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
- Allen Turner Pro Late Models: Snowflake Series 3 — Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 Flags Speedway.
- Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party — Friday, Aug. 28 at Vinyl Music Hall; doors at 9 PM.
- GOLDSTRONG Fest — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–noon at Sandy Sansing Nissan. Free family event with Touch-a-Truck, crafts, games and activities supporting families affected by childhood cancer.
- Palafox Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 in downtown Pensacola.
- Miss Flora-Bama Bikini Contest — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Flora-Bama.
- Western Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Seville Quarter.
- Portside Pickle: Dog Days of Summer — Sunday, Aug. 30.
Destin / Fort Walton Beach
- Wine & Fries Fundraiser — Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 PM at The Alice.
- Pilates with Dolphins — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 AM at Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park.
- 10th Annual SOF Missions “Diamond” Gala — Saturday, Aug. 29.
- Emerald Coast Challenge — Saturday, Aug. 29, an ATA Martial Arts regional tournament.
- Saturday Social — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6 PM at HarborWalk Village.
South Walton / 30A
- Tim Jackson’s Storyteller Tour — Friday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 PM.
- 30Avenue Live Music on the Green — Friday and Saturday, 6–9 PM.
- Seaside Farmers Market — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–1 PM.
- Harbor Docks Take a Kid Fishing Day Auction — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6 PM.
- Rosemary Beach Farmers Market — Sunday, Aug. 30, 9 AM–1 PM.
Panama City / Panama City Beach
- The 850 Card Show — Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29.
- Panama City Farmers Market — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 AM–1 PM at McKenzie Park.
- Summer Beach Cleanup — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8:30–9:30 AM at Pineapple Willy’s.
Tallahassee
- Floating Metal: UNDERcurrents In My Father’s Garden — performances Friday and Saturday at the FSU Museum of Fine Arts.
- Hog-Eyed Man — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 PM at Blue Tavern.
- Ask E. Jean — Sunday, Aug. 30 at 5 PM, presented by the Tallahassee Film Society.
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 Jaguars vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Friday, Aug. 28 at EverBank Stadium.
- Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp vs. Nashville Sounds — the series continues through Sunday, Aug. 30 at VyStar Ballpark.
- The Main Event: Improv Comedy for Everyone — Friday and Saturday at 7 PM at First Coast Comedy. It’s an all-ages improv show.
St. Augustine
- The Great American Trailer Park Musical — Friday through Sunday at The Waterworks.
- Fins and Freedom aboard Schooner Freedom — Friday, Aug. 28 from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.
- Bad Dog Mama — Friday, Aug. 28 at Colonial Oak Music Park on St. George Street.
- Foxtide — Friday, Aug. 28 at Cafe Eleven on St. Augustine Beach.
Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island
- Fourth Friday Art Walk — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–7 PM.
- Fernandina Beach Farmers Market — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–1 PM.
- Fernandina Beach Arts Market — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–1 PM in historic downtown.
- Guided Fossil Hunt — Saturday and Sunday, with local naturalists helping visitors hunt for shark teeth and other fossils.
- Les DeMerle Band: Bebop, Blues & Beyond — Saturday, Aug. 29, 5–7 PM.
- Pick & Pour: Volunteer Harvest Days — Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 AM–noon, featuring a muscadine harvest, lunch and a winery beverage.
Central Florida
Central Florida is packed with weekend fun, from Orlando attractions and community festivals to family events, entertainment, and unique local experiences.
Orlando
- Taste! Central Florida — Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30–11 PM at Orlando World Center Marriott, with tastings from more than 60 restaurants.
- Metamorphosis Music and Arts Project — Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.
- Halloween Horror Nights Opening Weekend — Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30 at Universal Studios Florida. This is the opening weekend for HHN 2026.
- Classic(al) Rock — Friday–Sunday at the Dr. Phillips Center, with rock anthems performed with orchestral and choral arrangements.
- Ride the Cyclone — Friday–Sunday at Theatre South Playhouse.
- Songs for a New World in Concert — Friday–Sunday at Dr. Phillips Center.
- Isamu Noguchi: Metal the Mirror — new exhibition opening Friday, Aug. 28 at the Mennello Museum of American Art.
Daytona Beach
- Winn-Dixie 250 Powered by Coca-Cola — Friday, Aug. 28 at Daytona International Speedway.
- Coke Zero Sugar 400 — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 PM at Daytona International Speedway. It’s the NASCAR Cup Series regular-season finale, with LOCASH performing the pre-race concert. Big one.
- Sounds of Summer: Caribbean Chillers — Jimmy Buffett Tribute — Friday at the Daytona Beach Bandshell.
- Star Spangled Summer Concert & Fireworks — Saturday at 7:15 PM at the Bandshell, featuring tribute acts for REO Speedwagon, Survivor, Loverboy and Chicago, followed by free fireworks at 9:45 PM.
- Free Concert at Daytona Beach Shores — Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30–8:30 PM at Shores Pavilion.
Sanford
- Sunset at the Zoo — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–8 PM at Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. This edition celebrates Native American and Alaska Native heritage; admission is $6.
- The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) — Friday at 8 PM at Theater West End.
- Sanford Youth Cycling Rodeo & Family Festival — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–1 PM in Historic Downtown Sanford. Free family event with cycling activities, helmet giveaways, vendors and a kids' zone.
- Downtown Sanford Farmers Market — Saturday.
- St. Johns River Lunch & Dinner Cruises — Saturday and Sunday aboard the Barbara-Lee.
Ocala
- Rock the Country 2026 — Friday–Saturday, Aug. 28–29 at Florida Horse Park. Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Lauren Alaina, Shenandoah, Mark Chesnutt and more. This is another big statewide-draw event.
- Propeller: A Film by John Travolta — Friday, Aug. 28 at Marion Theatre.
- Forever Donna — Donna Summer Tribute — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Circle Square Cultural Center.
- In the Air Tonight: A Tribute to Phil Collins & Genesis — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Reilly Arts Center.
- Jamie Lissow — The Better Off Dad Comedy Tour — Sunday, Aug. 30 at Reilly Arts Center.
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
- Vinyl Records Live Performs Blondie’s Parallel Lines — Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 PM at Melbourne Auditorium.
- Grease — Friday at 8 PM at the Henegar Center in Downtown Melbourne.
- Nine — Friday at 8 PM at Melbourne Civic Theatre.
- Spunky Robinson Stand-Up Comedy — Friday at 8 PM at Triggered Comedy Club.
- Downtown Melbourne Farmers Market at Riverview Park — Saturday, Aug. 29, 10 AM–2 PM.
- Green Gables Historic Home Open House — Saturday at historic Green Gables on South Harbor City Boulevard.
Cocoa / Cocoa Village
- Cocoa Village Saturday Art Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Myrt Tharpe Square. Local artists and artisans set up in the heart of Cocoa Village, so visitors can combine the market with the downtown shops and restaurants.
Cocoa Beach
- Female Entrepreneur Pop-Up Night — Friday, Aug. 28 at 6 PM at Paddy Cassidy’s Irish Pub.
- Krystal Clarke & The Ron Teixeira Trio — Friday, 7–10 PM at Heidi’s Jazz Club.
- Full Moon Release Night Yoga — Friday at 8 PM on the riverfront in Cocoa Beach.
Titusville
- Titusville Twilight — Friday, Aug. 28, 6–9 PM in Downtown Titusville.
- Dear Evan Hansen — Friday at 8 PM at Titusville Playhouse.
- Junior Bike Safety Bootcamp — Saturday, Aug. 29 at the Gibson Center for local students in grades 6–8.
Palm Bay
- Kids Paint Party — Friday, Aug. 28, 5:30–8:30 PM; ages 6+, $25 per child.
- Mayor’s Cup Boxing Invitational — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 1 PM. Live championship boxing returns to Palm Bay.
- Dueling Pianos — Friday at 8 PM at Copper Chimney.
Viera
- Tailgate 2 Miler — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7 AM at The Avenue Viera area. Football-themed race followed by a tailgate party.
Tampa Bay
Find exciting events throughout Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities, from waterfront festivals to live performances and sporting events.
Tampa
- DroneArt Show: Harry Potter — Friday, Aug. 28, 8:30–9:45 PM at Tampa Bay Tournament Sportsplex. 1,200 illuminated drones recreate characters and scenes from the Harry Potter films. .
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer — Friday, Aug. 28, 6:15 PM at Centro Asturiano de Tampa. A string quartet performs music from Interstellar, The Dark Knight, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean and more.
- Laser Light Shows: Rush — Friday, Aug. 28, 6:30–7:40 PM at MOSI’s Saunders Planetarium, with Rush music accompanied by a full laser show.
- Fridays I’m in Love: Date Night at the Aquarium — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–8 PM at The Florida Aquarium. Extended evening hours with buy-one-get-one general admission after 5 PM.
- Dining in the Dark — Friday, Aug. 28, 6 PM at Centre Club. Guests eat a three-course meal blindfolded for a sensory dining experience.
- Science @ the Saunders — Saturday, Aug. 29 at MOSI’s Saunders Planetarium.
St. Petersburg
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Diego Padres — Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28–30 at Tropicana Field. A full three-game weekend series.
- Comic Universe Weekend at Imagine Museum — Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28–30. Comics, cosplay, anime, gaming, contemporary glass art and pop culture.
- Comic Universe Market — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–9 PM at Imagine Museum, with comics, collectibles, superhero art, apparel and vendors.
- Night at the Museum + Immersive Sunset Market — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–9 PM at Imagine Museum; the first 100 guests receive free admission.
- The Women of My Life Concert — Friday, Aug. 28, 7–9 PM at St. Petersburg City Theatre, featuring original music and storytelling.
- Craft Club Cinema: 50 First Dates — Sunday, Aug. 30, 2–4:30 PM at Green Light Cinema — movie watching combined with knitting, crochet and other crafts.
Clearwater / Dunedin
- Dunedin Downtown Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 AM at John R. Lawrence Pioneer Park. Free admission.
- Clear the Shelters 2026 — Saturday, Aug. 29 at SPCA Tampa Bay in Largo.
- Whispering Souls Puzzle Championship — Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 PM at Aspirations Winery in Clearwater.
Southwest Florida
Southwest Florida comes alive each weekend with arts festivals, farmers markets, outdoor adventures, community events, and coastal entertainment.
Fort Myers
- Bluegrass Jamboree — Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:30 PM at Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center.
- Fort Myers Mighty Mussels vs. Bradenton Marauders — Friday at 7:05 PM, Saturday at 6:05 PM and Sunday at 12:05 PM at Lee Health Sports Complex.
- Los Huracanes del Norte — Friday, Aug. 28 at 8 PM at The Ranch.
- Downtown Fort Myers Farmers Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 9 AM, with more than 40 local vendors.
- Rally of Hope — Saturday, Aug. 29, 3–5 PM at Mount Olive AME Church.
Cape Coral
- Cape Coral Farmers Market — Saturday, Aug. 29 beginning at 8 AM at Club Square.
- Chamber Business Expo at the Cape Coral Farmers Market — Saturday beginning at 8 AM, giving the regular market a little extra going on this weekend.
Naples
- Retro Game Night — Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 PM at Naples Depot Museum.
- Funny Marco Live — Friday night at Off the Hook Comedy Club, with shows at 7 and 9 PM.
- Art Exhibit: “Through the Light of the Estuary” — Friday and Saturday, 9 AM–4 PM at Rookery Bay Learning Center.
- Crafty Critter Saturdays — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–3 PM at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
- Third Street South Farmers Market — Saturday beginning at 7:30 AM.
- Celebration Park Community Wellness Event — Saturday at 9 AM with a one-mile run, yoga, wellness vendors, cold plunges and food trucks.
- Sunset Paint & Sip — Saturday evening at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort.
Bonita Springs
- Flamingo Island Flea Market — Friday, Aug. 28, 8 AM–4 PM.
- French Bistro Steak Night — Friday, 6–9 PM at Sweet Revenge Cooking School.
- Gator Nate Full Band — Friday, 7–10 PM at Sugar Shack Downtown.
- Gabriel Key Live — Friday, 7–10 PM at Rooftop at Riverside.
Sarasota
- Everyone Rocks Youth Showcase — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–9 PM at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center.
- Classic Movies: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — Friday at 7 PM at Sarasota Opera House.
- Children of Grenada — Saturday, Aug. 29 with performances at 3 and 7 PM at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio.
- Sarasota Art Colony Cultural Heritage Exhibit — Saturday, 2–4 PM at Arts Advocates Gallery, featuring Colony and Highwaymen works.
- Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass: A Walk to Respect — Saturday at 7:30 PM and Sunday at 2 PM at Glenridge Performing Arts Center.
- Final Weekend: Robert Louis Stevenson — A Child’s Garden of Verses — through Sunday, Aug. 30 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens’ Historic Spanish Point.
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
- Miami Dolphins vs. Atlanta Falcons — Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 PM at Hard Rock Stadium. Preseason football in Miami.
- DEVO — Friday, Aug. 28 at 8 PM at The Fillmore Miami Beach.
- Salsa Z — Friday, Aug. 28, 7–9 PM at ZeyZey Miami, featuring salsa, music and culture.
- BKB 58: Miami — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 PM at James L. Knight Center.
- Inter Miami CF vs. CF Montréal — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 7:30 PM.
- Ricardo Montaner — El Último Regreso Tour — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 PM at Kaseya Center.
- Balloon Museum: Pop Air — Art Is Inflatable — Saturday and Sunday at Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Huge immersive inflatable-art installations.
Fort Lauderdale
- LauderGALA — Friday, Aug. 28 at 7 PM at Palm Garden.
- Social on the Intracoastal — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 AM–3 PM at Shooters Waterfront. Free waterfront Pilates, wellness market, brunch, live music and recovery experiences.
- Indie Craft Bazaar — Saturday, Aug. 29, noon–5 PM at War Memorial Auditorium.
- Free Community Health Fair — Saturday, Aug. 29, 8 AM–2 PM, presented by the YMCA of South Florida and University of Miami medical students.
- Eureka Day — performances throughout the weekend at Island City Stage in Wilton Manors.
Hollywood
- The Ultimate Dance and Freestyle Experience — Friday, Aug. 28 at 8 PM at Hard Rock Live.
- Brooks & Dunn — Saturday, Aug. 29 at 8 PM at Hard Rock Live. Definitely keep this one.
- Ishay Ribo with the Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra — Sunday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 PM at Hard Rock Live.
West Palm Beach / Palm Beach Gardens
- SummerFest! — Saturday and Sunday at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. Two days of family activities, a petting zoo, water activities, games, music and food.
- SummerFest Concert on the Lawn — Saturday, Aug. 29, 4–7:30 PM at Mounts Botanical Garden featuring Flavio & the Playtime Band.
- PBKC Sports Card & Memorabilia Show — Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 AM–3 PM at Palm Beach Kennel Club, with more than 60 tables plus autograph authentication.
Delray Beach
- Party in Paradise: Delray’s Tribute to Jimmy Buffett — Friday, Aug. 28, 5–10 PM at Old School Square Amphitheatre. Music, Hawaiian shirts, costume contest, limbo competition and plenty of Parrot Head fun.
- An Evening with The Joe Cotton Band — Friday, Aug. 28, 8–10 PM at Arts Garage.
- Threads of Silver & Gold — Saturday and Sunday at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, featuring historic Japanese uchikake garments.
Boca Raton
- Cars and Cabanas — Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11 AM at La Piscine by Meat Market, featuring exotic cars and poolside dining.
- Colosseum: The Legendary Arena — Saturday and Sunday in nearby Boynton Beach, an immersive VR experience that puts visitors inside ancient Rome’s Colosseum.
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.
Key West
- Key West Brewfest 2026 — Friday, Aug. 28 through Tuesday, Sept. 1. Multiple days of craft beer tastings, tap takeovers, food pairings and special events around Key West, culminating in the Grand Tasting at Southernmost Beach Resort.
- Summer Studio Series #7: Cirque — Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28–30 at 7:30 PM. Music, dance and cultural storytelling featuring Juliette “Juju” Chavaria.
- Reggae Lou & The Kind Budz — Saturday, Aug. 29 at Key West Theater, with reggae and island-inspired live music.
- Marinelife Rally Key West — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9–11 AM. The rally begins at Mallory Square and proceeds down Duval Street to the Southernmost Point.
- Just a Few Friends — Jimmy Buffett Celebration — festivities begin Saturday, Aug. 29 and continue through Sept. 1, celebrating Jimmy Buffett with parties, music and special events around Key West.
Lower Keys / Ramrod Key
- Open Air Market at Boondocks — Saturday, Aug. 29, 9 AM–2 PM at Boondocks Grille & Draft House on Ramrod Key. More than 20 local vendors with art, jewelry, produce, tropical plants, flowers and Keys-made goods.
Islamorada
- Florida Keys Farmers Market — Sunday, Aug. 30, 10 AM–3 PM at Mile Marker 81 Oceanside. Local produce, artisan goods, tropical plants, handmade crafts and Keys specialties.
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