Winter Events in Jacksonville to Plan Your Trip Around

Jacksonville offers tons of amazing trip-worthy events!

In The Flip Side of Florida, you can travel around the world in a day, witness thrilling sports firsthand and enjoy laid-back beach festivals for the ultimate vacation.

And there's plenty more where that came from! There are so many exciting events happening in our beautiful city, so check out the Weekend Guide from Stuff to Do in Jax for everything happening in Jacksonville. Are you ready to visit Jax?

1. February 2-4: DONNA Marathon Weekend:

Race for a great cause with the DONNA Marathon Weekend, the only marathon in the US dedicated to breast cancer research and awareness. 26.2 with DONNA: The National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer is a Boston-qualifying race with scenic beach views and incredible local crowd support. The weekend includes a 5K, DONNA Dash, Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultramarathon, so participants can choose the course best suited for them! Recognized by CNN Travel as one of the "Seven Marathons Worth the Trip” take part in this year's theme, Destination: Hope and Finish Breast Cancer.

Pro-Tip: Don't make your visit all work and no play! From tasty restaurants to fun activities, check out the best of Jacksonville Beach.

2. February 24-25: World of Nations:

Travel around the globe in one day with the World of Nations Festival! You'll embark on an unforgettable journey through diverse cultures and customs at this celebration. Enjoy new flavors in mouthwatering cuisine, experience incredible performances and artistry, and learn about the beauty of our world.

Pro-Tip: Wear your walking shoes and have both cash and card handy.

3. February 24-25: Seawalk Music Festival:

Soak up the sun and groove to great tunes with the Community First Seawalk Music Festival! This weekend-long fest turns Jacksonville Beach into one big concert. This year has an incredible lineup in store for us, featuring big names like The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and US2 U2, a tribute performance. With a local maker's market and tons of delicious food trucks, this festival is the perfect way to spend any winter weekend - out in the Florida sun!

Pro-Tip: Are you a concert lover? Check out all the in Jacksonville and grab your tickets now.

4. February 25: Riverside Craft Beer Fest:

Beer lovers, this one's for you! The 10th annual Riverside Craft Beer Festival is back and bigger than ever. Enjoy the opportunity to try over 100 local, regional, and national craft beers under the cool shade of the Fuller Warren Bridge. Sip on and sample delicious lagers, ales, porters, and stouts from around the country in the wonderful mild Florida weather. With live music and Jacksonville's finest food trucks on site, this festival truly has it all.

Pro-Tip: Excited for other food and drink fests? Check out others in Jacksonville

5. March 2: Gate River Run:

Experience a race with traditions unlike any other at the Gate River Run. This unique race is the largest 15k in the nation with more than 20,000 participants making their way to Jax every March to experience the fun of the race. The race course starts and ends at the Sports Complex, taking participants through the historic streets of Downtown Jacksonville and the San Marco neighborhood and across the city’s most popular bridges.

Pro-Tip: Take it slow and easy in the beginning to prepare to finish strong on “The Green Monster.”

6. March 8-10: CollectiveCon:

Get ready for North Florida's Premier anime, comic book, sci-fi/fantasy and pop culture event to return on March 8-10, 2024! Don't miss out on this weekend of fun with celebrity guests, voice actors from some of your favorite anime/video games, vendors, fan panels, video game tournaments, cosplay contests, after-parties and more.

Pro-Tip: Make sure to cosplay as your favorite character for the full experience!

7. March 12-27: The PLAYERS Championship:

Witness all your favorite athletes in one place at The PLAYERS Championship. With unique opportunities to meet your favorite players, fun activities for golf fans, live music and delicious local food and drinks, you can experience the best of Jacksonville against the beautiful backdrop of a world-famous golf course.

Pro-Tip: Get there early, especially on the concert day, for optimal views.

And the list keeps going! We only named a few favorite trip-worthy events in Jacksonville. For more top events of the new year, visit Stuff to Do in Jax’s guide to the Top 24 in 2024. Do you need an excuse to road trip to Jacksonville sooner? Head to the Weekend Guide for top events in Jacksonville, updated every Monday. We can't wait for you to visit Jax!

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