Calendar & Latest Events

View upcoming events, workshops, and gatherings hosted by the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville.

Adults Boo Bash Halloween Party

Saturday, October 17th
5:00pm – 7:30pm

Halloween Crafts • Halloween Snacks • Games • Photobooth

This is a donation based event, so if any parents would like to help cover the costs of supplies and food they can use the registration link below

Musical Theatre Program

This fall Greenlight Theatre Company is partnering with the DSAJ to put on a production of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: A Wicked Adventure. This program is for all ages and abilities with no registration fee. We just ask for a one time donation to help cover the cost of production. Practice begins Friday, August 28th from 5:30-6:30pm at the DSAJ Office. It takes place every Friday, with the official performance taking place on December 18th at 7pm.

Down to Box Fall 2026

10 week boxing program at the DSAJ for our teens and adults ages 14 and up. The registration fee is $75. It is run by Coach Angel at the DSAJ Office on Wednesdays from 6pm-7pm. The program will begin on September 9th and run until November 18th, with a banquet concluding our final practice. This program is open to all skill levels!

GLTC/DSAJ Dance Program

This fall program is being run by Chris from Greenlight Theatre at the DSAJ Office. He will be teaching different styles/types up dancex from tap to jazz to many others. This program is for all ages, abilities, and experience levels with no registration fee. We just ask for a one time donation should you choose to donate . Practice begins Saturday, August 29th from 10am-11am and will continue through till December.

Mamas on the Mat: DSAJ Moms Yoga Class

DSAJ Moms, join us for some well earned respite with a free yoga class to help you all relax and decompress from your busy lives. Coffee and muffins will be provided! The yoga class will take place on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30am-9:30am at the DSAJ Office. Childcare will be provided for anyone who may need it! There are 30 spots available, so sign up quickly!

Family Karate Night

DSAJ Dojo Family Fun NIght! This is a free event being hosted at Underground Fitness and Self Defense: 8769 OLD KINGS RD S, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217 on September 25th. This is open to ALL ages. There will be two time slots: Session 1 is from 6-6:45pm (this is more focused for our 12 and unders, but 12 and older are allowed to participate at this time). Session 2 is from 7-7:45 (12 and up age group, but 12 and unders can participate in this time slot). You can look forward to learning some karate/self defense as well as playing with lightsabers and ninja throwing stars. We are only allowed 20 spots for each time slot, so sign up to ensure you get one.

Registration opens Sept. 1