Families and culture‑seekers in the Jacksonville area have three free or low‑cost options for weekend entertainment.

Theatre in the Park – Atlantic Beach

Johansen Park will host The Shakespearean Games on Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m. The city of Atlantic Beach partners with Lumen Repertory Theatre to present an interactive outdoor performance that blends classic Shakespeare scenes with improv competition. Professional actors and Lumen Rep’s NEXTGEN Apprentice Company will draw audience suggestions for rapid, family‑friendly sketches from Hamlet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Much Ado About Nothing and more. Attendees should bring a lawn chair or blanket; food trucks will be on site. Admission is free.

Cut the Fruit – MOCA Jacksonville

The Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville opens the new exhibition Cut the Fruit by Orlando‑based artist MJ Torrecampo. The show runs through February 2027 and is free on Saturday. Torrecampo’s layered, overhead‑perspective paintings turn everyday moments into visual narratives that explore family, belonging and cultural identity, referencing the Filipino‑American practice of “cut fruit” as a non‑verbal expression of care. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.‑5 p.m., at 333 N. Laura St.

Clothed Life‑Drawing Sessions – St. Augustine

On Sunday, The Waterworks in St. Augustine will host clothed life‑drawing sessions as part of the Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Tickets cost $40 for the full weekend, with discounts for military, first responders and free admission for children under 16 with an adult ticket. The event offers a creative outlet for artists and families alike, with the venue located at 500 S. Legacy Trail.

These events provide affordable, family‑oriented activities that celebrate the arts, cultural heritage and community engagement across the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Original reporting: Jacksonville Today — read the source article.