NEPTUNE BEACH, FLORIDA
Neptune Beach is the smallest of the three Beaches cities in Duval County, with about 7,200 residents at the 2020 census. The name goes back to 1922, when Dan Wheeler built a train station here and called it Neptune. The area became part of Jacksonville Beach in 1925, but in 1931 property owners voted to separate, and Neptune Beach became a city of its own.
Today it sits between Jacksonville Beach to the south and Atlantic Beach to the north, meeting Atlantic Beach at Atlantic Boulevard. There the two towns share Beaches Town Center, a walkable mix of local shops, restaurants and outdoor courtyards a short stroll from the sand. With neighborhood streets running down to the beach, Neptune Beach keeps a small-town feel that locals love. It’s an easy place to spend a day on foot: browse the town center’s boutiques, grab a bite on a patio, then walk a few blocks to the ocean, or catch a regular gathering like the Neptune Beach Farmers Market.
Below you’ll find everything coming up in Neptune Beach, from markets and live music to family days and community gatherings, plus the locally owned businesses listed in Beaches Businesses. The calendar is updated as new events come in, so check back often.
Event details may change. Please confirm with the venue or event organizer before making final plans.
11 events
The City of Neptune Beach hosts a free outdoor showing of Free Birds at Jarboe Park; the movie starts shortly after 6. Bring your own chairs and blankets.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Crafting by the Sea hosts a sip-and-craft night: decorate oyster-shell ornaments, trinket dishes or purse charms, with all supplies included and a Bling Bar of larger shells. No experience needed; happy hour runs until 6.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Pete’s world-famous Thanksgiving morning block party, a family-friendly beach tradition.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Town Center shops throw one big holiday party, with special sips, sweet treats and live music as you stroll Jaffi’s, Palmetto, KMH Home, First Society, KYDS Children’s Boutique and Bali Cargo Company. Every purchase at a participating shop earns a raffle ticket for a holiday shopping spree.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Local farmers, bakers, artisans and small businesses gather every Sunday on the school grounds, with proceeds supporting new playground equipment. Free yoga with YogaMix runs 9–10 AM before the market opens, and the new food court has food trucks, picnic tables and a big screen for Jaguars games.
Local artist painting coastal, ocean and beach scenes, with international shipping and studio tours by appointment.
Linda Olsen · At the Beach since 1979
FOR LOCAL ORGANIZERS
Event listings are always free for businesses, nonprofits and organizers.
