Published on March 26, 2026 at 10:07 am
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A family bird walk in St. Augustine, a pop culture convention in Downtown Jax, and a unique theatrical experience in Jacksonville Beach are What to Do this weekend in the Jacksonville area.
Family Bird Walk: Vaill Point Preserve
Saturday
Vaill Point Park | St. Augustine
Grab your binoculars and head to Vaill Point Park for a Family Bird Walk hosted by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation. This guided outing is a perfect way for nature lovers of all ages to discover local bird species and explore Florida’s beautiful outdoor habitats. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and love for birds and have fun.
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10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | 630 Vaill Point Road | Free and open to the public, but registration is required | More info
Collective Con
All Weekend
Prime Osborn Convention Center | Downtown Jacksonville
If the Prime Osborn looks like it’s been taken over by a multiverse of superheroes and anime legends this weekend, don’t worry—the city is in good hands. Collective Con is back for its 12th year as Northeast Florida’s premier celebration of all things pop culture. It’s your chance to meet celebrity guests like Alan Tudyk and Manny Jacinto (better known as Jacksonville’s favorite fictional son, Jason Mendoza, from The Good Place). Between the hourly panels and the free arcade, you can shop from hundreds of vendors or just admire the top-tier cosplay.
1000 Water St., | All-weekend pass: $76.40. Kids under 10 are free | Tickets and more info
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Every Brilliant Thing
All Weekend
Players By The Sea | Jacksonville Beach
Catch the Jacksonville version of the one-person play that’s taking Broadway by storm. After her mother’s suicide attempt, a young person begins a list of everything brilliant about the world—from ice cream to laughing so hard you snort. Through humor and heart, Every Brilliant Thing turns a sensitive conversation about mental health into a celebration of the extraordinary beauty found in the ordinary. And it’s a unique theatrical experience: Every Brilliant Thing invites the audience onto the stage for an uncommon perspective.
Thursday-Saturday: 8 p.m; Sunday: 3 p.m. | 106 6th St. N., Jacksonville Beach | Tickets: $35 ($32 for senior/student/military) | Tickets and more info
