We’re committed to a weekend that is mostly dinosaur not dino-sore! Choose between flexing your big brain at trivia or flexing your psychic brain at Spirit Fest. Perhaps you’re into craft beer or crafty BBQ. Whatever your tastes are, feel certain that Jacksonville is your place for active living. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

7.14

Picturing a Nation: American Art at The Lightner Museum
Picturing a Nation is a major reinstallation of American paintings and sculpture from the Lightner Museum’s permanent collection. From America’s great vistas and natural wonders, to intimate scenes of St. Augustine, Picturing a Nation presents a vibrant vision of America on a local and national scale through late-19th and early 20th century American art. The exhibition opens October 29 and runs through September 30, 2022. $10 (12-17)/$14 (seniors & students)/$17 adults; 9am to 5pm; 75 King St., St. Augustine, FL; lightnermuseum.org // @lightner_museum

Trivia Night at Bottlenose Brewing
We’re giving away great prizes every Thursday night at 7:00 with Fast Jax Trivia at Bottlenose Brewing in Tinseltown, located at 9700 Deer Lake Court. Join us! Fast Jax Trivia is Jacksonville’s BEST Trivia Shows, giving you TWO Free Answers for every show. Free!; 7pm; 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Jacksonville, FL; bottlenosebrewing.com // @bottlenosebrewing

7.15

St. Augustine Sangria Stroll
Sangria is the most famous Spanish cocktail and of course, you will want to try it while visiting the nation’s oldest (Spanish) city! If there’s one drink many visitors (and locals alike) seek out, it’s Sangria. And you can see why! It’s the most delicious way to freshen up on a sweltering summer day. This refreshing tour will be sure to bring a ‘touch of summer’ to your lips! 2.5 hours of drinking FUN! A variety and styles of classic Spanish sangria. Live music venues. Fully guided city tour -conducted by a licensed tour host. Sangria is INCLUDED in the price of the tour. $75; 4:30pm; 24 Cathedral Pl., Ste.  401; thetastingtours.com // @thetastingtours

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) at The AMP
A small band of madcap performers in Elizabethan dress (and sneakers) weave their way through all thirty-seven of Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies, and histories at a break neck pace. It’s an irreverent rollercoaster ride through all of the Bard’s plays. The show originally premiered in London and went on to become its longest running comedy. The Today show declared “If you like Shakespeare you’ll love this show, if you hate Shakespeare, you’ll love this show.” $22.37; 6:30pm doors; 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL; theamp.com // @theampsa 

7.16 

Spirit Fest at Schultz Center
The LARGEST METAPHYSICAL FAIR IN NORTH FLORIDA!! Space for over 60 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, demonstrations, and MORE! You’ll find crystals, jewelry, divination tools, holistic health specialties, natural products, and much more! Speakers all day, both days, with special guests and workshops. Food trucks will be available both days! You may purchase tickets at the door, advance tickets are not required. $10 – $15; 10am to 5:30pm (both days); 4019 Boulevard Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL; sanctuaryfl.com

St. Augustine Craft Beer Festival at Francis Field
The St. Augustine Beer Festival offers unlimited beer samples, wine, spirits, music, vendors, VIP area & more! Over 100 craft beer brands, wines & craft spirits. PLUS, Amazing food & music! $29 GA/$79 VIP; 10am to 7pm; 25 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, FL; miamieventsandfestivals.com // @miamieventsandfestivals

7.17

Jurassic Quest at Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center
Jurassic Quest is the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family. Observe our herd of life size animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus, Spinosaurus, T-Rex and an incredible 50 ft long Megalodon! $19 (senior)/$22 (kids/adult); 9am to 5pm; 1000 Water St, Jacksonville, FL

Grill Daddy of the Year Competition at Riverfront Plaza
Grill Daddy Of The Year is an annual grill master competition. These BBQ experts will compete for the title, the belt and a $500 cash prize! Free; 4pm to midnight; 2 Independent Dr., Jacksonville, FL