Mom’s Night Out Events

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife November 4-6

Whiskey, Wine & Wildlife combines renowned beverage tastings and inspired cuisine from some of the South’s best chefs and local culinary superstars with a chance to experience coastal wildlife up close. The weekend’s events will raise funds and awareness for Vilano Beach Main Street and the GTM Reserve, with the Reserve’s research and education experts on hand Friday and Saturday, showcasing some interactive programs with coastal wildlife, from sea turtles to alligators. Separately ticketed events include Guided Tours through the GTM Reserve/Wine & Cheese Paired Reception, W3 Master Classes, Whiskey Inspired on the Pier, and W3 Sunday Jazz Brunch. These events are held at locations throughout the St. Augustine area. Tickets to the main festival on Saturday are $119. Vilano Beach / Vivian Browning Avenue, Vilano Beach, FL 32084 / whiskeywineandwildlife.com

Operation Save Our Sons Black Tie Gala November 4, 6pm to 11:30pm

Adults are invited to help raise funds to ensure the next generation of teens become successful, productive men. The primary goals of SOS are to educate and empower young males ages 11 to 18 to maximize their potential for positive civic impact through contributions to their family and community. Cocktails will be served from 6pm to 7pm, and the gala will begin at 7pm. General admission is $100, and gold ticket packages are $150 each. Downtown Jacksonville / 100 Festival Park Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32202 / ososjax10. eventbrite.com

Friendsgiving at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant November 14, 7pm to 10pm

Join restaurant chefs for food, games, and celebrating with the Cooper’s Hawk family, marking the start of the holiday season. The culinary team put a creative twist on classic Thanksgiving dishes, designed to be paired with Cooper’s Hawk wines. The menu features Cranberry Spritz, Corn Bread with Sweet Butter, Autumn Harvest Duo Roasted Root Vegetable Chowder with Rosemary-Brown Butter Croutons & Wild Mushroom and Black Truffle Arancini with Lemon Aioli and Chives Paired with Grateful White, Maple Pretzel Crusted Pork Chop Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Pancetta Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Onion-Cider Au Jus | Paired with Grateful Red, Apple-Cranberry Crostata Vanilla Ice Cream, Almond Caramel Paired with Almond Sparkling. Tickets are $69 each and include tax and gratuity. This is an adult-only event for ages 21 and up. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants / 904559-4999 / 4850 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / chwinery.com

Lit Chat with Author Valerie Bowman November 14, 6:30pm

Join library staff for a Lit Chat with Valerie Bowman, author of Regency romance novels who lives right here in Northeast Florida. This Lit Chat Interview is a 60-minute program consisting of a 40-minute conversation between author Valerie Bowman and an interviewer, followed by 20 minutes of audience Q&A. A book signing will follow, with books available for sale on-site. Registration is required for this event and must be completed two hours prior to the start time. A library card and PIN are required for registration. This event is for adults and is free to attend. Jacksonville Public Library, South Mandarin Branch / 904-255-2665 / 12125 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223 / jaxpubliclibrary.org

Cat & Nat Unfiltered Live! November 18, 8pm

Cat & Nat, the mom duo most well known for their viral #MOMTRUTHS videos and weekly Facebook Live Shows, are hitting the road and making a stop in Jacksonville. Join them for a behind-the-scenes look into how Cat & Nat came to be; sit in on a "Chit Chat with Cat & Nat" Show; and enjoy a party where there is sure to be games and impromptu dance parties. Tickets start at $39.50. VIP tickets are also available and include Pre-Show Q&A and Meet & Greet. $39.50. Florida Theatre / 904-355-5661 / 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204 / floridatheatre.com

Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants: Holidays at Downton November 19, 12noon to 2pm

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Plants is back in person and ready to show you how to make holiday arrangements with “Downton Abbey” as the inspiration. Get in the holiday spirit and revisit the Crawley family and their “Downstairs” counterparts with fellow Sisterhood and “Downton” enthusiasts. Light refreshments will be available, and raffle tickets will be sold for chances to win the arrangements the Sisterhood creates. The proceeds from the raffle help pay for this special event. This is an adult event. St. Johns County Public Library / 904-8276940 / 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 / sjcpls.org

Bingo for Books November 22, 10:30am

Adults are invited for a cup of coffee and bingo. Each person that calls bingo will get to choose a book to take home. Free. Clay County Public Library, Orange Park Branch / 904-278-4750 / 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 / www.claycountygov.com

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