Make September unforgettable — from beach bashes and silent discos to family-friendly festivals and outdoor adventures, here are 32 can't-miss events around Northeast Florida.
Looking for the best Northeast Florida September events 2025? You’re in the right place. This curated roundup covers the region — St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Clay County, Fernandina, and Palatka — and includes concerts, fall festivals, outdoor adventures, kids’ activities, markets, and specialty shows happening throughout the month.
Whether you’re searching for things to do in Northeast Florida in September, planning a weekend visit to St. Augustine events in September, or hunting for family-friendly Jacksonville events this September, this guide gives exact dates, times, locations, costs, and short descriptions so you can plan quickly. Bookmark this post, share it with guests, and scroll on for neighborhood-by-neighborhood ideas to fill every weekend with local fun.
What you’ll find in this guide
Neighborhood highlights: where to catch live music, parades, and fireworks.
Family picks: kid-friendly shows, touch-a-truck, and outdoor movie nights.
Outdoor & nature: guided paddles, bird walks, and estuary celebration days.
Food, drink & markets: food-truck nights, pop-up markets, and beer/food festivals.
Each listing includes links for tickets and more info — so RSVP, grab a seat, and get out there.
Festivals & Community Events
Aviles Street Festival — Sat–Sun, Sept 5–6, 2025 • 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Fri), noon–9:00 PM (Sat) • Aviles St. (St. George → Treasury), St. Augustine, FL 32084 • Free • Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on America’s oldest street with music, flamenco, artists, demos, and access to historic courtyards. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
The 460th Anniversary Founder’s Day Celebration — Sept 6, 2025 • Historic re-enactments beginning 10:00 AM (programs throughout the day) • Mission Nombre de Dios / Fountain of Youth sites, St. Augustine • Free (some attractions have regular admission) • Annual commemoration of St. Augustine’s founding with landing re-enactment, Mass, and historic demonstrations. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
End of Summer Beach Bash (St. Augustine Beach) — Sept 6, 2025 • 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM • St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park (350 A1A Beach Blvd), St. Augustine Beach, FL • Free • Family-friendly beach party with contests, live music, vendors and more. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Estuary Fest 2025 (GTM Research Reserve) — Sept 27, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM • GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, FL • Free • Celebrate National Estuaries Week with music, kids’ activities, education booths and local food. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Pumpkin Festival & Handmade Market (Wesley Wells Farms) — Sept 27, 2025 • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Wesley Wells Farms, 2680 Ada Arnold Rd., St. Augustine, FL • $15/car admission • Fall market with u-pick pumpkins, vendors, farm animals, food trucks and live demos. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
2025 Fall Harvest Festival (Clay County) — Sept 20, 2025 • 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs, FL • Free • Vendor market with 100+ local sellers, food trucks and family fun. Explore Clay
Keystone Heights Fall Festival — Sept 20 10:00am - 4:00pm • Clay County — vendor booths, kids’ activities, live music. (See event page for exact schedule & location). Explore Clay
Music, Concerts & Nightlife
Summer Concert Series — Silent Disco by Hush Hush — Sept 19 • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM • Francis Field / The Yards, St. Augustine • $8 (headset) • Silent-disco under the oaks — choose among DJ channels on wireless headsets. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live — Glow-N-Fire — Sept 20 • 12:30 - 3:00pm • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena / area listing • Ticketed (family prices vary) • High-energy monster truck show with glow/pyro effects. Visit Jacksonville
Five Points Funky Fridays — Sept 5 4:00pm - 8:00pm • Five Points, Riverside/Avondale, Jacksonville • Free / pay for food/drink • Outdoor happy-hour-style neighborhood music & restaurants open late. Visit Jacksonville
Galaxy Fest 2025 — Sept 6 • 11:00am - 4:00pm Jacksonville — multi-stage music & pop culture festival; see link for lineup/times. Visit Jacksonville
Reel Fun Nights (outdoor movie nights) — Sept 5, 2025 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Clay County outdoor movie series — family-friendly films under the stars. Explore Clay
Food, Markets & Drink Events
Food Truck Friday (Green Cove Springs) — Sept 5 5:00pm - 9:00pm • Clay County Fairgrounds / Green Cove Springs locations • Free admission • Rotating line-up of local food trucks and family fun. Explore Clay
Brew at the Zoo — Sept 12 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens • Ticketed • Beer sampling event in the zoo grounds — includes live music & bites. Visit Jacksonville
Asian Night Market (Jacksonville Southside) — Sept 12 • 4:00pm -11:00pm Southside location — street food, vendors, cultural performances & crafts. Visit Jacksonville
Outdoor, Nature & Education
Guided Bird Walk — Anastasia — Sept 17 • 8:15am - 10:00am Anastasia State Park / meeting point on site • Free (park fees may apply) • Naturalist-led birding walks on peninsula trails. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Kayaking — Hallowes Cove (Sunset / guided) — Sept 19 • 5:30pm -8:00pm Hallowes Cove launch or Solomon’s Island area — guided paddles focusing on coastal habitats. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Guided Salt Run Paddle — Sept 13 • 9:00am - 10:00am Local launch spots — kayak tours through coastal creeks; fee varies. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Shuck Yeah! I Love Estuaries (GTM Research Reserve) — Sept 26 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm GTM Research Reserve — oyster ecology demonstrations, tasting, and family activities. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Guided / free history & walking tours (Free Flagler’s Gilded Age Tour) — Saturdays through Sept • Tours depart from Tour St. Augustine, 4 Granada St. • Free • Hour-long, costumed walking tour of Flagler-era landmarks. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Cars, Shows & Specialty Events
Cruise-In — St. Augustine Cruisers (Classic Car Museum) — Sat, Sept 20, 2025 • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4730 US-1 S, St. Augustine • Free • Monthly cruise-in with classics, door prizes & community vibe. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Cars & Coffee (Classic Car Museum) — Sept 27 • 8:00am - 10:00am Museum area — early-morning car meet with coffee & cars. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Cliffhangers Gun Shows — Sept 13–14, 2025 • Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs • Admission $10 • Collectors’ show for guns, knives & military memorabilia (check vendor rules). Explore Clay
Touch-A-Truck (Clay County) — Sept 6 • 9:00am - 2:00pm Family event allowing kids to explore big vehicles and equipment. Explore Clay
Clay County 4H PRCA Rodeo — Sept 12–13, 2025 • Clay County Fairgrounds — rodeo action and family events. Explore Clay
The Great Purge & Splurge (Clay) — Sept 27, 2025 • Community sale/market event — vendor booths & bargains. Explore Clay
Arts, Culture & Family
St. Augustine Book Festival at Ximenez-Fatio House — Sept 20 • 10:00am - 4:00pm Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, Aviles St. — local authors, readings & workshops. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Ancient City Con — Sept 12-14 • Pop culture & comic con events, panels, cosplay & guests. St. Augustine & Ponte Vedra, FL
Second Saturday Jazz at the Fountain — Sept 13 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm Friendship Fountain / Jacksonville events calendar — outdoor jazz nights; check link for specific Sept date & lineup. Visit Jacksonville
Paw Patrol Live — Sept 2-3 • Family stage show at Jacksonville venue (check link for performance times & ticketing). Visit Jacksonville
September is one of the best months to explore Northeast Florida events — milder weather, festival season, and plenty of ways to get outside with family and friends. Use this list to plan your weekends in St. Augustine, Jacksonville, and the surrounding towns, and come back to this post for updates and last-minute additions.
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