Introduction
Wondering what's happening in Florida this weekend? We've rounded up the state's biggest festivals, concerts, sporting events, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly activities by region to help you plan your next adventure.
Each weekend, All Florida Stuff highlights some of the best events by region to help you discover new places, support local communities, and make the most of your time in Florida. From the white-sand beaches of the Panhandle to the vibrant streets of Key West, you'll find something worth exploring.
Here's what's happening across Florida this weekend.
Panhandle
From Pensacola to Tallahassee, the Florida Panhandle offers waterfront festivals, live entertainment, historic attractions, and family-friendly events throughout the weekend.
Pensacola
- Pensacola Seafood Festival — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Downtown Pensacola. Gulf seafood, live music, chef demonstrations, and more than 150 arts-and-crafts exhibitors. Fiesta Pensacola
- Moon Taxi at the Pensacola Seafood Festival — Friday, Sept. 25, 9 PM. Free concert on the festival’s main stage.
- The Molly Ringwalds at the Pensacola Seafood Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 PM. Free performance on the festival’s main stage.
Destin / Fort Walton Beach
- 48th Annual Destin Seafood Festival — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Destin Harbor. Seafood, vendors, entertainment, and waterfront festival activities.
- Concerts at the Landing — Friday, Sept. 25, 6–8 PM, Fort Walton Beach Landing. Live music on the waterfront. SoWal.com
- Mattie Kelly Family Bay Day — Saturday, Sept. 26, Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Family-focused outdoor event celebrating the bay.
- Destin 5K Mullet Run/Walk — Sunday, Sept. 27, Destin. Annual community 5K run and walk.
South Walton / 30A
- 14th Annual Fore Her Golf Outing — Friday, Sept. 25, Links Golf Club at Sandestin. Annual charity golf outing supporting local breast cancer patients.
- Grand Boulevard Farmers Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–1 PM, Sandestin. Local produce, specialty foods, artisan goods, and more.
- Kickoff at The Beach House — Saturday–Monday, Sept. 26–28, Sandestin. Weekend football viewing and activities at The Beach House.
- 30A Farmers Market — Sunday, Sept. 27, 9 AM–1 PM, Rosemary Beach. Local farmers, makers, specialty foods, and market vendors.
Panama City
- 38th Annual Oktoberfest Weekend — Friday–Saturday, Sept. 25–26, Historic Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews. German food, live music, family activities, and the Downtown & St. Andrews Volksmarch.
- Oktoberfest Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 3–9 PM, Harrison Avenue in Downtown Panama City. The weekend's main celebration with food, entertainment, and activities.
North Florida
Explore what's happening in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Gainesville, and surrounding communities with concerts, outdoor activities, local markets, and seasonal celebrations.
Jacksonville / Jacksonville Beach
- Sporting JAX vs. Loudoun United FC — Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 PM, Hodges Stadium. Sporting JAX takes the field for a Friday-night home match. 904 Happy Hour
- Local Artist Showcases — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Jacksonville. A weekend-long showcase featuring local artists and creative talent. 904 Happy Hour
- Saturday Night Fever — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Alhambra Theatre & Dining. Final weekend of the stage production based on the iconic disco-era story. Folio Weekly
- FJ: A Tribute to Foreigner and Journey — Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 PM, Thrasher-Horne Center in Orange Park. A night of classic-rock favorites from two legendary bands. Clay Today
- Riverside Arts Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 AM–3 PM, Riverside Avenue. Local artists, makers, food vendors and farmers gather beneath the Fuller Warren Bridge along the St. Johns River. Riverside Arts Market
St. Augustine
- Tide Fest 2026 — Friday, Sept. 25, 1:30–4 PM. A free family festival celebrating National Estuaries Week. Visit St. Augustine
- Sing Out Loud Music Festival — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27. The final weekend of St. Augustine's month-long music festival, featuring local and national musicians at venues throughout the city. Visit St. Augustine
- Flipturn at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Friday, Sept. 25, 8 PM. Indie-rock band Flipturn performs at the Amphitheatre. Visit St. Augustine
- 18th Annual Ancient City Con — This weekend at World Golf Village. Northeast Florida's long-running pop-culture convention features sci-fi, fantasy, anime, horror, cosplay and celebrity guests. WJXT
- Pumpkin Festival & Handmade Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–4 PM. Pumpkins, fresh produce and handmade goods kick off the fall season. Visit St. Augustine
Gainesville / Alachua County
- Gainesville Latino Festival Fall 2026 — Saturday, Sept. 26, Bo Diddley Plaza. A community celebration of Latino culture in downtown Gainesville. Gainesville Florida
- Waldo Homecoming Festival — Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27, Waldo. Free family-friendly community festival held throughout the weekend. Gainesville Florida
- SKAterday Music Fest — Saturday, Sept. 26, High Springs Brewing Company. A Saturday music festival in High Springs. Gainesville Florida
- Finding Neverland — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Gainesville Community Playhouse. Opening weekend of the musical inspired by the story behind Peter Pan. Gainesville Florida
- Run for Your Life 5K — Sunday, Sept. 27, Depot Park, Gainesville. The eighth annual community 5K. Gainesville Florida
Amelia Island / Fernandina Beach
- Fernandina Beach Farmers Market & Arts Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–1 PM. Downtown market morning featuring local food, produce, artists and makers. Amelia Island
- Oktober Fest — Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 AM–6 PM, Fernandina Beach. A full afternoon of Oktoberfest festivities. FBFL
- Fall Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, noon–4 PM, Atlantic Recreation Center. Games, prizes, treats and a floating pumpkin patch, with a sensory hour from noon–1 PM. FBFL
- Sunset Concert Series: Alrighty Then — Sunday, Sept. 27, 7–9 PM. Free family-friendly outdoor concert; bring a chair and enjoy the evening music.
Central Florida
Central Florida is packed with weekend fun, from Orlando attractions and community festivals to family events, entertainment, and unique local experiences.
Orlando / Winter Park
- Jurassic Quest — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Orlando. Life-size dinosaurs, live dinosaur shows, baby dinosaur encounters, fossil digs, rides, inflatables and family activities. WKMG
- National Public Lands Day at Mead Botanical Garden — Saturday, Sept. 26, Winter Park. Free yoga and tai chi, self-guided nature tours, children's activities, a Story Walk and free tree giveaway. Visit Orlando
- Oktoberfest in Lake Nona — Saturday, Sept. 26, 5–10 PM, Lake Nona Town Center. Free Oktoberfest celebration in Orlando. Orlando on the Cheap
- Oktoberfest of Oviedo — Saturday, Sept. 26, 5–9 PM, Center Lake Park and Amphitheatre. Free community Oktoberfest celebration. Orlando on the Cheap
- Orlando Outdoor Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 AM–3 PM, Central Florida Fairgrounds. Weekend market featuring vendors and local finds. Orlando on the Cheap
- Winter Park Farmers' Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 AM–1 PM, Central Park. Local vendors, food and fresh market finds in downtown Winter Park. Orlando on the Cheap
Kissimmee / St. Cloud
- Kissimmee Oktoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 26, noon–11:30 PM, Krush Brau Park. A full day and evening of Oktoberfest festivities. Orlando on the Cheap
- Soldier City Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–noon, Veterans Park in St. Cloud. Free community market with local vendors and live entertainment. Positively Osceola
- Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K — Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 AM, Celebration Lakeside Park. Family-friendly 5K supporting families affected by ovarian and pediatric cancers. Positively Osceola
Sanford / Seminole County
- Sunset at the Zoo: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage — Friday, Sept. 25, 5–8 PM, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Latin-inspired food trucks, cultural vendors, live music, activities and animal experiences. Orlando Mom
- Rhythms of Autumn Festival — Sunday, Sept. 27, 3–7 PM, Centennial Park in Sanford. Family-friendly fall celebration with a live DJ, food and vendors. Sanford Main
- World Rivers Day Celebration — Sunday, Sept. 27, Wekiva Island in Longwood. River cleanup, boat tour, children's activities, conservation programs and live music. Orlando Mom
Mount Dora / Lake County
- Viva La Frida Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 11 AM–7 PM, Donnelly Park in Mount Dora. Free festival celebrating art and culture. Orlando on the Cheap
- Suds, Pups and Pints — Saturday, Sept. 26, Sunset Park in Mount Dora. Dog-friendly community event in downtown Mount Dora. Mount Dora
- Mount Dora Village Market — Sunday, Sept. 27, 9 AM–2 PM, Sunset Park. Sunday market in downtown Mount Dora. Mount Dora
- Central Florida Fall Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 AM–6 PM, Amber Brooke Farms in Eustis. Seasonal fall festival and farm activities. Orlando on the Cheap
Ocala / Marion County
- Ocala Home & Garden Show — Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27, World Equestrian Center. Free home and garden show with exhibitors at Expo Center 2. Only In Ocala
- TEDxOcala: Rhythm & Intersections — Saturday, Sept. 26, 10 AM, Reilly Arts Center. A day of TEDx talks and ideas from speakers at the Reilly Arts Center. Only In Ocala
- Ocala Downtown Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–2 PM. Free downtown market featuring local vendors and food. Only In Ocala
- Ocala Symphony Chorus: A Choral Portrait of America — Sunday, Sept. 27, 3 PM, Reilly Arts Center. Sunday afternoon performance by the Ocala Symphony Chorus.
Space Coast
Discover what's happening along Florida's Space Coast, including Melbourne, Cocoa Beach, Titusville, Palm Bay, and Port Canaveral, with events for families, visitors, and locals alike.
Melbourne
- Space Coast Pride Parade & Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26. The parade starts at 11 AM at Melbourne Auditorium, followed by the festival from noon–6 PM. Both the parade and festival are free to attend. Space Coast Pride
- Women of Rock Las Vegas Show — Friday, Sept. 25, 7 PM, Melbourne Auditorium. A live production celebrating the women who helped define generations of rock music. Space Coast Living Magazine
- Green Gables 9th Annual Harvest Festival — Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–3 PM, Green Gables in Melbourne. More than 45 vendors, arts and crafts, food trucks, live music and children's activities. Free admission. Visit Space Coast
- Beware the Night at Brevard Zoo — Select nights throughout September and October, 6–10 PM, Brevard Zoo. The zoo transforms after dark with glowing jack-o'-lanterns, eerie lighting, foggy forests and larger-than-life displays in a family-friendly nighttime experience. Visit Space Coast
Cocoa / Cocoa Village
- Walk to End Alzheimer's — Space Coast — Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 AM–noon, Cocoa Riverfront Park. The Space Coast edition of the Alzheimer's Association's nationwide fundraising and awareness walk. Visit Space Coast
- Cocoa Village Sip & Shop — Saturday, Sept. 26, 4–8 PM, Historic Cocoa Village. An evening of wine samples, food bites and after-hours shopping throughout the Village. Visit Space Coast
- 11th Annual Pirate Plunder Pub Crawl — Saturday, Sept. 26, 6–11 PM, Cocoa Village. The annual pirate-themed crawl returns with costumes, prizes and fundraising for The Children's Hunger Project. Visit Space Coast
Palm Bay
- Pumpkin Plunge — Saturday, Sept. 26, 5–9 PM, Palm Bay Aquatic Center. A floating pumpkin patch where children ages 4–12 can swim out and choose a pumpkin, along with Halloween-themed activities.
Tampa Bay
Find exciting events throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities, from waterfront festivals to live performances and sporting events.
Tampa
- Tampa Bay Boat Show — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Florida State Fairgrounds. One of the weekend’s major Tampa events, featuring boats, marine products, accessories and exhibitors. Q105
- Tim McGraw — Pawn Shop Guitar Tour — Friday, Sept. 25, 7 PM, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. The country superstar brings his 2026 tour to Tampa. Tampa Bay Times
- Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour — Friday, Sept. 25, 8 PM, Benchmark International Arena. “Fluffy” brings his national comedy tour to downtown Tampa. Tampa Bay Times
- Beats on the Street — Saturday, Sept. 26, 3–9 PM, Water Street Tampa and Sparkman Wharf. More than 30 live performances across multiple stages, along with food vendors, pop-up bars and immersive experiences. Free admission. Tampa Bay Times
- St. Jude Walk — Tampa — Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 AM, Benchmark International Arena. Tampa's annual St. Jude fundraising walk supporting research and treatment for childhood cancer and other serious diseases. Tampa Magazine
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Minnesota Vikings — Sunday, Sept. 27, Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers host the Vikings in an NFL regular-season matchup. Q105
Clearwater / Pinellas
- Clearwater Offshore Nationals — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Clearwater Beach. More than 65 purpose-built offshore race boats are expected, with some reaching speeds above 140 mph. Testing begins Friday, with racing Saturday and Sunday off Clearwater Beach and Pier 60. Admission is free. Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
- Oktoberfest Pinellas — Friday–Saturday, Sept. 25–26, German-American Society of Pinellas County. Authentic German food, imported beers, live music, traditional dancing and stein-holding contests. Visit St Petersburg Clearwater Florida
St. Petersburg
- Anime St. Pete — Saturday, Sept. 26, Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront. Anime, cosplay, artists, vendors and pop-culture programming in downtown St. Pete. Tampa Bay Now
- D.L. Hughley & Don Lemon: DL + DL — Anything Goes — Saturday, Sept. 26, 7 PM, Mahaffey Theater. The two personalities bring their live “Anything Goes” show to St. Petersburg. Tampa Bay Times
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida comes alive each weekend with arts festivals, farmers markets, outdoor adventures, community events, and coastal entertainment.
Fort Myers / Fort Myers Beach
- Island Hopper Songwriter Fest — Fort Myers Beach — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27. The nationally recognized festival finishes its 10-day run on Fort Myers Beach this weekend, with dozens of singer-songwriters performing at beach venues. The festival has more than 60 performances overall, with many shows free. Island Hopper Fest
- Michael Ray — Island Hopper Pink Shell Pool Party — Sunday, Sept. 27, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. Country artist Michael Ray headlines the festival's closing-day pool party on Fort Myers Beach. Island Hopper Fest
- Island Hopper Songwriter Performances — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, multiple Fort Myers Beach venues. Performances include shows at Pink Shell Beach Resort, Lighthouse Island Resort and other beach locations throughout the weekend. Island Hopper Fest
- Naples / Collier County
- Sizzle Dining — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, throughout Southwest Florida. The region's month-long culinary fundraiser is celebrating its 10th year with a record 140 participating restaurants across Collier, Lee and Charlotte counties. Priority Marketing
- Naples Philharmonic Chamber Music — Friday, Sept. 25, Artis—Naples. A free evening of chamber music presented by the Naples Philharmonic. The Suncoast Post
- Country on the Gulf Featuring the Ben Allen Band — Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30 PM, Dimension Event Center in Naples. A free country-music event featuring the Ben Allen Band. Eat Play SWFL
Cape Coral
- 15th Annual Women's Leadership Conference of Southwest Florida — Friday, Sept. 25, beginning at 7 AM. Regional leadership conference featuring keynote speakers, discussions and networking. Gulfsider
- Cape Coral Farmers Market — Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 AM–1 PM, Club Square. Cape Coral's large downtown market features more than 125 vendors, including produce, seafood, baked goods, plants, crafts and prepared foods. Eat Play SWFL
Bonita Springs
- Bonita Springs YMCA Charity Golf Tournament — Friday, Sept. 25, Vasari Golf & Country Club. Annual tournament benefiting the YMCA Children's & Families Scholarship Fund.
Southeast Florida
Experience the energy of Southeast Florida with festivals, concerts, cultural events, nightlife, and family activities from West Palm Beach to Miami.
Miami / Miami Beach
- 40th International Hispanic Theater Festival of Miami — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, multiple Miami venues. The milestone edition of this international festival concludes this weekend with Spanish-language theater from Latin America, Spain and the U.S. Hispanic community. Greater Miami & Miami Beach
- aespa LIVE TOUR — SYNK: COMPLæXITY — Saturday, Sept. 26, 8 PM, Kaseya Center. The K-pop group brings its international tour to downtown Miami. Ticketmaster US
- Arly Larivière Live — Friday, Sept. 25, 8 PM, Kaseya Center. The Haitian singer-songwriter performs Friday night in downtown Miami. Ticketmaster US
- The Bass Free Community Day — Sunday, Sept. 27, noon–5 PM, Miami Beach. Free admission with art-making, exhibitions and activities for families. Miami Beach Events
- Ocean Drive Promenade Music Series — Sunday, Sept. 27, 6–7:30 PM, Lummus Park, Miami Beach. Free outdoor concert along Ocean Drive. Miami Beach Events
Fort Lauderdale / Broward
- Founding Families Fall Festival — Friday, Sept. 25, 5–8 PM, Historic Stranahan House Museum. Annual waterfront fall festival featuring live music, family activities and a celebration of Fort Lauderdale history. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
- Viernes Musicales — Friday, Sept. 25, Riverland Park, Fort Lauderdale. Free outdoor Latin music concert presented by the City of Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale
- James Taylor and His All-Star Band — Saturday, Sept. 26, 7:30 PM, Hard Rock Live in Hollywood. James Taylor brings his 2026 tour to South Florida Saturday night. Ticketmaster US
Palm Beach / Delray Beach / Wellington
- 31st Annual Downtown Delray Beach Craft Festival — Saturday–Sunday, Sept. 26–27, 10 AM–4 PM, Downtown Delray Beach. The free outdoor festival fills NE 4th Avenue with local artists, crafters and handmade goods. DowntownDelrayBeach.com
- Florida State Fall Horse Show — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, Equestrian Village in Wellington. Three days of equestrian competition with free general admission. RE/MAX Excellence
- DAStoberfest — Saturday, Sept. 26, Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter. Oktoberfest-style street celebration with live music, entertainment, food and a beer garden. RE/MAX Excellence
- Flavor South Florida — Friday–Sunday, Sept. 25–27, restaurants throughout Palm Beach County. Florida's largest restaurant month continues this weekend with prix-fixe dining at more than 100 participating restaurants.
Florida Keys
Enjoy island life with seafood festivals, waterfront entertainment, live music, boating events, and the laid-back charm that makes the Florida Keys one of the state's most unique destinations.
Lower Keys / Key West
- Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania Birding & Nature Adventure — Sunday, Sept. 27, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden. A special fall-migration event for birders, butterfly enthusiasts and nature lovers during one of the prime migration periods in the Lower Keys.
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