September 4, 2024
It’s 904 Day!
Let's celebrate EVERYTHING 904 on September 4. How are you celebrating?
Jacksonville hosts exciting festivals and events throughout the year. Learn more about some of the most popular annual events in Florida.
September 4, 2024
It’s 904 Day!
Let's celebrate EVERYTHING 904 on September 4. How are you celebrating?
September 13–14, 2024
Florida Fin Fest
Florida Fin Fest presented by Natural Life takes place at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.
September 29 — October 5, 2024
Guide to all things JAX Pride
From eclectic shopping to vibrant murals and prideful events, Jacksonville welcomes LGBTQ+ visitors.
October 11–13, 2024
WasabiCon Jacksonville 2024
Jacksonville, Florida's largest and longest-running pop culture convention for fans, families, and “geeks” of all ages!
November 9, 2024
PorchFest
November 9, 2024 Jacksonville PorchFest returns! This music festival is held on the welcoming front porches of Historic Springfield.
February 2025
World of Nations Celebration
Traveling around the world in a day is so much easier during the World of Nations Celebration!
March 14–16, 2025
CollectiveCon
North Florida's Premier Anime, Comic Book, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, & Pop Culture Event returns in 2025! CollectiveCon will be located at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center this year.
April 4–6, 2025
Springing the Blues
One of the most highly anticipated music events in the State, the free three-day festival features performances by blues legends and emerging artists who fuse blues with other influences, including rock, funk…
May 2025
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Jazz fans, shimmy on over to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival! We can't wait for you to arrive.
July 10–20, 2024
Kingfish Tournament
The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament is held each year in July at Jim King Park & Boat Ramp on the IntraCoastal Waterway.
November 2, 2024
Georgia vs. Florida Football Game
Welcome To Jacksonville SEC Fans! We can't wait to see you in sunny Jacksonville, Florida.
November 8–10, 2024
Super Girl Surf Pro
Celebrating women in sports and beyond, Super Girl Surf Pro Jacksonville is a weekend-long festival showcasing a diverse range of activities, from DJ and gaming competitions to skating and of course, surfing.
January 2, 2025
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Plan your visit to watch the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl under the lights in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 7:30 pm.
February 2, 2025
DONNA Marathon Weekend
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.
March 1–2, 2025
Spartan Race Weekend
Visit Jacksonville welcomes visitors to this one-of-a-kind event in Jacksonville. Diamond D Ranch meets the world’s #1 obstacle course race.
March 1, 2025
Gate River Run
The nation's largest 15k returns to Jax in 2025. Find out all about the Gate River Run in Jacksonville!
Visitors and locals can enjoy free or discounted entry all month long at Jacksonville's top attractions.
Juneteenth Melanin Market
The Melanin Market attracts thousands of attendees to the Historical Eastside of Jacksonville.
Fourth of July Celebrations
Enjoy live music, food vendors, and 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 Seawalk Pavillion July 4th Celebration Jacksonville is where you'll want to be this summer.
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.
Jacksonville Jaguar Season Kicks Off
Go Jags! Enjoy some of the best tailgating in the NFL and watch the Jaguars play at EverBank Stadium in Downtown Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguar Season Continues
Enjoy some of the best tailgating in the NFL and watch the Jaguars play at EverBank Stadium in Downtown Jacksonville.
Florida Fin Fest
Florida Fin Fest is a free, two-day education and music festival focused on conservation and sustainability. You won’t want to miss it - it’s FIN-tastic!
Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival
A culinary experience featuring Mexican cuisine from over 10 restaurants and food trucks, as well as tequila stations, craft margaritas, local makers, games, live music, and more.
Jax River City Pride
Jax River City Pride is Jacksonville's annual LGBTQIA+ celebration that fosters a sense of community. The event includes a parade as well as festival with a family fun zone, a full day of live entertainment, food and dozens of businesses, artisans and non-profit vendors.
WasabiCon
WasabiCon is Northeast Florida’s largest pop culture event. The two-day convention takes place annually at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center and features celebrity guests, over 250 artists and vendors, game rooms, and much more for fans of anime, cosplay, tabletop gaming, and video games.
NAS JAX Air Show
Jacksonville’s own, The Blue Angels, come home every year to thrill audiences with an air show. Witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian aerobatic demonstrations. This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend.
Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo & 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.
Florida vs. Georgia Weekend
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 at EverBank Stadium.
Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS presented by Circle K
Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS takes place at the Timuquana Country Club. This PGA TOUR event brings a unique approach to golf with a focus on food, music and fun for everyone.
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.
Porchfest
Free live music festival with food and fun takes over the parks and porches of historic Springfield near Downtown Jacksonville.
Super Girl Surf Pro
The professional World Surf League (WSL) competition and festival celebrating female empowerment takes place at Seawalk Pavilion and on Jacksonville Beach.
City of Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade
Join the City of Jacksonville to honor true American heroes - our veterans and active-duty military. The Veterans Day Parade features 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.
Deck the Chairs
Deck the Chairs, features dozens of lifeguard chairs uniquely decorated for the season at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.
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.
Winter on the Water
Experience holiday extravaganzas, nightly snowfalls, dazzling boat parades, extraordinary light displays and much more. Find out why everyone wants to spend their “Winter On The Water” in Jacksonville.
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.
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.
The 26.2 With Donna
The only marathon in the world that donates 100 percent of its profits to breast cancer research. Celebrate the cause at the 26.2 With Donna Marathon.
World of Nations Celebration
Get 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.
Community First Seawalk Music Festival
The Community First Seawalk Music Festival is a free, family-friendly event here at Jax Beach on the Seawalk Pavilion. The festival celebrates Jacksonville's local cultures with all local artists, food, and music. VIP Premium Seating, however, is available for purchase.
Riverside Craft Beer Fest
Happening under the Fuller Warren Bridge in Riverside. At the festival, sample over 100 craft beers, enjoy live music, enjoy great food + more!
The Spartan Race
Florida’s #1 ranked motocross park meets the world’s #1 obstacle course race.
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
Some of 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.
Jax Home & Patio Show
Come to the Prime Osborn Convention Center for this local Jacksonville outdoor extravaganza.
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.
Springing the Blues
This is the largest oceanfront free Blues Festival in the world. It takes place in sunny Jacksonville Beach every April.
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 festival as purveyors and preservationists of the community's natural and creative culture.
Jax River Jams
Downtown Vision puts the concert series together with shows every Thursday in April.
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
This is one of the largest free Jazz Festivals in the nation. 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
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Every day is a special day for moms in Jacksonville, but the second Sunday in May is extra special.
St. Patrick’s Day
Get ready to paint the town green because Jacksonville has plenty of parties to celebrate the Irish in all of…
Memorial Day
Celebrate our Fallen Heroes in our Military Town.
July 4, 2024
A Guide to July Fourth in Jacksonville: Fireworks, Food & Fun
Will you be in Jax to celebrate Independence Day this year? There are plenty of fireworks displays and Fourth of July events happening around town.
Top Picks for Labor Day in Jacksonville
Your top things to do for Labor Day Weekend in Jacksonville, Florida.
October
Scaring Up Some Halloween Fun in Jacksonville
Jax has got all the spooks and sweets to get your Halloween-loving-hearts howling!
November 11
Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a celebration of our heroes. Jacksonville salutes its military in a big way with the annual Week of Valor celebrations every November.