October 2, – November 2 , 11:00 am till Dusk
Pumpkin Patch at Congaree and Penn
11830 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, FL 32219
Head out on a short, family friendly walk to the pumpkin patch. Pick your favorite pumpkin and purchase it fresh from the farm stand. Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s only! Pumpkins: $12 each congareeandpenn.com
October 2 – October 5, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Jacksonville Fall RV Show
Jacksonville Equestrian Center 13611 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32221
See more than 300 new and used RVs from top dealers like Blue Compass RV, Campers Inn, General RV Center and more, plus over twenty five vendors, campgrounds and suppliers. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere with music, concessions, giveaways. Leashed dogs welcome. Tram shuttles guests from parking to the entrance. Admission: $10 per person neflrvdealers.com
October 4 – October 31, 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Spooktacular
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32218
Enjoy spooky fun at Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This October enjoy over eight treat stations, carnival games, crafts, DJs, and photo ops on the Great Lawn. For the daring, venture into the Lost Swamp in Riverview Gardens, where creepy forest creatures await to spook brave visitors. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers! Tickets: $15 per person. jacksonvillezoo.org
October 11, 7:30 pm
Dolly Parton’s Threads
Jacoby Symphony Hall 300 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
My Songs in Symphony, is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visual-musical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new and orchestrations of her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites and a new selection from her upcoming Broadway musical. Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert. Tickets: $49 and up. jaxsymphony.org
October 12, 1:00 pm
Jaguars vs. Seattle Seahawks
Everbank Stadium 1 Everbank Stadium Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Watch the Jacksonville Jaguars take on the Seattle Seahawks in an action-packed NFL showdown. Roar with the crowds, and join Duval’s finest at this high-energy performance. Don’t miss the kickoff! Tickets: $56 and upjaguars.com
October 16, 8:00 pm
Billy Joel Legends Live!
Florida Theatre128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Lords of 52nd Street is a band of the legends of Billy Joel’s Live and Recording Band (Liberty Devitto & Russell Javors) join forces to play a set of Billy Joel’s hits. Hear hits such as “Piano Man”, “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant”, “You May Be Right” and others. Tickets: $59 and upfloridatheatre.com
October 20, 9:15 am – 11:15 am
Container Gardening
St. Johns Council on Aging River House 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Learn successful plant choices and design ideas for planting in pots and start your own plants from cuttings. There will be an informative and interactive presentation along with a live design/ planting demonstration. No Cost to Participate ecoasjc.org/river-house
October 25 – 26, 11:00 am
Sea and Sky Air Show 2025
75 1st Sreet North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Watch the skies change into the backdrop for the most exciting air acts and military demonstrations. This will feature an over-the ocean sky show highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels. For attendees wanting an area to relax and enjoy the show, passes are available for the VIP Experience presented by VyStar Credit Union. No cost to attend. events.jacksonville.gov/special-events
October 29, 7:00 pm
MOCA Book Launch & Talk: The Armory South with Dr. P. Scott Brown
Museum of Contemporary Art 333 N Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
The Armory South: The 1924 Jacksonville Woman’s Club Exhibition Rediscovered reassemble score works from a forgotten but seminal Modernist exhibition. It tells several related stories of essential importance to the history of women in Modern art, the introduction of Modernism to the American South, and the ideas and relationships shaping American art in the mid-1920s. This event will include a book signing. Reservations are required. No Cost to Attend. mocajacksonville.unf.edu
