Amy Garrett
Amy Garrett has called Northeast Florida home for 25 years. Born into a military family, she learned early how to be a tourist wherever she is — a mindset that keeps her curious about the Jacksonville area's hidden gems and new experiences. Amy loves festivals of all kinds, exploring nature trails and saying hello to every single dog she meets along the way.
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April 23, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Celebrate Trails Day; Jax Veg Fest; Plein Air Paint Out

These outdoor events in Jacksonville and St. Augustine are What to Do on the weekend of April 23-27, 2025.…

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The Jean Ribault-themed playground at Friendship Fountain will make its debut on Saturday. | Noah Hertz, Jacksonville Today
April 16, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Asian Night Market; Jax Parks Eggstravaganza; Ride or Die

What to do in the Jacksonville area the weekend of April 18-20, 2025.…

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April 9, 2025

WHAT TO DO | St. Augustine PoetFest; UniverSoul Circus; Shannon and the Clams

Poetry in St. Augustine, a multicultural circus in Jacksonville and the music of Shannon and the Clams are What to…

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April 2, 2025

WHAT TO DO | UNF Astronomy Night, ‘Madama Butterfly,’ Gallery Brunch Hop

Stargazing with powerful telescopes, taking in an opera in Amelia Island and hopping from art gallery to art gallery in…

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Art in the Park comes to James Weldon Johnson Park this weekend.
March 26, 2025

WHAT TO DO | ‘Knowing the West’; Art in the Park; Levitation Room

Need something to do in Jacksonville this weekend? Try a museum exhibit showcasing artwork from the American West, a sidewalk…

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First Coast Opera presents Magic Flute this weekend | First Coast Opera
March 19, 2025

WHAT TO DO | First Coast Opera; Goth Night; Evergreen Cemetery tour

First Coast Opera’s “Magic Flute,” Underbelly’s monthly Goth Night and a stroll through a historic cemetery are this week’s Things…

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March 12, 2025

WHAT TO DO | Collective Con; Springfield St. Paddy’s Day; Analog Club Spring Showcase

What to do in the Jacksonville area this weekend: Cosplay Downtown, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Springfield or vote for…

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A Gullah Geechee dance demonstration at a previous 7 Creeks Fest
March 6, 2025

WHAT TO DO | ‘Ride the Cyclone,’ Caroline Rose, 7 Creeks Fest

Our picks for weekend events in the Jacksonville area: Community theater, indie music and a nature fest for the whole…