Whether you're looking for family fun, community giving, or just a reason to get out of the house, Jacksonville is delivering this weekend. Here's a look at what's happening around the city and beyond.
- The Jacksonville Zoo has big news — manatee rehab progress, a Lord of the Rings–named skink making its ambassador debut, and a fast-approaching deadline for Brew at the Zoo tickets.
- Free backpack and school supply giveaways are popping up across Jacksonville, with churches, nonprofits, and local businesses pitching in ahead of the August school start for Duval students.
- This weekend's local lineup spans salsa dancing to a big-screen SpongeBob screening — a little something for every kind of weekend mood.
- Fans of endurance sports can look ahead: IRONMAN Jacksonville is officially returning in May 2027, with city leaders already working on smoother traffic plans after lessons from the 2026 debut.
- Just down the road in St. Augustine, the Alligator Farm is hosting a rare nine-day Croc School that trains zoo and aquarium professionals to care for some of the planet's most endangered reptiles.
Jacksonville's calendar stays full — so pick your adventure and make the most of the weekend.
