May 14, 2026
A nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…
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May 14, 2026
Second phase of Riverfront Plaza could be completed next year
The next phase of Riverfront Plaza will include a beer garden, restaurant, landscaped pathways, a water feature and more.…
May 14, 2026
Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on Saturday
More than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…
May 13, 2026
Riverfront Music Garden debuts along reimagined Northbank Riverwalk
The interactive music garden pays tribute to the many famous musicians who hail from Jacksonville.…
May 6, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht Festival
A luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…
May 4, 2026
Anastasia State Park expands lodging options with ‘glamping’ cabins
New cabins are part of what the Anastasia State Park’s concessionaire calls its new “glamping” offerings. …
April 29, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Nature print workshop; Singalong Brunch; Bartram Living History Festival
An art lesson out in nature in Arlington, a festive brunch in Springfield and a history festival in St. Johns…
April 29, 2026
A drone show and crustacean creations – it’s time for Shrimp Fest
The 61st annual shrimp festival comes to Fernandina Beach this weekend — with a few changes.…
April 23, 2026
Jacksonville Beach hosts annual Opening of the Beaches
Opening of the Beaches represents the unofficial start of the summer season in Jacksonville Beach.…
April 23, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘The Pillowman,’ Wild Wonders critter show; Celebrate Trails Day
A play in Downtown Jacksonville, a critter encounter in Atlantic Beach and a celebration of trails in LaVilla are What…
April 16, 2026
WHAT TO DO | The CookOut: Unity on the Block; Sea Turtle Fest; Historic Timeline Saunter
A block party celebrating Jacksonville’s Urban Core, Sea Turtle Fest in Fernandina Beach, and a stroll through history in St.…
April 8, 2026
WHAT TO DO | PoetFest; Soraia show at The Walrus; Yoga with Tigers
A poetry fest in St. Augustine, an indie rock show in Murray Hill, and yoga with big cats are What…
April 3, 2026
New student art alliance will oversee Deck the Chairs
Deck the Chairs seeks to create more youth-oriented art opportunities throughout the year.…
April 2, 2026
58th Mandarin Art Festival returns for Easter weekend
More than 100 artists will vie for awards at Jacksonville’s longest-running art festival.…
April 2, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art Festival
A hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…
March 31, 2026
Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County
An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…
March 26, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Family bird walk; Collective Con; ‘Every Brilliant Thing’
A family bird walk in St. Augustine, a pop culture convention in Downtown Jax, and a unique theatrical experience in…
March 23, 2026
Meet the regulars at James Weldon Johnson Park
A photographer and a storyteller have created an exhibit introducing the people who make the park what it is.…
March 23, 2026
MOSH offers first look at 3 of its planned galleries
MOSH released illustrations of three galleries as it continues to raise money for a new Northbank museum.…
March 18, 2026
WHAT TO DO | ‘The Mikado’; Coffee with the Curators; ‘The Sauce Boss’ Bill Wharton
The Mikado opera in St. Augustine, an art talk in Mandarin, and an evening of music and cooking in Fernandina…
March 17, 2026
Sing Out Loud festival will scale back this fall, with a big move coming
This year’s Sing Out Loud music festival will offer a smaller presence that still promises lots of performances.…
March 16, 2026
13 books that spotlight Jacksonville history, culture | HOW TO JAX
Love to read and want to understand what makes Jacksonville…Jacksonville? From classic Southern storytelling to gripping crime fiction and insightful…
March 13, 2026
With ‘These Truths’ public art project halted, funds might be redirected for other courthouse uses
The proposed “These Truths” stainless steel sculpture had been in the planning phase for more than a decade before it…
March 11, 2026
WHAT TO DO | Crimes & Chaos tour, Elena Øhlander art show, Menorcan heritage fest
A walking tour through Downtown Jacksonville, an art show in Avondale, and a celebration of Menorcan heritage in St. Augustine…