Best time to visit Jacksonville, FL

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8 THINGS TO DO IN JACKSONVILLE, FL (MARCH 13 - MARCH 22)

Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park

Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park

mid-to-late March • nature

The amazing mother nature's light show takes place every spring in Central Florida

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

early March–late September • nature

Our wee friends flock to the Sunshine State as eagerly as tourists do

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

December–March • nature

The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in Florida

Ichetucknee Blue Hole

Ichetucknee Blue Hole

all year round • activity

A perfect scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes

all year round (best in June–July) • nature

Native to Florida, sandhill cranes can be observed year-round

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

November–April • activity

One of top-five wind sports destinations in the United States

Kayaking

Kayaking

all year round (best in October–April) • activity

Enjoy a paddling adventure in Northeast Florida

Surfing

Surfing

early August–mid-April • activity

Not so popular with pro surfers, Florida could nevertheless be attractive for beginners

10 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

out of rangeMay 25–28, 2023 • event

One of the largest music events in Northeast Florida

Jacksonville Fair

Jacksonville Fair

out of rangeNovember 2–12, 2023 • event

The biggest fair in Northern Florida

4th of July Events & Fireworks

4th of July Events & Fireworks

out of rangeJuly 3–4 • event

Don't miss one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations in the USA

Christmas Lights in Jacksonville, FL

Christmas Lights in Jacksonville, FL

out of rangelate November–early January • event

The most outstanding holiday light displays across northeastern Florida

Beach Season

Beach Season

out of rangeApril–November (all year round) • activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Mamey Sapote Harvest

Mamey Sapote Harvest

out of rangeMay–July • food

Sweet and smooth. Don't forget to try this exotic fruit!

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands

out of rangeApril–October • nature

Explore miles of undeveloped, pristine beaches

New Year's Eve in Jacksonville

New Year's Eve in Jacksonville

out of rangeDecember 31–January 1 • event

Jax goes big on fireworks and partying to mark the end of the year

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show

out of rangeOctober 21–22, 2023 • event

Roaring jets and stunning aerobatics over the First Coast

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangeOctober 1–October 31 • event

Zoo Spooktacular as well as other fall frights and delights

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