From holidays to the final days of the school year, May offers plenty to celebrate. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty begins the month by honoring moms with a special Mother’s Day guide, highlighting the best ways to celebrate across the region. This month’s events also engage lovers of jazz, history, and nature, along with a few sweet spots sure to impress kids of all ages.
Mother’s Day
Celebrate Mom with a memorable lineup of events and experiences. Attend the St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival (May 6–9) or explore Riverside Avondale Preservation’s Garden Tour (May 9). Gift her tickets to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival (May 21–24) or a Florida Chamber Music Project performance at Beaches Museum Chapel (May 31).
For something more intimate, shop and dine at Le Petit Atelier–French Marché, or reserve a table at David’s Restaurant for Mother’s Day brunch and dinner (May 10), followed by a special tasting experience at The Preserve (May 12).
staugustinefoodandwinefestival.com | riversideavondale.org | jacksonvillejazzfest.com | flchambermusic.org | lepetitparisjax.com | ameliaislanddavids.com
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous United States, offers an exceptional blend of green spaces, beaches, and waterfront stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the St. Johns River, framed by its iconic bridges. Its diverse neighborhoods and coastal communities invite endless exploration. Fancy living here? Discover more below.
Jacksonville
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the southeastern United States, Amelia Island remains a top destination for both visitors and residents. With its quiet beaches, rich history, and premier resorts, it continues to define relaxed coastal living. Fancy living here? Discover more below.
Amelia Island
Heritage Festivals
Celebrate history in America’s oldest city during the fifth annual St. Augustine History Festival (May 6–10), featuring complimentary tours, exhibits, demonstrations, screenings, and lectures at sites managed by UF-Historic St. Augustine and local partners.
Further north, the 74th annual Florida Folk Festival brings more than 300 performances to the banks of the Suwannee River at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park from May 22–24.
staugustinehistoryfestival.com | floridastateparks.org
Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the United States. Known as the Ancient City, it continues to charm with its historic architecture, more than 42 miles of barrier coastline, and a thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more below.
St. Augustine
Family Fun
Sweeten the season with over-the-top treats as The Scoop N Scootery expands to Jacksonville, known for creative sundaes like the Strawberry Blonde.
The Wild Amelia Nature Festival (May 8–17) offers enriching activities for all ages, from fossil hunts to a Children’s Entrepreneur Market. At Beaches Town Center, the 40th annual Dancin’ in the Street (May 16) combines live music, crafts, and local bites. For something more active, learn to ride the waves with Surf Into Summer and East Coast Boarding School.
thescoopnscootery.com | keepnassaubeautiful.org | beachestowncenter.com | surfintosummer.com | eastcoastboardingschool.com
An idyllic oceanside enclave just 18 miles south of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach is often discovered while attending The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass or vacationing at the iconic Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Many visitors are drawn to its quiet, refined coastal lifestyle and choose to make it home. Fancy living here? Discover more below.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Socials