October Events in Jacksonville . . .

 

 

 

October events in the greater Jacksonville area from Halloween celebrations to the return of the Sea and Sky Spectacular Air Show to the Beaches. Here's a list of things to do in town from Visit Jacksonville.

October Events:

1-7. Jacksonville Senior Games "Forever Fit 50 & Beyond"

 

1-31. "Patterns" Juried Art Show at The Art Center Premiere Gallery

 

10-Nov. 25. "Phantom" at the Alhambra Dinner Theater

 

8. Columbus Day

 

10-14. "Phantom" at the Alhambra Dinner Theater

 

11. The 18th Annual Barbara Ann Campbell Memorial Breakfast hosted by the Hubbard House

 

11. Forward Stroke Clinic with Ocean World Surf Champion and Olympic Athlete, Oscar Chalupsky. Presented by First Coast Outfitters in Jacksonville Beach.

 

12. Comedian Kevin Hart at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

 

12. The San Marco Preservation Society hosts FREE Concert in the Park at Fletcher Park

 

12-14. Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing

 

12-14. Haunted Forest at Catty Shack Ranch

 

12-14. Night Terrors Haunted House on San Jose Blvd.

 

13. The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents the Music of Queen at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

 

13. Jacksonville Bullies vs. New Jersey Rascals at the Veterans Memorial Arena

 

13. National College Fair at the Prime Osborn Convention Center

 

13. The Human Race 5K walk/run at the St. Johns Town Center benefiting the Jacksonville Arboretum

 

13. The 2012 Jacksonville CureSearch Walk at the Jacksonville Landing

 

13. Dogtoberfest 2012 at Metro Park in Downtown Jacksonville

 

14. Mythbusters: Behind the Myths LIVE at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

 

15-21. Winn-Dixie Jacksonville Open at TPC Sawgrass

 

16-21. "Phantom" at the Alhambra Dinner Theater

 

17. Gin Blossoms in concert at Whisky River

 

18-21. The Southern Women's Show at the Prime Osborn Convention Center

 

18-21. Night Terrors Haunted House on San Jose Blvd.

 

19. Monster Mash 5K Dash and 1M Fun Run family event at the Jacksonville Expo and Fairgrounds

 

19-21. Jax Sea & Sky Spectacular Air Show in Jacksonville Beach

 

19-21. Haunted Forest at Catty Shack Ranch

 

19-21. Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing

 

19-31. Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

 

20. Halloween Doors and More at the Jacksonville Expo and Fairgrounds

 

20. Zombie Buffett 5K at the Jacksonville Landing

 

20. Folio Weekly's Oktoberfest at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

 

20. The Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks host the annual A Day for Hope and Friends benefit at Amelia Island State Park

 

20. Bold City Brewery's 4^th Anniversary Party

 

20-21. Irishwaterdogs Invitational Kayak Fishing Tournament

 

21. Yappy Hour Howl-O-Ween at the Jacksonville Landing

 

23-28. "Phantom" at the Alhambra Dinner Theater

 

25. One Ocean hosts the 2^nd annual James Beard Benefit Dinner with Azurea Chef Ted Peters, Chef Tom Gray of Bistro Aix, Chef Matthew Medure of Matthew's and Chef Brian Siebenschuh of Orsay

 

25-27. Florida/Georgia Celebrations at the Jacksonville Landing

 

25-28. Night Terrors Haunted House on San Jose Blvd.

 

26. The 2012 Fall Zoo Camp at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

26-27. Creatures of the Night, Trick-or-Treating at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm

 

26-31. Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing

 

27. Georgia vs. Florida Football Classic at EverBank Field

 

28. Symphony Spooktacular at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts

 

28. Eli Young Band live in concert at Mavericks Rock N Honky Tonk

 

31. Halloween

 

31. Night Terrors Haunted House on San Jose Blvd.

 

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Castaway Island Preserve . . .

Protecting more than 300 acres of coastal habitats along the meandering, estuarine San Pablo River, Castaway Island Preserve is a breezy spot to get away from the city neighborhoods and enjoy a breath of fresh air outdoors.

 A peninsula on the edge of suburbia, it’s its own world once you pass through the gates. Ibis and wood storks comb through the shallow marsh edges. Gopher tortoises lumber through the protected pine flatwoods of the island, which is surrounded by the estuary.

This is a gentle mile-long walk for all ages, well-interpreted and fun to follow – especially for kids – with plenty of benches and overlooks along the way.

 

 

For more information, visit Florida Hikes

Paynes Praire . . .

Paynes Prairie

This beautiful central Florida preserve was the first in the state and is known for its diverse community of plants and animals.

William Bartram the great American explorer and naturalist called Paynes Prairie "The great Alachua Savannah" when he first wrote about it in 1774. With over 20 distinct biological communities, over 270 bird species and home to wild bison and Spanish horse and cattle, Paynes Prairie is certainly one of the top places to view wildlife in Florida.

More information about Paynes Praire 

North Florida State Parks . . .

Florida is home to some of the best state parks in the south. Hiking, camping, fishing - you can do it all.



 



 

 

 

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A Day at the Beach . . .

Found along northeast Florida’s "First Coast," Jacksonville Beach offers vast stretches of gorgeous beach, a newly redesigned golf course, a famous fishing pier and boatloads of water activities.

 

Beach volleyball, surfing, fishing and a wide variety of eateries – Jacksonville Beach has it all.

Visitors and natives alike are delighted by dolphins rolling just outside the surf line. Surfers are drawn to the area by some of the best waves in the region. Devoting some time to Jacksonville Beach and its surrounding attractions unearths a unique combination of history, leisure and recreational activities.

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