JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 From an ocean conservation festival and Asian Night Market to live music, sporting events and the Jaguars\u2019 home opener, Jacksonville has plenty to do this weekend.<\/p>\n
Friday, Sept. 11Fin Fest returns to Jacksonville Beach<\/p>\n
Fin Fest, a free, two-day ocean conservation, education and music festival, runs Friday and Saturday at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach.<\/p>\n
The family-friendly event includes an education village, an underwater virtual reality experience, touch tanks from Jacksonville University, speakers, panel discussions, food and live music.<\/p>\n
More information about Fin Fest<\/a><\/p>\n Asian Night Market<\/p>\n The Asian Night Market returns Friday and Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. at RD International Market, 7534 Beach Blvd.<\/p>\n The free event features food from the Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Cambodia and Vietnam.<\/p>\n More information about the Asian Night Market<\/a><\/p>\n Ron White performs in Jacksonville<\/p>\n Comedian Ron White is scheduled to perform at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n Event information and tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Saturday, Sept. 12Morning Oil Coffee grand opening<\/p>\n Morning Oil Coffee is celebrating the grand opening of its Jacksonville location at 700 E. Union St., Unit 151.<\/p>\n The company sells coffee inspired by the skilled trades and supports its New Boots initiative, which helps provide pathways to mentorship, education and employment.<\/p>\n More information about Morning Oil Coffee<\/a><\/p>\n Brew at the Zoo<\/p>\n The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is hosting its Brew at the Zoo event Saturday from 6:30-9:30 p.m., featuring over 50 breweries, food vendors, interactive games and more. Check the zoo\u2019s event information for ticket availability and details<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sporting JAX<\/p>\n Sporting JAX continues its inaugural USL Championship season Saturday. Fans can purchase single-match tickets or voucher packs.<\/p>\n Sporting JAX ticket information<\/a><\/p>\n Live music and nightlife<\/p>\n Greensky Bluegrass performs at the Florida Theatre at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n Greensky Bluegrass tickets<\/a><\/p>\n Walker & Royce is scheduled to perform at Decca Live. Decca\u2019s website also lists a Saturday event for the electronic music act Dayshift.<\/p>\n Decca Live event information<\/a><\/p>\n Other events planned for Saturday include:<\/p>\n Cigars, Whisky & Soul Cruise:\u00a0Jax Yacht Charter, 1501 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville.\u00a0More information<\/a>Galaxy Fest, also known as the \u201cPink Print\u201d Community Event:\u00a0More information<\/a>.Breezy Jazz House Pop-up Speakeasy:\u00a0Manifest Distilling, 960 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville.\u00a0More information<\/a>Sisters of the Sea Surf Classic:\u00a0On the beach just south of the pier in Jacksonville Beach.\u00a0More information<\/a>Fall Fest at Southern Swells Brewing:\u00a01312 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. The event benefits Jax Beam and features pop-up shops, live music, food vendors and pumpkin decorating.\u00a0More information<\/a>Peg Leg Pete Pirate Pub Crawl:\u00a0The Palace Saloon, 117 Centre St., Fernandina Beach.\u00a0More information<\/a><\/p>\n Jacksonville Record & CD Festival information<\/a><\/p>\n Southern Swells Brewing information<\/a><\/p>\n Ticketed cruise information<\/a><\/p>\n Sunday, Sept. 13Jaguars home opener<\/p>\n The Jacksonville Jaguars will host their home opener Sunday. Tailgating is expected at locations around the city. Fans should check the Jaguars\u2019 official website for kickoff, opponent and parking information.<\/p>\n Gospel Skate<\/p>\n Gospel Skate is scheduled for Sunday at Mandarin Skate Station from 1-7 p.m. There will be live performances, mini golf, giant Connect 4, the Jags game on a TV and more. Tickets are $20 at the door. Click here for more information<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ann Wilson performs at Thrasher-Horne Center<\/p>\n Ann Wilson is scheduled to perform Sunday at the Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. Check the venue\u2019s website for ticket and show-time information<\/a>.<\/p>\n Event times, ticket availability and details can change. Check with organizers before heading out.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX – All rights reserved.<\/p>\n