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It’s your favorite cousin in news back with another weekend of local events!
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Now, let’s check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from April 24-26👇
(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.
Friday, April 24
- 💰2nd Annual Walk A Mile for Autism Acceptance - Join us for the 2nd Annual Walk A Mile for Autism Acceptance and help spread love and understanding in our community!⏰9 a.m.📍Cafe Resistance Bookstore & Coffee Shop - 5007 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208
- 🆓21st Annual St. Johns All-County High School Art Show - See St. Johns County High School Art Show with grades 9-12 showing their artistic skills on view at the St. Augustine Art Association. ⏰ 12 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday - Sunday📍St. Augustine Art Association - 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
- 🆓Amplified Avondale - Listen to live music, enjoy local art and dine at one of the incredible restaurants along St. Johns Avenue in Riverside Avondale. ⏰6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.📍Historic Avondale along St. Johns Avenue
- 🆓Silent Disco at the Jacksonville Beach Pier - Come out and kick off the Opening of the Beaches Weekend with a Hush Hush Headphones silent disco at the Jacksonville Beach Pier! ⏰ 7 - 10 p.m. 📍Jacksonville Beach Pier - 503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- 💰🎶Everclear at FIVE - Since forming in 1992, Everclear has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, selling over 6 million records. ⏰8 p.m. 📍FIVE - 1028 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Saturday, April 25
- 💰NE Florida Coastal Classic Surf Fishing Tournament - A family-friendly surf fishing competition bringing anglers together from across Northeast Florida for a great cause! ⏰ 6 a.m. - 3 p.m. 📍Connect Church Jax - 13056 Perdue Rd, Jacksonville, FL
- 💰Spud Run & Cabbage Crawl 2026 - This year’s race includes 5K, 10K, and 15K courses, and a Cabbage Crawl kids run. Funds raised from this race benefit programs promoting agricultural education, such as 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and Farm City Week. ⏰ 7 a.m. 📍6195 South Main Street, Hastings, Florida 32145
- 💰Jacksonville Scene Beach Volleyball Tournament - Jacksonville Scene is hosting various beach volleyball tournaments to ring in the Opening of the Beaches. ⏰ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 📍Jacksonville Scene Beach Volleyball Courts - 6th Ave N, Jacksonville, Fl 32250
- 🆓47th Annual Sandcastle Contest - Witness artists bring their imagination to life on the sand of Jacksonville Beach. ⏰12 - 2 p.m. 📍Jacksonville Beach Pier - 503 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- 💰🔞Sip in San Marco - Join us for a fun and festive bar hop event, San Marco style, on Saturday April 25, as you hop to your favorite local bars, restaurants, and cafes ⏰1 - 8 p.m. 📍Various locations across San Marco neighborhood
- 💰Sporting Jax Doubleheader - Both the Men’s and Women’s Sporting Jax teams will be in action at Hodges Stadium. ⏰Women - 2 p.m., Men - 7:30 p.m. 📍Hodges Stadium - 1 UNF Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32224
- 🆓🎶PPLMVR - A party experience that moves through the city one stop at a time, transforming familiar places into destinations with local and national DJs. ⏰4 - 10 p.m. 📍The Fridge - 1176 Edgewood Ave South Unit #4, Jacksonville, Florida 32205
- 🆓Hot Diggity Dog Day - Attendees can enjoy a variety of free educational activities, including obedience training and a K9 unit demo, alongside food trucks and free hot dogs. This event promises fun for everyone, whether you have two legs or four.⏰10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 📍St. Augustine Humane Society - 1665 Old Moultrie Road
Sunday, April 26
- 💰Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo - Showcases an amazing selection of wedding professionals ready to help couples find the perfect gown, reception venue, invitations, photographer, music, menu, honeymoon destination, and much more. ⏰1 p.m. 📍Prime Osborn: 1000 Water St
- 💰Just Tri It! Kids Triathlon 2026 - Youth ages 5–14 will compete in a real, timed triathlon, divided into three age groups: 5–8, 9–11, and 12–14. ⏰ 7:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 📍 Solomon Calhoun Community Center - 1300 Duval St, St Augustine, FL 32084
- 🆓Cabbage, Potato & Bacon Festival 2026 - Celebrate local agriculture with food, music, cooking demos, lawn mower races, a beauty pageant, artisan vendors, and more. 📅Saturday & Sunday ⏰Various times 📍Main Street in Hastings - 6195 South Main Street, Hastings, FL 32145
- 🆓Opening of the Beaches Parade - We’re excited to host the annual “Opening of the Beaches” parade, part of the “Opening of the Beaches Weekend!” The parade celebrates our amazing beach community with family and friends! ⏰2 - 3 p.m.📍1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
- 🆓🎶SWEATOUT - After our inaugural party, we’re back again with SWEATOUT on April 26th with a new fire lineup featuring our resident DJs RAWRY T and SABU featuring special guests DJ Mark Frank and Lunaxcel.⏰2 - 8 p.m.📍Myrtle Avenue Brewing - 633 Myrtle Ave N, Jacksonville, FL 32204
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
- 💰🎶Boney James: Slow Burn Tour - ‘Slow Burn’ is a new high point in a remarkable career of Boney James that now spans more than three decades and includes a long list of accolades. 📅Thursday, April 30⏰8 p.m.📍The Florida Theatre - 128 East Forsyth Street Suite 300, Jacksonville FL 32202
- 💰🎶Jax Symphony: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone - This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic. 📅Friday, May 1 - Saturday, May 2 ⏰7 p.m. 📍Performing Arts Center: 300 West Water Street
- 💰🎶Puttin’ on the Ritz Talent Competition - Live variety talent competition featuring the best new local talent in northeast Florida! 📅Friday, May 1 ⏰7:30 p.m.📍Ritz Theatre: 829 N Davis Street
- 💰 Jacksonville Sharks vs. New Mexico Chupacabras - Watch the Jacksonville Sharks take on the New Mexico Chupacabras at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena! 📅Saturday, May 2 ⏰7 p.m.📍VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32202
For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar 👇