Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: September 10 – 20, 2026

Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: September 10 – 20, 2026

Buckle up, because the next eleven days are absolutely stacked. Sing Out Loud turns 10 with a mountain of free music in St. Augustine, Florida Fin Fest takes over the Seawalk, the Jaguars open at home, the Jumbo Shrimp play their final games of the season (with fireworks), and John Fogerty, Brad Paisley, Modest Mouse and Ann Wilson all roll through town. Here is everything happening across Greater Jacksonville from Thursday, September 10 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.


Thursday, September 10

Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers (Thirsty Thursday + Hispanic Heritage Night)
Cheap drafts, $9 beer bats and a Roberto Clemente tribute at the best happy hour on the First Coast.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Amelia Island Dance Festival: Guest Artist Performance
Nationally acclaimed companies bring contemporary, ballet, tap and aerial work to a tiny island stage.
7:00 PM · Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach · $53
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Train Day Movie Night: The Great Locomotive Chase
Disney's 1956 Civil War railroad caper with free popcorn, kicking off Train Day weekend.
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach · Free for kids, $5 non-member adults
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Dolphin Walk
A county naturalist walks you down the beach at sunset to talk bottlenose dolphin behavior.
6:30 PM · Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2752 Anahma Dr, St. Augustine · Free, RSVP required
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Catch Me If You Can (opening night)
Limelight kicks off Season 35 with the musical version of the Spielberg con-man classic.
7:30 PM · Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine · Ticketed, see link
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Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop
Learn the Japanese art of floral design in a hands-on session tied to the Art in Bloom exhibition.
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · $75 members, $100 non-members
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Lavender Harvest Tea
Sweet and savory tea service built around organic lavender, hosted with The Lavender Store.
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · $55
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Artist Talk: Brandon Ballengée and Dr. Benjamin Atkinson
Flagler's artist-in-residence (also a biologist) talks art and ecology with a natural sciences professor.
6:00 PM · Ringhaver Student Center, Flagler College, 74 King St, St. Augustine · Free
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Woodburning Keychains
Burn a custom design into a wooden keychain, supplies included.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Green Cove Springs Library, 403 Ferris St, Green Cove Springs · Free, registration required
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Reading with Rover
Kids read out loud to certified Clay Humane therapy dogs, which is exactly as sweet as it sounds.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Middleburg-Clay Hill Library, 2245 Aster Ave, Middleburg · Free
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Free Tai Chi at Bull Memorial Park
A gentle city-run class for balance and flexibility, right by the ocean.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Friday, September 11

Florida Fin Fest 2026 (Day 1)
A completely free ocean conservation festival on the sand with Andy Frasco & The U.N., Magic City Hippies, touch tanks and OCEARCH exhibits.
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Aoife O'Donovan (Sing Out Loud surprise headliner)
A Grammy winner playing a free club show, which is the sleeper pick of the entire week.
9:00 PM (Eowyn Sage 6:00 PM, St. Augustine Bluegrass Unit 7:30 PM) · Spinster Abbott's, 61 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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Ron White
Tater Salad himself, with a scotch and a cigar and several decades of material.
8:00 PM · Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers (Friday Night Fireworks)
First Responders Night with $2 Miller Lites early and fireworks after the last out.
7:05 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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9/11 Ceremony of Remembrance (25th Anniversary)
St. Augustine gathers in the plaza where the city held its first remembrance back in 2002.
8:30 AM · Plaza de la Constitución, King St, St. Augustine · Free
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Sing Out Loud Showcase at Colonial Oak
Three free sets under the live oak: Emily Mikus, Hallie Pecnik and Gage Cowart.
6:00 PM, 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · Free
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Food Truck Friday at Nocatee
Trucks, live music from Josh Tennessee Worthy, and a 21+ area for the grownups.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM · Nocatee Station Field, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra · Free entry
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Grand Horizons
Bess Wohl's comedy about a long-married couple who announce, out of nowhere, that they are divorcing.
7:30 PM · The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $15 to $25
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Ponte Vedra Farmers Market
Friday morning produce and local goods out at Palm Valley.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Palm Valley Outdoors, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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Auxiliary Pulled Pork Dinner
Pulled pork, slaw, beans, garlic bread and dessert, and a drink, for twelve bucks.
5:30 PM · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · $12
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Saturday, September 12

St. Augustine Founder's Day (461st Anniversary)
The Historic Florida Militia reenacts the 1565 Menéndez landing with cannon and musket salutes, a grand procession at noon and a First Thanksgiving reenactment at 1:00 PM.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Mission Nombre de Dios to Fountain of Youth, St. Augustine · Free at the Mission
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Florida Fin Fest 2026 (Day 2)
Ten hours of free music and ocean conservation on the beach, with Magic City Hippies headlining.
12:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Greensky Bluegrass
The progressive bluegrass heavyweights bring their jams to the historic downtown theatre.
8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett Stripers (Fan Appreciation + Fireworks)
The last home game of the season, with a 4:00 PM block party, shrimp neck pillows for the first 2,000 fans and postgame fireworks.
6:35 PM, gates 4:00 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Riding the Rails: Pablo Beach Train Day
Three model train layouts, trackless train rides, a car show and the 1911 steam locomotive open to climb through.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Beaches Museum, 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach · Free for kids, $5 non-member adults
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Riverside Arts Market
About 150 farmers, artists and makers under the Fuller Warren Bridge, rain or shine, with live music.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free admission
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Ritz Theatre & Museum Community Appreciation Day
A free family day marking 27 years since the Ritz reopened, with a day party, vendors and food.
11:00 AM · Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville · Free
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Sing Out Loud at Lincolnville Museum
A free soul and R&B triple bill: Resonance, the Derryck Lawrence Project, and Billy Buchanan & His Rock N' Soul Revue.
5:00 PM, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM · Lincolnville Museum, 102 M.L. King Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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Top of the World: A Carpenters Tribute
An eight-piece band recreating the Carpenters catalog with a multimedia slideshow.
7:30 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center, 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park · From $37
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Fernandina Beach Market Place and Arts Market
Produce, wild-caught shrimp, honey and breads on 7th Street, with the arts market a few blocks over on Centre.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM · N. 7th St and 508 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · Free admission
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Beaches Green Market
Local produce, meats, eggs, flowers and coffee, with free yoga at 9:30 AM before it opens.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Penman Park, 321 Penman Rd, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic
The annual all-female surf contest just south of the pier.
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Jacksonville Beach Pier, Jacksonville Beach · Free to watch
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No Man's Land Chili Challenge and Flea Market
A chili cook-off with artisans, food trucks and Revolutionary War reenactors.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Military Museum of North Florida, Green Cove Springs · See link for pricing
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Fall Festival by Charming Sisters
More than 100 vendors, food trucks and live entertainment to kick off the fall season.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs · See link for pricing
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Old City Home and Garden Expo
A free outdoor vendor expo on Francis Field.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM · Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine · Free
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GTM Family Seining
Pull a seine net through Guana Lake and see what comes up. Waders provided.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM · Guana Dam, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free, $3 parking, reservation required
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Free Saturdays at MOCA
Free admission every Saturday, plus a full slate of workshops including Kids Art Lab at 12:30 PM.
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · Free
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Amelia Island Dance Festival: Young Choreographers and Emerging Artists
High schoolers premiere original choreography at 2:00 PM, then emerging and local companies take the 4:00 PM slot.
2:00 PM and 4:00 PM · Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach · $16.75 and $27
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
The big Saturday market with free parking, out at the Amp.
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM · 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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Ancient City Poets Spotlight and Open Mic
Nine local poets read with the Florida Beat Poet Laureate, then the mic opens up.
7:00 PM, sign-up 6:30 PM · Spinster Abbott's, 61 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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Sunday, September 13

Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns (Home Opener)
Week one at EverBank, and the whole city will be wearing teal.
1:00 PM · EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Ann Wilson
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voice of Heart, in a room small enough to feel it.
6:30 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center, 2900 Thrasher Horne Ave, Orange Park · From $47
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Sam Grisman Project with the Summer Tour film
Sing Out Loud presents the acoustic improv ensemble carrying the Garcia and Grisman torch, paired with a road documentary.
6:30 PM, doors 5:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $44.69 to $67.37
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Cannon Firings at Castillo de San Marcos
Period-garbed staff fire the fort's cannon from the gundeck, and this is the only day it happens in this window.
10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM · 1 S. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine · $15 adults, under 16 free, or watch free from the seawall
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37th Endless Summer Watermelon Ride
A supported road ride with multiple distances, and watermelon at the end.
7:30 AM · Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach · See link for registration
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Something's Brewing by Amelia Island Opera
A double bill of Bach's Coffee Cantata and Donizetti's Rita, with a cash bar.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · $40
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Sing Out Loud at Colonial Oak
Four free acts across the afternoon and evening, from Angel Chantel & Underbrush to Gypsy Strings Revival.
3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM and 8:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · Free
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Atlantic Beach Farmers Market and Yoga in the Park
Free outdoor yoga at 9:00 AM, then the weekly market of local food and artists.
Yoga 9:00 AM, market 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Art with a Heart in Healthcare: From the Heart opening reception
An opening ceremony for an exhibition of patient artwork.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · Free
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Acoustic Flashback with Bill Ivins
Feel-good covers and originals in the courtyard, part of the Songs by the Sea series.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM · Story & Song Courtyard, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Clarke House Tours
Second-Sunday tours of the 1912 Clarke House.
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM · Clarke House Park, 1039 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park · Free
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Deviled Egg Showdown and Wing Fundraiser
Wings and a members' deviled egg contest, with proceeds funding Mayport Elementary school lunches.
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · See link
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Monday, September 14

Sing Out Loud Comedy Night
Five regional stand-ups (Will Blaylock, Chris Buck, Anna Lepeley, James Chafin and Deandre Stringer) for exactly zero dollars.
7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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Monday Night Figure Drawing
A non-instructional studio session with a live model. Easels provided, bring your own supplies.
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM · St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St, St. Augustine · $10 members, $15 non-members, 18+
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Zines for Tweens and Teens
Make your own mini-magazine, comic or collage with materials provided.
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM · Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach · Free
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Free Yoga at Bull Memorial Park
An all-levels class in the park. Bring a mat and water.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Bunco Night at the Legion
No team needed, no experience needed. Come early for dinner.
Evening, call for time · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · See link
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Paws and Read with Belle
Kids read aloud to a golden retriever therapy dog.
3:00 PM to 3:45 PM · Ponte Vedra Beach Library, 101 Library Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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Toddler GYM Break
Organized games and open play for the under-5 crowd, with a parent along.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM · Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St, St. Augustine · Free, registration required
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Tuesday, September 15

Fall Night Market at the Amp
A free evening market with music from Skin N Bonz and actual square dancing.
5:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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JET: Down The Moonlit Mile Revue, with Annie Dukes
The Australian rockers behind "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," supported by Florida all-female band Annie Dukes.
7:30 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $45.00 to $61.79
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Sing Out Loud's YoungFolk Day
A free music-career workshop with Bad Dog Mama, then sets from five young artists.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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St. Augustine Songwriters Night
A third-Tuesday songwriter round hosted by Bob Patterson and David Watt Besley.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Oasis Deck and Restaurant, 4000 A1A S, St. Augustine Beach · Free with purchase
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Jax Beach Farmers Market
Fifty-plus vendors with produce, local meats, honey, baked goods and food trucks by the ocean.
3:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free to attend
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Literary Luncheon with Linda Ford Ayres
Lunch and an author talk on her dual-perspective memoir, The Shape of Us.
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · $25 to $41
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Nautical Lighthouse Craft and Paint Class
All supplies included, and you do not need to be a member to come.
7:00 PM · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · $40, prepaid
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Crafternoons: Leaf Your Mark
An open-air craft workshop painting a nature-inspired leaf on canvas, for the 55+ crowd.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM · Canopy Shores Pavilion, 804 Christina Dr, St. Augustine · Free, registration required
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Breath Centric Chair Yoga
Seated, breath-focused yoga open to every ability level.
1:30 PM to 2:30 PM · Beaches Branch Library, 600 3rd St, Neptune Beach · Free
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Wednesday, September 16

Electro Lounge 25th Anniversary
A reception and live broadcast with host David Luckin, marking 25 years of the downtempo radio institution.
7:00 PM, broadcast 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM · WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Ave, Jacksonville · Free, ticketed
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Free Museum Night and Movie Night at MOCA
Free evening admission with tabling artists, then a 6:30 PM screening of The Drama.
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · Free, movie $0 to $5
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Music and Art by the Sea
Art at 3:00 PM, food trucks at 5:00 PM, and a band from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM right by the pier.
3:00 PM to 9:00 PM · St. Augustine Beach Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd · Free
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West King Wednesdays
A third-Wednesday celebration of West Augustine small businesses with pop-up markets, music and artists.
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM · West King Street, St. Augustine · Free
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Henry Flagler's Hotel Alcazar: A Guided Tour
Walk through Flagler's 1888 hotel with a guide. Wednesdays only, and the series ends this month.
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · $35, $15 members, limit 10
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Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
A volunteer-led walk across beach, boardwalks and nature trails.
8:15 AM to 10:00 AM · Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine · Free with $8 park entry
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Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Midweek produce and local goods at the St. Augustine Beach pier.
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM · Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach · Free
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Fishes: Masters of Adaptation workshop
A hands-on session with artist and biologist Dr. Brandon Ballengée on fish adaptation and biodiversity.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St, St. Augustine · Free, registration required
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Mother-Daughter Book Club (inaugural meeting)
A new third-Wednesday club for daughters 18+ and their mothers, launching with The Joy Luck Club.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free, RSVP required
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Wine Down Wednesday, Bingo and Karaoke
Three wines and charcuterie for twelve dollars, with bingo at 2:00 PM and music bingo and karaoke at 7:00 PM.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · $12 wine flight
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Active After 50 Expo
A resource expo of services and tools for aging well.
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Rd, Orange Park · See link
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Thursday, September 17

Modest Mouse with Robber Robber
Isaac Brock and company under the oaks at the Amp, which is a very good place to hear them.
7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Ticketed, see link
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Unidos Jax Dinner
The city's Hispanic Heritage celebration with food, music, dancing, awards and performances.
5:00 PM doors, 6:00 PM program · Main Library, 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville · $100, no door sales
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North Beaches Art Walk
Fifty-plus local artists and live performers spread across eight blocks of Beaches Town Center.
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Blvd at First St, Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach · Free, rain or shine
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America 250: The Beaches Celebrate the U.S. Constitution
All four beach communities join the DAR and SAR with the Fletcher High band, Paxon singers and a bell-ringing at 4:00 PM.
3:00 PM to 4:15 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 11 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Free Admission to Castillo de San Marcos
A fee-free day at the 17th-century coquina fort, normally fifteen dollars.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM · 1 S. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine · Free
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Free Third Thursday at the Cummer
Free admission to the museum and the riverfront gardens, with Creative Kids at 4:00 PM and an AI and creativity panel at 6:30 PM.
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
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Kelly Daniels Country Night
A free outdoor country show under the oak in the historic district.
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · Free
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Through Our Eyes: Opening Reception
The Ritz opens its Through Our Eyes: The Future We Make exhibition.
6:00 PM · Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville · See link to register
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Gullah Geechee Florida Summit: Gullah Table Experience
Catered Gullah cuisine, a live DJ and fellowship opening a two-day corridor summit.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Lincolnville Museum, 102 M.L. King Ave, St. Augustine · $50 for both days
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Bells Across America for Constitution Day
A chorus sings at 3:45 PM, then the churches and the fire station ring bells for two minutes. Bring your own bell.
3:45 PM to 4:15 PM · Plaza de la Constitución, 1 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine · Free
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Chow Chats with the Florida Bat Conservancy
Scientists and educators on Northeast Florida's nocturnal species.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs · Free
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Music Bingo with DJ Ross
Name-that-tune bingo with food and drinks from Blue Water Bar and Grill.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM · Paradise Park at Spray Waterpark, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra · $5
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Palmo Sunset Kayak Trip
A naturalist-guided paddle through Six Mile Creek and Palmo Bay at sunset, repeating Friday.
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM · Palmo Boat Ramp, 8600 Palmo Fish Camp Rd, St. Augustine · $20 to $50
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Friday, September 18

John Fogerty & Steve Winwood: The Legacy Tour
Two rock and roll hall of famers on one stage, which is a genuinely absurd amount of catalog.
7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Ticketed, see link
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Josh Turner: This Country Music Thing Tour
That baritone, live, doing "Your Man" and "Would You Go with Me."
7:30 PM, doors 6:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Shuck Yeah! Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil
A sunset oyster roast on the Guana River with live music from Sea Level, craft cocktails, beer and wine.
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM · GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach · $125 members, $175 non-members
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Sing Out Loud at Spinster Abbott's and Colonial Oak
Six free sets across two venues, opening the festival's final showcase weekend.
6:00 PM, 7:30 PM and 9:00 PM at each · 61 San Marco Ave and 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · Free
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FBHS Homecoming Parade
Fernandina Beach High takes over downtown for homecoming.
5:00 PM · Downtown Fernandina Beach · Free
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Heart Shaped Box: A Nirvana Tribute
Reserved tables and standing room, all ages.
8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · See link, $5 under-21 door fee
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Brush Up Paint Class
A free guided paint class with a new theme each month, no experience required.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach · Free, sign-up required
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Beach Legends 2026 Gala
The Beaches Museum's biggest fundraiser: cocktails, silent auction, dinner and awards at TPC Sawgrass.
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM · TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse, 110 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach · Ticketed, see link
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Gullah Geechee Florida Summit: Voices of Preservation
A full day of workshops, panels and an artisan market, with a boxed lunch included.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Lincolnville Museum, 102 M.L. King Ave, St. Augustine · $50 for both days
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3rd on 3rd: Many Revolutions
The Amelia Island Museum of History's monthly lecture, with Dr. Steve Knoll.
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM · Fernandina Beach Library, 25 N. 4th St, Fernandina Beach · See link
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Motown Night with Darrel Rugger
Motown in Liberty Hall, with the jukebox going next door in Freedom Hall.
7:00 PM · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St South, Jacksonville Beach · See link
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Saturday, September 19

Brad Paisley with Charlie Worsham and The Band Loula
A big Saturday night at the Amp with one of country's great guitar players.
7:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Ticketed, see link
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Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour
Country's fastest-rising voice brings the arena show downtown.
7:00 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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Wing Eating Contest and Hot Sauce Challenge
Butt-Hutt wings, a makers market, and hot sauce from ex-Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal.
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Myrtle Avenue Brewing, 633 Myrtle Ave North, Jacksonville · Free admission
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Domi & JD Beck: WHO ASKED? Tour
The Grammy-nominated keys-and-drums duo, back with an orchestral second album.
8:00 PM, doors 6:30 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $36.49 to $93.05
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Black To Broadway
A Broadway revue at the historic LaVilla theatre.
8:00 PM · Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N Davis St, Jacksonville · Ticketed, see link
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St. Augustine Book Festival
Florida authors across every genre in a historic museum courtyard.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Ximenez-Fatio House, 20 Aviles St, St. Augustine · Free, donations welcome
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Atlantic Beach Fall Festival
Crafts, a hay ride, petting zoo, face painting, food trucks and the splash pad. Bring quarters for the animal feed.
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM · Donner Park, 2072 George St, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Historic Timeline Saunter
Reenactors in 1513 through 1784 period dress stroll the historic district as a living timeline. This is the last one of the season.
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM · St. George Street to Aviles Street, St. Augustine · Free
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Sing Out Loud Comedy Showcase at Ink & Barley
Six comics, free, 18 and up.
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, doors 6:00 PM · Ink & Barley, 201 West King St, St. Augustine · Free
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Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tours
The 18th-century cemetery opens to the public on third Saturdays only.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, last tour 1:30 PM · 16 Cordova St, St. Augustine · Free
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Mayport Village Waterfront Market
Third-Saturday market with farmers, artisans and food trucks right on the St. Johns.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · 4542 Ocean St, Jacksonville · Free, free parking
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Miles That Matter 5K
An inaugural beach run benefiting the Betty Griffin Center.
9:00 AM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · See link to register
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International Coastal Cleanup
Two hours of beach cleanup with the Ocean Conservancy, and service-hour letters available.
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM · Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2752 Anahma Dr, St. Augustine · Free
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Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale
Natives, edibles and Zone 9B landscape plants, with garden tours. Runs Sunday too.
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM · SJC Extension Office, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr, St. Augustine · Plants priced individually
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Nassau County Small Business Expo
Meet the local businesses that keep Nassau County running.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Wildlight Market Place
A combined farmers and arts market on first and third Saturdays.
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM · 123 Tinker St, Wildlight, Yulee · Free
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Yoga in the Garden at the Lightner
An all-levels outdoor class on the green behind the museum. Note the earlier September start time.
8:00 AM to 9:00 AM · Radzinski Garden, Lightner Museum, 75 King St, St. Augustine · Donation based
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Talk Like a Pirate StoryTime
A themed children's storytime for the least serious holiday on the calendar.
10:30 AM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free
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World Golf Village Farmers Market
A third-Saturday themed market with produce, handmade gifts and family activities.
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM · The Village Church, 4229 Pacetti Rd, St. Augustine · Free
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Ben Prestage
A seated one-man-band roots and blues show.
8:00 PM, doors 7:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · See link
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Sunday, September 20

Acoustic Night at Bull Memorial Park
Local singer-songwriters of all ages under the palms, hosted by Roy Peak, with a food truck on site. Quietly one of the best free nights at the beach.
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, food truck from 5:00 PM · Bull Memorial Park, 7th St & East Coast Dr, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Sing Out Loud closing night
The final free showcases of the festival's 10th anniversary, at Colonial Oak and Spinster Abbott's.
From 5:00 PM at Colonial Oak, 6:00 PM at Spinster Abbott's · 21 St. George St and 61 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · Free
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Get Closer: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt
Debbie Rider and a seven-piece band run through the Ronstadt catalog, cash bar open.
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · $35
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Grand Horizons (closing performance)
Last chance to catch A Classic Theatre's run.
2:00 PM · The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $15 to $25
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Orange Park Farmers' and Arts Market
More than 100 vendors under the oaks with produce, crafts, live music and food.
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM · Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave, Orange Park · Free
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Atlantic Beach Farmers Market and Yoga in the Park
Free yoga at 9:00 AM, then local food and artists until 2:00 PM.
Yoga 9:00 AM, market 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM · Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach · Free
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Artful Movement with Yoga 4 Change
A third-Sunday yoga class held right among the galleries.
10:00 AM · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · $5 to $10
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Comedian Jerry Wayne Longmire
A veteran touring stand-up closing out the weekend at the beach.
8:00 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · See link
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Acoustic Guitar Music Jam
An open jam session, so bring the guitar that has been sitting in your closet.
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM · Story & Song, 1430 Park Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free
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Catch Me If You Can (matinee)
A Sunday afternoon showing of Limelight's season opener.
2:00 PM · Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine · Ticketed, see link
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Running All Window

Sing Out Loud Festival (10th Anniversary)
More than 160 free performances at 17 venues across St. Augustine all month long, with local showcases September 11 through 13 and 18 through 20.
Various times · Venues across St. Augustine · Free
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Fall Members Show at the St. Augustine Art Association
Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon to 4:00 PM, closed Mondays.
Through September 27 · 22 Marine St, St. Augustine · Free
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Voces y Caras: Latinx Communities of North Florida
A photography and oral history exhibition closing September 20.
Museum hours · MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville · Free on Saturdays
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St. Augustine Distillery Tour and Tasting
A free self-guided tour and tasting, daily, no reservation needed.
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM daily · 112 Riberia St, St. Augustine · Free
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Events change, sell out and occasionally get rained out, so please confirm details via the links above before you head out.

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