Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: August 20 – 30, 2026
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Late August in Greater Jacksonville is doing that thing where it refuses to slow down. We have got two full weekends, a Triple-A homestand that turns into a Honey Drippers party, blues royalty turning 90 in St. Augustine, free concerts in a 400-year-old plaza, disco at the Alhambra, a K-pop singalong at the Florida Theatre, and enough farmers markets to fill your fridge twice over. Here is everything worth leaving the house for from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 30, 2026, laid out day by day so you can plan the whole stretch.
Thursday, August 20
Free Third Thursday at the Cummer Museum
Roam the galleries and those gorgeous riverfront gardens without paying a dime.
4:00–8:00 PM · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free
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Live Music: Abigail & Andre Gruber at the Cummer
Western swing and honky tonk in the gardens, with two-step instruction so you have no excuse to stand still.
5:00–7:30 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free during Third Thursday hours
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Creative Kids Afterschool Adventure
Gallery exploring plus hands-on art making for grades K through 5, grownup required.
4:00–5:00 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · $10 members, $15 non-members per child
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Concerts in the Plaza: Glory Tributes
St. Augustine's free summer series takes over the gazebo in the oldest public square in the country.
6:00–8:00 PM · Plaza de la Constitución, 22 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free (bring a chair, no alcohol)
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Whalin at Colonial Oak Music Park
North Florida country-rock under a 300-year-old oak on St. George Street, and it costs nothing.
7:00–10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Saturday Night Fever opens at the Alhambra
Dinner, disco, and Tony Manero's white suit, running all the way through September 27.
Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Ticketed, dinner included
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RV Show USA opens
Four days of rigs, dealers, and daydreaming about quitting your job to drive west.
Thursday–Sunday · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Ticketed
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Opening Reception: Let's Get Artsy
A new visual art exhibition kicks off at LaVilla's historic Ritz.
5:00 PM · Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Dale Elliott Jr. at the Comedy Zone
The Jamaican-born comedian and actor headlines a one-night stand in Mandarin.
7:15 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Ticketed, 21+, two-item minimum
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The San Marco Spelling Bee
Grownups spelling badly in a rock club, and it is free.
Doors 6:00 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Free
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When Kingdom Comes (preview night plus writer talkback)
Niveah Glover's Southern Gothic tragedy about five siblings reuniting after a blues legend's death.
JAMS Black Box Theatre, 3315 N Liberty St, Jacksonville, FL 32206 · Ticketed
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Next to Normal at the Limelight
The Pulitzer-winning rock musical about a family navigating mental illness, running through August 30.
7:30 PM · Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Ticketed, rated PG-13
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And Then There Were None at Amelia Community Theatre
Ten strangers, one remote island, and Agatha Christie's most ruthless body count.
7:30 PM · Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · $25 adults, $10 students
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Gardening Tips & Tricks with UF/IFAS Master Gardeners
Bring your sad plant and your questions to the courtyard.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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LEGO at the Library: Boat Racing
Build a boat, race a boat, ages 5 to 11.
4:00–5:00 PM · Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073 · Free
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America 250: Family Movie Night, National Treasure
Nicolas Cage steals the Declaration of Independence, you bring the snacks.
5:30–7:45 PM · Middleburg-Clay Hill Library, Middleburg, FL · Free, all ages
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America 250: American Folk Art Flag Painting for Beginners
An acrylic painting class where everyone leaves with a flag canvas.
6:00–7:00 PM · Green Cove Springs Library, Green Cove Springs, FL · Free, registration required
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Friday, August 21
Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Waterfront market with organic produce, sourdough, honey, fresh pasta, and local art.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill, 377 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free to browse
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Coffee Social at Cafecito
Free Cuban coffee and a midday dance party with DJ Amy Tran in Riverside.
11:00 AM–1:00 PM · Cafecito, 2695 Post St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free
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Jaguars vs. Carolina Panthers (Preseason Game 1)
Football is back downtown, sort of, and the beer is still cold.
7:30 PM · EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Carlos Mencia
The Mind of Mencia star brings his C 4 Urself tour to Mandarin for two shows.
7:15 PM and 9:45 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · From about $43, 21+
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Stage to Screen: Shine A Light
Scorsese's Rolling Stones concert film on the big screen, and the ticket is free.
7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free with advance ticket
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Kurt Metzger at Cafe Eleven
Bold, unfiltered stand-up from a comic who does not do polite.
8:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Ticketed, VIP and GA tiers
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Tru Phonic at Colonial Oak Music Park
Space Coast band blending jam, funk, blues, soul, jazz, and hip-hop.
7:00–10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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A Brushstroke Journey: Midge Scelzo Opening Reception
Opening night for a solo show that hangs through October 8.
5:30–7:00 PM · First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Cir, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · $5 suggested
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3rd on 3rd Lecture at the Amelia Island Museum of History
UNF scholars dig into regional and Indigenous history, in person or streamed.
6:00–7:00 PM · Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · $5 suggested, free for members
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Author Event: The Making of Rockie
An afternoon author talk at Amelia Island's beloved bookstore bistro.
4:00–5:00 PM · Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Check listing
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Cliff Dorsey at the Palace Saloon
Live band night at Florida's self-proclaimed oldest continuously operating bar.
9:00 PM · Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · No cover listed
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Pop Punk Emo Night
An entire evening of screaming along to songs you loved at 15.
Doors 8:00 PM, show 8:30 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Blue Jay Nine Year Anniversary with The Psycodelics
Night one of the Jax Beach listening room's birthday weekend, standing room.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Ticketed
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The Great American Trailer Park Musical opens
Off-Broadway comedy about a very chaotic Florida love triangle, opening night includes an after-party.
7:00 PM · The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · $50 opening night, $35 other performances
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Saturday, August 22
Riverside Arts Market
Roughly 150 farmers, artists, makers, and food trucks under the Fuller Warren, rain or shine.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free admission
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Beaches Green Market
Produce, meats, eggs, breads, honey, and free yoga beforehand at 9:30 AM.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Fernandina Beach Market Place
Fifty-plus vendors, live music, and downtown Fernandina at its best.
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · N 7th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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Fernandina Beach Arts Market
Twice-monthly gathering of local artists and makers on Centre Street.
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · 508 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Produce, plants, crafts, coffee, cocktails, and live music under the oaks.
8:30 AM–12:30 PM · 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Free, SNAP matched via Fresh Access Bucks
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Veteran Legacy Inaugural Community Festival
A brand-new all-day festival at the beach bringing together veterans, military families, first responders, food, and live music.
9:00 AM–7:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion & Latham Plaza, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Jax Book Fest Presents: Writer's Day
Pick three of twelve free workshops led by authors, agents, and publishing pros.
10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Main Library Conference Center, 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free, registration recommended
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VyStar Free Saturdays at MOCA
Every gallery, zero dollars, every Saturday.
11:00 AM–5:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free
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Watercolor Flow: A Mixed-Level Workshop with Teresa Cook
Loose, hands-on watercolor for absolute beginners and returning painters alike.
1:00–4:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · $20–$30
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Seize the Clay Ceramics Workshop at MOCA
Beginner-friendly hand-building, no wheel required.
2:00–4:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · $20–$30
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Buddy Guy 90 with Taj Farrant
The blues Hall of Famer is turning 90 and still out-playing everyone, with free shuttle parking from Anastasia State Park and R.B. Hunt Elementary.
7:30 PM, gates 6:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Roughly $60–$162
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Moonlight Princesses: A K-Pop Experience
A full-throated K-pop singalong spectacle in the Florida Theatre's gilded room.
6:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Save Ferris: It Means Everything 29 Year Anniversary Tour
Third-wave ska favorites playing the debut album front to back, with Lady Ybor and Quit Everything.
Doors 8:00 PM, show 9:00 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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You Deserve It All Orchestra
Rap catalog reimagined with a live orchestra in the Moran Theater.
8:30 PM · Moran Theater, 300 W Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Blue Jay Nine Year Anniversary with Stop Light Observations
Charleston rockers headline night two of the birthday weekend.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Ticketed
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Carlos Mencia (two shows)
Second night of the Comedy Zone run.
7:00 PM and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · From about $44, 21+
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Eric Johanson at Cafe Eleven
Gritty southern-roots blues rock, seated show, all ages.
8:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Ticketed, $5 under-21 fee at the door
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Versvtile at Colonial Oak Music Park
Free crowd-pleasing covers from the '80s, '90s, and 2000s.
7:00–10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Stage to Screen: Shine A Light (night two)
Missed Friday? The Stones ride again.
7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free with advance ticket
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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
Saturday morning read-aloud for the little ones.
10:30 AM · Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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Sunday, August 23
Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
Sunday morning produce, makers, and coffee in the park, with yoga at 9:00 AM.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Jack Russell Park, 850 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · Free
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Slightly Stoopid: Road Trippin' Summer Tour with The Elovaters and DENM
Sunday night reggae-rock by the ocean, free satellite parking with shuttles.
6:15 PM, doors 5:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Roughly $46–$86
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Starship featuring Mickey Thomas with John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band
"We Built This City," "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," and "On the Dark Side" in one night.
7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Summer Sunset Concert Series: Your Mom's Favorite Band
Free waterfront concert on the Amelia River with food trucks, vendors, and kids' activities.
6:00–9:00 PM · Amelia River Waterfront Park, 123 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free (chair rentals for a $5 donation)
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Bad Books on Stage
A staged reading of Sharyn Rothstein's sharp two-hander about a mother, a librarian, and a book nobody agrees on.
3:00–5:00 PM · Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · $25
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Jaguars Training Camp Open Practice
Watch the roster battles up close for free, but you need to register first.
Miller Electric Center, adjacent to EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free with registration
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Christian Johnson at the Comedy Zone
Sunday night stand-up, one show only.
7:00 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · From about $44, 21+
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Advanced Art of Portrait Drawing with William McMahan
A three-hour deep dive into form, proportion, and finding your own line.
12:30–3:30 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · About $35 members, $50 non-members
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Closing day for three shows
When Kingdom Comes at JAMS Black Box, Arsenic and Old Lace at Artist Connection Theatre (5566 Ft. Caroline Rd #7), and The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Greenlight Theatre (8021 Philips Hwy Suite 10) all wrap today.
Ticketed, check each venue for curtain times
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Sunday matinees
And Then There Were None at 2:00 PM (Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St), Next to Normal at 2:00 PM (Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave), and The Great American Trailer Park Musical at 2:00 PM (The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave).
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RV Show USA, final day
Last chance to sit in every captain's chair in the building.
Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Ticketed
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Monday, August 24
Alex Trendler Reads Your Mind
Mentalism in a very small room, which is exactly how it should be done.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Ticketed
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Jacksonville Farmers Market
Florida's oldest continuously operating farmers market is open every single day, Mondays included.
7:00 AM–5:00 PM · 1810 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 32209 · Free admission
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Animal Connections at the Jacksonville Zoo
Keeper chats and feedings all day long, including the 11:30 AM otters.
9:30 AM–3:30 PM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32218 · Included with admission
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Tuesday, August 25
Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise
Fourth-Tuesday classic car show on the oceanfront plazas, free to wander.
4:00–7:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion & Latham Plaza, 11 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville Sounds: Canines & Crustaceans Dog Day
Homestand opener with $2 two-for-one hot dogs and free admission for your dog when you buy a ticket.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
The "Beautiful Things" pop star fills the arena on a Tuesday night.
8:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Talks with Tacos: Careers in Museums
A free panel about working in museums, with actual tacos.
6:00–8:00 PM · UNF Building 14a, Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224 · Free
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The Right Whale: Closing Reception and Film Screening
Last call for the Beaches Museum's North Atlantic right whale exhibit, with a documentary to send it off.
6:00 PM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free (RSVP may be requested)
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Blue Jay Jazz Jam
The weekly open jam where the beach's best players show up unannounced.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Ticketed
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Free Admission Day at Castillo de San Marcos
The National Park Service turns 110 and waives the entrance fee at the 17th-century coquina fortress.
First admission 9:00 AM, last admission 5:00 PM · Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, 11 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Jaguars and Buccaneers Joint Practice
Two NFL teams, one field, free to watch with advance registration.
Gates 8:45 AM · Miller Electric Center, adjacent to EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free with registration
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Wednesday, August 26
Music & Art by the Sea: Bad Dog Mama
The 24th season of this free beachfront concert series, with a food truck, a DJ, and local artists exhibiting alongside.
Art 3:00 PM, food truck 5:00 PM, music 7:00–9:00 PM · St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Free
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Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Sixty to eighty vendors right by the beach, pet friendly.
8:00 AM–12:00 PM · St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Free
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville Sounds: Wear It Home Wednesday
First 500 fans get a T-shirt, and there is a $20 ticket special that comes with a souvenir beer bat.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Sincere Engineer: The Probable Claws Tour
Chicago punk with Stay Inside and Smug in support.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 7:30 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Drop-In Tour: Highlights at the Cummer
A docent-led lap through the greatest hits of the collection and gardens.
1:15–2:15 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Included with admission
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Ace Winn at the Palace Saloon
Midweek live music on Centre Street.
8:00 PM · Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · No cover listed
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Thursday, August 27
Concerts in the Plaza: The Groove Coalition
Another free Thursday night in the historic plaza.
6:00–8:00 PM · Plaza de la Constitución, 22 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Summer Residency Finale: Abigail & Andre Gruber
Closing night of the Cummer's traditional country residency.
5:00–7:30 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free with museum admission
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Multigenerational Workshop: Expressive Urban Sketches of American Landmarks
Built for adults and teens to take together, materials included.
5:00–7:00 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · $35 members, $45 non-members, ages 14+
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville Sounds: Coors Light Thirsty Thursday
$2 sixteen-ounce drafts, $3 twenty-four-ouncers, and a $20 general admission package.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Ron Taylor at the Comedy Zone
One night only, and availability is already tight.
7:15 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Ticketed, 21+
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Going For Broke with Backstep and Pine Avenue
Loud, fast, and local-adjacent at San Marco's favorite dive.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Wheelman: An Evening with Keith Pariani
A St. Augustine collector recounts riding a high-wheel bicycle 775 miles from Dearborn, Michigan.
6:00–8:00 PM · Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Check listing for pricing
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The Artist's Studio with Della Jones
Meet the artist and hear how the work gets made.
4:00–5:30 PM · Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Check listing
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Historic Trolley Tour of Fernandina Beach
Narrated ride through downtown, Old Town, and the Silk Stocking District.
11:00 AM–1:30 PM · Departs historic downtown Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Ticketed
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And Then There Were None
Second week of Christie's island body count.
7:30 PM · Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · $25 adults, $10 students
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Friday, August 28
Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Back again on the water with produce, bread, honey, and art.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free
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Jaguars vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Preseason Game 2)
The in-state preseason grudge match, three days after they practiced together.
7:30 PM · EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville Sounds: Friday Night Fireworks
Postgame fireworks, $2 Miller Lites, and $1 off craft beer. Wear red and save a buck at the box office.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Guy Torry at the Comedy Zone
The Phat Tuesdays founder kicks off a two-night run.
7:15 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Ticketed, 21+
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"Michael": Birthday Celebration Screening
A screening honoring Michael Jackson on his birthday weekend at the Ritz.
7:30 PM · Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Stage to Screen: Hans Zimmer & Friends, Diamond in the Desert
Dune, Gladiator, Interstellar, and The Lion King on a big screen, free with a ticket.
7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free with advance ticket
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2
Four Poe stories retold by historians, paired with a four-part cocktail experience, 21 and up.
6:00 PM and 8:00 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center, 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065 · From $55
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Bike Rodeo 2026
Obstacle courses, a bike "hospital," a bike car wash, food trucks, music, and free helmet fittings while supplies last.
5:00–8:00 PM · Clay County Regional Sports Complex, 4790 Victory Ln, Middleburg, FL 32068 · Free
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Opening Reception: Aspects of Painting, Idea to Oil Canvas
New gallery show at the Beaches Museum, and admission is always free.
6:00 PM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Greyhaven with Footballhead and Cheem
Metallic hardcore for anyone who needs to shake off the week.
Doors 8:00 PM, show 8:30 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Dauzat St. Marie at Blue Jay
Americana harmonies in the quietest listening room at the beach.
Doors 7:20 PM, show 8:00 PM · Blue Jay Listening Room, 2457 S 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Ticketed
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Bad Dog MaMa at Colonial Oak Music Park
Chelsea Saddler and Lauren Gilliam bring harmony-driven originals and covers, free as always.
7:00–10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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Foxtide with The Braymores at Cafe Eleven
SoCal DIY three-piece rolls through St. Augustine Beach.
8:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Ticketed
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Chit & Chat with Angela Peterson
Authors, poets, and storytellers swap work over a long late morning.
11:00 AM–2:00 PM · Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free, RSVP requested
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Zac Petty at the Palace Saloon
Early Friday music on Centre Street.
7:00 PM · Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · No cover listed
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Saturday, August 29
Jax Beach Arts Market
A quarterly juried market where every single thing on the table was made by the person selling it.
10:00 AM–4:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Riverside Arts Market
The Saturday standby under the bridge.
10:00 AM–3:00 PM · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Free
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Beaches Green Market
Free yoga at 9:30 AM, then produce and prepared foods until 2:00 PM.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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Fernandina Beach Market Place
Downtown Fernandina's weekly farmers market.
9:00 AM–1:00 PM · N 7th St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Coffee, cocktails, produce, and live music under the oaks.
8:30 AM–12:30 PM · 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL 32080 · Free
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Beaches Book Day
Local authors and book lovers take over the Beaches Museum, free as always.
11:00 AM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 · Free
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VyStar Free Saturdays at MOCA
Contemporary art downtown, still free.
11:00 AM–5:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Free
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Jumbo Shrimp become the Honey Drippers
The team plays under its alternate identity with themed giveaways, honey dripper treats, a game-worn jersey auction, and postgame Saturday programming.
6:35 PM, gates 5:00 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Upshot Basketball Championship Game
Title game of the Upshot series at the arena.
7:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Ticketed
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Guy Torry (two shows)
Night two at the Comedy Zone.
7:00 PM and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257 · Ticketed, 21+
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Front & Center Music Showcase
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall celebrates one year since reopening with Red Magnolia, Lauren Woodall & Her Band, and Freddie Caicos & The Sunburns.
7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 · Free, claim your ticket in advance
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Chris Kattan (two shows)
The longtime SNL cast member does stand-up at the beach.
6:45 PM and 9:30 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080 · Ticketed, meet and greet add-ons available
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Baba Caiman at Colonial Oak Music Park
Salsa, cumbia, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton, free under the oak.
7:00–10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Free
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The Story of Jazz, Part 4: Bebop, Blues & Beyond
Finale of the four-part series with drummer Les DeMerle's band and vocalist Bonnie Eisele.
5:00–7:00 PM · Story & Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · $35
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Brady Clampitt at Green Turtle Tavern
Front-porch stage, cold drinks, downtown Fernandina.
7:30 PM · Green Turtle Tavern, 14 S 3rd St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · No cover listed
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Easy Honey with Day Lily and Coaster
Indie rock at Jack Rabbits.
Doors 8:00 PM, show 9:00 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter 2
Second night in Orange Park, and the early show is already sold out.
6:00 PM (sold out) and 8:00 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center, 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park, FL 32065 · From $55, 21+
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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
Saturday morning stories for the small humans.
10:30 AM · Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 · Free
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Sunday, August 30
Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
Close out the stretch with a slow Sunday lap through Jack Russell Park.
10:00 AM–2:00 PM · Jack Russell Park, 850 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 · Free
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Honey Drippers vs. Nashville Sounds: Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday
Homestand finale with pregame catch on the field, postgame kids running the bases, free face painting, and balloon animals.
2:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32202 · Tickets from $5
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Ward Davis with Joey Anderson
Outlaw country to send the weekend off properly.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207 · Ticketed
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Terrarium Workshop with Artist Crystal Floyd
Build a tiny world you can keep alive on a windowsill.
12:30–3:30 PM · Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204 · Ticketed
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Closing matinees
Next to Normal closes at 2:00 PM at the Limelight Theatre (11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine) and The Great American Trailer Park Musical closes at 2:00 PM at The Waterworks (184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, $35).
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Pick & Pour: Volunteer Harvest Day
Pull muscadine grapes alongside the estate crew on Amelia Island and get a free lunch out of it.
10:00 AM–12:00 PM · Amelia Island, FL · Free for volunteers
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Saturday Night Fever continues at the Alhambra
Still dancing, all the way through September 27.
Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246 · Ticketed, dinner included
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