Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • January 6, 2025

Photo: Colors of the Wild at the Jacksonville Zoo

DUUVALL, It is time to plan your weekend! See Mamma Mia! with the FSCJ Artist Series, cheer on the Icemen, and celebrate at Elvis's Birthday Bash. Experience Gershwin & Tchaikovsky at the Jacksonville Symphony, Second Saturday Jazz at the Fountain, and the Asian Night Market.⁠ Take in the beauty of Colors of the Wild at the Zoo and Night of Lights in St. Augustine. Shop at the Premier Bride Expo for unique finds!

1/8, 1/10, 1/11: Jacksonville Icemen Games

1/8: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

1/10: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators

1/11: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

The Icemen are back in town! Don't miss out on a game and cheer them on!

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1/7 - 1/12: Mamma Mia!

Tuesday, January 7 - Sunday, January 12

The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show.

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1/10: Elvis Birthday Bash

Friday, January 10, 7 PM

Florida Theatre

World-class Elvis impersonators Mike Albert and Scot Bruce along with the Big E Band return to the Florida Theatre to celebrate Elvis' 90th Birthday Bash!

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1/11: Second Saturday Jazz

Saturday, January 11, 7 - 9:30 PM

Friendship Fountain

Head out to the Friendship Fountain to enjoy an evening of Jazz!

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1/10: Asian Night Market

Friday, January 10 , 4 - 11 PM

RD International

Enjoy a delicious array of Asian Foods, drinks, entertainment, and more!

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1/10 & 1/11: Gershwin & Tchaikovsky

Friday, January 10 & Saturday, January 11, 7:30 PM

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony anchors the performance with the dramatic power that places it among classical masterworks. In a perfect pairing, Carlos Simon’s Motherboxx Connection tells the inspiring stories of African American heroes.

1/12: Premier Bride Expo

Sunday, January 12, 1 PM

Prime Osborn Center

The show will feature unique wedding vendors! They have a variety of ticket types for you to choose from!

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Lynch's Karaoke Night

Sunday, 10:30 PM - Close

Lynch's Irish Pub

Sing along to your favorite tunes at Lynch's!

Colors of the Wild

Select Nights November - February, 5:30 - 9:30 PM

Jacksonville Zoo

Step into a captivating world where artistry and nature intertwine with over 1,200 glowing lanterns! Join us for an unforgettable journey as the Zoo and Gardens transform into a magical wonderland filled with vibrant colors and enchanting light. 

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Starting 11/23: Night of Lights

Saturday, November 23 - Friday, January 31

St. Augustine

Stroll the streets of St. Augustine and take in the beauty of Night of Lights!

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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

1/6: Judy Collins

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1/8: Grass Is Dead 

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1/10: Objects of Innocence by Elena Ohlander 

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1/12: Winter Jam 2025

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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 & Shows

1/17: The New York Bee Gees

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1/17: JaxParks Movie Night: The Wild Robot

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1/18: The Purple Xperience

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1/18: LIFE SURGE Jacksonville

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1/17 & 1/18: Jax Symphony: Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert

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1/19: MLK Celebration

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1/23: Saw The Musical: Sip & Savor

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1/24: Mason Ramsey "Falls Into Place Tour

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1/24: Puccini's Tosca

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1/26: Shanghai Circus

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1/26: Step Afrika

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1/28: Yacht Rock Revue

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1/29: Dirty Dancing

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1/31: Disco Dreamland

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1/31: Kaskade ( Sold Out)

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2/1: MVP Praise Party 2025

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2/5: The Electric Light Orchestra Experience featuring Evil Woman - The American ELO

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2/7: DUVALTON: The Artist Ball

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2/14: TOBYMAC Hits Deep Tour

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2/19: Braxton Keith

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2/27: Black V Neck

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2/27: Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2025 Tour

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3/8: Shane Gillis Live

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3/8: Natural Life Music Festival

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3/15: Walker & Royce

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3/21: Josh Meloy

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3/28 - 3/30: Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto

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4/5: Rascal Flats: Life is a Highway

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Plan Ahead

1/16: DT JAX Sip & Stroll

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1/17: 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue

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1/17 - 1/26: Amelia Island Restaurant Week

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1/24 - 1/26: 2025 Annual Jacksonville Boat Show 

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1/25: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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1/18: 7th Annual, Little BIG Run

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1/31: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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1/31 - 2/2: Jacksonville Tattoo Arts Festival

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2/4: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Bloomington Bison

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2/7: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions

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2/8: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Trois-Rivieres Lions

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2/8: Curls and Convo 

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2/14 - 2/16: 2025 International Auto Show

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2/28: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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2/22 & 2/23: PBR: Unleash the Beast

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3/1: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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3/2: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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3/14:  Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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3/15: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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3/19: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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3/22: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

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4/4: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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