Jacksonville, Fl — Mid-October is when many families begin to crowd local fall festivals and farm activities. And there is no shortage of opportunities in our community:
The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be held October 17-18 aboard NAS Jacksonville. This event has free admission and parking, no tickets are required to attend.
Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres in Hilliard is open every Friday from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm.
With over 50 years of farming experience, Sykes Family Farms continues to grow. It runs through November 1st.
Amazing Grace Family Farms is open in Green Cove Springs on Friday and Saturday each weekend through November.
This weekend is the 11th annual Beaches Oktoberfest in Jacksonville Beach. The weekend features live music, delicious brews, and unforgettable memories by the coast.
The 79th annual Northeast Florida Fair continues through Sunday, October 18 in Callahan with a daily lineup of agriculture, entertainment, and food.
Tuesday, October 13:
Indigo Girls with Special Guest Linda Perry - 7:00 pm - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026 - 7:30 pm - FIVE
Wednesday, October 14:
Black Violin with Special Guest Braxton Cook - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre
Toadies: The Charmer Tour with Local H and Emily Wolfe - 8:00 pm - FIVE
Thursday, October 15:
Sip & Stroll - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - RiversEdge
North Beaches Art Walk - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Beaches Town Center
Spooktacular - Starts at 6:00 pm - Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
First Coast Wind Symphony Presents: Fall Concert with FSCJ Symphonic Band - 7:30 pm - FSCJ South Campus
Friday, October 16:
Spooktacular - Starts at 6:00 pm - Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Feeding Beatrice Opening Night - Players by the Sea
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre
Jax Symphony: Bernstein & Stravinsky - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall
Jacksonville Icemen vs South Carolina Stingrays - Opening Night - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Beaches Oktoberfest - 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm - Seawalk Pavilion
Sporting Jax Gainbridge Super League vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC - 7:30 pm - Hodges Stadium
Endoxa x Black Sunshine Present sunn O))) - 8:00 pm - FIVE
Saturday, October 17:
NAS Jacksonville 2026 Air Show - Gates open 9:00 am - NAS Jax
Beaches Green Market - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Penman Park
Riverside Arts Market - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Under the Fuller Warren Bridge
Jacksonville Oddities & Art Market - 11:00 am - Duval Hall
Spooktacular - Starts at 6:00 pm - Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
The Vampire Circus - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre
Jax Symphony: Bernstein & Stravinsky - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall
Beaches Oktoberfest - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Seawalk Pavilion
Outlander in Concert - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - 8:00 pm - Moran Theater
Alabama - 7:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Neil Forever - 7:30 pm - Thrasher-Horne Center
The Smashing Pumpkins: The Rats In A Cage Tour - 8:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Molly Hatchet with Special Guest Red Magnolia - 8:00 pm - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Sidequest at Decca Live - 10:00 pm
Sunday, October 18:
NAS Jacksonville 2026 Air Show - Gates open 9:00 am - NAS Jax
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Houston Texans - 9:30 am - Wembley Stadium - FOX 30
Hispanic Celebration - 2:00 pm - Ritz Theatre and Museum
Tito Nieves 50 AÑOS: LA HISTORIA CONTINÚA - 7:00 pm - Florida Theatre
Spooktacular - Starts at 6:00 pm - Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Florida Gators v Baylor Bears Men’s Basketball - 2:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Clutch: US Fall Tour - 7:30 pm - FIVE
