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Now, let’s check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from April 3-5👇
(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event 🆓 = Free event 🎶 = Live music 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)
As always, be sure to check the organization’s website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.
Events Happening This Week... 📅
Monthly Happenings:
📌 These are recurring events that happen within the month.
- 🆓 Zumba at Friendship Fountain every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.
- 🆓 Riverside Arts Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- 🆓 Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - Visitors receive free admission on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- 🆓 Yoga at Artist Square - Every Tuesday under the Fuller Warren Bridge for a weekly all-levels yoga class from 6 to 7 p.m.
- 🆓 Jacksonville Run Club meets every Saturday at 7 a.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Friendship Fountain
- 🆓 904 Walk Club meets every Wednesday at Friendship Fountain at 6:30 p.m.
- Friday Night at The Underground is weekly fun with delicious eats and fun for all
- 🆓 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain is every last Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Approximately 300 headphones will be given out at a time, first come, first-served. This is a free, family-friendly event.
Thursday, April 2
- 🆓Ancient City Classic: Premier Dog Show - Dog lovers and spectators are invited to witness an action-packed weekend featuring conformation classes, obedience trials, rally trials, and Fast CAT®—a thrilling, timed 100-yard dash where dogs race individually while chasing a lure. 📅Thursday, April 2 - Sunday, April 5⏰ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.📍St. Johns County Fairgrounds: 5840 State Road 207
Friday, April 3
- 🆓First Fridays at Friendship Fountain - The special event will have a DJ, cash bar, food trucks, vendors, and lawn games all localized at the Fountain! ⏰ 6- 9 p.m. 📍Friendship Fountain: 1015 Museum Circle
- 💰Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades - Watch the Jacksonville Icemen take the ice at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena! ⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. 📍300 A Philip Randolph Blvd
- 🆓Cup Of Job Plant Swap - There are only two rules: Bring a plant to take a plant & please NO plant cuttings in water. ⏰all day 📍934 Edgewood Ave
- 💰Jumbo Shrimp game - Watch the Jumbo Shrimp take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys ⏰ 7:05 p.m. 📍VyStar Ballpark: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd
- 💰Clay County Fair - It’s time for fun at the Clay County Fair through April 11. 📍2493 State Road 16 W. Green Cove Springs
Saturday, April 4
- JAX POP CON Vol. 3 - Jacksonville’s ultimate celebration of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture — and it’s totally free! ⏰10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 📍Main Library: 303 N. Laura Street
- 🔞💰BRESH at Decca Live - BRESH takes over Decca 04.04.26 Come dance the night away at the most beautiful party in the world! 📅Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5 ⏰9 p.m. - 2 a.m. 📍323 E Bay St.
- 💰Cyrille Aimee live - Music is a way of life as much as an art form, setting her free to pursue her creative talents wherever the promptings of her diverse heritage take her. ⏰8 p.m. 📍Ritz Theatre: 829 N Davis Street
- 💰The Egg Hunt - Hippity hoppity onto the farm wagon for a ride to the very big field where a whole bunch of eggs will be waiting to be found.📅Saturday, April 4 - Sunday, April 5⏰ various times 📍Congaree and Penn: 11830 Old Kings Rd.
- 💰Jumbo Shrimp game - Watch the Jumbo Shrimp take on the Sugar Land Space Cowboys ⏰ 6:35 p.m. 📍VyStar Ballpark: 301 A Philip Randolph Blvd
- 💰Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades - Watch the Jacksonville Icemen take the ice at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena! ⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. 📍300 A Philip Randolph Blvd
Sunday, April 5
- First Sunday of the Month Brunch Cruise Step aboard the Royal Princess, and the world feels different. The city drifts by as you glide along the St. Johns River. Sunlight dances on the water, the breeze carries the scent of salt and river, and every bridge becomes a gateway to something unforgettable. 📅Sunday, April 5 - ⏰11:00 AM –1:00 PM 📍1501 Riverplace Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32207
- Swing Dance Sunday Step back in time every 1st and 3rd Sunday with Bold City Swing! Experience the magic of swing! Born in the jazz-filled speakeasies of the 1920s and ’30s. Enjoy a FREE beginner lesson from 7–8PM to learn the classic moves that lit up those secret clubs. No experience or partner needed! ⏰7:00 PM –10:00 PM 📍115 W Adams St. Jacksonville, FL 32208
We’re constantly updating this page, so be sure to check it periodically throughout the week for any additions.
Upcoming Events... 📅
📌 These are future events that aren’t happening this week, but coming up soon
- 💰Lip Sync Battle: Totally ’80s - Local performers compete for the title of Lip Sync Battle Champion, hosted by Jacksonville personalities Eden Kendall and Rance Adams. 📅Thursday, April 9 ⏰ 6 - 9 p.m. 📍100 Festival Park Avenue
- 🆓Springing the Blues - This free, three-day festival features performances by blues legends and emerging artists who fuse blues with other influences, including rock, funk, soul, swing, boogie, roots, hip-hop and gospel. 📅Friday, April 10 - Sunday, April 12 📍Seawlak Pavilion: 75 1st N. Jacksonville Beach
- 💰American Heroes Concert - Join the USS Orleck for an evening of music, community, and support for those who serve. 📅Friday, April 10 ⏰5:30 - 10 p.m. 📍USS Orleck: 610 E Bay Street
- 🆓Be My Neighbor Day 2026 - We’re bringing together our friends and community partners for a FREE fun-filled Saturday festival to show families how to be caring neighbors. 📅Saturday, April 11 ⏰10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 📍WJCT: 100 Festival Park Avenue
- 💰Wizarding Market - Enjoy a magical outdoor and covered platform area full of nerdy art vendors and special guests set up in their own train cars! 📅Saturday, April 11 ⏰noon - 6 p.m. 📍1738 E Adams Street
- 🆓Sip & Stroll - Spanning from Friendship Fountain to Chart House, enjoy live music, food trucks and carts, bars and a picnic area – all with a picturesque sunset backdrop! 📅Thursday, April 16 ⏰5 - 8 p.m. 📍1015 Museum Circle
- 🆓Oyster Fest - Get ready for a fun-filled day at Oyster Fest! Join us in person to enjoy fresh oysters, live music, and great vibes. 📅 Saturday, April 18 ⏰11 a.m. 📍Riverview Park: 9620 Water Street
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar 👇