Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: September 24 – October 4, 2026
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Two weekends, eleven days, and a whole lot going on across Greater Jacksonville. From September 24 through October 4, 2026, First Coast fall is officially kicking into gear: think season-opening symphony nights, a packed Amphitheatre lineup in St. Augustine, Oktoberfests, farmers markets galore, a soul food festival hitting its 25th year in Green Cove Springs, and the first hints of Halloween season with haunted houses and pumpkin patches popping up from Jacksonville to Green Cove Springs. Grab a coffee, scroll through, and start planning your next week and a half.
Thursday, September 24
W.A.S.P.: "1984 to Headless" Tour with KK's Priest
Heavy metal legends bring their farewell-style tour to downtown Jacksonville with support from KK's Priest.
8:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville · Ticketed
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Daniel Tosh
The stand-up comic and former "Tosh.0" host brings his sharp-edged act to downtown Jacksonville.
Evening show · Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Jacksonville · Tickets from around $29
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Make & Take: Kintsugi Workshop
Learn the Japanese art of fixing broken ceramics with gold at this hands-on evening workshop.
5:00-7:00 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · Price varies, museum admission required
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Sing Out Loud Festival Finale Weekend Kicks Off
St. Augustine's beloved free music festival wraps its 10th anniversary run with the Sip Out Loud tasting event and free Songwriters Festival showcases at Colonial Oak Music Park.
Evening · Bin 39 & Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine · Sip Out Loud is ticketed (sold out per one listing); Songwriters Fest is free
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Pin Up Paws Gala & Auction
The 16th annual pet rescue fundraiser gala brings dinner, an auction, and plenty of pinup flair to the Casa Monica.
6:00-9:00 PM · Casa Monica Resort & Spa, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine · $135 per person
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Friday, September 25
Jacksonville Symphony: Mozart & Tchaikovsky (Season Opener)
The Jacksonville Symphony opens its 2026/27 season, its first in the newly renovated Jacoby Hall, with conductor Courtney Lewis and pianist Evren Ozel.
7:30 PM (repeats Sat 9/26) · Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Jacksonville · Ticketed
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Don Lemon & DL Hughley: "DL + DL, Anything Goes"
Journalist Don Lemon and comedian DL Hughley team up for a night of comedy and conversation.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville · From $35
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Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride
Wounded veterans ride adaptive bicycles through Jacksonville Beach, and the public is invited out to cheer them on.
8:30 AM breakfast, 9:45 AM ride start · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St. S., Jacksonville Beach · Free to attend
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Flipturn with Winyah
The Florida-bred indie rock favorites headline the Amphitheatre with support from Winyah.
Doors 6:30 PM, show 8:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $59.60-$104.95
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Ancient City Con 2026
The 18th annual pop culture and comic convention takes over World Golf Village for a three-day run of celebrity guests, cosplay, gaming, and vendors.
Sept 25-27, 12:00-6:00 PM daily · World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine · Day and weekend passes available
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St. Augustine Songwriters Festival Continues
Free showcases from Nashville songwriters roll on at venues across downtown St. Augustine.
All weekend · Various downtown St. Augustine venues · Free
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Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Local produce, prepared food, and artisan goods every Friday at the beach.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey
A live tribute concert recreating the classic rock hits of two arena-rock giants.
Doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM · Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park · From $56
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Reel Fun Night: "Monsters, Inc." Drive-In
Family drive-in movie night with a Kids Zone before the film starts.
Gates 6:00 PM, film at dusk · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2493 State Road 16 W., Green Cove Springs · $10 walk-up, $35-$50 per carload
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4th Friday Art Gallery Tour
A self-guided evening stroll through downtown Fernandina Beach's art galleries.
Evening · Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach · Free
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13th Floor Haunted House (Open Select Nights Through Nov 7)
Jacksonville's big seasonal haunted house attraction is running select nights all through this window and into November, so check the site for which nights are open.
Select nights, check site for hours · 9230 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville · Ticketed online
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Saturday, September 26
Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
Riverside's flagship Saturday market brings art, food, and produce vendors under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
10:00 AM-3:00 PM (weekly) · 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · Free
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Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
Lion dances, live performances, mooncake tastings, and free lanterns for kids along the Downtown Riverwalk.
4:00-10:00 PM · Downtown Riverwalk, 1915 RiversEdge Blvd., Jacksonville · Free
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VyStar Emerald Trail 5K, 10K & 1-Mile Fun Run
A community road race following portions of Jacksonville's Emerald Trail urban greenway.
8:00 AM (5K/10K), 8:30 AM (1-mile) · Start/finish near 633 N. Lee St., Jacksonville · Registration fee
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Sporting JAX vs. Loudoun United FC
USL Championship soccer as Sporting JAX hosts Loudoun United FC.
7:00 PM · Hodges Stadium, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville · From $15
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Jazz on the Ave
Live performances, art, and vendors celebrate music and community in the historic LaVilla and Eastside area.
3:00-9:00 PM · 822 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville · Check listing for cost
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Buchner's Bierhalle Oktoberfest
German food, beer, and live music kick off a two-day Oktoberfest celebration in Murray Hill.
Saturday and Sunday, hours vary, reservations recommended · 1188 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville · Check listing for cost
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Mandarin Fall Festival
Mandarin's largest fall vendor market, with food trucks, a farmers market, and family entertainment.
10:00 AM-4:00 PM · Trinity Mandarin, 2955 Orange Picker Rd., Jacksonville · Free
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Morgan Wade: "Love's Insane" Tour
The country-rock singer-songwriter brings her latest tour to an all-ages Jacksonville show.
Doors 7:00 PM, show 8:00 PM · FIVE, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville · $34.48-$70.38
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Diner en Blanc Jacksonville
Dress all in white and gather at a secretly announced location for this elegant pop-up picnic.
Location revealed day-of · Jacksonville · $56-$91 per person plus a $14 membership fee
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Tails & Trails
A dog-themed market with vendors, live music, and food trucks in its sixth year.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM · Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Rd., Jacksonville · $3 (members free)
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The Fashion PAWty: Jacksonville's Dog Fashion Show
Pups strut their stuff at this fashion show and pet-charity event.
4:00-7:00 PM · Happy Brew, 3200 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville · $30
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Saint John the Baptist Artisan & Craft Fair
Artisan booths full of ceramics, art, and knitting, plus Filipino and traditional food, at the Beaches.
9:00 AM-3:00 PM · 2400 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach · Free
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Rise Against with Alkaline Trio & Teen Mortgage
The "Ricochet 2026" punk rock tour rolls into St. Augustine.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $53.36-$93.05
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Local produce and artisan vendors, plus yoga and bike-repair pop-ups, right at the Amp.
8:30 AM-12:30 PM (weekly) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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Fernandina Beach Arts Market
A local arts and crafts artisan market in the heart of historic downtown Fernandina.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM (2nd & 4th Saturdays) · 508 Centre St., Fernandina Beach · Free
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Fernandina Beach Market Place
A weekly farmers-only market with fresh produce, running every Saturday year-round.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM (weekly) · N. 7th St., Fernandina Beach · Free
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BASCA CapeABILITIES 5K/1-Mile Run, Walk & Roll
A charity run/walk benefiting the Behavior Analysis Support & Consulting Autism organization.
7:00 AM registration, 8:00 AM start · BASCA, 352 Stowe Ave., Orange Park · Registration fee
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St. Vincent's Clay County Fall Festival
A free community fall festival hosted by Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County.
9:00 AM-2:00 PM · 1670 St. Vincents Way, Middleburg · Free
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Florida Fashion Week Fashion Show
A runway show at Orange Park Mall's center court featuring Florida designers, local boutiques, and Dillard's collections.
3:00-7:00 PM · Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park · Free, first-come seating
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Sunday, September 27
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New England Patriots
The Jags host the Patriots for an NFL Week 3 matchup downtown.
1:00 PM · EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Dr., Jacksonville · Ticketed
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The Pop Out Concert
A free all-ages concert featuring Isaiah M. Oliver as pre-show and headliner Neo-Radio.
5:00-8:00 PM · Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park, 120 Lee St., Jacksonville · Free
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904 Pop Up Market
Over 200 local vendors and creatives, plus 15 food trucks, right on the sand at Jax Beach.
11:00 AM-5:00 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach · Free admission
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Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
A weekly beachside farmers and artisan market.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 800-850 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach · Free
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Neptune Beach Farmers Market
Local produce and goods every Sunday at the Beaches.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 1515 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach · Free
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St. Augustine Record Fair
A vinyl record fair with 30-plus vendors, live music, and food trucks, presented by ToneVendor Records as Sing Out Loud's finale event.
Around 11:00 AM-5:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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St. Augustine Songwriters Festival Finale
The last free showcase of the festival's run.
Check listing for time · Boat Drinks, St. Augustine · Free
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"Catch Me If You Can" Final Performance
The musical based on the film and Broadway show about con man Frank Abagnale Jr. closes its run with a matinee.
2:00 PM matinee · Limelight Theatre, Inez McDonald Main Stage, St. Augustine · Ticketed
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St. Augustine Weekly Farmers Market
A Sunday farmers and artisan market at the Classic Car Museum (hours vary by source, so double-check before you head out).
Morning hours (check listing) · Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 US-1 S., St. Augustine · Check listing for cost
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Sunset Concert Series: Alrighty Then
An outdoor live band concert at the downtown Fernandina waterfront.
7:00-9:00 PM · Waterfront Park, 123 S. Front St., Fernandina Beach · Free
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Monday, September 28
Fast Jax Trivia at American Legion Post 129
Kick off the week with free weekly trivia and prizes right at the Beaches.
7:00 PM (weekly) · American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th St. S., Jacksonville Beach · Free to play
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Free Group Training: Duval HIIT
A free outdoor community fitness class along the Riverwalk.
6:00-7:00 PM · Rivers Edge Park, 2010 Prudential Dr., Jacksonville · Free
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Tuesday, September 29
Of Monsters and Men with August Ponthier
The indie folk favorites bring "The Mouse Parade Tour" to the Amp.
Doors 6:30 PM, show 7:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $36.49-$99.28
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Jax Beach Farmers Market
A weekly Tuesday market near Seawalk Pavilion, running through October.
3:00-7:00 PM (weekly) · 75 1st St. N., Jacksonville Beach · Free
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Fast Jax Trivia (Multiple Venues)
Weekly trivia and music bingo nights pop up all over town, from Rack 'em Up Sports Bar in Mandarin to Fishweir Brewing Co. in Murray Hill.
Evenings, times vary by venue · Various Jacksonville locations · Free to play
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Wednesday, September 30
Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
A weekly beachside farmers and artisan market right at the St. Johns County Pier.
8:00 AM-12:00 PM (weekly) · St. Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach · Free
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Murray Hill Farmers Market
An evening farmers and maker market at a local Murray Hill brewery.
5:00-8:00 PM (weekly) · Fishweir Brewing Co., Murray Hill, Jacksonville · Free
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Atlantic Beach Urban Farms Market
A small urban-farm produce market running midweek at the Beaches.
10:00 AM-1:00 PM (also Thursdays) · 1175 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach · Check listing for cost
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Drop-In Tour: Highlights
A docent-led highlights tour spanning ancient to contemporary art.
1:15-2:15 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · Included with $20 admission
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Fast Jax Trivia (Multiple Venues)
More free weekly trivia nights, including 904 Tacos in Five Points and Time Out Sports Grill.
Evenings, times vary by venue · Various Jacksonville locations · Free to play
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Thursday, October 1
Vitamin String Quartet & Girl Named Tom: "The Crazy Ordinary World" Tour
A co-headlining tour pairing the Vitamin String Quartet's orchestral covers with vocal group Girl Named Tom.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville · Ticketed
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Sugarland with Payton Sullivan
The country duo brings their tour to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $65.27-$189.99
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Creative Kids: Texture
A hands-on art class for grades K-5 exploring art you can imagine touching.
4:00-5:00 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · $10-$15
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Fall Movie Nights
A Halloween-themed outdoor movie night at a dog-friendly Neptune Beach spot.
8:00-10:00 PM · BrewHound Dog Park + Bar, 1848 Kings Cir S., Neptune Beach · Check venue for cost
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Atlantic Beach Urban Farms Market
The second weekly session of this small urban-farm market at the Beaches.
10:00 AM-1:00 PM · 1175 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach · Check listing for cost
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Fast Jax Trivia (Multiple Venues)
Thursday trivia circuit hits Rack 'em Up Sports Bar, Juice Wine Bar in Springfield, Dick's Wings in Arlington, and Falafel X Bar in Avondale.
Evenings, times vary by venue · Various Jacksonville locations · Free to play
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Friday, October 2
Whiskey Myers with The Ransom Brothers
The Texas Southern rock outfit brings its full band show to the Amp.
Doors 5:30 PM, show 6:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $70.37-$115.72
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Mariachi El Bronx with Bedouin Soundclash & Max Diaz
A genre-bending night of Latin and punk fusion at Ponte Vedra's intimate concert hall.
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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Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Local produce, prepared food, and artisan goods every Friday.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
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Killers of Kill Tony
A live comedy showcase touring off the hit podcast.
7:00-9:30 PM · Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Jacksonville · Ticketed
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Jacksonville Home + Patio Show
A three-day expo of renovation, furnishings, and outdoor-living exhibitors downtown.
Oct 2-4, daily hours vary · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville · Discounted online tickets available
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10th Annual Pumpkin Festival + Fall Market
A multi-day fall festival with a pumpkin patch and fall market at a Southside brewery.
Oct 2-4, around 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (hours vary by day) · Wicked Barley Brewing Company, 4100 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville · Check listing for cost
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Nightmare Oaks Haunted Attraction Opens
An 8-acre outdoor haunted-woods experience with 60-plus live actors kicks off its Friday and Saturday run through October (16 and up recommended).
7:00-10:00 PM (Fridays & Saturdays through Oct) · 7980 County Line Rd., Melrose · Tickets from $30
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Amazing Grace Family Farms Pumpkin Festival Kickoff
Clay County's pumpkin festival opens for the season (dates and hours are crop and weather dependent, so call ahead).
Oct 2-3 · 4251 State Road 21, Green Cove Springs · Check listing for cost
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Saturday, October 3
Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
Riverside's flagship Saturday market returns with art, food, and produce vendors.
10:00 AM-3:00 PM (weekly) · 715 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · Free
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Cummer Museum Golden Harvest Market & Plant Sale
A seasonal plant sale and artisan maker's market on the museum lawn, with free general admission all day.
10:00 AM-4:00 PM · The Cummer Museum, 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville · Free admission (Free First Saturday)
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Gov't Mule & Ziggy Marley: "Dreaming The Same Dream" Tour
A co-headline rock and reggae tour stop at the Amp.
Doors 5:00 PM, show 5:30-10:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · $61.30-$117.99
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Celtic Thunder: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs
The Irish vocal group brings their popular songbook to Ponte Vedra.
Doors 6:30 PM, show 8:00 PM · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $86.24-$148.61
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St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Local produce and artisan vendors return for another Saturday at the Amp.
8:30 AM-12:30 PM (weekly) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
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Wildlight Market Place
A combined farmers and arts market with 50-plus vendors, dog-friendly and family-friendly.
9:00 AM-1:00 PM (1st & 3rd Saturdays) · Tinker St., Wildlight, FL (Yulee area) · Free
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Island Hop Craft Beer & Spirits Fest
Regional brewers, live music, food trucks, and a dog park, all benefiting the Fernandina Beach Main Street Foundation.
VIP entry noon, general admission 1:00-4:00 PM · Central Park, 1200 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach · Ticketed
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25th Annual Green Cove Springs Soul Food and Music Festival
A milestone anniversary celebration with a noon parade down Palmetto Avenue followed by live acts, food vendors, and health screenings.
Parade at noon, festival noon-7:00 PM · Vera Francis Hall Park, 1503 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Green Cove Springs · Free
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Dig N Dirt
Kids get to operate real and kid-sized construction equipment and dig in the dirt pits at this hands-on family festival.
Oct 3-4, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2493 State Road 16 W., Green Cove Springs · Adults $15, children $7, ages 3 and under free
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Nightmare Oaks Haunted Attraction
The haunted-woods experience continues its Friday and Saturday run.
7:00-10:00 PM · 7980 County Line Rd., Melrose · Tickets from $30
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Amazing Grace Family Farms Pumpkin Festival
Day two of the pumpkin festival's opening weekend.
Check listing for hours · 4251 State Road 21, Green Cove Springs · Check listing for cost
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Jacksonville Home + Patio Show
Day two of the fall home expo continues downtown.
Daily hours vary · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville · Discounted online tickets available
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10th Annual Pumpkin Festival + Fall Market
The pumpkin patch and fall market continues at Wicked Barley.
Around 11:00 AM-10:00 PM (hours vary by day) · Wicked Barley Brewing Company, 4100 Baymeadows Rd., Jacksonville · Check listing for cost
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Sunday, October 4
Taste of Latino Festival: Empanada & Cuban Sandwich Smackdown
A Hispanic Heritage Month food festival and cooking competition with live entertainment and the Lideres Awards.
12:00-6:00 PM · Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine · Free general admission (VIP tickets available)
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Dig N Dirt
Day two of the hands-on construction-equipment festival for kids.
10:00 AM-3:00 PM · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2493 State Road 16 W., Green Cove Springs · Adults $15, children $7, ages 3 and under free
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Jazz Party at the Rec & Amelia Island Jazz Festival Kickoff Concert
A free community jazz concert featuring the 21-piece UNF Jazz Ensemble 2, doubling as the free kickoff concert launching the 2026 Amelia Island Jazz Festival, with a food truck on site.
12:00-2:00 PM · Atlantic Recreation Center, 2500 Atlantic Ave., Amelia Island · Free
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Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
A weekly beachside farmers and artisan market.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 800-850 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach · Free
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Neptune Beach Farmers Market
Local produce and goods to wrap up the week.
10:00 AM-2:00 PM (weekly) · 1515 Florida Blvd., Neptune Beach · Free
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St. Augustine Weekly Farmers Market
Another round of the Sunday farmers and artisan market (hours vary by source, so double-check before you head out).
Morning hours (check listing) · Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 US-1 S., St. Augustine · Check listing for cost
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Orange Park Farmers' & Arts Market
Clay County's market typically runs the first and third Sunday of the month, which lines up with this weekend (worth a quick call ahead to confirm).
Check listing for hours · Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave., Orange Park · Check listing for cost
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Jacksonville Home + Patio Show
The fall home expo wraps up its three-day run.
Daily hours vary · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville · Discounted online tickets available
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Details, times, and prices can change fast, especially for smaller community events, so confirm details via the links above before heading out.