2026 Events
"Wrapped in Love"
Wrapped in Love is a Valentine season gathering created for women from all walks of life. Mothers, survivors, and single women who deserve a moment to pause, breathe, and be poured into.
Plus, The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with diapers, wipes, socks, undergarments and more.
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
February 7, 2026
11am - 2pm
*No Registration Required*
The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with diapers, wipes, socks, undergarments and more.
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
2304 Myrtle Avenue North
Jacksonville FL 32209
Dallas Graham Library Auditorium
March 14, 2026
11am - 2pm
*No Registration Required*
*Everything is first come - First Served *
Community Access Day is a special event hosted by The 1st Step Inc. that brings together multiple community organizations in one location to provide valuable resources and support for women and families. By connecting attendees directly with local service providers, this event helps make important information, programs, and opportunities easier to access in a welcoming environment.
The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with diapers, wipes, socks, undergarments and more.
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
May 9, 2026
11am - 2pm
*No Registration Required*
The Art of Her Painting Experience
Sometimes the best thing you can do is let it all out… and put it on the canvas.
Leave It All on the Canvas is an upcoming creative experience from the Her Art Her Way program designed to give women a space to express themselves through art, emotion, and creativity. This guided painting event will be about more than just making art, it’s about releasing what you’ve been carrying, embracing your voice, and creating something uniquely your own.
No painting experience is required. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or returning to your creative side, this event is about freedom, expression, and connection.
During this experience, participants will:
Create their own guided painting
Connect with other women in a supportive space
Express emotions and stories through art
Leave with a finished canvas and a renewed sense of creativity
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
June 6, 2026
11am - 2pm
Event is Free - Registration is Required
Register Here:
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The Little Steps Boutique will be on site:
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
1826 Dunn Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32218
June 13, 2026
2pm - 5pm
*No Registration Required*
*Everything is first come - First Served *
The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with:
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
July 11, 2026
11am - until everything is gone
* A limited quantity of school supplies will be distributed during the event, while supplies last.
Event is Free
Everything is first come - First Served *
The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with diapers, wipes, socks, undergarments and more.
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
August 8, 2026
12pm - until everything is gone
*THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED*
The 1st Step Inc. is excited to be a vendor at this year's Eastside Annual Back-to-School Bash! Stop by our table to receive free school supplies while they last, including bookbags, notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, crayons, and other school essentials to help students start the new school year prepared and confident.
Matthew Gilbert Gymnasium
August 8, 2026 10am - 1pm
1424 Franklin St, Jacksonville, FL 32206
The Little Steps Boutique will be on site with diapers, wipes, socks, undergarments and more.
* Clothing sizes Newborn to 18 months
* Diapers Sizes 1, 2, and 3
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
August 29, 2026
12:30pm - until everything is gone
Art of Her
Healing doesn't always happen through words. Sometimes, it begins with a paintbrush.
The Art of Her is a free creative wellness experience that provides women with a safe, welcoming space to relax, reflect, and express themselves through art. Whether you're carrying the weight of life's challenges or simply looking for a moment to reconnect with yourself, this event is designed to encourage healing, self-expression, and personal growth.
No artistic experience is necessary! Just come as you are. All art supplies will be provided, and participants will be guided through a creative activity in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
1755 Edgewood Ave W, Jacksonville FL 32208
Bradham Brooks Library Auditorium
June 6, 2026
11am - 2pm
***Event is Free - Registration is Required***
Registration link will be posted on
September 5, 2026 - Stay tuned
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