June 3, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Summer at the Cummer; Black Rodeo; Duval Comic and Zine FestSummer at the Cummer in Riverside, a Black Rodeo on the Westside and a celebration of zine culture in Riverside…By Amy Garrett
May 27, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Line Dancing in the Park; New Orleans Jazz Party; The Pop-OutA line dancing lesson in Atlantic Beach, a night of live jazz in Fernandina Beach and live music and community…By Amy Garrett
May 21, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Jacksonville Jazz Fest; Blue Crab Fest; Native wildflower field tripJacksonville’s Jazz Fest, Palatka’s Blue Crab Festival and a guided wildflower walk in Green Cove Springs are What to Do…By Amy Garrett
May 20, 2026 Memorial Day events fill the weekend from Jacksonville to PalatkaMemorial Day weekend will include fireworks, music and remembrances of military members lost in war.…By Dan Scanlan
May 14, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Wild Amelia photo show; Beach cleanup; Emancipation Day celebrationA nature photography exhibit in Fernandina Beach, a beach cleanup in St. Johns County and a celebration of Florida’s Emancipation…By Amy Garrett
May 14, 2026 Inaugural Ironman competition will hit Jacksonville’s streets on SaturdayMore than 1,900 athletes will swim, bike and run all day Saturday across Jacksonville and St. Johns County.…By Dan Scanlan
May 6, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Luau Night; Riverside Avondale Garden Tour; Borscht FestivalA luau-themed evening in Downtown Jacksonville, a self-guided garden tour in Riverside and Avondale, and a celebration of Ukrainian cuisine…By Amy Garrett
April 29, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Nature print workshop; Singalong Brunch; Bartram Living History FestivalAn art lesson out in nature in Arlington, a festive brunch in Springfield and a history festival in St. Johns…By Amy Garrett
April 2, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Evening hike; Easter parade; Mandarin Art FestivalA hike on Fort George Island, an Easter weekend tradition in St. Augustine, and the Mandarin Art Festival are What…By Amy Garrett
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…By Amy Garrett
March 5, 2026 Jax kicks off championship season with sports bonanzaThe Players Championship, Gate River Run and Bob Hayes Invitational lead a plethora of sports events this month.…By Will Brown
March 5, 2026 The Amelia classic car show moves to Saturday for first timeThe Amelia Concours is moving from Sunday to Saturday at the suggestion of people who attend.…By Dan Scanlan
February 12, 2026 WHAT TO DO | ‘Alice by Heart,’ ‘Princess Bride’ in the park; Midnight Moon Galentine’s DayA rock musical in Arlington; a movie date night on the Downtown waterfront;, and a celebration of sisterhood in St.…By Amy Garrett
February 3, 2026 BIT OF JOY | Celebrate Black History at Riverside Arts MarketRiverside Arts Market and Melanin Market are combining to celebrate Black History Month this Saturday.…By Heather Henderson
January 29, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Forever Motown; ‘Dear Evan Hansen’; ‘Touring the Landscape’Groovin’ to Motown hits in Ponte Vedra Beach, a Jacksonville Beach production of a hit musical and a new Cummer…By Amy Garrett
January 21, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Urban Book Fest; Chi Fest; Stories on Stage: Best Laid PlansA celebration of authors, readers and writers in Downtown Jacksonville; a healthy living festival in Neptune Beach; and a night…By Amy Garrett
January 15, 2026 WHAT TO DO | Mapping Our Past; Swing Dance Sunday; MLK Holiday Grand ParadeA talk on maps at the Jacksonville Public Library; swing music night at The Volstead Downtown; and the city’s annual…By Amy Garrett
December 17, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Vinegar at Spinster Abbott’s; Holiday Disco Market; LuminariaA show by the band Vinegar in St. Augustine; a holiday disco market in Springfield; and the Riverside/Avondale Luminaria are…By Amy Garrett
December 11, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Ukrainian Holiday Market; Dickens on Centre; ‘Art + Politics’A Ukrainian Holiday Market in Mandarin; a beloved holiday tradition in Fernandina Beach; and a new exhibit at the Museum…By Amy Garrett
December 3, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Tea and Tales; Deck the Chairs; Gullah Geechee Heritage FestivalA cozy Christmas tale read aloud in Fernandina Beach, a beloved holiday tradition at Jacksonville Beach and the 12th annual…By Amy Garrett
November 12, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Jake Shimabukuro; MOCA Fall Family Day; Puppies and PilatesA concert by acclaimed ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro; the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Family Fall Day in Downtown Jacksonville; and…By Amy Garrett
November 6, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Lincolnville Festival; Jacksonville PorchFest; Super Girl Surf FestivalThe Lincolnville Festival in St. Augustine, PorchFest in Springfield and the Super Girl Surf Festival at Jacksonville Beach are What…By Amy Garrett
October 29, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Halloween Goth Night; Fort Mose First Harvest; Right Whale FestivalA goth dance party in Murray Hill, a historical celebration in St. Augustine and a celebration of whales in Fernandina…By Amy Garrett
October 23, 2025 WHAT TO DO | Book Talk: ‘Welcome to Florida’; Native plant walk; Beach stargazingA book talk in Riverside, a native plant tour in Julington Creek and a night of stargazing at Hanna Park…By Amy Garrett