Best time to visit
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
9 things to do in Jacksonville, FL
Kayaking
all year round (best in October–April) • Activity
Enjoy a paddling adventure in Northeast Florida
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
May 23–26, 2024 • Event
One of the largest music events in Northeast Florida
Christmas Lights in Jacksonville, FL
late November–early January • Event
The most outstanding holiday light displays across northeastern Florida
New Year's Eve in Jacksonville
December 31–January 1 • Event
Jax goes big on fireworks and partying to mark the end of the year
Halloween in Jacksonville: Events & Parties
October 1–October 31 • Event
Zoo Spooktacular as well as other fall frights and delights
Jacksonville 4th of July Fireworks & Events
July 3–4 • Event
Don't miss one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the USA
Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show
October 18–19, 2025 • Event
Roaring jets and stunning aerobatics over the First Coast
NAS Jax Air Show
October 19–20, 2024 • Event
Witness the soaring maneuvers of legendary aircraft at this one-of-a-kind spectacle
