08/28/2026
JAX, YOUR WEEKEND IS PACKED. 👇
Here’s your ultimate guide to things to do in Jacksonville, Florida this weekend (August 28–30)! Save this to update your weekend plans! 🤭
1. Amplified Avondale 📅 Fri | 6–9:30pm
📍 St. Johns Avenue in Historic Avondale
Spend Friday evening wandering through Avondale with live music, local art, and stops at neighborhood shops and restaurants. FREE to attend!
2. Live Music at The Southern Grill 📅 Fri & Sat | 6:30–9:30pm
📍 800 Flagler Ave. on the Southbank
Grab dinner and catch live music on the patio! Ben Banks plays Friday, and Three Leg Cat takes over Saturday.
3. Jax Beach Arts Market 📅 Sat | 10am–4pm
📍 Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach
Shop paintings, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more, all made by the artists you’ll meet there. FREE admission, family friendly, and pups are welcome!
4. Jazz Night at The Cady Club 📅 Sat | 6:30–11pm
📍 1015 Kings Ave. in San Marco
Make it a date night with jazz and a wine tasting at this neighborhood café and event space. Admission is listed at $10, with the tasting included.
5. Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony 📅 Sun | 10:30am–12pm or 1–2:30pm
📍 The Raven, 525 W. Beaver St. in Historic LaVilla
Try something different from your usual Sunday coffee stop! The Raven kicks off its Breakfast Around the World series with an Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Check the event’s ticket page for pricing and availability.
6. 904 Pop-Up 📅 Sun | 11am–5pm
📍 Latham Plaza & Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach
Spend Sunday by the beach shopping local businesses and artists, grabbing a bite from food trucks, and enjoying music along the way.
7. Terrarium Workshop with Crystal Floyd 📅 Sun | 12:30–3:30pm
📍 The Cu**er Museum of Art & Gardens
Build a miniature living garden to take home and learn how to keep it thriving! Materials are included. Ages 16+. $65 for members or $90 for nonmembers.
Jacksonville, what are your plans this weekend?? Tell us below! 👇