Kids Free November
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Annual Events
Jacksonville hosts exciting festivals and events throughout the year. Learn more about some of the most popular annual events in Florida!
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Georgia vs. Florida
We can't wait to see you in sunny Jacksonville, Florida SEC College Football athletes and fans!
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Don't Miss a Beat in the heart of Downtown!
26.2 with Donna
FACT: 26.2 with DONNA The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is the only U.S. marathon dedicated solely to raising funds to finish breast cancer.
TaxSlayer Bowl
The TaxSlayer Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played with an SEC Conference representative against an ACC/Big10/Notre Dame opponent at EverBank
WasabiCon
WASABICON is Jacksonville, Florida’s favorite pop culture convention celebrating cosplay, video games, anime, tabletop gaming, comics, and “all things geek”.
Gate River Run
More than 20,000 participants make their way to Jax every March for The Gate River Run, the nation’s largest 15K, to experience first-hand the beauty of the
CollectiveCon
North Florida's Premier Anime, Comic Book, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, & Pop Culture Event returns for a 5th huge year! Collective Con will be changing venues to the
World of Nations Celebration
Traveling around the world in a day gets so much easier each spring during the World of Nations Celebration.
Springing the Blues
Now in its 28th year, Springing the Blues marks the arrival of spring in North Florida.
Welcome to Rockville
Who's ready to rock? Welcome to Rockville is Florida’s largest rock weekend!
Funk Fest
Funk Fest was formed to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Old School Music and has grown into a celebration of human expression.
The PLAYERS Championship
THE PLAYERS Stadium Course sports one of the most recognizable and challenging holes on the PGA Tour.
Kingfish Tournament
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is held each year in July at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp on the IntraCoastal Waterway.
One Spark Festival
One Spark is the world's largest idea fest—where entrepreneurs can share their ideas and get feedback and interest in their inventions and concepts.
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January
Jax Boat Show
The Jacksonville Marine Association is putting on a three-day boat show, celebrating and showcasing all manner of sea craft used for varied purposes, whether it's catching waves to ski or fish to eat. Renowned captains Dennis Young and Don Dingman will also be presenting seminars on fishing during this event at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. -
February
The 26.2 With Donna
The only marathon in the world that donates 100 percent of its profits to Breast Cancer Research. Celebrate 10 years at the 26.2 With Donna Marathon this year!Community First Seawalk Music Festival
The festival celebrates Jacksonville's local cultures with all local artists, food, and music. This free, one-day event is held on the beach at the Seawalk Pavilion.
Jax Greek Festival
Follow up your Saint Valentine's Day festivities with this celebration of Greek culture, featuring authentic cuisine and music straight from Greece. Come to the Morocco Shrine's auditorium for this three-day event in Jacksonville.World of Nations CelebrationGet your passport ready to go around the world in just two days. This outdoor festival in downtown's Metropolitan Park showcases the culture, music, and food from dozens of nations.
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March
Gate River Run
This is the largest 15K in the United States. The route takes runners through Downtown Jacksonville and across many of our famous bridges.THE PLAYERS Championship
Golf’s best players descend upon Ponte Vedra for the annual tournament at TPC Sawgrass. Do not miss their attempts to beat the world-famous 17th hole; it’s a tricky one!Salt Life Fest
Come celebrate the "Salt-lifestyle" at SeaWalk Pavilion.Collective Con
Three days of pure excitement and fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, cosplayers, artists, writers, anime, video gaming, live music and more. Collective Con takes place at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds in Downtown Jacksonville.Northeast Florida Veg Fest
Riverside Park hosts this day-long festival presented by the Girls Gone Green in celebration of exactly how their gardens grow. Bring the family for a Saturday packed with entertainment and education about good health and ecological sustainability. Don't worry, there's a beer garden, scavenger hunt, and pie eating contest too!GastroFest
Come to the Riverwalk Southbank & the MOSH for this celebration of great gastronomy grub. The currency is as green as the mindset at GastroFest so BRING CASH and use #GreeningGastrofest to let social media know how you're contributing (recycling, carpooling, etc.) to keeping things as green as possible.Jax Home & Patio Show
Come to the Prime Osborn Convention Center for the 50th anniversary of this local Jacksonville outdoor accoutrement extravaganza.Jax Science Festival
The Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) and The Foundation Academy present one of the smartest and coolest science festivals in the state. Come to FSCJ's south campus to learn some new scientific tricks and the perfectly rational and evidenced-based logic behind those tricks.Jax Book Festival
Celebrate your favorite literary rock star at the Main Library in Jacksonville. This event, the second year in a row, will include book signings, meet-and-greets, classes on self-publishing, and much more. Come take part in a burgeoning local tradition. -
April
One Spark Festival
Local amphitheater Daily's Place hosts this festival which brings together some of tomorrow's brightest creative minds under one roof. The festival mission is to inspire one another, as over a hundred creators look to the feedback and input of festival guests in a discussion of their current project pitches. Further artistic amenities of the event include craft beer and live music, both provided to help get attendees' imaginative muscles properly flexed.Springing The Blues
This is the largest oceanfront free Blues Festival in the world! It takes place in sunny Jacksonville Beach every April.Welcome to Rockville
Hear some of the world’s best rock bands as they converge in Jacksonville during this two-day outdoor music festival.Mandarin Art Festival
The organizers of this fest (in support of the non-profit Mandarin Community Club which promotes local beautification) are calling for artists, patrons, and guests alike to be a part of their 51st anniversary as purveyors and preservationists of the community's natural and creative culture. -
May
Funk Fest Jacksonville
Enjoy live music and entertainment next to the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville.Jacksonville Jazz Festival
This is one of the largest free Jazz Festivals in the nation. Taking place every year during Memorial Day Weekend, the Jacksonville Jazz Festival attracts more than 130,000 people and some of the best Jazz musicians to Downtown Jacksonville for three spectacular days. #jaxjazzfesitval -
June
The Great Atlantic Country Music Festival
Celebrate Jacksonville Beach’s long-standing traditions of local music and fresh seafood at this free festival. Enjoy bands, food vendors, a surf contest, and good old family-fun. -
July
Jacksonville Fourth of July Celebrations
Enjoy live music, food vendors and a spectacular free firework displays. Whether you are looking for riverfront fireworks show in the heart of Downtown Jacksonville or in Jacksonville Beach at the Stars and Stripes at the Sea Walk Pavillion July 4th Celebration Jacksonville is where you'll want to be this summer.The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival
Reel in a big one! This is the largest kingfish tournament in the country. Anglers of all experience levels are welcome. -
August
Jacksonville Jaguars Season Kicks Off
Go Jags! Enjoy some of the best tailgating in the NFL and watch the Jaguars play at EverBank Field in Downtown Jacksonville. -
October
WasabiCon
WasabiCon is an annual pop culture event designed to celebrate anime, comics, cosplay, internet culture, paranormal, science fiction, tabletop gaming, video games, and all things “geek”. The two day Jacksonville, Florida convention features an Artist Alley, a Vendors Room, celebrity guests, panels, workshops, games, and more.Georgia vs. Florida Football Game
The biggest rivalry in the SEC comes to Jacksonville every fall. Don’t miss the celebrations at RV City, the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the best part of all, the game!NAS Jacksonville Air Show
Jacksonville’s own, The Blue Angels, come home every year to thrill audiences with an air show at NAS Jacksonville. Witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations.Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s Season Begins
Ranked as one of the top 40 Symphony’s in the nation, Jacksonville’s Symphony brings a fresh take to classics and pop music each season.Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Get into the Halloween spirit at Northeast Florida’s most visited attraction. This is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. -
November
Kids Free November
Bring the whole family for Kids Free November in Jacksonville. Throughout the month of November, discover all the family fun that Jacksonville has to offer at our city's top attractions! The best part? Kids under 12 get in FREE all month long! Now tell us that isn't something to get excited about, much less plan a trip for!City of Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade
Join the City of Jacksonville, on Monday, November 12, 2018 at 11:01am, as we honor true American heroes - our veterans and active-duty military. This patriotic parade features more than 4,000 participants including grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more! Visit JaxVeteransDayParade.com for more information and a map of the parade route.Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
Dozens of boats decorated with festive holiday lights parade down the St. Johns River in Downtown Jacksonville the Saturday after Thanksgiving making for a great family holiday affair!St. John's Town Center Holiday Spectacular
The 13th annual Holiday Spectacular at St. Johns Town Center will kick off the holiday season on Saturday, November 10 from 2-8 p.m. The festive event will feature a full day of activities, culminating with the lighting of the tree by Santa Claus and fireworks display at 8 p.m. Shoppers will enjoy holiday entertainment including live music from 2-6 p.m., with main stage activities beginning at 6 p.m.Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Jacksonville Landing
The day after Thanksgiving, Jacksonville welcomes the holiday season with a spectacular riverfront tree lighting ceremony.WinterFEST at Adventure Landing
Every holiday seasons this popular water park becomes a winter wonderland with an ice skating rink, ice slides, winter village and hot cocoa. This event runs through January. -
December
New Year’s Eve Celebration in Downtown Jacksonville
End the year with an enormous celebration that includes live music, vendors, and an amazing riverfront fireworks show.ZOOLights at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Discover the Jacksonville Zoo after hours and walk through the exhibits and gardens decorated with thousands of sparkling LED lights.The TaxSlayer Bowl
Two of college football’s best SEC vs. Big 10 teams go head-to-head for the battle of the TaxSlayer Bowl trophy, on the last weekend in December at EverBank Field.WinterFEST at Adventure Landing
Every holiday seasons this popular water park becomes a winter wonderland with an ice skating rink, ice slides, winter village and hot cocoa. This event runs through January.
