Blues Fest takes over at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church in St. Augustine
Published on October 22, 2026 at 11:28 am
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A family-friendly movie night in Riverside, a blues fest in St. Augustine and Carrie: The Musical in Arlington are What to Do in the Jacksonville area this weekend.
JaxParks Movie Night: ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’
Friday
Artist Walk | Riverside
Grab your cozy blanket or lawn chair and head down to Riverside for a free outdoor movie night under the Fuller Warren Bridge! The city’s Parks Department is hosting two showings of spooky season classic The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993’s Halloween-meets-Christmas story following Jack Skellington’s attempt to take over Santa’s job. (Bonus: the late great Catherine O’Hara played Sally.) Food trucks will be on site, plus free popcorn.
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Friday: 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. |718 Riverside Ave. | Free and open to the public | More info
St. Benedict Blues Festival
All weekend
St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church | St. Augustine
Three days of live music and home-cooked food are coming to Lincolnville. The annual St. Benedict the Moor Blues Festival spotlights local and regional blues musicians, while the kitchen serves up a different menu each day — fried fish sandwiches on Friday, a BBQ dinner on Saturday, and a Sunday morning brunch. Bring a lawn chair and stay a while. All proceeds support the church’s historic renovation fund.
Friday and Saturday: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – noon | 86 MLK Ave., St. Augustine | $10/day (Includes parking) | More info
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‘Carrie: The Musical’
All weekend
The 5 & Dime (at The Florida Ballet) | Arlington
Stephen King’s iconic story, first brought to life as a novel more than 50 years ago(!), comes to the stage in a rock-driven musical adaptation. Presented by The 5 & Dime, the production explores the complex, intense bond between Carrie and her mother, brought to life with an angsty rock soundtrack and incredible local talent. (If you love a good spooky season show, this one is an absolute must-see!)
Friday-Saturday: 8 p.m.; Sunday: 2 p.m. | 10131 Atlantic Blvd. | Tickets: $33.85 online/ $35 at door | Tickets and more info
