🔒River City Guide: Celebrate your father with these events: Weekend Events from June 12-14

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heyyy, Insiders!! 👋

It’s your favorite cousin Darrin that works in news, and I’ve got everything worth stepping out for this weekend. Whether you’re chasing live music, food festivals, outdoor markets, or just looking for a good excuse to get out of the house, there’s something happening that’ll fit your vibe.

Stick with me, and I’ll point you toward the spots, sounds, and scenes that’ll make your weekend feel like time well spent.

Got something happening that’s not on the guide? Add your event to our community calendar and let the city show up! Here’s how.

Now, let’s check out all the happenings around Jacksonville from June 12-14👇

(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event 🆓 = Free event 🎶 = Live music 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)

As always, be sure to check the organization’s website and social media accounts for any last-minute event changes or cancellations.

Events Happening This Week... 📅

Monthly Happenings:

📌 These are recurring events that happen within the month.

• 🆓 Zumba at Friendship Fountain every Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m.
• 🆓 Riverside Arts Market every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• 🆓 Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) - Visitors receive free admission on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• 🆓 Yoga at Artist Square - Every Tuesday under the Fuller Warren Bridge for a weekly all-levels yoga class from 6 to 7 p.m.
• 🆓 Jacksonville Run Club meets every Saturday at 7 a.m. and Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Friendship Fountain
• 🆓 904 Walk Club meets every Wednesday at Friendship Fountain at 6:30 p.m.
• Friday Night at The Underground is weekly fun with delicious eats and fun for all
• 🆓 Silent Disco at Friendship Fountain is every last Saturday of the month from 6 to 9 p.m. Approximately 300 headphones will be given out at a time, first come, first served. This is a free, family-friendly event.

Friday, June 12

• 💰🎶Tunes and Blooms: Pop-Punk Revival - Experience the Zoo like never before with curated live music performances throughout the grounds. ⏰6:00 p.m.📍Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
• 💰🔞🎶Gorgon City - Get ready to rave with English-based house music duo Gorgon City. ⏰10:00 p.m.📍Decca Live - 323 East Bay Street Jacksonville, FL 32202
• 🆓🎶Summer at the Cummer: The Rip Currents - Start your summer with evenings filled with music, art, and community including The Rip Currents, who will get you grooving with their surf-rock sound. ⏰4:00 p.m.📍Cummer Museum - 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204
• 💰Opening of ‘Violet’ - A hopeful and deeply moving musical about longing to be seen, daring to be loved, and discovering healing in unexpected places, based on the “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts. ⏰8:00 p.m.📍Players by the Sea - 106 N. 6th St. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

Saturday, June 13

• 🆓Yoga in the Park: Historic Springfield - Led by instructors from Bold City Yoga, classes are free, family-friendly, and appropriate for all skill levels. Make sure to bring a yoga mat and water bottle. ⏰10:30 a.m.📍Sesquicentennial Park -1527 N. Main Street Jacksonville, FL 32206
• 🆓🎶Jax Beach Country Fest - Celebrate America 250 at the free, family-friendly music festival! ⏰2:00 p.m.📍Seawalk Pavilion 75 1st St N. Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
• 💰Creatorverse Conference - The leading gathering for Jacksonville’s creator community, bringing together cutting-edge digital innovation with established creative expertise. Also takes place on June 14th.⏰10:00 a.m.📍Schultz Center - 4019 Boulevard Center Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207
• 💰Sporting Jax Inclusion Night vs. Detroit City FC - Celebrating diversity, accessibility, and unity across Jacksonville through soccer.⏰7:00 p.m.📍Hodges Stadium - 1 S UNF Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32224

Sunday, June 14

• 🆓🎶The Pop-Out: A Live Music Concert Series - Celebrate Black Music Month at Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Park with live performances, community vibes, and cultural pride. This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of history, artistry, community, and the enduring power of music. Bring your lawn chairs, your dancing shoes, and your love for soulful sounds. ⏰5:00 p.m.📍Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park - 120 Lee Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
• 💰🎶Cash Bash 2 - Cash Bash is the birthday celebration of Jacksonville’s very own artist Young Ca$h featuring T-PAIN, 2 Chainz, Travie McCoy, Chance the Rapper, Young Ca$h and Kamillion! ⏰7:00 p.m.📍VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 300 A Philip Randolph Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32202
• 🆓🎶Sunday Funday - Weekly event during the summer where you can meet people and enjoying a beautiful weekend day outside.⏰12:00 p.m.📍The Greenhouse Bar - 200 Riverside Ave Unit 2 Jacksonville, FL 32202
• 🆓Farmer’s Market at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - End your weekend with a locally focused market that celebrates community and craftsmanship. ⏰11:00 a.m.📍Wicked Barley Brewing Company - 4100 Baymeadows Road Jacksonville, Florida 32217

We’re constantly updating this page, so be sure to check it periodically throughout the week for any additions.

Upcoming Events... 📅

📌 These are future events that aren’t happening this week, but coming up soon

• 🆓Opening of You Are Here: Mapping Black Life and Autonomy in Jacksonville - This new exhibit explores the histories of LaVilla, Sugar Hill, and North Davis Street—once-thriving Black communities shaped by connection, resilience, and self-sufficiency before being transformed by urban renewal and displacement. 📅Thursday, June 18 ⏰6:00 p.m.📍Ritz Theatre & Museum - 829 N Davis St. Jacksonville, FL 32202
• 💰 Opening of Shrek the Musical - Join Shrek, Donkey, and Princess Fiona in the DreamWorks classic brought to life on stage. 📅Thursday, June 18 ⏰7:30 p.m.📍Alhambra Theatre & Dining - 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246
• 🆓Juneteenth in the Park - Get ready to dance, eat, support Black-owned businesses, and learn more about Black history. 📅Friday, June 19 ⏰6:00 p.m.📍Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing Park - 120 Lee Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
• 💰/🆓JWJ BDay 5K & Block Party - Walk in the footsteps of history, then dance in celebration of a civil rights hero who shaped American culture. A day of community, commemoration, and joy! 📅Saturday, June 20 ⏰11:00 a.m.📍James Weldon Johnson Park - 135 West Monroe Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202
• 💰🎶The Calling - The calling will be at FIVE this Saturday. Formed in 1999, The Calling quickly ascended the ranks of radio rock with their distinctive blend of catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics. 📅Saturday, September 12 ⏰7:00 p.m.📍1028 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204

For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar 👇