July 3, 4:00–9:30 PM
America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration
Riverfront Plaza, 2 W. Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32202
Jacksonville’s official 4th of July celebration features live music, art, food, a bookmobile, and the city’s largest fireworks show. It is one of the biggest free summer events in the region.
Admission: Free
jacksonville.gov/welcome/featured-news
July 4, 9:00 PM
Jacksonville’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
Downtown Jacksonville, FL 32202
The city’s fireworks show launches from downtown and offers one of the biggest free holiday spectacles in the area. It is a strong anchor event for the calendar and a natural draw for all ages.
Admission: Free
events.jacksonville.gov/special-events/fourth-of-july-celebration
July 4, 6:00 PM
City of St. Augustine’s Independence Day Celebration
Historic Downtown St. Augustine, FL 32084
The event begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución in the heart of St. Augustine’s Historic District—with a two-hour live music concert featuring the All-Star Orchestra. At 9:00 p.m., the sky lights up with a spectacular fireworks display over the historic bayfront and the Castillo de San Marcos.
Admission: Free
www.visitstaugustine.com
July 15, 6:30 PM
MOCA Free Movie Night
MOCA Jacksonville, 333 N Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
A free museum film screening that pairs nicely with the gallery experience and offers a quieter alternative to a standard theater visit. The July screening is Trainspotting (1996), and the event is part of MOCA’s recurring third-Wednesday program.
Admission: Free; optional $5 voucher for reserved seat, soft drink, and concession.**
mocajacksonville.unf.edu
July 11, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM
River City Writers: Self-Publishing Workshop with Judith Erwin
South Mandarin Library, 12125 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32223
A practical writing workshop focused on self-publishing, led by author Judith Erwin. It is a strong pick for readers who want a hands-on literary event rather than a passive lecture.
Admission: Free
rivercitywriters.org
July 15, 6:00–8:00 PM Every Thursday Through 9/3
Concerts in the Plaza
Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Join neighbors and visitors, bring a chair or blanket to relax on the Plaza lawn, and enjoy these summer evenings filled with music in the heart of historic St. Augustine.
Schedule:
- July 2 – Hendricks Band
- July 9 – Los Van Guardians
- July 9 – Ancient City Slickers
- July 23 – Thick & Thin String Band
- July 30 – Shayla Nelson
Admission: Free
visitstaugustine.com
July 16, 4:00–8:00 PM
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Free Third Thursday
829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Free admission the third Thursday of every month from 4–8 PM. Free complimentary parking across from the Museum entrance and on the corner of Riverside Avenue and Post Street. Accessible parking available in the Riverside Avenue lot.
Admission: Free
cummermuseum.org
July 18, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Literary Indulgence Book Festival
FSCJ Kent Campus, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205
One of Jacksonville’s premier literary festivals featuring 40+ authors, panels, readings, book signings, and writing-related sessions. The event is broad enough to appeal to both casual readers and more serious book lovers.
Admission: Free
literaryindulgence.com
July 18 Through March 7, 2027, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Museum of Contemporary Art
222 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
The American Century Exhibit: The American Century is a celebration and examination of the emergence of a quintessential American art movement. The exhibit traces how the mantle passed from the salons of Paris to the studios of the New York School, redefining the aesthetic landscape for a new century.
mocajacksonville.unf.edu
July 24 Through August 28, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
How Signs Tell America’s Story
222 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Explore one hundred years of everyday life through objects often taken for granted. Led by American Sign Museum staff, this course introduces the museum’s origins and features a conversation with ASM’s founder about why signs matter. Explore case studies and virtual visits.
Cost: $75 for six sessions
unf.edu/pll/olli
July 26, 2:00–5:00 PM
The Clubhouse at Royal St. Augustine Golf Club
301 Royal St. Augustine Golf Pkwy., St. Augustine, FL 32095
Founded in the 1990s, the St. Augustine Jazz Society’s mission is to help keep jazz and blues music alive in St. Augustine. Members of the club have formed a pick-up band of an ever-changing roster of musicians. Musicians include vocalists, pianists, brass musicians, woodwind musicians, guitar players, and drummers.
visitstaugustine.com
