Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • June 14, 2022

Summer is officially here in the 904, and we're all craving some FUN in the SUN this weekend! There are plenty of outdoor activities happening, including The Art Camp at Hotel Palms where you can hangout and see beautiful artwork by local artists and attend groovy concerts. The Chemo Noir 5k and Move 4 Change 5K are great ways to get outside, get some exercise, and support the community!

We hope you'll find something fun from our curated list. Tag us @904happyhour in your weekend adventures! 

The Art Camp - Hotel Palms

When: 6/13-6/19

ART LOVERS, you won't want to miss this event! The Art Camp is a 6 day long event, where 10 renowned artists will get together to create & share their visions with the public.

The event will be hosted at Hotel Palms from June 13th-19th, and the hotel will be open to the general public for the duration of the week. Show Pigeon Coffee will be open everyday from 7am-1pm (other than Thursday) and 9am-1pm on the weekend. The merch shop will be open 8am-7pm daily. Saturday night there will be a groovy concert featuring a local Jacksonville band, Supertropic. The artists will be creating in the courtyard every day, all week long! So come by to hangout and check out their incredible work anytime throughout the week!

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Chemo Noir Run 

When: 6/18

Calling all Cancer Haters & Wine Lovers!

Chemo Noir’s philanthropic mission is to host and inspire lifestyle and wine centric events that raise money to provide financial support to the families, friends and fighters in their battle with Cancer.

The family friendly 1 Mile Race and Tasting Event will be held on Saturday, June 18th. The walk/run will begin at 8:00am on Jacksonville Beach with the Tasting Event immediately following at the Casa Marina. There will be mimosas, sangria, beer, smoothies, nibbles, live music, photo booth, raffle, and more!

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Move For Change 5K: Juneteenth Celebration

When: 6/19 

Runners, mark your calendars for June 19th! The Move 4 Change 5K is back this year on Juneteenth, and this time in Jacksonville Beach! The walk/run will influence wellness and health and honor black communities.⁠

There will also be a CONCERT (6 different bands in 4 hours!) featuring Celebrity Performers MVP Band (Band of Tank, User, Fantasia, and so much more!) and Maurice Griffin from Sunday Best! The Concert will take place from 3 PM-7 PM on June 19th and the race begins 6:30 PM at the Seawalk Pavilion.⁠ The event will benefit three charities: Jordan Davis Foundation, Riverside Turning Point, and Better Dads Society.

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Sneaker Fete

When: 6/18

All sneaker fanatics listen up! Sneaker Fete is a sneaker & streetwear convention happening on June 18th. The event is from 12-5pm at the UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center. 

At the event, you can Buy, Sell, and Trade all the latest sneakers & streetwear on the market. Plus there will be lots of FREE giveaways that you won't want to miss out on!

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Art Bikes Jax Father's Day

Looking for a great Father's Day activity? Dad + Whiskey + An Art Bikes Experience = Happy Dad. This experience includes a custom electric Art Bike ride, a tour at Burlock and Barrel and Manifest Distillery, and a whiskey tasting. Plus, dads get gifted 2 bottles of whiskey selected by the distillery! The experience is starting at 1pm on Saturday, June 18th.

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Father's Day Plans

Check out our guide on all the ways to celebrate Father's Day in Jacksonville this year. From adventures to gift ideas to Father's Day brunches, this guide can guarantee that the father figure in your life will feel spoiled and appreciated!

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Support our Community

6/18 Pasta for a Purpose to Benefit The Villages of Hope 

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Daily: Clara White Mission Feeding Volunteering 

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Daily: White Harvest Farms Volunteering 

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Daily: Volunteer at the Women's Center of Jacksonville 

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Daily: Volunteer at Jax Humane Center 

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Photo Credit: Justin Segura

Concerts this Weekend

6/18 Rod Wave, Yo Gotti, & Latto 

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6/20 Backstreet Boys

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6/21 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Zach Bryan

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Other Events

6/14 and 6/16 Summer Kids Films @San Marco: Trolls World Tour

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6/16 Sip and Stroll 

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6/17 Cheer Live 

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6/18 Juneteenth Melanin Market

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6/16 - 7/31  The Wizard of Oz 

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Saturday Riverside Arts Market 

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Saturday St. Augustine Market

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Photo Credit: Kirill Egorou

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Plan Ahead

6/21- 6/26 Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs Durham Bulls 

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6/21 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats and Zach Bryan 

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​6/22 Andy Grammer: The Art of Joy Tour

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6/24 Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band 

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6/24 Jacksonville Sharks vs Orlando Predators 

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6/25 Guns N' Hoses 

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6/25 Family Farm Day/Farm Tour

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6/25 Feeding the Hungry Event

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6/25 Surfrider Beach Cleanup 

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