Things to Do in Greater Jacksonville: October 8 – October 18, 2026
Share
Fall in Northeast Florida is officially in full swing, and this stretch is packed! From Phish and Alabama to Oktoberfests, pumpkin patches, jazz, ballet and more, here is your guide to October 8 through October 18, 2026, covering Jacksonville, the Beaches, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, Amelia Island and Clay County. Grab your calendar and start planning two epic weekends.
Running all window: Northeast Florida Fair in Callahan (Oct 8 to 18 per Amelia Island listings), and the Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular (Oct 10, 15 to 18).
Thursday, October 8
Kick things off with ballet, blues and a barn full of pumpkins.
The Florida Ballet: Dracula
A Halloween-season ballet by Roberto Forleo that sinks its teeth into a classic.
7 PM (doors 6 PM) · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Ty Myers with Lanie Gardner and Benny G.
Texas singer-songwriter Ty Myers mixes soul, country, blues and rock under the stars (parking is very limited, so plan ahead).
7:30 PM (doors 6 PM) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $65 to $133
Get tickets
Damon Fowler at Cafe Eleven
Blues guitar up close and personal at an intimate St. Augustine club.
8 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · Ticketed (price not confirmed)
Get tickets
Latin Jazz Concert and Dance with The VG Music Band
A jazz festival night of Latin rhythms and dancing.
7 to 10 PM · Sadler Ranch, Fernandina Beach · Ticketed (price not listed)
Learn more
Down Home Blues & Gumbo Show with Bill Wharton
The Sauce Boss serves up blues and gumbo as part of the jazz festival.
3 to 5 PM · Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, Fernandina Beach · Ticketed; cash bar
Learn more
Booze & Bites Tour
A guided food and drink stroll through downtown Fernandina.
2:30 to 5 PM · Downtown Fernandina Beach · $89
Book it
Antique Engine and Tractor Show
Vintage engines and tractors rumble to life at Gold Head Branch State Park (runs through Saturday).
Check listing · Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights · Not listed (park fee may apply)
Learn more
Friday, October 9
Phish, a Tedeschi Trucks double-header, and your first pumpkin patch of the week.
Phish
The jam band legends roll into the Arena for a Friday night show.
7 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Tedeschi Trucks Band (Night 1 of 2)
Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks lead a 12-piece blues, soul and Southern rock powerhouse.
7 PM (doors 5:30 PM) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $59 to $195
Get tickets
Atlanta Rhythm Section & Firefall
Classic soft-rock hits from two beloved bands.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
The Four Freshmen with The Les DeMerle Sound 67
Vocal jazz royalty headlines the Amelia Island Jazz Festival.
7 PM · Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island ballroom, Fernandina Beach · Ticketed
Get tickets
Jacksonville Icemen Preseason: Savannah Ghost Pirates
Hockey is back with a preseason home game on the ice.
7 PM · Community First Igloo, 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville · Free for season ticket holders; public pricing TBA
Learn more
Eric Eaton (Magic and Comedy)
A night of magic and laughs at the Comedy Zone.
7:15 PM and 9:45 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · Ticketed (from about $76)
Get tickets
The Rocky Horror Show
Amelia Musical Playhouse stages the cult favorite (more shows Oct 11, 15, 16 and 17).
7:30 PM · Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach · Ticketed (price not listed)
Get tickets
Mary Fahl at Cafe Eleven
A hauntingly beautiful singer-songwriter set.
8 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · Ticketed (price not confirmed)
Get tickets
WasabiCon 2026
Anime and pop-culture fans take over downtown (runs through Sunday).
Hours TBA · Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, 1000 Water St, Jacksonville · Ticketed (price not listed)
Learn more
Amazing Grace Pumpkin Festival
Photo spots, a crop maze and farm fun (also open Oct 10, 12 and 16 to 17).
4 to 9 PM · Amazing Grace Family Farms, 4252 SR 21, Green Cove Springs · Not listed
Learn more
Spot On Comedy Night
Stand-up with drinks and snacks included (also Oct 10 and 17).
Doors 6 PM, show 7 PM · Spotlight Center, 1809 E West Pkwy, Fleming Island · Ticketed
Get tickets
Nightmare Oaks Haunted Attraction
Screams in the Keystone Heights woods (Fridays and Saturdays).
From 7 PM · 7980 County Line Rd, Keystone Heights · Not listed
Learn more
Ponte Vedra Farmers Market
Waterfront produce, baked goods, crafts and art every Friday.
10 AM to 2 PM · Palm Valley Outdoors Bar & Grill, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
Learn more
Women in Black: Mortality and Mourning
Candlelight tours on 1800s mourning rituals (Fridays and Saturdays through Oct 31).
6:30 and 7:30 PM · Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St, St. Augustine · $25
Get tickets
Beetlejuice Pub Crawl
A costumed host leads a four-bar crawl with themed cocktails (Fridays and Saturdays in October, 21+).
6 PM · The Tasting Tours, 5 Palm Row Suite D, St. Augustine · $95
Book it
Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze
A nine-acre themed maze, hayrides and farm animals (Fri to Sun through Nov 1).
Fri 6 to 10 PM · 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton · $16.99 (ages 3 to 64)
Learn more
Saturday, October 10
The big one: markets, music, Greek food, and Oktoberfest steins.
Riverside Arts Market
Weekly open-air art, farm and food market under the Fuller Warren Bridge.
10 AM to 3 PM · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Fernandina Beach Farmers Market and Arts Market
Fresh produce and local art on Centre Street.
9 AM to 1 PM · 7th & Centre St and 508 Centre St, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Produce, plants, food trucks and live music every Saturday (check the Oct 17 edition too).
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · Free
Learn more
Small Town Boutique Crawl: Fall Edition
Eight boutiques, one cozy day of shopping.
9 AM to 6 PM · Starts at 5th and Paisley Boutique, 418 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs · Free to browse
Learn more
4th Annual Graveside Chronicles Tour
A guided history walk through a historic cemetery.
9 AM · Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach · $25
Book it
Amelia Island Half Marathon Weekend
Half marathon, 12K and 5K runs along the beach (5K Saturday 5 PM, half and 12K Sunday 7:30 AM).
Sat 5 PM, Sun 7:30 AM · Main Beach Park, Atlantic Ave at Fletcher Ave, Fernandina Beach · Registration required
Learn more
Oktoberfest 2026 at Buchner's Bierhalle
Prost! German beer, brats and festive fun (also Sunday).
Noon to 11:30 PM · Buchner's Bierhalle, 1188 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville · Check listing
Learn more
Greek Festival 2026
Gyros, baklava, folk dancing and a market (also Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM).
11 AM to 8 PM · Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Rd 214, St. Augustine · Free entry; food extra
Learn more
Airing of the Quilts 2026
Colorful quilts on display in a scenic park.
10 AM to 2 PM · Camp Chowenwaw Park, 1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs · Check listing
Learn more
2nd Saturday Lakeside Market
Local vendors plus costume-friendly trick-or-treating and games.
10 AM to 3 PM · 661 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park · Free
Learn more
St. Johns Botanical Garden Fall Plant Sale
Plants, self-guided tours and a 1 PM exotic animal show.
10 AM to 5 PM · 8310 County Rd 13 S, Hastings · $15 adult, $10 senior, $8 ages 8 to 17, free 7 and under
Learn more
2nd Annual Funkin' Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin fun for the whole family.
11 AM to 3 PM · Earth Works, 12501 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · Check listing
Learn more
Barktoberfest (Nassau Humane Society)
A pup-friendly fundraiser with live music and craft beer.
Noon to 4 PM · Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Sporting JAX vs Birmingham Legion FC
Pro soccer under the lights at Hodges Stadium.
5 PM · Hodges Stadium, 1 S. UNF Dr, Jacksonville · From $23
Get tickets
Witches on Walnut
Vendors, face painting and live music in Green Cove Springs.
5 to 9 PM · 403 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs · Free
Learn more
Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular
An after-dark Halloween trail with timed entry (also Oct 15 to 18).
6 to 9 PM (timed entry) · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $35 to $40 non-members, $25 to $30 members
Get tickets
Tedeschi Trucks Band (Night 2)
Round two with one of the best live bands going.
7 PM · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $59 to $195
Get tickets
Eddie 9V with Katie Skene
Atlanta blues and soul with serious swagger.
8 PM (doors 6:30 PM) · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $30 to $73
Get tickets
EMMA Concerts: Jacksonville Symphony
The Symphony travels to St. Augustine (program to be announced).
7:30 PM · Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine · $45 adults, $5 students
Get tickets
Behind the Scream: A Live Conversation with David Arquette
Horror-movie stories from the Scream star.
7 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Gunhild Carling
A one-woman jazz whirlwind on trumpet, trombone and more.
7 PM · Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island ballroom, Fernandina Beach · Ticketed
Get tickets
Eric Eaton (Magic and Comedy)
Another night of magic and laughs.
7 PM and 9:30 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · Ticketed (from about $79)
Get tickets
Sunday, October 11
Jazz brunch, an Avett Brothers sunset, and a very early Jags game from London.
Jaguars vs. Eagles (London)
Kickoff is a very early 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, so grab your coffee and find a watch party (like the one at Fernandina's Tigre Island Room).
9:30 AM · Watch locally (game is in London) · Free to watch on TV
Learn more
Dixie to Swing Jazz Brunch
A jazz festival brunch (reservations required).
Seatings 10:30 AM and 1 PM · Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach · Reservation required
Reserve
Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach Farmers Markets
Two Sunday markets within a few minutes of each other.
10 AM to 2 PM · Jack Russell Park, 800 Seminole Rd, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach Elementary, 1515 Florida Blvd · Free
Learn more
Fall Market at Rusted: A Vintage Market
Vintage finds and fall decor in San Marco.
10 AM to 4 PM · Rusted, 1523 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Cummer Self-Care Sundays: Tai Chi and Sound Bath
Unwind among the gardens and art.
11 AM to noon · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Check listing
Learn more
Acoustic Flashback with Bill Ivins
Easygoing acoustic tunes on a Sunday afternoon.
Noon to 2 PM · Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Betty Griffin Center Quarter Auction
A fun, fast-paced charity auction.
1 to 4 PM · St. Augustine (venue not confirmed) · Check listing
Learn more
St. Augustine Ballet: Dracula
A gothic ballet retelling of Bram Stoker's tale.
3 PM · Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine · $30 adult, $15 youth/student
Get tickets
First Coast Wind Symphony: Masterworks Concert
A free afternoon of wind band favorites.
3 PM · Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd N · Free
Learn more
Beaches Fine Arts: Phaeton Piano Trio
Chamber music by the sea.
4 PM · St. Paul's by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Jacksonville Beach · Free
Learn more
The Avett Brothers with The Secret Sisters
Grammy-nominated folk and bluegrass for a perfect fall evening.
6:30 PM (doors 5 PM) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $59 to $116
Get tickets
Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood
The improv kings of Whose Line Is It Anyway? bring the chaos.
7 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
All Them Witches with Emma Ruth Rundle
Heavy, psychedelic rock.
7:30 PM (doors 6 PM) · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $53 to $87
Get tickets
Taylor Roberts Quartet
Free live jazz to end the festival weekend.
6 PM · Tigre Island Room, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Monday, October 12 (Columbus Day)
Mondays can still be fun, especially with a day off for some.
Community First Igloo Columbus Day Skate
Lace up for a holiday skate session.
11 AM to 6 PM · Community First Igloo, 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville · About $12 plus skate rental
Learn more
Northeast Florida Fair
Rides, games, fair food, live music and livestock (runs through Oct 18).
Hours at neflfair.org · Northeast Florida Fair, 543378 US Hwy 1, Callahan · Adults $10, kids $7
Learn more
Edwin McCain with Kevn Kinney
The singer behind "I'll Be" plays an intimate show.
7:30 PM (doors 6 PM) · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $64 to $123
Get tickets
Bethel Music Tour 2026
Worship music night.
7 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Monday Movie Night
A casual movie night at the brewery.
5 PM · Mocama Beer Company, 629 S. 8th St, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Trivia Night
Test your brain on a Monday.
7 to 9 PM · Bohemian Bull, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Tuesday, October 13
Indigo Girls, a blues-rock guitar slinger, and a Tuesday night tour.
Indigo Girls with Linda Perry
The folk-rock duo delivers a singalong-worthy night.
7 PM (doors 5:30 PM) · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $89 to $246
Get tickets
Quinn Sullivan at Cafe Eleven
Blues-rock guitar wizardry in a tiny room.
8 PM (doors 7 PM) · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · $32.71 to $49.94
Get tickets
Twilight Tour: The Applegate House and Clay Theatre
A guided evening peek into Green Cove Springs history (registration required).
6 to 8 PM · 326 Walnut St, Green Cove Springs · Check listing
Register
Music Bingo
Free-spirited bingo with a music twist (RSVP requested).
6:30 PM · Mocama Beer Company, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Flight Adventure Park Family Night
Ropes, climbing and zip lines for the whole crew.
4 to 8 PM · 7022 AC Skinner Pkwy Suite 200, Jacksonville · $40 per family of four
Learn more
Alhambra Theatre: Meet Me in St. Louis
Dinner theater with a classic musical (runs through Oct 18).
See website · Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville · See website
Learn more
Yoga at the Stables
Stretch it out with snacks and drinks.
7 to 8:30 PM · Middleton Stables, 2837 Anchor Rd, Middleburg · Check listing
Learn more
Wednesday, October 14
Midweek storytelling, strings, and a farmers market.
Black Violin
Hip-hop meets classical in a must-see live show.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
The 13th Annual Dark and Stormy Night
Six storytellers spin scary tales mixing humor and local history.
7:30 PM (doors 7 PM) · Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine · $17.85
Get tickets
Murray Hill Farmers Market
Weekly produce and local goods in Murray Hill (confirm location).
5 to 8 PM · Fishweir Brewing Company, 1183 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Cummer Drop-In Tour: Highlights
A quick guided tour of the museum's best.
1:15 to 2:15 PM · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Check listing
Learn more
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Live tribute tunes in a downtown music park.
6 to 10 PM · Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St, St. Augustine · Check listing
Learn more
Musician Led Community Jam
Bring an instrument or just listen.
7 to 10 PM · Tigre Island Room, Fernandina Beach · Free
Learn more
Thursday, October 15
Spooky art night, a wine walk, and a symphony of overtures.
Ghoulish Gallery & Garden Night
Costumed ghosts dressed as artworks tell spooky stories, plus a drop-in art activity.
5 to 8 PM · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free (per museum event page)
Learn more
Music in the Garden at the Lightner
The St. Augustine Bluegrass Unit plays (bring a chair, wine by donation).
6 to 8 PM · Lightner Museum Garden, 75 King St, St. Augustine · Free
Learn more
St. Augustine Wine Walk
A guided tasting stroll downtown (confirm date with organizer).
6 to 8 PM · Casa de Vino 57, 57 Treasury St, St. Augustine · $35 (21+)
Learn more
Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular
A glowing light tunnel, trick-or-treating and an optional Scare Zone.
6 to 9 PM (timed entry) · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $35 to $40
Get tickets
Just Between Friends Consignment Sale (Presale)
Gently used kids' gear at big discounts.
11 AM to 8 PM · Clay County Fairgrounds, FL-16 W, Green Cove Springs · Free
Learn more
First Coast Wind Symphony: Fall Concert with FSCJ Symphonic Band
A free concert on the South Campus.
7:30 PM · Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus · Free
Learn more
St. Augustine Orchestra: Curtain Raisers
Season-opening overtures by Wagner, Brahms and Offenbach in a barn setting.
7:30 PM · Kelly Farms, 5895 County Rd 214, St. Augustine · $30 adult, $15 ages 6 to 17
Get tickets
Ryan Davis (Comedy)
Big laughs on a Thursday night.
7:15 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · From $45
Get tickets
Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly
Live music at Cafe Eleven.
8 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · Check listing
Get tickets
Amelia Island Cookout (Oct 15 to 18)
A four-day island celebration of food and drink.
See schedule · The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy · Varies by event
Learn more
Friday, October 16
Opening night for the Icemen, Halloween at the ballpark, and Oktoberfest at the beach.
Jacksonville Icemen Opening Night vs. South Carolina Stingrays
Puck drop on the team's 10th anniversary season.
7 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Jumbo Shrimp Fall Festival
Trick-or-treating on the concourse, a haunted clubhouse, mascots and Halloween movies.
6 to 9 PM · VyStar Ballpark, 301 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · $1 per person; free parking in Lot P
Learn more
11th Annual Beaches Oktoberfest
Live music, German beer and food, a stein hoisting contest and a Kids Zone (also Saturday noon to 10 PM).
5 to 10 PM · Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach · See website
Learn more
Jacksonville Symphony: Bernstein & Stravinsky
Chichester Psalms, Firebird Suite and more (also Saturday; confirm time).
7 or 7:30 PM · Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
A tribute that goes its own way.
8 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
San Marco Concert in the Park
Free live music in the square.
6 to 8 PM · San Marco Square and Balis Park, 1990 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Jax Parks Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Free outdoor movie fun.
7 PM · 718 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Feeding Beatrice
A gothic horror play (through Oct 31; confirm showtimes).
See listing · Players by the Sea, 106 N. 6th St, Jacksonville Beach · $35 general, $32 senior/student/military
Get tickets
Ryan Davis (Comedy)
Two shows to start the weekend.
7:15 and 9:45 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · From $67
Get tickets
War of the Worlds Radio Play
All Devils Shakespeare stages the 1938 radio broadcast (through Oct 18).
7 to 9 PM · St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine · $20
Get tickets
MindTravel Silent Piano Concert
A live piano concert heard through headphones (confirm details).
6 PM · Main Beach Park, Fernandina Beach · Not listed
Learn more
Albert Castiglia at Cafe Eleven
Hot blues guitar.
8 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · Check listing
Get tickets
Feel Good Friday Market
Weekly market at Ruby Beach Brewing (listing only).
11 AM to 2 PM · Ruby Beach Brewing, 228 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Saturday, October 17
Smashing Pumpkins, Alabama, and a whole lot of fall festivals.
Riverside Arts Market
Your weekly dose of art, produce and food.
10 AM to 3 PM · 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
8 Flags Car Show
Classic cars line downtown Fernandina.
8 AM to 4 PM · Centre Street, Fernandina Beach · Check listing
Learn more
Amelia Island Walk for Water
A 3-mile community walk for clean water.
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM · Central Park, 1200 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach · Free to walk
Learn more
2nd Annual Clay County Barkfest
A day for pups and their people.
11 AM to 3 PM · Clay County Fairgrounds, 2463 FL-16, Green Cove Springs · Free
Learn more
Geiger Pioneer Farm: Pioneers and Pumpkins Fall Festival
Pioneer-era fun on the farm (also Sunday).
10 AM to 4 PM · 4909 Dunn Ave, Jacksonville · $15.99
Learn more
Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres Sweet Corn Festival
Corn, corn and more corn.
10 AM to 10 PM · 19856 County Rd 121, Hilliard · See website
Learn more
Sliders 25th Anniversary Beach Bash
A big birthday party at the tiki bar.
11 AM to 11 PM · Sliders Seaside Grill, Fernandina Beach · Check listing
Learn more
Baptist HealthPlace Halloween CARnival
Trunk-or-treating in Nocatee.
9 AM to noon · 400 Colonnade Dr, Ponte Vedra Beach · Free
Learn more
Seven Bridges Guitar Festival
Guitar workshops by day, a concert by night.
Festival 9 AM to 4:30 PM, concert 6 PM · Terry Concert Hall, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd N · Ticketed
Get tickets
Oktoberfest Beer and Brats 5K
Run, then enjoy beer and brats.
5 to 10 PM · San Marco Square, 2018 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville · Registration required
Learn more
Amelia Island Cookout Main Event
The big food and drink gathering.
5 to 8 PM · The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island · Ticketed
Learn more
Atlantic Beach Campout Under the Stars
Family camping fun at the park.
4 to 10 PM · Jack Russell Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach · $15 per family
Learn more
Friendship Fountain Saturday Sounds
Free live music by the river.
6 to 9 PM · 1015 Museum Cir, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
The Vampire Circus
Gothic acrobatics and spooky thrills.
7:30 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Alabama
Country legends with 43 number-one hits.
7:30 PM (doors 6 PM) · St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine · $71 to $213
Get tickets
Molly Hatchet with Red Magnolia
Southern rock favorites.
8 PM (doors 7 PM) · Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach · $34 to $63
Get tickets
The Smashing Pumpkins: Rats in a Cage Tour
Alt-rock icons headline the Arena (time and price per resale listings).
8 PM · VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Ryan Davis (Comedy)
Saturday night laughs.
7 PM · The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd, Jacksonville · From $75
Get tickets
Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular
Another glowing night at the zoo.
6 to 9 PM (timed entry) · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $35 to $40
Get tickets
Tyler Hilton at Cafe Eleven
Acoustic pop-rock in an intimate setting.
8 PM · Cafe Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine · Check listing
Get tickets
Mayport Waterfront Market
Third Saturday market by the water.
10 AM to 2 PM · 4542 Ocean St, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Sunday, October 18
Wrap the weekend with the Fair, a trunk-or-treat and one more London Jags game.
Jaguars vs. Texans (London)
Another 9:30 AM ET kickoff from Wembley.
9:30 AM · Watch locally (game is in London) · Free to watch on TV
Learn more
Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach Farmers Markets
Your Sunday market run.
10 AM to 2 PM · Jack Russell Park, Atlantic Beach, and Neptune Beach Elementary · Free
Learn more
Cummer Sensory-Friendly Sunday
A calmer museum visit.
10 AM to noon · Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Check listing
Learn more
Jacksonville Business Connections Spooktacular
Family Halloween fun on the Northbank.
11 AM to 3 PM · Northbank Riverwalk Artist Square, 729 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville · Free
Learn more
Jenn Burns Porch Concert
Music on the porch.
4 PM · Amelia Park Pavilion, Fernandina Beach · Check listing
Learn more
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Candy, games and fun at the beach.
4:30 to 6:30 PM · One Church Jacksonville Beach, 324 5th St N · Free
Learn more
Tito Nieves
The Salsa icon takes the stage.
7 PM · Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St, Jacksonville · Ticketed
Get tickets
Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular
The final night of the weekend run.
6 to 9:30 PM · Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville · $35
Get tickets
Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze
Last weekend day for the maze.
10 AM to 5 PM · 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton · $16.99
Learn more
Event details can change, so please confirm dates, times and prices via the links before heading out.