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Mark your calendars for Jacksonville’s legendary Boater Skip Day on the first Friday in June! Boaters will sail to Marker 24 at Bayard Point on the St. Johns River for this massive water party. With music, food, and good vibes flowing, it’s the perfect summer escape! Remember to boat responsibly with proper life vests, a sober captain, and plenty of water. Don’t miss this wave of excitement—it’s shore to be a good time!
Get ready to two-step your way to an unforgettable night at Jax Beach Country Fest 2026! Returning to the beautiful Seawalk Pavilion, this free and family-friendly event is bringing the best of country music straight to the beach! With an exciting lineup featuring Ashley Cooke, Preston Cooper, Madden Metcalf, and more, dust off your cowboy boots and head down to Jacksonville Beach for a night you won’t forget, brought to you with support from PRI and 99.9 Gator Country!
Who said football is a fall sport? Take part in all the action of your favorite team sport while enjoying the luxury of an indoor environment with the Jacksonville Sharks! Their season started in April, but you have plenty of time to show up and support the home team as it lasts through July. Pick up some merch and head to the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena this season!
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Celebrate the USA with Jacksonville’s Annual Fireworks Celebration! This 4th of July tradition has spread to various spots across town to make the show more accessible to everyone. Locate the spot closest to you and secure a seat early for the best views.
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Get hyped, Jax! Football season starts up in August, and we can’t wait for fall afternoons spend locking down The Bank! Grab your teal gear, purchase your season tickets, and get ready for another amazing season with our Jacksonville Jaguars!
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This free, 2-day festival has something for everyone! Florida Fin Fest is a fantastic Jacksonville event advocating for ocean conservation and education, with tons of fun thrown in the mix! Enjoy live music all day, delicious food from across the globe, an interactive education village, and more! Learn how to save our ocean, and have a good time doing it at the Florida Fin Fest this September.
Get ready to Sing Out Loud and live wildly at St. Augustine’s epic annual music festival! The Live Wildly Showcase hits downtown St. Augustine this Septembet, featuring an incredible lineup including Hozier, Beabadoobee, Vance Joy, The Teskey Brothers, Father John Misty, Maren Morris, and more talented artists across two amazing days of live music. With multiple venue options throughout the Nation’s Oldest City, this festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music featuring over 100 national, regional, and local artists spanning multiple September weekends!
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Football season is in full swing at EverBank Stadium! Grab your teal and tickets and get ready to roar with the Jags this September! For more information on tickets, game day tips, and other helpful hints, visit the link below!
The 38th annual Spooktacular, presented by VyStar Credit Union, is perfect for children of all ages! For those who love to be spooked, this year boasts new creepy characters at the startling Scare Zones (ages 13+) with 20 more scared than ever before! These Scare Zones are clearly marked for those who don’t wish to enter – and Scaredy Cat necklaces are available to purchase for those who’d like protection from monsters!
There are also seven different candy stations for trick-or-treating, plus impressive themed sections like Pumpkin Hollow, Witches of Trout River, and more! Enjoy frightfully fun entertainment, scary good music, and delicious treats at this year’s Spooktacular!
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Prost, Jax! As Jacksonville’s largest Oktoberfest, you can understand why we get excited for this event every October! With awesome concerts featuring big artists, delicious German food, and ice-cold beers, the Beaches Oktoberfest is a can’t-miss culinary and cultural event.
Oct 10, 2025 – Oct. 11, 2025
SeaWalk Pavilion
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Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes for this fantastic festival! Explore Jacksonville’s Historic Springfield with PorchFest, a celebration of the gorgeous homes and stunning architecture in this iconic neighborhood. Listen to live music performed from porches and dance through the charming streets. You can also enjoy delicious local food trucks and shop from local makers!
Pro-Tip: This family-friendly event supports arts-related activities in Jacksonville’s urban core, so be sure to participate in all the fun.
Historic Springfield
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Step into an old-fashioned holiday celebration where the magic of the season comes alive! This enchanting event features free hay and train rides through a dazzling trail of lights, a shopping village brimming with local artisans and treats, tours of the beautifully decorated historic Clarke House, festive live music, and photos with Santa. With free admission, family-friendly activities, and the possibility of snow, it’s the perfect way to create cherished holiday memories with your community!
This 3/4 mile journey of jaw-dropping light experiences includes everything from insta-worthy photo ops to live entertainment. Perfect for the whole family for a night of celebration, these holiday lights in Jacksonville are sure to become one of your must-do traditions for the holiday season.
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Join thousands of passionate runners on January 30–February 1, 2026, for the 19th annual DONNA Marathon Weekend—the only U.S. marathon dedicated to finishing breast cancer! Choose your distance from a 5K to an ultramarathon on the flattest, fastest, Boston-qualifying course, and make a meaningful impact supporting The DONNA Foundation’s life-changing mission.
The Jacksonville Icemen season is in full swing, and we couldn’t be more excited for the home team to be back on the ice! With incredible thrills and chills, high-energy crowds, and exciting sports, get hyped up for another season of hockey! Check out our ULTIMATE fan’s guide to the Icemen below!
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If you’re looking for a party packed with flavor, fun, and a splash of history, the St. Augustine Spanish Food & Wine Festival is where it’s at! This event blends Spanish wine, cuisine, and culture with the rich history of St. Augustine. Dating back 458 years to when Pedro Menéndez first landed on these shores, the festival honors Spain’s 4,000-year winemaking tradition while treating visitors to authentic Spanish food, music, and festivities. Beyond the celebrations, this cultural showcase supports Flagler College’s Hospitality & Tourism Management students while giving visitors a true taste of St. Augustine’s enduring Spanish influence.
Soak up the sun and groove to great tunes with the Seawalk Music Festival! This weekend-long fest turns Jacksonville Beach into one big concert. In the past years, we have hosted incredible lineups featuring big names like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and US2 U2, which are tribute performances – so we are super excited to find out what this year has in store for us! With a local maker’s market and tons of delicious food trucks, this festival is the perfect way to spend any winter weekend – out in the Florida sun!
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Get all dressed up in green and get ready to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Jacksonville’s way! From green beer at our favorite breweries to city-wide celebrations, start planning your ultimate St. Patrick’s Day with our can’t-miss guide!
The Gate River Run is back again for another incredible weekend in the River City! As the largest 15K in the USA, take advantage of this iconic Jacksonville event. Soak in the beautiful sights of the city skyline as you run through downtown Jax, and be sure to stick around for the Publix Post-Race Celebration to refuel after this challenging race.
Shop your favorite local boutiques against the beautiful backdrop of Diamond D Ranch’s rustic barns! Browse the latest trends in fashion and accessories, handmade items, and awesome vintage finds while walking along the paths of vendors under the shade of huge oak trees. There will also be delicious food, adult beverages, and hot coffee to enjoy during your shopping trip.
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The Clay County Fair is back—and this year, we’re celebrating our 40th anniversary in style with a totally rad 80s theme! Spend up to 11 fun-filled days with your family and friends enjoying thrilling rides, iconic attractions, amazing food, and live performances. From classic carnival games to the cutting-edge rides, there’s something for everyone.
Your ticket includes more than you might expect—free parking, free entertainment like the fan-favorite Frisbee Dogs and Racing Pigs, a journey back in time through the Early Florida Village, up-close animal interactions, Livestock Shows, Home & Art Exhibits, and plenty of shopping opportunities throughout the fairgrounds. With an incredible concert lineup, 40 years of fair magic to celebrate, and plenty of new attractions to explore, you won’t want to miss it. Grab your tickets now and get ready for a totally awesome experience!
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Clay County Fairgrounds
Did you know that one of the world’s best Blues festivals is right here in Jacksonville every year? Springing in the Blues brings the best local and national blues acts to Jacksonville Beach every April. This Spring festival always brings delicious food, gorgeous oceanfront views, and of course, amazing music! For an enhanced experience, snag a VIP ticket! You’ll get front-row seating in comfy armchairs, private air-conditioned bathrooms, and an exclusive backstage lounge area!
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Seawalk Pavilion
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Rock out with this 4-day hard rock and heavy metal music festival. With past years featuring iconic artists and bands like Motley Crue, Greta Van Fleet, Foo Fighters, and more, the 2025 Welcome to Rockville lineup will be bigger and better than ever! Get your neck ready for some serious head-banging because this is one epic music fest!
May 7 – 10
Daytona Beach
The Jacksonville Jazz Festival always brings amazing stars and singers to the First Coast! From Herbie Hancock and Patti LaBelle to Chaka Khan and Tony Bennett, we can’t wait to see who this year’s festival will hold! Sure to be bigger and better than ever, we know this event is sure to be exciting for all of Jax’s jazz lovers!
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From Tampa Bay to Orlando, explore the must-attend festivals, concerts, and experiences that make Florida unforgettable!
Tampa Bay is buzzing with exciting events! From Gasparilla to the Florida State Fair, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into parades, live music, or thrilling rides, there’s no shortage of fun. Don’t miss out on the best stuff to do—check out what’s coming up next.
Orlando is alive with magical moments ahead! From the dazzling EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to high-energy concerts at House of Blues, the city’s calendar is packed with adventures. Whether you’re a theme park enthusiast, foodie, or culture seeker, there’s endless entertainment brewing. The City Beautiful keeps living up to its name with unforgettable experiences around every corner.
Get your calendars out and ready – you’re about to be booked up with all of these awesome upcoming events in Jacksonville! Whether you’re into music, pets, or just hanging around the city with your friends, there’s an upcoming event you’ll love! For all of the latest and greatest things to do in JAX, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok or check the hashtag #StuffToDoInJacksonville
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