Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • October 8, 2024

This weekend brings thrilling events including Shipfest, Sip & Stroll, and the Icemen Opening Night! The Florida Theatre has Dracula with the FL Ballet and the Men at Work Concert. Enjoy Sip In San Marco and the NAS Jax Air Show. Head to Lemon Bar for a Halloween Silent Disco and a Jags Watch party!⁠

October · 17-20 · 24-31: Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Various Dates in October

Jacksonville Zoo

Get ready for a hauntingly good time at the 37th annual Spooktacular, presented by VyStar Credit Union! Whether you crave spooky thrills or a family-friendly adventure, Spooktacular has something for everyone.

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Lemon Bar Silent Disco

Saturday, October 19

Lemon Bar

Lemon Bar and SIlent Sound will be hosting a silent disco on Saturday! Enjoy a costume contest, drink specials, and more. 

10/15: Dracula

Tuesday, October 15, 7 PM

Florida Theatre

Get ready to experience the mesmerizing fusion of gothic elegance and classical ballet as The Florida Ballet transports you into the haunting world of Bram Stocker’s 1879 masterpiece, “Dracula”.

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10/18: The Ultimate Queen Celebration

Friday, October 18, 8 PM

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts 

If you are looking for the best Queen tribute band on the market, The Ultimate Queen Celebration is simply the best. You have the chance to see them this week.

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10/17: DT Jax Sip & Stroll

Thursday, October 17

Southbank Riverwalk

Sip and Stroll along the River Walk! Enjoy food trucks, music, and a silent disco afterparty!

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10/20: Jaguars London Game at Lemon Bar 

Sunday, October 20

Lemon Bar

Cheer on the Jags while they are in London! Lemon Bar will be throwing a watch party you won't want to miss.

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10/19: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades

Saturday, October 19, 7 PM

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The Icemen are back for their season opener! Don't miss out.

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10/16: Men at Work

Wednesday, October 16

Florida Theatre

Men At Work were born in Melbourne, Australia in the middle of 1979. The band went on to become a globally successful Grammy-winning, multi-platinum selling act during the early 80’s. Founding member Colin Hay has developed a solo career over the last 35 years, writing, recording, and touring extensively throughout the world as a solo artist. 

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10/19: Sip in San Marco

Saturday, October 19

San Marco

Sip-in San Marco Event Announcement & Details We are excited to bring back the previously SOLD OUT local San Marco bar hop!

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10/19: Shipfest Halloween Party

Saturday, October 19

USS Orleck

SHIP FEST is back Saturday, October 19 for one of the largest Halloween parties in the city! Come aboard the USS Orleck Navy Ship in downtown Jacksonville!

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10/19 & 10/20: NAS Jax Air Show

Saturday, October 19 & Sunday, October 20

NAS Jax

At the NAS Jax Air Show you will witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian demonstrations. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team, The Blue Angels, who will begin at 2:30 pm.

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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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More Events

10/15: Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us Tour with special guest Cults

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10/18: The Revivalists

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10/19: Experience Hendrix

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10/17: Brewery Tour: Strings Sports

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10/19:  NAMIWalks

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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 & Festivals

10/22: Benson Boone

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

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10/23: Rainbow Kitten Surprise

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10/24 - 10/27: Hulaween

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10/25: Juvenile and The 400 Degreez Band with Mannie Fresh

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10/26: Skyway Social

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10/26: 95.1 WAPE presents Stephen Sanchez

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11/1 & 11/2: Goose

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11/7: Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour

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11/8 - 11/10: Super Girl Surf  Pro 

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11/8 & 11/9: Alabama

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11/9: A Day to Remember

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11/10: slowdive

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11/12: Justin Timberlake

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11/13: Dwight Yoakam

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11/15: The Avett Brothers

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11/16: Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis

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Plan Ahead

10/26: Red Bull Foam Wreckers

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10/27: Jaguars vs. Packers

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11/1: First Friday at the Fountain

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11/2: Georgia/Florida Game

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11/4: JSF Invitational: UF vs. USF

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11/6: First Wednesday Art Walk

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11/7: Fishweir Brewing: Fall Brewery Tour

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11/7: YOGA

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11/8: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators

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11/9: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Gladiators

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11/10: Jaguars vs. Vikings

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11/14: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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11/15: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators

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11/21: DT Jax Sip & Stroll

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11/23: Pickleroo Festival

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12/4: First Wednesday Art Walk

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