Jacksonville and Northeast Florida have a lively mix of ways to spend the weekend, whether you’re drawn to fairground fun, collector cars, free community gatherings or meaningful local traditions.
- Browse Jacksonville’s weekend calendar for fairs, surf, music, free festivals, markets and family-friendly activities across Northeast Florida.
- Visit the Greater Jacksonville Fair at its new home, where the annual event is making its move to the Jacksonville Festival & Fairgrounds on Normandy Boulevard.
- Check out five Jacksonville events to know, a weekend selection featuring the county fair, free music and wildlife programs, family fun and Mahler.
- See classic and collector cars in Ponte Vedra as the Ponte Vedra Auto Show returns for its 24th year at Nocatee Station Field.
- Take part in Jacksonville’s Celebration of Valor, an annual military-community observance that includes a Veterans Day Parade among its many tributes.
- Plan ahead for St. Augustine’s free recycling event, where city residents can bring documents, electronics and used cooking oil.
- Learn about the future of Snyder Memorial Church, as Jacksonville seeks redevelopment ideas for the historic downtown landmark.
- Read how the Jacksonville Fair’s Westside venue could grow, with more than 80 acres offering room for parking, additional events and future possibilities.
However you build your plans, these local stories offer a helpful starting point for getting out and enjoying the Jacksonville area.
