October Events in Jacksonville, FL150+ Things to Do This October 2026
Looking for October events in Jacksonville, FL? This guide features 150+ curated events — concerts, festivals, the Raven Masquerade Ball, Halloween celebrations, Oktoberfest, and more from the beaches to San Marco. Find your perfect October night out.
13th Floor Haunted House
"One of the most terrifying haunted houses in the USA" - USA TODAY. Runs Sept 18-Nov 2
More Info →The Nightmare Bar (Pop-Up)
Halloween pop-up bar with spooky décor, themed drinks, games, music, and photo ops (Oct 8-31)
More Info →One Night in Bangkok
A hands-on Thai cooking experience exploring the balance of sweet, sour and savory flavors while guests prepare their own meal.
Register →Bethel Music Tour 2026
Contemporary Christian music tour featuring artists from Bethel Music
Tickets →Senior Fit: Chair Yoga
Gentle chair-yoga fitness class at Memorial Park designed around accessible movement for seniors.
Register →Jax Beach Farmers Market
Local produce, artisan foods, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, baked goods, artists and handmade products
More Info →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Seabreeze Square Dance Club
Recurring square dance gathering listed on the City of Jacksonville's October 2026 recreation calendar.
More Info →Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Beachside farmers market with fresh produce, local goods and artisan vendors
More Info →Greenhouse Bar: Bingo With Becka
Fun bingo night with host Becka at this popular downtown nightlife spot
More Info →Black Violin with Braxton Cook
Genre-blending violin performance combining classical, hip-hop, and contemporary music
Tickets →Murray Hill Farmers Market
Farm & Flea Fall 2026 - quarterly collaboration street market with additional vendors. Local farmers, food artisans, crafters and small producers
More Info →Jacksonville Women's Business Center: Market Yourself to Win
A two-part workshop for women business owners and entrepreneurs covering brand positioning, storytelling, digital presence, sales tools, pitching and converting opportunities.
Register →Sip & Stroll + Silent Disco
Stroll along the riverwalk while enjoying drinks and a silent disco experience
More Info →Evening Wine Pairing for Cheese Lovers
A wine and cheese pairing cooking class where guests learn about pairing cheeses and wines while preparing dishes with studio chef guidance.
Register →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Music Bingo at Players Locker Room
Weekly music bingo party combining a live DJ-style atmosphere, music recognition and bingo-style gameplay with prizes.
More Info →Jacksonville Women's Network: Sip, Sail & Socialize
A social networking experience from Jacksonville Women's Network designed around meeting and connecting with other women. Registration required.
More Info →Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Local produce, meats, breads, honey, baked goods, soaps, jams, crafts and local products
More Info →Rail Trail Bike Tour
Guided bike tour exploring Jacksonville's Rail Trail - combines outdoors, recreation and local exploration.
Join →Beaches Oktoberfest
Two-day festival with beer, food, live music, and games at Beaches
More Info →5th Annual Oktoberfest Party at Top Dawg Tavern
Oktoberfest celebration with beer, food, and festive atmosphere
More Info →Great Lake Swimmers at Jack Rabbits
Great Lake Swimmers live at Jack Rabbits with guests.
More Info →KiZoukChata Mini Social
Late-night social focused primarily on Bachata, Kizomba and Zouk, with some Salsa mixed in.
More Info →Salsa & Bachata Night at Velocity Lounge
Beginner Salsa, Merengue and Bachata lessons from 8:30–9:30 PM followed by Latin social dancing featuring Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton.
More Info →EMO NIGHT @ DECCA LIVE
High energy emo and alternative music night at this downtown venue
Tickets →Ortega Latin Invasion
Monthly Latin dance night featuring an introductory lesson from 7–8 PM followed by salsa, bachata and cha-cha dancing from 8–11 PM.
More Info →St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Fresh produce, local meats, honey, preserves and handmade crafts from area vendors
More Info →Flamingo Lake Walk Against Cancer
Charitable walk and fundraiser with music, food, and community support
More Info →Riverside Arts Market
Contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and handmade goods from local artists
More Info →Beaches Green Market
Local produce, organic foods, baked goods, and artisan crafts supporting local farmers and makers
More Info →Eartha's Farm & Market
Farm-fresh produce, sustainable goods, artisan products and local farm-to-table offerings
More Info →Mayport Village Waterfront Market
Waterfront community market celebrating Mayport's fishing heritage with local farmers, artisans, makers, cottage-food vendors, food trucks, nonprofits and coastal businesses
More Info →Riverwalk Educational Plant Walk - Southbank
Guided educational plant walk along Jacksonville Riverwalk's Southbank covering local flora and ecosystem.
Join →Black-Owned Wine & Spirits Experience (BOW+S)
Exclusive wine and spirits tasting celebrating Black-owned businesses
Tickets →TROPIC INVASION - 5th Annual Music, Art & Halloween Festival
Multi-stage music festival with art installations and Halloween festivities
Tickets →Beer & Brats 5K + One-Mile Run
Oktoberfest-themed evening race through San Marco followed by beer, brats, music and games. Participants receive race shirt, medal and custom beer mug.
Register →Beaches Oktoberfest
Festival finale with beer, food, live music, and celebration
More Info →The Vampire Circus
Theatrical performance combining gothic themes with circus artistry
Tickets →Cardinal Bloom: Burn the House Tour
Indie rock band Cardinal Bloom performs their "Burn the House" tour
Tickets →Saturday Sounds at Friendship Fountain
Free Saturday night live music at Friendship Fountain with rotating local artists and genres, food trucks, a fountain bar and downtown river views.
More Info →Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
Local produce, seasonal vegetables, meats, dairy and artisan goods from Atlantic Beach area farmers
More Info →Neptune Beach Farmers Market
Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, honey, plants and handmade items from local growers
More Info →Tito Nieves: 50 Años
Salsa legend Tito Nieves celebrates 50 years of music with a special performance
Tickets →Jacksonville Bourbon & Whiskey Fest
Premium bourbon and whiskey tasting with distilleries and craft spirits
Tickets →Women Business Owners of North Florida: Morning Social
A casual morning networking event for women entrepreneurs featuring spotlight speaker Dr. Amy Hawthorne of Balance Point Chiropractic & Wellness.
More Info →Jax Beach Farmers Market
Local produce, artisan foods, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, baked goods, artists and handmade products
More Info →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Seabreeze Square Dance Club
Recurring square dance gathering listed on the City of Jacksonville's October 2026 recreation calendar.
More Info →Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Beachside farmers market with fresh produce, local goods and artisan vendors
More Info →Women Empowering Women: The Power of Community
Part of Rethreaded's Women Empowering Women Development Series. Evening focuses on community, connection and personal growth with speakers Kristin Keen and Gloria Love. Proceeds support Survivor Development Program.
Register →Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
Comedy tribute celebrating the iconic sitcom with hilarious performances
Tickets →Murray Hill Farmers Market
Local farmers, food artisans, crafters and small producers supporting the Murray Hill community
More Info →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Music Bingo at Players Locker Room
Weekly music bingo party combining a live DJ-style atmosphere, music recognition and bingo-style gameplay with prizes.
More Info →Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Local produce, meats, breads, honey, baked goods, soaps, jams, crafts and local products
More Info →K-Pop Warriors
K-pop entertainment and performance celebration at the convention center
Tickets →Goodbye June at Jack Rabbits
Goodbye June brings its Trouble For All 2026 Tour to Jacksonville with Danny Worsnop.
More Info →Fear Circus
Thrilling circus-themed nightlife event with performances and entertainment
Tickets →Goodbye June with Danny Worsnop
Country rock performance featuring Goodbye June and Danny Worsnop
Tickets →Bachata Sensual Day Jacksonville (Day 1)
Three-day Bachata Sensual mini-weekender featuring workshops, social dancing and guest instructors Johnny & Margarita and Jorge & Sofi. Friday and Saturday include late-night social dancing with DJs.
More Info →St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Fresh produce, local meats, honey, preserves and handmade crafts from area vendors
More Info →Riverside Arts Market
Contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and handmade goods from local artists
More Info →Beaches Green Market
Local produce, organic foods, baked goods, and artisan crafts supporting local farmers and makers
More Info →Eartha's Farm & Market
Farm-fresh produce, sustainable goods, artisan products and local farm-to-table offerings
More Info →Riverside Art Market
Local artists and craftspeople showcase unique handmade items and art
More Info →Tepey's Sugar Skull Decorating
Second October opportunity to decorate your own sugar skull. Includes skull, decorating supplies and beer or kids meal.
Register →Biergarten at Jacksonville Arboretum
Beer and food celebration with scenic garden views and festive atmosphere
Register →Murray Hill-O-Ween
Family-friendly Halloween celebration with vendors, food trucks, pumpkin patch, and kids zone
More Info →Fall Garden Concert
Outdoor concert in the beautiful museum gardens celebrating fall season
More Info →The Rocky Horror Picture Show (Halloween Edition)
1975 cult classic - tribute to B-movies of the '40s and '50s. Perfect Halloween screening
Tickets →Emo Halloween Ball at Jack Rabbits
Halloween-themed emo music night featuring live performances and costumes.
More Info →Saturday Sounds at Friendship Fountain
Free Saturday night live music at Friendship Fountain with rotating local artists and genres, food trucks, a fountain bar and downtown river views.
More Info →It's A 2000's (Halloween) Party: Jacksonville
Throwback costume party celebrating the best of 2000s Halloween vibes
Tickets →It's A 2000's Halloween Party @ DECCA LIVE
Halloween party centered around 2000s music, dancing and nightlife.
More Info →Bachata Sensual Day Jacksonville (Day 2)
Three-day Bachata Sensual mini-weekender featuring workshops, social dancing and guest instructors Johnny & Margarita and Jorge & Sofi. Friday and Saturday include late-night social dancing with DJs.
More Info →Evergreen Cemetery Pumpkin Run
Pumpkin-themed 5K run benefiting Jacksonville historical preservation
Register →Atlantic Beach Farmers Market
Local produce, seasonal vegetables, meats, dairy and artisan goods from Atlantic Beach area farmers
More Info →Neptune Beach Farmers Market
Farm-fresh produce, baked goods, honey, plants and handmade items from local growers
More Info →Southern Harvest Brunch
Seasonal brunch featuring southern cuisine in the scenic arboretum gardens
Register →Florida Bridal & Wedding Expo
Wedding vendors, planners, and services for engaged couples planning their special day
Info →Fall Festival at Jacksonville Arboretum
Family-friendly fall festival with activities, food, and seasonal celebration
More Info →North City Farmers Market: Spooky Sunday
Halloween-themed farmers market with local produce, artisan goods and spooky fun
More Info →Bachata Sensual Day Jacksonville (Day 3)
Three-day Bachata Sensual mini-weekender featuring workshops, social dancing and guest instructors Johnny & Margarita and Jorge & Sofi. Friday and Saturday include late-night social dancing with DJs.
More Info →WBO October Member Connect Dinner
A women-in-business networking dinner focused on making your business stand out on Google, combined with dinner and professional connections.
Register →Rueda Mondays: Casino Salsa
Weekly Cuban-style Rueda de Casino and salsa dancing event.
More Info →Jax Beach Farmers Market
Local produce, artisan foods, meats, eggs, honey, cheese, baked goods, artists and handmade products
More Info →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Seabreeze Square Dance Club
Recurring square dance gathering listed on the City of Jacksonville's October 2026 recreation calendar.
More Info →Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
Beachside farmers market with fresh produce, local goods and artisan vendors
More Info →Ghostbusters in Concert
Live orchestral accompaniment to the beloved Ghostbusters film with special effects
Tickets →Murray Hill Farmers Market
Local farmers, food artisans, crafters and small producers supporting the Murray Hill community
More Info →Jacksonville Women's Business Center: Customer Development & Customer Discovery
A business-development workshop focused on customer discovery and development for entrepreneurs. Registration required.
Register →Casa Marina's Annual Halloween Party & Costume Contest
Show off your wildest costume at this spooky bash with contest. Adults only event
Tickets →Sonic Live in Concert
Live concert celebration of Sonic the Hedgehog with orchestral arrangements and special effects
Tickets →The Carpenters Songbook
Tribute to the classic music of The Carpenters with beautiful harmonies and nostalgia
Tickets →Lynch's Team Trivia
Weekly team trivia night at Lynch's Irish Pub with multiple rounds of questions and prizes.
More Info →Music Bingo at Players Locker Room
Weekly music bingo party combining a live DJ-style atmosphere, music recognition and bingo-style gameplay with prizes.
More Info →Ponte Vedra Friday Farmers Market
Local produce, meats, breads, honey, baked goods, soaps, jams, crafts and local products
More Info →Midnight At The Raven Masquerade Ball
Elegant Halloween masquerade celebration with music, dancing, and costumes
More Info →Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra
Phantom of the Opera tribute performance with full orchestra and production
Tickets →A Night of Thrills Volume II at Jack Rabbits
Halloween-season live music featuring Veritas Prism, Status Quo Collective and Kicking Dandelions.
More Info →Sweet Pete's National Caramel Apple Day
Family-friendly celebration of caramel apples with special treats and candy store fun
More Info →DJ HABIBEATS @ DECCA LIVE
DJ Habibeats brings a late-night DJ set to Decca Live.
More Info →St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
Fresh produce, local meats, honey, preserves and handmade crafts from area vendors
More Info →Free Yoga at Balis Park
Free community yoga class hosted by Yoga Den San Marco on the last Saturday of each month at scenic Balis Park.
More Info →Riverside Arts Market
Contemporary art, paintings, sculptures, jewelry and handmade goods from local artists
More Info →Beaches Green Market
Local produce, organic foods, baked goods, and artisan crafts supporting local farmers and makers
More Info →Eartha's Farm & Market
Farm-fresh produce, sustainable goods, artisan products and local farm-to-table offerings
More Info →Saturday Sounds at Friendship Fountain
Free Saturday night live music at Friendship Fountain with rotating local artists and genres, food trucks, a fountain bar and downtown river views.
More Info →Pioneers & Pumpkins Fall Festival (Final Day)
Last chance for seasonal activities, pumpkins, hay rides, and pioneer experiences this October
More Info →LINKSA @ DECCA LIVE: Halloween Night
Halloween night at Decca Live featuring Linksa and a late-night dance party.
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