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3Free things to do
79New spots
96New stories

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This week in Jacksonville

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 26 events, day by day →

Koi-B Kids Jam

Friday 11am · Koi-B Collective Education Center

Ladies Night

Friday 5pm · FireFlies Pottery & Art Studio

Friday Nights

Friday 7pm · Roller City

Marine Corps Half Marathon

Saturday 7am · Wallace Creek Fitness Center

Onslow County Farmers Market

Saturday 8am · Onslow County Farmers' Market · Free

New in Jacksonville

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Miyabi Jr Japanese Express

Restaurants

Fast teppanyaki fix: Miyabi Jr Japanese Express cooks fresh, made-to-order teppanyaki so you get the flavors you crave without the two-hour grill show.

miyabijr.com ↗

The Clove Hitch Beer Company

Nightlife

Craft beer, close to home: Settle into the cozy, locals-first vibe at The Clove Hitch Beer Company in historic downtown Jacksonville, where craft beers meet a legit food menu and friendly faces that remember your order.

theclovehitchbeer.com ↗

Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville

Arts & Culture

Tap into play: If your littles have cabin-fever levels of wiggles, Zing Zumm, Children's Museum of Jacksonville is your midweek sanity saver for ages 0-10 with hands-on exhibits like a Tot Spot for toddlers, pretend-play Grocery by Publix, rotating art and STEM stations, plus events that keep curio…

zingzumm.org ↗

Jacksonville’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Jacksonville’s best →

Most read in Jacksonville

The five stories Jacksonville readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. 14 Restaurants In Jacksonville, North Carolina That Are Worth Visiting In 2026

    14 restaurants in Jacksonville, North Carolina that are worth visiting in 2026 are highlighted by this article as part of a list of restaurants worth visiting.

    Full story at decorhint.com ↗

  2. Law strips police jurisdiction in parts of Jacksonville

    A legal loophole prevents the Jacksonville Police Department from holding jurisdiction in parts of the city, including the area directly in front of the police department directly in response to House Bill 116, which was enacted in August 2026.

    Full story at witn.com ↗

  3. North Carolina Officials Weigh Marijuana And Hemp Policies As Federal Law Remains In Flux

    North Carolina lawmakers are set to decide on how to regulate intoxicating hemp products when they reconvene in November, following a disagreement over House Bill 328, which would ban hemp with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC and prohibit the sale of any hemp consumables, including CBD, to anyone u…

    Full story at marijuanamoment.net ↗

  4. Search underway after Beaufort man missing since Aug. 8; may be in Jacksonville

    The Beaufort Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating missing 62-year-old Gary Robert Surbrug.

    Full story at wcti12.com ↗

  5. New River YMCA construction continues with wellness wing progress

    Construction is under way at the future New River YMCA full-service facility in Onslow County, North Carolina.

    Full story at wcti12.com ↗

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