The Floribunda show (seen here in 2024) returns this weekend to CoRK.
Published on October 1, 2026 at 10:10 am
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A craft beer & spirits fest in Fernandina Beach; the Floribunda art opening in Riverside; Jacksonville’s annual LGBT pride parade and fest; and a presentation on croc conservation at UNF are What to Do this weekend.
Island Hop Craft Beer & Spirits Fest
Saturday
Central Park | Fernandina Beach
Fernandina Beach Main Street hosts its annual Island Hop Craft Beer & Spirits Fest at Central Park on Saturday. It’s a fun, dog- and family-friendly afternoon featuring unlimited tastings from local and regional craft breweries, plus distillers, wineries, and food trucks. The Honey Badgers will be playing live music throughout the day, and there’s a local marketplace as well. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and hang out for a while. General admission includes a souvenir tasting glass.
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1 p.m. – 4 p.m. (VIP entry at noon) | 1200 Atlantic Ave., Amelia Island | Ticket prices vary (Kids under 12 free) | More info
Floribunda opening reception
Saturday
CoRK Arts District | Jacksonville
Floribunda is back! First held in April of 2024, this is easily my favorite art show in town, and the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society and CoRK Arts District are teaming up to bring it back for a second run. It features work from over 100 contemporary artists, all focused on Florida’s native plants, wildlife and natural landscapes. The opening reception is Saturday night, complete with beer, wine, food trucks, and music from DJ John Drum. A portion of all art sales goes directly toward supporting native plant conservation here in our community. The exhibition will stay on view through Oct. 25.
Opening reception: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. | 2689 Rosselle St. | Free admission | More info
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Jacksonville Herpetological Society Meeting
Sunday
UNF Biological Sciences Building | Jacksonville
If you’re interested in reptiles and other local wildlife, join the Jacksonville Herpetological Society as they host guest speaker Mark Perpetua. Mark has spent his career educating the public on crocodilians, from building displays at Marineland to creating art and education projects for global conservation groups. Sunday’s presentation focuses on crocodile conservation and his work in the field. Drop in to listen, ask questions, and learn about the society.
2 p.m. – 4 p.m. | 1 UNF Drive, Biological Sciences Building | Free and open to the public | More info
River City Pride Parade, Festival & Cabaret
Saturday and Sunday
Riverside/Avondale | Jacksonville
The nonprofit Jax River City Pride is hosting its annual parade through Riverside, Avondale and Five Points this weekend. The 1.5-mile parade steps off Saturday at 2 p.m. from historic Willow Branch Park — the site of Jacksonville’s very first LGBT Pride Picnic back in 1978. Then on Sunday, the celebration continues at Riverside Park with a full day of live music, local artists, food trucks, and a Family Fun Zone. Both events are free, family-friendly and open to all ages. Then on Sunday evening, the energy turns up with an adults-only cabaret party, with performances by national music artists and performers.
Parade: Saturday: 2 p.m. | Festival: Sunday noon – 6 p.m.; Cabaret: 6 p.m.-9 p.m. | Free and open to the public | Parade route and more info
