Published on June 24, 2026 at 8:12 pm
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A celebration of Filipino culture in College Park, a reenactment of a Fort Mose battle in St. Augustine, and a sunset concert in Fernandina Beach are What to Do this weekend in the Jacksonville area.
FilAm Barrio Fiesta
Saturday
College Park Shopping Center | College Park
Did you know Jacksonville is home to the largest Filipino population in Florida? Head to College Park this weekend for a celebration of that vibrant community at this free, family-friendly event with live music, traditional dance performances, cultural exhibits and local vendors. Come hungry — you’ll find plenty of Filipino favorites, like lumpia, adobo, pancit, and halo-halo. Enjoy some incredible food and experience the warmth and hospitality of Filipino culture right here in Jacksonville.
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10 a.m.-7 p.m. | 903 University Blvd. N. | Free and open to the public | More info
Saturday
Battle of Bloody Mose
Fort Mose | St. Augustine
If you are a history buff or just looking for a fascinating weekend outing, head to Fort Mose Historic State Park this Saturday to witness a dramatic turning point in Florida’s history: the Battle of Bloody Mose. Reenactors will be recreating the intense 1740 clash when a diverse alliance of Black, Spanish and Indigenous fighters launched a surprise pre-dawn ambush to reclaim their fort from British forces. The victory ultimately saved St. Augustine from being overtaken. Go to experience an immersive colonial Floridian historical event right where it actually happened.
Park opens at 8 a.m., with reenactments at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. | 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine | Free and open to the public + $2 to enter the museum (optional) | More info
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Sunday
Summer Sunset Concert
Amelia River Waterfront Park | Fernandina Beach
The city of Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Summer Sunset Concert Series at the New Amelia River Waterfront Park on Sunday evenings through the end of the summer, and they are kicking it off this weekend with a performance by Gilberto ’77. As the tunes fill the air, there will be food trucks, local vendors and activities to keep the kids entertained. If you don’t want to haul your own seat, chair rentals will be available. Also, Keep Nassau Beautiful is setting up free water refill stations, so make sure to bring along a reusable water bottle. So, grab your friends, family, blankets and lawn chairs and catch a beautiful riverfront sunset while soaking in some live music.
6 p.m. | 123 S. Front St., Fernandina Beach | Free and open to the public | More info
