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2026 Navarāthri Celebrations – Sri Sradda Seva Trust
Sri Sradda Seva Trust invites the community to join the 2026 Navarāthri Celebrations in Saint Augustine from October 11 through October 20, 2026. The 10-day celebration will inc...
View Event ›Artful Storytime: Fall in the Gardens
Children ages 2 through 6 and their caregivers can explore fall and the Cummer Oak through stories, movement and a hands-on art activity. Registration is required and children atte...
View Event ›UF Health Inclusive Fall Festival 2026
A free inclusive family Fall Festival hosted by CARD-JAX, FDLRS-MDC and UF Health Neurodevelopmental Pediatrics, featuring autumn games and activities, community resources, first r...
View Event ›Spooktacular - October 22
Celebrate Halloween after dark at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens during Spooktacular. The all-ages event features illuminated pathways, interactive displays, trick-or-treat...
View Event ›The Living Garden: Designing with Nature — Larry Weaner
Landscape designer Larry Weaner presents a Cummer Museum talk on ecological garden design, resilient landscapes, biodiversity, and working with natural processes. Registration is r...
View Event ›Trunk or Treat with The Little Gym Fruit Cove
Bridge City Church and The Little Gym Fruit Cove host a family-friendly Trunk or Treat with decorated trunks, candy and a not-so-spooky Halloween maze for children. Please check th...
View Event ›Creatures of the Night at the Alligator Farm - October 23
A family-friendly Halloween evening at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm with costumes, trick-or-treat stations, animal encounters, and themed experiences. Event hours are 5:30-9:00...
View Event ›Spooktacular - October 23
Celebrate Halloween after dark at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens during Spooktacular. The all-ages event features illuminated pathways, interactive displays, trick-or-treat...
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Poonam Garba Night
# Poonam Garba Night 2026 Get ready for a wonderful evening of Garba, music, dance, and festive celebrations! **OSAA** presents **Poonam Garba Night**, bringing the Jacksonvi...
View Event ›Jail Break 5K
Run or walk the Jail Break 5K beginning at The Old Jail in St. Augustine. Proceeds benefit Investing in Kids and support programs, teachers, and classrooms in St. Johns County publ...
View Event ›GTM Monthly Beach Cleanup - October 2026
Volunteers meet at the GTM Research Reserve Visitor Center for orientation before being directed to a beach cleanup area. Gloves and trash bags are provided. Please check the offic...
View Event ›Jax Beach Arts Market - October 2026
Browse locally created art at the Jax Beach Arts Market at Seawalk Pavilion. The free community arts market features local artists and is family-friendly and pet-friendly. Please c...
View Event ›Mandarin Markets Harvest Market
Mandarin Markets hosts a free-entry Harvest Market featuring more than 160 local vendors, a farmers market, arts and crafts, food trucks, a live DJ and kids activities. Please chec...
View Event ›Fall Vendor Market at Old Plank Road Baptist Church
Old Plank Road Baptist Church hosts a free Fall Vendor Market with more than 40 vendors in the church gym and concessions benefiting the church's youth and young adult groups. Plea...
View Event ›Oakleaf Vendor Market - October 2026
Trinity Baptist Church Oakleaf hosts a public vendor market featuring local businesses, food trucks and giveaways. Saturday, October 24, 10 AM-2 PM Eastern.
View Event ›The Learning Experience Southside Fall Festival 2026
A family Fall Festival with face painting, sensory play, sand art, local vendors, trick-or-treating and a visit from the Bubbles character. Costumes and treat bags are encouraged....
View Event ›St. Giles Presbyterian Church Fall Festival 2026
A free family-friendly Fall Festival hosted by St. Giles Presbyterian Church in Orange Park. Saturday, October 24, 10 AM-3 PM Eastern. Check directly with the organizer for the fin...
View Event ›STEM on the Lawn
STEM on the Lawn is a free community event designed to inspire future scientists, engineers, inventors and problem-solvers. Hosted by the Florida Semiconductor Institute at the Uni...
View Event ›Ancient City Kids Day
A free annual family festival with more than 40 youth-service organization booths offering games, crafts, bounce houses, giveaways, entertainment, and family resources. Please chec...
View Event ›Festa Italiana 2026
Celebrate Italian heritage at Festa Italiana, presented by the Italian American Club of Jacksonville. The family event features Italian food and desserts, live music, singing and d...
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