in full swing for 2023 at Sesquicentennial Park. On the last Wednesday of the month, attendees bring blankets or chairs to enjoy a favorite local band, with food and drinks available to purchase, and experience the personality of the community. These events are family- and dog-friendly. Save the dates on April 26th and on May 31st for the next Music on Main performances.

According to WalkScore.com, Springfield is the most bikeable neighborhood in Jacksonville’s urban core. To promote the connectivity Springfield has within the urban core, SPAR hosts bike socials to visit other Jacksonville urban core neighborhoods through its Explore the Core program, including rides to the Riverside Arts Market, Railyard District, San Marco, Downtown Sports Complex, and Eastside Murals. Each ride is free to join and highlights a different neighborhood, with a focus on art, history, and local business. Visit sparcouncil.org/explorethecore for suggested routes and activities. (Pro tip: The map can also be used as a starting point to get to Springfield to start your Home Tour day.)

Want to learn more about historic preservation in our city? Stop by a Historic Preservation Workshop or Speaker Series event, designed to help residents and realtors understand the unique processes and requirements in renovating a historic home in Jacksonville, including the COA process. The ongoing Speaker Series is perfect for history buffs who want a deep dive into all things old Jax. Past topics include the “Lost Streetcars of Springfield” and a spotlight on significant architects in the urban core. *

For more information on these events and other SPAR programming, follow @SPARJax on social media or visit SPARCouncil.org.