Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • May 15, 2023

Happy Memorial Day Weekend Jax! Get outside whether it is Jazz Fest, a Jumbo Shrimp game, the Memorial Day Concert, or a 5K. Take a swim in the ocean or find an indoor event that interests you. Look at the included resources to help & give back to the community. We hope you find something fun from our curated list and tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!

5/25: Pride Night: Giovanni Bertoni Plays Copland - Symphony in 60

Thursday, May 25, 6:30 PM

Put on your most COLORFUL outfit and watch the Jacksonville Symphony shine for the second year of Symphony in 60 Pride Night! Enjoy some champagne during Happy Hour at 5:30 pm, share a toast with friends, and celebrate love! ⁠
Once the concert begins, you'll enjoy the colorful sounds of Aaron Copland’s jazzy Clarinet Concerto as it’s brought to life by Principal Clarinet Giovanni Bertoni. Don’t miss this season’s vibrant finale of the Symphony in 60 Series!

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5/25 - 5/28: Jacksonville Jazz Fest

Thursday, May 25 - Sunday, May 28 

Jacksonville Jazz Fest will kick off with the Jacksonville Piano Competition presented by Keyboard Connection on the 25th at @floridatheatre, following up with three days of out-of-this-world entertainment. 

Dates & Stages:
May 25th- The Piano Place's @jaxjazzfest competition at the Florida Theatre: 128 E. Forsyth

May 26th- 28th: Swingin' Stage- Riverfront Plaza: 2011 Independent Drive

May 26th-28th: Groovin' Stage- For on Bay: 228 E. Bay Street

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5/27: Sneakerfête

Saturday, May 27,  12 - 5 PM

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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5/29: Memorial Day Concert & Picnic Presented by Vystar Credit Union

Monday, May 29, 6:30 PM

Celebrate Memorial Day with a concert in the park. Bring your own seating and food and listen to some great jams.

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Support & Volunteer in Jacksonville 

5/27: Kindness Matters 5k and Fun Run

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5/29: Memorial Day 5k

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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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Sports in Town

5/23 - 5/28: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Charlotte

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Concerts in Town

5/23: Zach Bryan: The Burn, Burn, Burn Tour

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5/23: Brit Floyd

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5/28: X106.5 Presents Pierce the Veil and The Used

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WJCT Music List

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Curated Guides

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NEW: Waterfront Guide

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Springs Guide

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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 & Places to See

5/27: Silent Sound Entertainment presents Silent Disco at Eclipse Nightclub: Halfway to Halloween Party

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5/28: Silent Sound Entertainment: Silent Disco Pop-Up at Lynch's Irish Pub (9 PM to Close)

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5/28: 3rd Annual Murray Hill Pub Crawl (sign up at Stout Snug from 1 PM to 3 PM)

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5/38: Vagabond Flea Market

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Fuller Warren Bridge Walkway Open to Pedestrians

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Tuesdays: Free Yoga

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Tuesdays: Riverfront Zumba Class

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Fridays: IllumiNights Summer Spectacle

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MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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MOSH (Museum of Science & History)

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Now - 6/25: Flamboyance Exhibit

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Beyond Van Gogh

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Revolution: The Music of The Beatles

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5/30: Taste of St. Augustine

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5/31: Bad Friends

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6/1: Charlie Puth Presents Charlie Live Experience

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6/2: Sierra Ferrell - Long Time Going Tour

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6/3: Goodwill Festival

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6/2 - 6/3: Kane Brown

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6/2 - 6/3: Revolution: The Music of The Beatles. A Symphonic Experience

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6/4: Jazz at the Jacksonville Symphony

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6/3: Summer Crush Series PART I: HauteTension, Bad Madonna, Shine & the Shakers

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6/4: TLC & Shaggy: Hot Summer Nights

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6/6 - 6/11: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville

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6/7 - 6/8: Rebelution

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6/7: Art Walk

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6/9: Walker Hayes: Duck Buck Tour

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6/9: Season Finale: Conrad Tao Plays Prokofiev

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6/10: Jacksonville Sharks vs Fayetteville Mustangs

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6/10: Daily's Old School Kingfish Shootout

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6/11: Logic: The College Park Tour

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6/10 - 6/11: River City Wrestling Con

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6/16 & 6/17: Flipturn 

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9/2 - 9/3: Jacksonville Taco and Tequila Festival Tickets ON SALE NOW

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