Best time to visit Jacksonville, FL

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8 THINGS TO DO IN JACKSONVILLE, FL (MAY 23 - JUNE 01)

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

unconfirmedlate May 2024 • event

One of the largest music events in Northeast Florida

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

early March–late September • nature

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

Ichetucknee Blue Hole

Ichetucknee Blue Hole

all year round • activity

A perfect scenic spot for swimming, snorkeling and diving

Beach Season

Beach Season

April–November (all year round) • activity

Florida enjoys a warm climate most of the year

Sandhill Cranes

Sandhill Cranes

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

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

Mamey Sapote Harvest

Mamey Sapote Harvest

May–July • food

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

Kayaking

Kayaking

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

Enjoy a paddling adventure in Northeast Florida

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands

Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands

April–October • nature

Explore miles of undeveloped, pristine beaches

10 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE

Jacksonville Fair

Jacksonville Fair

out of rangeOctober 31-November 10, 2024 • event

The biggest fair in Northern Florida

Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park

Fireflies at Blue Spring State Park

out of rangemid-to-late March • nature

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

Whale Watching

Whale Watching

out of rangeDecember–March • nature

The population of endangered Northern right whales is recovering in 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

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show

Jacksonville Sea & Sky Air Show

out of rangeOctober 19-20, 2024 • event

Roaring jets and stunning aerobatics over the First Coast

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

Kiteboarding and Windsurfing

out of rangeNovember–April • activity

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

Surfing

Surfing

out of rangeearly August–mid-April • activity

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

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

Halloween

Halloween

out of rangeOctober 1–October 31 • event

Zoo Spooktacular as well as other fall frights and delights

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