Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • August 26, 2024

DUUVALL,  Labor Day Weekend is right around the corner! Cheer on the Jumbo Shrimp, enjoy the Monster Truck Glow Party,⁠ and hang out at the R&B Fest. Stroll around at Amplified Avondale or run a Labor Day 5K! Treat yourself to brunch or dinner at our featured restaurant, City Grille Bar. Don't forget to plan for 904 Day with community events you won't want to miss!⁠

8/27 - 9/1: Jumbo Shrimp vs. Norfolk

Tuesday, August 27 - Sunday, September 1

121 Financial Ballpark

Head to the ballpark to start Labor Day weekend! Catch a game because the season is ending soon!

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8/31- 9/1: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party

Saturday, August 31 & Sunday, September 1

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The Glow Party production features a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways!

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Amplified Avondale

Friday, August 30, 6 - 9:30 PM

Historic Avondale

Amplified Avondale in Historic Avondale features live bands, DJS,  an art walk, and outstanding local artists. PLUS amazing food and wine from local restaurants.

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9/1: R&B Picnic & Cooler Fest

Sunday, September 1, 4 - 10 PM

Metropolitan Park

All the R&B hits you know and love are played by DJ Dr. Doom, DJ Kub, DJ Byrd Sanchez, and hosted by DJ GeneDotCom!

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9/2: Run Jax Labor Day 5K

Monday, September 2, 7:30 AM

1st Place Sports

The Run Jax Labor Day 5K is run on a certified very fast course through the Beauclerc area of Jacksonville.  The race features prize money, large finisher medals, high-quality running tops, and electrolyte popsicles.  Run Jax is an official event at the Jacksonville Grand Prix.

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9/04: Plan Ahead: 904 Day

904 Day is coming up! Celebrate all things 904 with Art Walk, Silent Disco, and so much more!

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Featured Business: City Grille Raw Bar

Stop by one of the “TOP 15 BEST NEW RESTAURANTS IN FLORIDA” by USA Today! Enjoy dinner and brunch, or check out their Velvet Room + Alley Cat Lounge. They also have an incredible wine dinner monthly you won't want to miss (limited availability)!

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Resources and Volunteer in Jacksonville 

First Coast Surfrider

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Timucuan Parks Foundation

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Feeding Northeast Florida

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Mental Health Awareness

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Special Olympics Florida

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Jacksonville Humane Society

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Clara White Mission - Daily Feeding Volunteering

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Women's Center of Jacksonville

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Curated Guides

The Ultimate Jacksonville Coffee Guide: 60+ Jax Coffee Shops by Neighborhood

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Farmers Markets in the 904

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Brewery Guide

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8/26: Charley Crockett - $10 Cowboy Tour

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8/27: Jane's Addiction & Love and Rockets

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8/29: Crowded House

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8/29: Bush- Loaded: The Greatest Hits Tour

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8/29: Tease Tease Tease: A Flirty Pop Night

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8/30: +LIVE+ & Stone Temple Pilots - The Jubilee Tour

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8/31: Leela James 

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WJCT Music Calendar

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Museums and Activities

MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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MOSH (Museum of Science & History)

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Jacksonville Zoo

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Cummer Museum

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Upcoming Concerts

9/6: 99.1 WQIK Country for K9s Jam featuring Cody Jinks

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9/7: The River Blossom Jamboree

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9/8: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert

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9/9: Faye Webster

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9/12: 1964: When the Beatles Rocked Florida

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9/13 & 9/14: Florida Fin Fest

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9/16: MY MORNING JACKET AND NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS: EYE TO EYE TOUR

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9/19: Trampled By Turtles

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9/21 & 9/22: Sing Out Loud Festival

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9/21: Alanis Morissette

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9/27: Hootie & The Blowfish

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9/27: St. Augustine Songwriters Festival

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10/1: Furyk & Friends: Brothers Osborne

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10/2: The Awakening Tour 2024

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10/4: Boyz II Men

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10/11 & 10/12: Beaches Oktoberfest 

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10/22: A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie: Better Off Alone Tour

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9/4: First Wednesday Art Walk

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9/4: Downtown Council Celebrates #904Day at James Weldon Johnson Park

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9/4: 904 Day X #buychamber Evening Market

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9/4: 904 Day Silent Disco & Fireworks Navy Pier Celebration

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9/5: Moca Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration in Downtown Jacksonville

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9/6: First Fridays at the Fountain

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9/7: Vestcor 5K Bridges Run

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9/6 & 9/7: The Jacksonville Symphony Free Community Concerts 

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9/7: The Galaxy Fest

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9/8: Brewery Tour: Voodoo Brewing

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9/12: Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ 2024

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9/14: 2024 Race for Inclusion - Jacksonville

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9/14: Submariner 10k and 5k

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9/14: Second Saturday Jazz at the Friendship Fountain

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9/15:  Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns

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9/17 - 9/22: Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett

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9/19: Sip & Stroll

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9/20: Pete Davidson

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9/21: Dreams Come True 5K

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9/28: VyStar Emerald Trail 5K Run/Walk and 10K Run

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10/1 - 10/6: Golden Girls

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10/2: First Wednesday Art Walk

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10/5: Shrek the Musical

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10/6: Avatar the Last Airbender in Concert

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10/6:  Jaguars vs. Colts

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10/17: Brewery Tour: Strings Sports

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10/27: Jaguars vs. Packers

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11/7: Fishweir Brewing

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