Looking for a reason to get out and explore? This weekend’s Jacksonville-area lineup offers plenty of ways to gather, celebrate and discover something new.
- Amelia Island Cookout brings dozens of culinary participants together for a food-and-drink celebration in Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach.
- Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair is headed to a new Westside location beside the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for its 71st year.
- DSAJ Buddy Walk at Jacksonville Beach combines fundraising with an inclusion-focused community celebration at Seawalk Pavilion.
- Osprey Village Alzheimer’s Walk welcomes the public for its annual one-mile effort supporting Alzheimer’s care and research.
- North Florida’s festivals, music and frights include options ranging from ghost hunting in Palatka to St. Augustine’s Greek Festival.
- Eat Your Yard Jax and Aligned Events Co. spotlighted edible gardening and event-planning ideas during a River City Live Foodie Friday segment.
- More Jacksonville weekend ideas include live music, a county fair, cosplay, historic homes and a downtown night market.
- Creatures of the Night at St. Augustine Alligator Farm offers family-friendly Halloween fun with costumes, treats and animal encounters.
Whether you’re planning a local outing or a short Northeast Florida adventure, there’s a welcoming event waiting for you.
