Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • July 25, 2023

Photo: @shaneroheu

August has arrived with some exciting events and places to see. There are exciting concerts, places, and community events for all.  We hope you find something fun from our curated list and tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!

8/2: First Wednesday Art Walk

Wednesday, August 2, 5 PM

James Weldon Johnson Park

Art Walk is here for August! Enjoy local vendors, artists, and good times with your community.

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8/5: Drink Around the Rink

Saturday, August 5, 2 - 6 PM

Community First Igloo

Join Community First Igloo for their Drink Around the Rink event, presented by Ruby Beach Brewing Company & Manifest Distillery. Some of the Vendors/ Distillers that will be attending the event are Southern Swells Brewing, Stoli Group, Republic National, Distributing Company, Breakthru Beverage, and even MORE! 

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8/5 & 8/6: LOL JAX Film Festival 

Saturday, August 5 & Sunday, August 6

WJCT Studios

LOL Jax highlights our local filmmakers, actors/actresses, and comedians to showcase their comedy films & talent. 

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8/6: Mossfire 25th Birthday Celebration

Sunday, August 6, 6- 8 PM

The Mossfire Grill

Mossfire Grill is continuing the celebration of their 25th anniversary and to celebrate, their culinary team is hosting another special dinner experience featuring five courses prepared by Chef Tomme with special wine and cocktail pairings (mostly tequila). 

Tickets also include a complimentary ticket to the Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival happening Labor Day Weekend at Met Park ($50 Value) + a commemorative glencairn crystal tequila glass

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Summer at the Cummer

Fridays, July 7 – September 8

Cummer Museum

Enjoy an evening at the Cummer. Each week brings live music by some of the city’s top musicians, unique hands-on art-making experiences, storytellers, lawn games, and more.  

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8/6: Return of Jazz Jam

Sunday, August 6

Wildcrafters

Jazz Jam is back this week only! Some of the best musicians in Jax will be playing in the cozy atmosphere of Wildcrafters.

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Tour de Pain

Support & Volunteer in Jacksonville 

8/4: Tour de Pain

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8/5: Prominence 5K

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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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BBQ Guide/Bearded Pig 

Curated Guides

BBQ Guide

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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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Underoath

Concerts in Town

8/4: Firewater Tent Revival and Wigeon

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8/5: Underoath & The Ghost Inside

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Sports in Town

8/5: Jacksonville Sharks vs Orlando Predators Playoff Game

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Tuesdays: Free Yoga

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8/2 - 8/10: Jaguars Training Camp

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8/5: Inside Jax: Open Format Dance Party

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8/5: Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway

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7/28 - 8/12: No Exit

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Tuesdays: Free Yoga

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Tuesdays: Free Riverfront Zumba Class

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Museums and Educational Activities

Now - 9/17: Fiddler on the Roof

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Now - 9/3:  National Geographic Beyond King Tut Exhibit

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Now- 9/24: American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection 

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7/7 - 9/8: Fridays: IllumiNights Summer Spectacle at Jacksonville Zoo

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Friday Night: Summer at the Cummer

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MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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MOSH (Museum of Science & History)

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Cummer Museum

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Taco & Tequila Festival

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8/8 - 8/13: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Norfolk Tides

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8/8: Counting Crows

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8/9: Pentatonix - The World Tour with special guest Lauren Alaina

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8/11: Trash Panda & Hotel Fiction

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8/11: Big Bubble Rave

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8/11: Stephen Marley - Babylon By Bus Tour

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8/12: Snoop Dogg Celebrates 30 Years of Doggystyle

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8/12: Special Olympics Area 3 & 4 Swimming Competition

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8/12: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

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8/13: Jason Mraz

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8/13: Unicorn World

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8/16: Jai Wolf 

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8/17: DT Jax Sip & Stroll

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8/19: Coast to Coast

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8/25: Jason Aldean : Highway Desperado Tour

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8/25: Matisyahu + G. Love & Special Sauce - 2023 Summer Tour

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8/26: Preseason Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins

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8/29 - 9/3: Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Charlotte

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8/30: Ghost Re-Imperatour U.S.A. with Amon Amarth

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9/2 - 9/3: Jacksonville Taco and Tequila Festival 

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9/6: Godsmack

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9/7: Blues, Brews, Bourbon & BBQ 

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9/12 - 9/17:  Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Gwinnett

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9/17: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Kansas City Chiefs

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