Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici and Solveig Syverud
  • August 31, 2022

Photo Credit: @shanerohue

It's an eventful week for Duuuval, with two iconic days: Labor Day and 904 Day! So get your friends together, grab tickets to a concert, enjoy delicious local eats, and laugh till your cheeks hurt at an improv comedy show. We hope you'll find something fun from our curated list and be sure to tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!

WDs One Year Anniversary Celebration

WDs Wine, Beer & Liquor is inviting Miramar neighbors and visitors to celebrate their one-year anniversary over the long Labor Day weekend! They are offering multiple free festivities held at their store, beginning on Thursday, September 1st and continuing through Sunday, September 4th. Each day, the first 20 customers to arrive will receive awesome giveaways, so make sure to not miss out on all the fun!

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Laugh with Friends at First Coast Comedy

Laughter is the best medicine and we found our new fix! First Coast Comedy recently opened in Mayport. They specialize in improv comedy and each show is completely unique. We checked out both their family friendly and adult shows last weekend and our abs are still sore from laughing so hard!

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9/2: Future U Event at UNF

Looking for some inspiration in your life? Don't miss the premier inspirational speaking and networking event of the season, the Future U-Speaking Series with Nick Lavery, presented by Future Home Loans on Friday, September 2nd! Draw inspiration from the best-selling author and motivational lecturer, Nick Lavery, as well as the founders of Future Home Loans and other community leaders.

The event will take place at the UNF Lazzara Hall on 9/2 from 8:30am - 12:30pm and is FREE to attend!⁠

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9/3: September Jax Veg Fest

No matter your dietary preferences, you will be sure to have fun at Veg Fest this Saturday, September 3rd! There will be live music as well as multiple yummy vegan food trucks. Bring your veggie obsessed friends and enjoy some tasty local eats!

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9/04 Day Block Party

Who doesn't love celebrating living in the 904? At the block party, you can expect live music at Underbelly and 1904 Music Hall. One ticket gets you access to two venues and three stages of music! Doors open at 5pm.

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9/05: RunJax Labor Day 5K

Looking to get exercise while giving back to the community? Signing up for the RunJax Labor Day 5K will do just that. Proceeds go to support high school cross country and track programs in Duval County as well as the summer camp scholarship program.

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Support our Community

Smallcakes Jags Fundraiser

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Special Olympics Florida

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White Harvest Farms Volunteering

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Clara White Mission - Daily Feeding Volunteering

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 Daily: Volunteer at the Women's Center of Jacksonville 

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Sports in Town 

 9/6-9/11: Jumbo Shrimp vs Iowa Cubs

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Concerts in Town 

9/1: $uicideboy$: Grey Day Tour 2022

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9/2: Mersive, Smoakland, Superave

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9/2: Rod Stewart

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9/4: One Republic

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9/4: Dispatch & O.A.R.

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Other Events

9/2: First Friday Ride with Art Bikes

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9/3: First Saturday Sip & Stroll in Avondale

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9/4: Orange Park Farmers & Arts Market

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8/11-9/25: Grumpy Old Men at Alhambra

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Curated Guides for you to explore more of the 904!

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Ice Cream Guide

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Fresh Produce and Markets in the 904

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Craziest Cocktail Guide in the 904

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Plan Ahead

9/8: Jim Gaffigan 

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9/9: Matisyahu

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9/10: Billy Currington

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9/11: Premier Bride Wedding Expo

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9/12: Riverside Liquors End of Summer Cocktail Competition

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9/13: Collective Soul and Switchfoot

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9/15: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band 

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9/15-17: Jacksonville Quiltfest

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9/17-18: Florida Fin Fest 

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9/24-25: Jax Taco and Tequila Festival

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