November 4–11: Jax’s Fall Vibe Is in Full Swing—From Surf Fest to Fair Fun
Jacksonville is bringing a lively mix of music, culture, and family-friendly weekend outings this week. Cooler air, colorful light, and local hangouts make it a good time to get out.
Here are six events you’ll want to mark.
1. Super Girl Surf Pro
📍 Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Sunday, November 9, 2025
🕛 Festival Village: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Sat) / 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Sun)
🎟️ Free admission
A high-energy weekend event celebrating women in sport and music. Expect pro-level surfing, a full festival village with live music (including headliners like The Band Perry), vendors, and activities for all ages. Great choice for families looking for something unique.
2. The Downtown Fair-well
📍 Jacksonville Fairgrounds, 510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jacksonville, FL 32202
📅 Thursday, November 6 – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 (and runs through Nov 16)
🕛 Opening day Nov 6 at 5:00 PM; following days 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM (varies)
🎟️ Ticketed (see website for pricing and ride wristbands)
Jacksonville’s iconic fairground event is back with a fresh twist — The Downtown Fair-well celebrates the final year before renovations and relocations begin. Expect live concerts, carnival rides, fried-everything food, livestock shows, and nightly fireworks. It’s a full-blown family tradition that blends nostalgia with plenty of new attractions.
3. Jacksonville PorchFest 2025
📍 Historic Springfield neighborhood, Jacksonville, FL 32206
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🕓 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎟️ Free admission
Live music performed on porches throughout the neighborhood, food trucks and vendors. A laid-back but vibrant outing you can share with kids or friends, walkable and fun.
4. Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens – Kids Free November Special
📍 1445 Millcoe Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32225
📅 November 1–30, 2025
🕛 Open daily, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Up to 2 kids get free admission per 1 paying adult
Breathe in fall with a peaceful walk through 120 acres of trails, ponds, and gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum. As part of Kids Free November, children can explore for free with a paying adult, making it the perfect family-friendly outdoor escape this week. Bring comfortable shoes, pack a snack, and enjoy the mix of nature and art that changes with every season.
5. Five Points Jacksonville Murder Mystery: Catch the Killer!
📍 Starting at Memorial Park (1620 Riverside Ave), Jacksonville, FL
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🎟️ Ticketed
An interactive mystery game around downtown Jacksonville. Older kids or teens might especially enjoy this one as a group outing—think detective work meets city walk.
6. Zombie Scavengers – Survive During a Scavenger Hunt in Jacksonville
📍 Starting point: 333 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
🎟️ Ticketed
If you’re up for something off-beat and interactive, this zombie-themed scavenger hunt is a good pick for older children or families looking for a quirky twist.
This week’s vibe: Get out, enjoy the energy. Whether you’re in the mood for beachside festivals, neighborhood-style music, or classic fair fun, Jacksonville gives you plenty of options. Make a plan, invite someone, and soak up the late-fall local scene.
