Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: November 12 – November 22, 2026
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Holiday season just flipped on in Greater Jacksonville, y'all! The next 11 days (Thursday, November 12 through Sunday, November 22, 2026) bring the final weekend of the Jacksonville Fair, Greek Fest, a Key Lime Pie Festival, the return of ZOOLights, St. Augustine's legendary Nights of Lights Light-Up! Night, big shows at the Amp and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, and a stack of markets, museum nights, trivia, comedy and more from Fernandina to Green Cove Springs. Here's every verified thing to do, day by day.
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Amelia Island Pirate Voyages
Set sail on a pirate-themed cruise past Old Town, Fort Clinch and Cumberland Island, keeping an eye out for dolphins and wild horses.
Dates: Daily, Nov 12 to 22 · Daytime voyage 11:30 AM-1 PM · Amelia Island Pirate Voyages, 3 Front Street, Fernandina Beach · See link
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Booze & Bites Tour (Amelia Island Downtown Tasting Tours)
Eat, sip and laugh your way through downtown on a walking tour full of island history and local flavors.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 · 2:30-5 PM · Downtown Fernandina Beach, S. 3rd Street between Centre and Ash Streets, Fernandina Beach · $89
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Come From Away at Theatre Jacksonville
The feel-good Tony-winning musical about a tiny Newfoundland town that welcomed the world on 9/11.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22 · Evenings 7:30 PM; matinees Nov 15, 21 and 22 at 2 PM · Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville · $34
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Cumberland Sound Sunset Tour (Amelia River Cruises)
Watch the sun melt over Cumberland Sound on a family-friendly narrated cruise with dolphins and seabirds for company.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 · 5-7 PM listing (one-hour narrated cruise) · Amelia River Cruises and Charters, 1 North Front Street, Suite 3, Fernandina Beach · See link
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Disney's Frozen: The Musical (Amelia Musical Playhouse)
Anna, Elsa and Olaf take the stage for a family-friendly community production packed with "Let It Go" and other favorite songs.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21 & 22 · Thu-Sat 7:30 PM; matinees 2:30 PM · Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach · See link
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Guided Shark Tooth Eco-Tour (Fernandina Fossils)
Hunt the beach for million-year-old shark teeth and fossils with experts, then get your finds identified and turned into a keepsake.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20 & 21 · 9-10 AM · Fernandina Fossils, 508 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach · See link
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Kids Free November at Jacksonville Zoo
All month, up to five kids ride free into the zoo with each paying adult, making it the cheapest family day out of the year.
Dates: Daily, Nov 12 to 22 · Daytime zoo hours · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · Up to 5 kids ages 3-12 free with paid adult
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St. Augustine Art Association: Perspectives and Dick Tilman Retrospective
Two gallery shows, one on fresh perspectives and one honoring late local artist Dick Tilman, plus a plein air exhibit opening Nov 19.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 & 22 · Noon - 4:00 PM (Tue-Sun) · St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St, St. Augustine · Free
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Thursday, November 12
The First Coast Comedy Festival
Comics from across Florida and the country trade stand-up, improv and sketch, with four different acts every show.
Dates: Nov 12, 13 & 14 · Nov 12 show 7:00-8:45 PM · First Coast Comedy, 2292 Mayport Rd #35, Atlantic Beach · See link
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71st Annual Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
It's the final weekend of the fair's first year at its new 82-acre Westside grounds, with rides, livestock shows, fair food and national acts at the JAX Amphitheater.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14 & 15 · Thu 5-11 pm; Fri 3-11 pm; Sat-Sun 12-11 pm · Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville · $15 adults; $10 seniors and kids 6-12; 5 and under free
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Paula Cole: THIS FIRE 30 (with Rett Madison)
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter celebrates 30 years of her breakout album This Fire in an intimate oceanside hall.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $69.80-$202.57
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SunSquabi at Colonial Oak Music Park
Colorado trio SunSquabi blends funk and live electronic dance grooves under the oaks on St. George Street.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · $35.26
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Wheelman: An Evening with Keith Pariani
The curator of the Lightner's vintage bicycle exhibit shares stories from cross-country rides on high-wheel bicycles.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · $20 ($10 members); reservations required
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Beer, Burgers and Bingo at Bold City Brewery
Thursday bingo pairs with burgers and local brews at this Riverside brewery favorite.
6:30 pm · Bold City Brewery, 2670-7 Rosselle St, Jacksonville · Free to play
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Boardwalk Talk: Our Beaches, Retired Mountains with Bill Longenecker
A longtime local surfer digs into the geology of Beaches sand with hands-on samples of fulgurites, flint and limestone plus a live experiment.
6:30-7:30 PM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach · Free for members; $5 suggested donation
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First To Eleven at Cafe Eleven
YouTube favorites First To Eleven reinvent pop and rock classics with powerhouse vocals.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $25.67 - $38.04
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Jewish Comedy Night with Joel Chasnoff
National Jewish Book Award-winning comedian Joel Chasnoff brings an evening of humor and storytelling to a Fernandina brewery.
Doors 7 PM, show 7:30 PM · Mocama Beer Company, 629 South 8th Street, Fernandina Beach · $36
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A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage
Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang put on their Christmas play to Vince Guaraldi's beloved music in this touring stage show.
7:30 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center, 283 College Drive, Orange Park · From $37 (all-in pricing)
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Always...Patsy Cline (Blue Fire Theatre)
Blue Fire Theatre tells the true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with a superfan, with "Crazy," "Walkin' After Midnight" and plenty more hits.
Dates: Nov 12, 13 & 14 · 7:30 PM · Yulee Lions Club, 851023 Highway 17, Yulee · $25
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (Flagler College Theatre Arts)
Flagler College students stage Christopher Durang's Tony-winning comedy about squabbling siblings and a movie-star sister.
Dates: Nov 12, 13, 14 & 15 · 7:30 PM evenings; 2:00 PM Sunday matinee · Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine · $20 (Flagler students and staff free)
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Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles
Take it easy with the authorized Eagles tribute that has been nailing those harmonies for decades.
8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Bear Grillz: Dubstep Time Machine Tour
The bass-dropping bear headlines a throwback dubstep rager downtown.
9:00 PM to 2:00 AM · Myth Nightclub, 333 E Bay St, Jacksonville · See link (Eventbrite)
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Get Closer! A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Dinner and a show with the timeless hits of Linda Ronstadt.
Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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Jacksonville Fair Concert: Smash Mouth with Fastball and Nine Days
Hey now, it is a triple shot of 90s alt-rock singalongs at the fair.
Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville · Included with fair admission (verify)
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The Faint at Jack Rabbits
Omaha's dark-wave dance punks bring synth-fueled chaos to San Marco's beloved club.
Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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Friday, November 13
Petanque Amelia Island Open
World champions roll into the harborfront for the largest international petanque tournament in the Americas, and spectators can watch the boules fly for free.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Fri 1-6 PM; Sat-Sun 9 AM-5 PM · Historic Downtown Fernandina Harborfront, Front Street at the Downtown Marina, Fernandina Beach · Free to watch
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"Rembrandt" Lecture with Dr. Debra Murphy (Part 2)
Former UNF art history professor Debra Murphy dives into the life and masterpieces of Dutch Golden Age painter Rembrandt.
3-4 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free (registration via UNF)
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Afternoon of Chamber Music: Amelia Island Community String Orchestra
Local adult string players fill the bookstore courtyard with a free afternoon of chamber music.
3:30-4:30 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Asian Night Market (Southside)
Graze your way through Filipino, Thai, Korean, Cambodian and Vietnamese street food at this monthly open-air night market.
4-11 pm · Asian Night Market Southside lot, 7534 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · Free admission
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Jax Greek Fest
Load up on moussaka and honey-soaked loukoumades while live Greek music and traditional dancers keep the Southside party going all weekend.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Fri 4-9 pm; Sat 10 am-9 pm; Sun 11 am-5 pm · St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, 12760 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · $5 daily; $12 weekend pass (cards only)
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ZaZa Flamenca: A Tribute to Barbra Streisand
ZaZa Flamenca and guitarist Gabriel Herminda give Streisand's ballads and show tunes an intimate flamenco-flavored spin.
5:00, 7:00 and 9:00 PM · The Velvet Room, Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine · $60 plus fees
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Amelia Island Cocktail Tour
Four stops, four specialty cocktails and a guided stroll through historic downtown make for an easy Friday or Saturday night out.
Dates: Nov 13, 14, 20 & 21 · 5:30-7:30 PM · Downtown Fernandina Beach, S. 3rd Street between Centre and Ash Streets, Fernandina Beach · $59
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Denim and Diamonds: Daddy Daughter Dance
Dads and daughters dress up for an evening of dancing, sweet treats and photos.
5:30-8:30 PM · The Link, 425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra Beach · $65 per couple
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Holiday Shoppes at First Coast Cultural Center
Kick off holiday shopping with handmade gifts from local artists and makers in Sawgrass Village.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Fri 5:30-7:30 PM (ticketed preview); Sat 10 AM-4 PM; Sun 11 AM-4 PM · First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach · $5 suggested donation Sat-Sun
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Amelia Island Museum of History Ghost Tour
Walk about 14 blocks of historic downtown after dark hearing the island's spookiest tales from a museum guide.
6-7 PM · Starts at the cemetery behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach · $15 adults, $10 children
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Reel Fun Nights Drive-In Movies
Load up the car for a drive-in under the stars with food trucks and a kids zone: Toy Story 5 on Nov 13 and Free Birds on Nov 20.
Gates 6 PM, movie at dusk · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs · $35 per car
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Tuscan Rose Vineyards One-Year Anniversary Celebration
Raise a glass to the Callahan winery's first birthday with a weekend of live music, including Double Vision on Saturday night and Jenn Burns on Sunday afternoon.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Fri 6-10 PM; Sat 11 AM-10 PM; Sun 12-7 PM · The Winery at Tuscan Rose Vineyards, 45884 Bismark Road, Callahan · Free entry; ticketed add-ons
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Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits (Pucks & Paws Night)
Hockey meets pups at Pucks & Paws night, plus Teacher Appreciation, as the Icemen take on Greenville.
7:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
The washboard-wielding trio stomps through country blues, ragtime and rock-fueled Americana.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $25.68
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Cipha Sounds at The Comedy Zone
The hip-hop DJ turned comic brings his New York swagger to four weekend shows.
Dates: Nov 13 & 14 · Fri 7:15 and 9:45 PM; Sat 7:00 and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · See link
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Paula Poundstone
The quick-witted comedy legend riffs with the crowd for a night of big laughs in an intimate room.
7:30 PM · WJCT Soundstage, 100 Festival Park Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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Sabrina Cast Reunion Live
Cast members from Sabrina the Teenage Witch reunite on stage for a 30th anniversary night of stories and nostalgia.
7:30 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · See link
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Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (A Classic Theatre)
A Classic Theatre closes its run of the Chekhov-flavored dark comedy about family, aging and selling the old homestead.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Fri 7:30 PM, Sat 4:00 PM, Sun 2:00 PM · St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $15 - $25
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Classic Comedy Night
A stand-up showcase of comics from across Florida and beyond in the Laughter Lounge.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga St #7, St. Augustine · $20 advance, $25 door
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Floyd Nation
Lasers, lights and the full Pink Floyd experience fill the historic Florida Theatre.
8:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Jacksonville Fair Concert: 311 with Sitting on Saturn
311 brings its reggae-rock grooves to the fair stage for a Friday night jam.
Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville · Included with fair admission (verify)
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Mega Stars of Country
A three-course dinner paired with a country hits tribute revue.
Dates: Nov 13, 14 & 15 · Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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Seward Johnson: Beyond the Frame (exhibition opens)
Life-size sculptures that step right out of famous paintings land at the Cummer, a fun new exhibit running into June 2027.
Museum hours · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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Saturday, November 14
Dash4Diabetes Jacksonville
Lace up for a Northside community run and walk that raises awareness for diabetes during National Diabetes Month.
8 am-noon · Lonnie C. Miller Park, 7689 Price Rd, Jacksonville · See link
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K9s For Warriors' Armed Forces Tri-Bridge Challenge 10K & 5K
Run or walk across three downtown bridges to support K9s For Warriors, which pairs service dogs with veterans.
8-11 am · Riverfront Plaza, 2 W Independent Dr, Jacksonville · See link
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AddieStrong 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Run or walk in memory of Addilyn Grace Spann to support genetics research at Wolfson Children's Hospital.
8:30 AM start (packet pickup 7:30 AM) · Freedom Crossing Academy, 1365 Shetland Dr, St. Johns · $30 - $40
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Farmers Market at the Amp
Shop local produce, plants, cheese, baked goods and handmade crafts under the oaks while the Free Rangers jam nearby.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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2026 Jacksonville Out of the Darkness Walk
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's oceanfront community walk to honor loved ones and support mental health.
9:00 AM-12:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 159 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free to walk; fundraising encouraged
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Fernandina Beach Arts Market
About 30 booths of handmade jewelry, pottery, paintings, leatherwork and tie-dye from local makers line Centre Street, perfect for early holiday shopping.
9 AM-1 PM · Fernandina Beach Arts Market, 508 Centre Street, Fernandina Beach · Free admission
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Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market
Fill your bag with local produce, baked goods and natural products at the self-proclaimed friendliest farmers market in Florida.
9 AM-1 PM · Fernandina Beach Market Place, 1 North 7th Street, Fernandina Beach · Free admission
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GTM Research Reserve Family Seining
Pull a seine net through Guana Lake to scoop up fish and crabs and meet the estuary's critters up close.
9:00-11:00 AM · Guana Dam, GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free program; $3 parking at the Dam
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Holly Jolly Shopping Spree
Hop a trolley from the Old Jail to Uptown St. Augustine for a day of holiday shopping and dining.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (check-in 8:45 AM) · Old Jail Museum, 167 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $50 - $70
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Acton Academy Children's Business Fair
Kid entrepreneurs run their own booths and sell homemade products to shoppers.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM · Acton Academy Ponte Vedra, 680 Crosswater Pkwy, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free to attend
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Beaches Green Market
Stock up on local produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, flowers, baked goods and honey at this rain-or-shine Saturday market.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM · Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Callahan Christmas Festival and Holiday Market
Kick off the holidays in West Nassau with a car show, photos with Santa, live music, food trucks, local vendors and a kids zone.
Dates: Nov 14 & 15 · 10 AM-7 PM · Callahan Club Blvd, 4100 Callahan Club Blvd, Callahan · Free (car show registration $25)
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Moosehaven 16th Annual Chili Cook-off & Car Show
Cooks from across the country battle for the best chili while you sample, vote, check out classic cars and enjoy live entertainment.
10 AM-4 PM (awards 3 PM) · Moosehaven, 1701 Park Avenue, Orange Park · Free admission; chili tasting kits $5
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Original Florida Key Lime Pie Festival
Pie-eating contests, hermit crab races, a pie toss, 15+ food trucks and plenty of key lime pie by the slice or whole.
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM · Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine · $10 adults, $5 kids 5-12, free 4 and under
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Riverside Arts Market
Stroll more than 100 artists, makers and farmers under the Fuller Warren Bridge, rain or shine, with river views and live entertainment.
10 am-3 pm · Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
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UNF Ospreys Homecoming Parade
Ospreys pride rolls through campus with floats and spirit groups ahead of homecoming basketball that afternoon.
10 am · University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville · Free
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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
Little ones dive into fantastical worlds during a lively Saturday morning story hour in the bookstore.
10:30-11:30 AM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free
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America 250: Clay County Community Band Concert
The Official Band of Clay County, 70-plus volunteer musicians from teens to octogenarians, plays a free family concert of band and jazz favorites.
2-3 PM · Orange Park Library, 2054 Plainfield Avenue, Orange Park · Free
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St. Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular
Face painting, the Grinch, live entertainment and a tree lighting with fireworks when Santa arrives.
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM; Santa, tree lighting and fireworks at 8 PM · St. Johns Town Center, 4663 River City Dr, Jacksonville · See link
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UNF Men's Basketball vs. The Citadel (Homecoming)
Pack the Arena for Homecoming hoops as the Ospreys host The Citadel.
2:00 PM · UNF Arena, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville · See link
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Nocatee Fall into Christmas Market
An evening market at Nocatee Town Center that bridges autumn and the holidays with local vendors.
4:00-7:00 PM · Nocatee Station Field, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra · Free
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Island Art Association Second Saturday Art Walk
Stroll downtown galleries, meet the featured artist and enjoy light bites and wine at the monthly art walk.
5-7 PM · Island Art Association, 18 N. Second Street, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Keystone Heights Mayor's Ball: Let Freedom Sparkle
Don your red, white and blue for dinner and dancing to the band Cold Shot at this America 250-themed hometown gala.
5-9 PM · Keystone Heights RV Resort, 1177 SE Keystone Avenue, Keystone Heights · $75 per person, $125 per couple
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O.A.R. Three Decades Tour with Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall
Jam-rock favorites O.A.R. celebrate three decades under the oaks with Gavin DeGraw and KT Tunstall along for the ride.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 6:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $59.03 - $115.72
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Magic Hideaway: Magic Show with Bill Abbott
Master magician Bill Abbott performs close-up magic and mind reading in a tiny red-velvet theater, cocktail included.
Dates: Nov 14 & 20 · 6:00 and 8:30 PM · Casa Monica Resort and Spa, 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine · $125
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Davide De Pierro: The Letters I Never Sent
The author and social media storyteller performs a seated evening of monologue, readings from his new novel and audience Q&A.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:30 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $55.63-$98.15
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Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates (Women in Sports Night)
The Icemen celebrate Women in Sports and Teacher Appreciation as they battle Savannah on the ice.
7:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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Jason Salmon Stand-Up
The actor-comedian behind A Cowboy Explains brings his Texas-sized stand-up to the beach.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $31.85
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Jacksonville Symphony: The Flying Ace (world premiere score)
The 1926 silent film shot in Jacksonville by Norman Studios gets a brand new live score from six Black composers.
7:30 PM · Jacoby Symphony Hall, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Suite 200, Jacksonville · See link
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Drag Bingo with a Comedy Twist
Host Karrissa T. Wade mixes bingo, drag and comedy for a prize-filled night out.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga St #7, St. Augustine · $10 - $25
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Jacksonville Fair Concert: Amp It Up! (A Foreigner's Journey to Boston, Heart-Shaped Box)
Classic rock and grunge tributes turn the fair into an arena rock party.
Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville · Included with fair admission (verify)
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Tantric with Revis at Jack Rabbits
2000s rock radio favorites Tantric and Revis crank it up in a small-club setting.
Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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Sunday, November 15
Farmers Market at Schooner's Seafood House
A north-end Sunday market with local coffee, honey, produce, plants and live music.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Schooner's Seafood House, 3560 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine · Free
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Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum
Room for 100+ vendors selling Florida produce, artisan foods, plants and handmade goods on the museum grounds.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Classic Car Museum, 4730 US Highway 1 South, St. Augustine · Free
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Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market
Browse local produce, art and crafts with live music at the Town of Orange Park's Sunday market in Town Hall Park.
10 AM-3 PM · Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Avenue, Orange Park · Free admission
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JAX Fall Record Fair 2026
Crate diggers get 40-plus vendor tables of vinyl, CDs and cassettes, plus all-vinyl DJ sets, food, drinks and a Jaguars watch party.
11 am-6 pm · Liberty Building, Phoenix Arts & Innovation District, 2336 N Liberty St, Jacksonville · Free
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MOCA Fall Family Day
Free artmaking, Irish dancers, live performances and kid-friendly activities fill the museum.
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · Free
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Self-Care Sundays: Tai Chi and Sound Bath at the Cummer
Unwind with tai chi and a soothing sound bath in the Cummer's riverfront gardens.
11 am-noon · Cummer Museum Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
A wickedly witty stage take on C.S. Lewis' tale of a senior demon coaching his nephew.
3:00 PM · Moran Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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Healthy Kids Running Series Nocatee
Little runners race short courses in a cheer-filled, everyone-wins youth running series.
3:30 PM · Nocatee Community Park, 653 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra Beach · See link
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ROARS and More (Community Hospice benefit)
A wild evening at the zoo benefiting Community PedsCare and the families it serves.
4:30 PM to 8:00 PM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $40-$60
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Here Come The Mummies
The mysterious bandaged funk-rock band brings its wildly theatrical, dance-all-night party to the beach.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $74.34-$103.82
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Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute
Swifties can relive every era with a full band, dancers and dazzling visuals.
6:00 PM (doors 5:00 PM) · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Ripe at Colonial Oak Music Park
Berklee-born alt-pop band Ripe serves up danceable funk and pop rock in the open-air park.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · $39.37
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Americana 250 Concert
Choirs, a piano duo, a Big Band-style vocal trio and a UNF jazz trio salute veterans with patriotic, jazz and classical music.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine · Free (donations to Veterans Village)
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The Steepwater Band
Chicago blues-rockers The Steepwater Band crank up the guitars in Cafe Eleven's listening room.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $23.62 - $38.81
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Jacksonville Fair Concert: LOCASH with John Morgan
Country hitmakers LOCASH close out fair week with a closing-night party.
Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds, 13601 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville · Included with fair admission (verify)
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Monday, November 16
Name That Tune at LandShark Bar and Grill
Shake off the Monday blues by guessing songs from the first few notes at this beachfront game night.
7:00-9:00 PM · LandShark Bar and Grill, 715 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free to play
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River City Rhythm Kings Big Band Night at Mudville Grille
Swing into the week with a live big band at this beloved San Marco-area sports bar's Monday music room.
7-9 pm · Mudville Grille, 3105 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · $10
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Tuesday, November 17
Guided Hike: Moses Creek
A three-mile guided walk through coastal forest with views of the saltwater marsh.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM · Moses Creek Conservation Area East, 1300 SR 206 E, St. Augustine · Free (registration required)
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Spafford
The Arizona jam band stretches out with improv-heavy grooves for a Tuesday night that feels like a weekend.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $40.15-$62.84
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Bingo Night at Culhane's Irish Pub
Daub your cards over Irish pub fare at this Tuesday night bingo.
6:00 PM · Culhane's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 967 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach · See link
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Master Gardeners Series: Poinsettias, Not Just Christmas
Learn the history and science behind the holiday's signature plant and how to keep your poinsettias thriving.
6-7:30 PM · Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island · Free
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St. Augustine Songwriters Night
Hosts Bob Patterson and David Watt Besley swap songs and stories with two guest singer-songwriters.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Oasis Deck and Restaurant, 4000 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach · Free
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Flagler Presidential Speaker Series: Meg Cabot
The Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot talks books, humor and female empowerment at Flagler College.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (VIP meet-and-greet 8-9 PM) · Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine · Free lecture with pre-registration
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Music Bingo at Top Dawg Tavern
Name that tune to fill your card at this free Tuesday music bingo in Bartram Park.
7-9 pm · Top Dawg Tavern, 13820 Old St Augustine Rd, Ste 417, Jacksonville · Free
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American Ballet Theatre
World-class ballet comes to downtown Jacksonville for one elegant evening.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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UNF Men's Basketball vs. Fort Lauderdale
Weeknight college hoops with the Ospreys on their home court.
8:00 PM · UNF Arena, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville · See link
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Wednesday, November 18
Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Fresh produce, bread and handmade crafts by the beach, followed by a stroll on the pier.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM · St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach · Free
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Frosty: A Musical Adventure
A magic hat brings a snowman to life in this 50-minute holiday musical made for grades 1 through 5.
10:30 AM (doors 9:30 AM) · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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A Guided Tour of Henry Flagler's Hotel Alcazar
Peek into the old spa rooms and pool structure of Flagler's 1888 Hotel Alcazar on a guided behind-the-scenes tour.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · $35 ($15 members); registration required
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Artful Storytime: Garden Secrets
Preschoolers ages 2 to 6 hear a garden-themed story and make art inspired by the Cummer's collection.
11:15 am-12:15 pm · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · $10 members per child
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Tiffany Yesterday and Today: The Art of Stained Glass
Stained-glass artist Marisa Whittemore talks Tiffany techniques alongside the Cummer's Tiffany or Ti-phony? exhibit.
1-2:15 pm · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · See link
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Amelia Island Museum of History Pub Crawl
History gets a kick on this 2.5-hour tour of three or four of downtown's most notorious old pubs, with a specialty drink at each stop.
5-7:30 PM · Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach · $45
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David's Restaurant & Lounge Wednesday Tasting Menu
Treat yourself to a chef-curated, seasonal multi-course tasting menu at one of downtown's fine-dining favorites.
5-9 PM · David's Restaurant & Lounge, 802 Ash Street, Fernandina Beach · $95
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Beer Yoga at PJD's
Balance poses and a cold beverage at the same time in this lighthearted yoga class where laughs are free.
6-7 PM · PJD's Beer and Wine Garden, 12 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach · $20
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Ornament Painting with Martha Ferguson
Paint your own glass and ceramic ornaments in a two-hour workshop with all supplies and refreshments included.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · $45 ($25 members); pre-registration required
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Buena Vista Orchestra
Veterans of Buena Vista Social Club, AfroCuban All Stars and Celia Cruz's band serve up classic Cuban son and salsa at a seated show.
Doors 6:30 PM, show 8:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $74.34-$131.03
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Wednesday Trivia at Bold City Brewery
Test your brain over slider specials and BOGO wine at one of Jacksonville's original craft breweries in Riverside.
7 pm · Bold City Brewery, 2670-7 Rosselle St, Jacksonville · Free to play
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William Elliott Whitmore
Iowa folk singer William Elliott Whitmore delivers gravel-voiced songs of family and mortality.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $26.58 - $38.81
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Bad Co. Legacy
Feel like making love to some classic rock as this tribute cranks out Bad Company hits.
8:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Christmas Movie Extravaganza at BrewHound
Cozy up for holiday movie nights at the dog park, running every Wednesday and Thursday until Christmas.
Dates: Nov 18 & 19 · BrewHound Dog Park + Bar, 1848 Kings Circle South, Neptune Beach · See link
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Thursday, November 19
Author Event: Tim Gilmore on "Memphis Wood"
Jacksonville author Tim Gilmore talks about Memphis Wood, the art teacher known as the First Lady of Jacksonville Art.
3-4 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Free Third Thursday at The Cummer Museum
Stroll riverfront gardens and world-class art for free on a Thursday evening.
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
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North Beaches Art Walk
More than 50 local artists and live performers fill the shops and sidewalks where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean.
5:00-9:00 PM · Beaches Town Center, 117 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach · Free
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Third Thursday Sip & Stroll
Grab a branded cup and wander the Southbank Riverwalk with live music, food trucks and riverside bars, then dance at a free silent disco.
5-8 pm (silent disco 7-11 pm) · Southbank Riverwalk at RiversEdge, 2010 Prudential Dr, Jacksonville · Free admission; drinks for purchase
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East Nash Grass (with Remedy Tree)
Nashville's hard-picking bluegrass outfit brings high-speed banjo and tight harmonies to Ponte Vedra.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $48.26-$58.46
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BINGO at BASCA (Thanksgiving dinner edition)
Dab your way through 10 games of bingo with a Thanksgiving dinner included and a $100 jackpot on the final game.
6-9 PM · BASCA, 352 Stowe Avenue, Orange Park · $30 cash
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Madre Cumbia at Colonial Oak Music Park
Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto, Fruko and Carmelo Torres celebrate Colombia's cumbia with music from the album Madre Cumbia.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · $42.11
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Music in the Garden at the Lightner: Amy Hendrickson
Bring a chair for a free garden concert of originals and rock, country and Americana covers from local songwriter Amy Hendrickson.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Radzinski Family Garden, Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · Free
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ZOOLights Community Night
Get a sneak peek of ZOOLights for just ten bucks the night before the big holiday light show officially opens.
6-10 pm · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $10 per person
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Beer, Burgers and Bingo at Bold City Brewery
Thursday bingo pairs with burgers and local brews at this Riverside brewery favorite.
6:30 pm · Bold City Brewery, 2670-7 Rosselle St, Jacksonville · Free to play
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The Gibson Brothers
Award-winning bluegrass siblings Eric and Leigh Gibson trade sweet brother harmonies.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $26.58 - $38.81
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Blade Runner LIVE in Concert
The sci-fi classic hits the big screen with its moody Vangelis score performed live.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Kristin Key
Comedian and musician Kristin Key brings her sharp stand-up and guitar-fueled laughs to the Terry.
7:30 PM · Terry Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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A Christmas Carole at the Alhambra Theatre
The nation's oldest continuously running dinner theater serves a three-course meal with its festive take on Dickens' Scrooge story.
Dates: Nov 19, 20, 21 & 22 · See link for show times · Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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JU Men's Basketball vs. Little Rock
The Dolphins host Little Rock in an Arlington hoops showdown.
Swisher Gymnasium, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville · See link
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Friday, November 20
Diamonds in the Rust Fall Market
A three-day vintage, antique and handmade market on a Westside ranch, perfect for early holiday shopping.
Dates: Nov 20, 21 & 22 · 10 am-4 pm · Diamond D Ranch, 5903-1 Solomon Rd, Ste 1, Jacksonville · See link
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Gardening Tips & Tricks with Nassau County Master Gardeners
UF/IFAS-certified Master Gardeners set up in the courtyard to answer your plant questions and share the latest horticulture trends.
10-11 AM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Explore Animals at Camp Chowenwaw: Prehistoric Animals
Kids 5 and under learn about prehistoric animals at a pop-up nature center and story time, then play in the park.
11 AM-12 PM · Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs · Free
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Harmony & Healing: Mental Health Through African American Music and Culture
Dr. Johnnetta Betsch Cole leads a community conversation on mental health and music, featuring The Ritz Chamber Players.
2-4 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free (RSVP required)
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Hometown Holiday Night Market
String lights, hot cocoa, local makers and Christmas carols turn historic Palm Valley into a cozy holiday market.
4:00-8:00 PM · Palm Valley Community Center, 148 Canal Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach · See link
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3rd on 3rd Lecture with Adrienne Burke and Ennis Davis
The museum's after-hours talk series welcomes Adrienne Burke and Ennis Davis, with snacks and drinks on hand.
6-7 PM · Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach · Free for members, $5 non-members
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Amelia Island Museum of History Ghost Tour
Walk about 14 blocks of historic downtown after dark hearing the island's spookiest tales from a museum guide.
6-7 PM · Starts at the cemetery behind St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach · $15 adults, $10 children
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Magic Hideaway: Magic Show with Bill Abbott
Master magician Bill Abbott performs close-up magic and mind reading in a tiny red-velvet theater, cocktail included.
6:00 and 8:30 PM · Casa Monica Resort and Spa, 95 Cordova St, St. Augustine · $125
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Fundraiser Concert with Sam Pacetti and Gabe Valla
Acoustic guitar wizards Sam Pacetti and Gabe Valla play a benefit for the Gamble Rogers Folk Festival, with Aslyn and the Naysayer opening.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM · St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $23.18
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John Cusack with a screening of High Fidelity
Watch the cult record-store classic High Fidelity on the big screen, then hear John Cusack talk about his three-decade film career.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:30 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $63.56-$325.90
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Reel Fun Nights Drive-In Movies
Load up the car for a drive-in under the stars with food trucks and a kids zone: Toy Story 5 on Nov 13 and Free Birds on Nov 20.
Gates 6 PM, movie at dusk · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs · $35 per car
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ZOOLights at Jacksonville Zoo (opening weekend)
The zoo transforms into a glowing holiday wonderland of lights for its opening weekend, running select nights through Jan 3.
Dates: Nov 20, 21 & 22 · 6-10 pm · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $20-$35
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Lighthouse Illuminations: Tides, Tidings and Trees
Climb the decorated lighthouse at night and wander past 20 themed Christmas trees across the keeper's house and grounds.
Select evenings starting Nov 20 · Timed entry 6:30, 7:00 or 7:30 PM · St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, 100 Red Cox Rd, St. Augustine · $22.95 - $26.95 (under 44 in. free)
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Whiskey Wonderland at the St. Augustine Distillery
The distillery lights its tree with live music from Bad Dog Mama, seasonal cocktails, a food truck and a giveaway.
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM · St. Augustine Distillery, 112 Riberia St, St. Augustine · Free
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Gary Hoey's Ho! Ho! Hoey! Rockin' Holiday Show
Guitar hero Gary Hoey shreds through rock-and-roll holiday classics to kick off the season.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $44.38 - $55.51
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Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears (Cars Night)
Specialty jerseys and Cars Night fun headline this I-4 rivalry clash with Orlando.
7:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · See link
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JaxParks Movie Night: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Bring a blanket to Riverfront Plaza for a free outdoor screening of the newest Spider-Man flick on the riverfront.
7 pm · Riverfront Plaza, 2 W Independent Dr, Jacksonville · Free
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Jeff Allen
Clean comedy favorite Jeff Allen serves up family-friendly laughs about marriage and life.
7:00 PM · The Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville · See link
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Josh Wolf at The Comedy Zone
Veteran comic Josh Wolf delivers dad-life stories and roast-sharp punchlines all weekend.
Dates: Nov 20 & 21 · Fri 7:15 and 9:45 PM; Sat 7:00 and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · See link
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Rocky in Concert
Cheer on the Italian Stallion as the iconic film plays with its rousing score performed live.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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Jacksonville Symphony: Home Alone in Concert
Watch Kevin outsmart the Wet Bandits while the orchestra plays John Williams' festive score live.
Dates: Nov 20 & 21 · Fri 7:00 PM; Sat 2:00 and 7:00 PM · Jacoby Symphony Hall, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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Friday Night Live Improv
Florida improvisers spin audience suggestions into unscripted comedy chaos.
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga St #7, St. Augustine · $17 advance, $20 door
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Saturday, November 21
A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale
Treasure-hunt your way down a garage sale stretching more than 150 miles along A1A.
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM · Along the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway through the St. Johns County beaches · Free
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Farmers Market at the Amp
Shop local produce, plants, cheese, baked goods and handmade crafts under the oaks while the Free Rangers jam nearby.
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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Fernandina Beach Market Place Farmers Market
Fill your bag with local produce, baked goods and natural products at the self-proclaimed friendliest farmers market in Florida.
9 AM-1 PM · Fernandina Beach Market Place, 1 North 7th Street, Fernandina Beach · Free admission
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GTM Research Reserve Beach Exploration
Docents lead a half-mile Beaches 101 walk to find shells and learn about shoreline wildlife.
9:00-11:00 AM · GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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St. Mark's Holiday Arts and Craft Fair
Get a jump on holiday shopping with handmade gifts, crafts and family fun at this free San Marco church fair.
9 am-3 pm · St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3976 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville · Free
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Beaches Green Market
Stock up on local produce, pasture-raised meats, eggs, flowers, baked goods and honey at this rain-or-shine Saturday market.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM · Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Green Cove Springs Holiday Market in the Park
More than 50 vendors offer crafts, beauty products, fresh produce and treats for holiday shopping in downtown Green Cove Springs.
10 AM-2 PM · In front of City Hall, 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs · Free admission
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Jacksonville Chocolate and Coffee Festival
The inaugural festival packs 100-plus chocolatiers, coffee roasters and gourmet artisans with samples, kids' crafts and mascots Chunk and Bean.
Dates: Nov 21 & 22 · Sat 10 am-5 pm (VIP 9-10 am); Sun 10 am-4 pm · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, Hall B, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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Jacksonville Mistletoe Holiday Market
Local artists, makers and food vendors fill a Southside hotel with holiday gifts and goodies.
10 am-2 pm (one listing says 11 am-3 pm) · Aloft Jacksonville Tapestry Park, 4812 Deer Lake Dr W, Jacksonville · See link
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Jax Beach Holiday Arts Market
Browse oceanfront booths of local potters, jewelers, woodworkers and painters, with dogs welcome to tag along.
10:00 AM-4:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Riverside Arts Market
Stroll more than 100 artists, makers and farmers under the Fuller Warren Bridge, rain or shine, with river views and live entertainment.
10 am-3 pm · Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
Little ones dive into fantastical worlds during a lively Saturday morning story hour in the bookstore.
10:30-11:30 AM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · Free
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BrewHound Harvest of Gratitude
Bring the pup to the 8th annual fall gathering at Neptune Beach's dog park and bar.
2:00-6:00 PM · BrewHound Dog Park + Bar, 1848 Kings Circle South, Neptune Beach · Free
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Holiday Puzzle Swap
Trade up to five jigsaw puzzles for new-to-you ones just in time for cozy holiday puzzling.
2-3:30 PM · Fleming Island Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island · Free
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UNF Men's Basketball vs. Little Rock
A Saturday afternoon tip-off as UNF welcomes Little Rock.
2:00 PM · UNF Arena, 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville · See link
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Festival of Trees 2026
Stroll a New York City themed forest of decorated trees, meet Santa, shop a makers market and bid on trees that benefit local nonprofits.
4:00-9:00 PM · The Link, 425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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Friendsgiving at the Fountain
Food trucks dish out turkey plates, stuffing and pie by the Southbank's iconic fountain with live music and skyline views.
4-9 pm · Friendship Fountain, 1015 Museum Circle, Jacksonville · Free admission; food for purchase
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Light-Up! Night (Nights of Lights Opening)
Watch dignitaries flip the switch on more than three million lights as the All-Star Orchestra plays holiday favorites under the Plaza gazebo.
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM (switch flip at 6:30 PM) · Parque de Menendez and Plaza de la Constitucion, 22 King St, St. Augustine · Free
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The Christmas Market St. Augustine
A holiday night market with rotating vendors, seasonal treats, festive drinks, an ugly sweater contest and snow in the Colonial Quarter.
Dates: Nov 21 & 22 · 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine · $5
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ANN: The Play (Ann Richards one-woman show)
Local actor Catherine West channels larger-than-life Texas Governor Ann Richards in Holland Taylor's funny, no-holds-barred play.
5-7 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · $25
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Atlantic Beach Music Festival
The community music fest returns with an evening of live bands and food trucks like Cousins Maine Lobster.
5:00-10:00 PM · Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach · See link
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Honey Hounds: No Sleep 10th Anniversary (with Nether Hour and Twin Suns)
The local favorites mark 10 years of their debut album No Sleep with a one-night show packed with fan favorites and special guests.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $48.26-$69.80
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The Link Kids Night Out: Penguins of Madagascar
Parents get a night off while kids enjoy a Penguins of Madagascar themed movie and activity night.
5:30-9:30 PM · The Link, 425 Town Plaza Ave, Ponte Vedra · $50 members; $60 non-members
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The Revivalists with Oliver Hazard and Hunter Metts
New Orleans rockers The Revivalists bring their soulful anthems to the Amp on the same night downtown flips on the holiday lights.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $66.40 - $123.09
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Holiday Hootenanny
An all-ages holiday improv show where audience ideas shape the scenes and elf costumes might land you on stage.
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM · Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga St #7, St. Augustine · $17 advance, $20 door
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Blackberry Smoke with Andy Thomas
Georgia's Southern rock heroes celebrate 25 years of boogie and blues-soaked anthems.
8:00 PM (doors 7:00 PM) · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · See link
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JU Men's Basketball vs. Central Arkansas
Catch the Dolphins on their home floor against Central Arkansas.
Swisher Gymnasium, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd N, Jacksonville · See link
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Nights of Lights 2026-27
Stroll the oldest city's brick streets as more than three million white lights glow across historic downtown, nightly through Jan 18.
Dusk to dawn nightly from Nov 21 · Historic Downtown St. Augustine, 22 King St, St. Augustine · Free
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Nights of Lights Tours (land, sea and sky)
See the lights by trolley, train, electric cart, carriage, pirate ship, sailboat or even helicopter.
Nightly from Nov 21; after dark, varies by operator · Old Town Trolley departs 10 W. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine · About $15 - $200+ depending on tour
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Sunday, November 22
Farmers Market at Schooner's Seafood House
A north-end Sunday market with local coffee, honey, produce, plants and live music.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Schooner's Seafood House, 3560 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine · Free
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Farmers Market at the Classic Car Museum
Room for 100+ vendors selling Florida produce, artisan foods, plants and handmade goods on the museum grounds.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Classic Car Museum, 4730 US Highway 1 South, St. Augustine · Free
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South America Celebration Day at Jacksonville Zoo
Celebrate the zoo's South American residents with keeper talks and activities from jaguars to giant otters.
10 am-2 pm · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · Included with admission
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Pie and Wine Pairing at Tuscan Rose Vineyards
Get a head start on Thanksgiving with a guided tasting of four pie and wine pairings.
2:00 PM · The Winery at Tuscan Rose Vineyards, 45884 Bismark Road, Callahan · $40
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Jacksonville Symphony: Holiday Big Band
Swing into the season with big band holiday jazz from the Symphony's jazz series.
3:00 PM · Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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Surf Illumination 2026
St. Augustine Beach kicks off the holidays with a ceremonial lighting at the pier, plus Santa and Mrs. Claus, a balloon twister and local craft vendors.
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM · St. Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach · Free
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Jason Woods: From "Bing!" to the Screen (film screening and talk)
Catch a screening of the haunting short film The Silver Burden followed by a behind-the-scenes chat with its writer, director, star and composer.
5-7 PM · Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach · $25
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Matt Maeson: Watch My Step Tour (with Sam Macpherson)
The alt-rock singer behind Cringe and Hallucinogenics closes out the weekend with a Sunday night set.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 7:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $52.79-$134.68
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Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Acrobats, aerialists and a stage full of holiday spectacle kick off the season in a big way.
6:30 PM · Moran Theater, Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · See link
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Plans change, so please confirm details via the links before heading out. Have fun out there, Jax!