From live events and holiday festivities to food, fun, and family-friendly activities, we’ve rounded up the best ways to make the most of your weekend in Jax. Whether you’re looking for a night out, an outdoor adventure, or something festive, there’s something for everyone!
Get ready, Jacksonville! Come cheer on the Icemen and be part of an amazing night of hockey, fun, and community. From the first puck drop to the final horn, your energy makes a difference — so bring your voices and show the team what hometown support looks like!
From the parking lot to the dance floor, the party goes all night. Things kick off at 7:30PM with Miami vs. Ohio State on a giant LED Video Wall outside, then roll straight into a Dueling DJs Silent Disco at 10PM presented by @SilentSoundEntertainment. Inside, DJ @BillyParryMusic keeps the energy up from 9PM–Close, spinning hits while everyone counts down to midnight together.
Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display over the St. Johns River. Make your way down to the waterfront with friends or family before midnight to snag a great seat for the festivities. Fireworks will begin exactly at midnight.
Your New Year’s Plans have been handled. Ring in 2026 at Coop x Living Room Lounge! Start downstairs with dinner, then head upstairs for free bubbles in the lounge.
Live Jazz on the Rooftop 7-10PM
@allangordondj plays at 8PM
Lounge cocktails + elevated bites on the Rooftop
Couch reservations for the lounge are available.
Enjoy complimentary bubbles upstairs when you dine with us downstairs.
Ring in the New Year at Josephine Avondale Dec 31st from 6PM-1AM with prix fixe dinner seatings and a Josie After Dark party featuring Tiger Records spinning late into the night!
NYE SCHEDULE:
6 PM | Five-course, wine-paired dinner featuring The Hilt & Jonata Estates, hosted by JD Wagoner
Includes Josie After Dark entrance | $110
8 PM | Five-course New Year’s Eve dinner
Includes Josie After Dark entrance | $70
10 PM–1 AM | Tiger Records brings the heat with an all-vinyl DJ set
Includes a midnight toast | $15
Dinner, countdown, and the first hour of the New Year—done the Josie way
Round out 2025 at our annual 5K! With a great route through Downtown Jacksonville, this 5K is the perfect way to kick off the new year!
Ring in 2026 at one of Jacksonville’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations. Decca Live is throwing an upscale, high-energy night packed with live performances, DJs, champagne, and nonstop vibes straight through midnight and beyond.
9:00–10:30 PM — The Billie Monarch Band
10:30 PM–Midnight — DJ Vic Mic
Midnight Champagne Toast
12:15–2:15 AM — Disco Cowboy
Deck the Chairs & Holiday Market transforms Jacksonville Beach into a bright, coastal winter wonderland. The iconic lifeguard chairs are decorated with creative, larger-than-life light displays, turning the beach into a glowing walk-through experience. Alongside the lights, the Holiday Market features local makers, seasonal treats, gift vendors, and festive activities for all ages. It’s a uniquely Jax tradition — part art installation, part holiday celebration — perfect for an evening stroll, photos, and supporting local businesses.
Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is thrilled to announce the launch of a SECOND Touring Company and an All-New Production “FAR BEYOND.” The show will play at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, December 18, 2025 – January 4, 2026. The magical experience that is the signature of Venardos Circus from the moment you enter the tent remains, but with new acts, music, and a different dream to share.
Join Hot Spot Yoga for Yoga at Friendship Fountain every first Thursday of the month — an evening of movement, mindfulness, and beautiful riverfront views.
Come support the Jags in their last regular-season home game!
Don’t miss Colors of the Wild — select nights November through February at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens! Wander through larger-than-life lanterns that bring the wild to life — from deep-sea creatures to African savannas and mystical Asian legends!
JAX Artist Walk on Ice makes its debut this winter, becoming the coolest place to be. Enjoy skating surrounded by lights, music, and holiday magic, plus a festive market featuring local artists and makers every Friday through Sunday.
Chart-topping hits, undeniable chemistry, and a live show that delivers every time. The Jonas Brothers take the stage at Daily’s Place in Jacksonville on December 30 — don’t miss it.
From dazzling Christmas light displays to festive markets, pop-up holiday bars, concerts, and charity events — here’s everything happening this season. Save this list to plan your nights and make the most of the holidays!
The glow returns to St. Augustine as millions of white lights transform the nation’s oldest city. Night of Lights kicks off the holiday season with timeless charm, twinkling streets, and waterfront views unlike anywhere else in Florida.
The vibes are on point at Decca Live & Sip Cocktail Bar— where live music meets crafted cocktails. Come for the sound, stay for the sip.
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12/29: The Grinch (2018) and Feeding Northeast Florida
12/31: NOON Years Eve
12/31: Early Bird NYE at Legacy
12/31: Ring in the New Year at Top Dawg Tavern!
12/31: Mayport Brewing Co. NYE Party
12/31: Living Room Lounge
12/31: New Year’s Eve Countdown at Citri San Marco
12/31: NYE Cruise on the Royal Princess
12/31: Rewind: The Ultimate 2000s NYE Rave
12/31: 2026 New Year's Party at 2nd Bay Brewing
12/31: Deerwood Castle New Year Celebration
12/31: 2026 New Year's Eve Ship Bash Mandalla Band
12/31: Cowford Chophouse Ticketed NYE Rooftop Event
12/31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Cruise
12/31: 2026 JAX NYE GALA
12/31: New Year's Eve 2026: Black and Gold Affair at Myth Nightclub
12/31: Casa Maria NYE
12/31: New Year at Sidecar San Marco
Grey Matter Holiday Bar
Miracle Pop Up at Grape and Grain
Starts 11/24: Beauclerc Christmas Lights - 3710 Beauclerc Road
11/28- 12/28: Glowing Gardens
Starts 11/27: Smith's Lights on Rue - 4930 Rue St
Starts 11/28: Blackhawk Bluff Drive-Thru - 1419 Yamasi Trail
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 28th - January 18th: Riverside Holiday Market
Select Weekends in December: German Christmas Market at Buchner's Bierhalle
Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 28th - January 18th: Riverside Holiday Market
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MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
MOSH (Museum of Science & History)
Jacksonville Zoo
Cummer Museum
1/11: Winter Jam
1/12: MANILOW: The Last Jacksonville Concert
1/16-1/19: Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth
1/17: Shanghai Circus
1/18: Diana Krall
1/21: Wild World of Animals
1/22: GHOST: Skeletour World Tour 2026
1/22 - 1/23: Blue Man Group - North American Tour
1/25: REZA: Edge of Illusion
2/1: Teatro Lirico D’Europa Carmen – Opera
2/5: Riverdance 30 – The New Generation
2/6 - 2/15: Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series
2/7: Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2026
2/10 - 2/15: Mrs. Doubtfire
2/22: The Price is Right Live
2/26: IL Divo by Candlelight with Special Guest Simply Three
3/4: Swan Lake Ballet
3/5: Stayin' Alive One Night of the Bee Gees
3/6: The Doo Wop Project, Echoes of the Street
3/10 - 3/15: Moulin Rouge! The Musical
3/28: Spring Fling
1/7: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
1/7: First Wednesday Art Walk
1/9: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears
1/10: DT Jax Clean Up
1/23: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates
1/23 - 1/25: 78th Anniversary Jacksonville Boat Show!
1/24: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Iowa Heartlanders
1/25: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Iowa Heartlanders
1/31: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays
1/31: The Grand Revue
2/22: Riverside Craft Beer Festival
3/7: Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival
