A Sweet Afternoon for a Sweeter Cause
Join us November 23rd, for Pies in the Park
Pies in the Park a fall-inspired community dessert pop-up where pies, purpose, and play come together under the trees of downtown Jacksonville. This open-air event is part of the Pie It Forward Florida initiative, and 100% of ticket proceeds donated to the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program benefiting Circuit 4 to support children in Florida’s dependency system.
What to expect.
A full-sensory celebration of community, creativity, and connection, one slice at a time.
This isn’t just a pie tasting, it’s a feel-good, joy-filled day designed to bring Jacksonville together through food, storytelling, and shared purpose. Here’s a peek at what’s waiting for you
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Enjoy our pie bar from some of Jacksonville’s most beloved bakeries and up-and-coming bakers, all serving up slices with love. Expect both sweet and savory options and maybe a surprise flavor or two.
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Settle in under the sky, bring a picnic blanket, and get cozy it’s time to gather, laugh, and make new friends.
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Groove to the sounds of local Dj’s and pause for story moments that celebrate culture, resilience, and the many lives behind the pies.
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From games stations to pie-eating contests, making moments, little ones will have plenty to explore while grown-ups enjoy the pie bar.
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Support small businesses at our curated vendor village featuring drinks and bites from local food trucks.
What if dessert could make a difference in our community?
Pie It Forward Florida
Is a grassroots initiative founded by Chef Natasha Burton, using the power of pie to create real change. We host intentional gatherings, like “A Story in Every Slice”, that combine storytelling, shared meals, and community fundraising. It’s more than dessert. It’s about legacy, love, and local impact.
We partner with nonprofits, local small businesses and storytellers to amplify voices often overlooked and raise funds for children in care, families in crisis, and dreams waiting to rise.
Mission Statement
To build a more compassionate Florida, one slice at a time.
Why this matters
All proceeds from this event go directly to support children navigating the foster care and court system in Northeast Florida. Your ticket helps fund advocacy, emergency needs, and stability for kids who deserve safety and support.
Because every slice should come with compassion.
Buy a seat. Give a slice.
Event Location:
135 W Monroe St, Jacksonville, FL
Sunday, November 23rd 2025
1pm–4pm
Street parking and garages available nearby.
Follow the movement. Share the pie. Be the story.
Don’t forget to tag us in your pie pics!
#piesintheparkjax #pieitforwardfl
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