Weekend Guide 10+ Things to do in Jax this Weekend

  • by Catherine Tortorici
  • October 24, 2023

It is time to plan your weekend in the 904! Halloweekend & Florida Georgia are here, and the event lineup does not disappoint! This weekend's lineup includes Halloween block parties, concerts, silent discos, festivals, and so much more! Find an event to help out in the community and check out our resources. We hope you find something fun from our curated list and tag @904happyhour in your weekend adventures!⁠

Spooktacular

Select Days Through 10/31

Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Spooky Season is here! Spooktacular promises to be as “wicked as you wish,” with new creepy characters, beloved traditions, chilling captivating experiences, and more scares than ever before. 

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10/24: 48 Hour Film Project Best of & Awards

Tuesday, October 24, 7 PM

WJCT

The 48- Hour Film Project takes place on different weekends in over 100 cities! See who will represent Jax this week at the premiere.

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10/26: HallowScene

Thursday, October 26, 7 PM

Surfer the Bar

Prepare for 2 FREE drink tickets with a ticket purchase to quench your paranormal thirst, enjoy exclusive happy hour deals, and groove to the tunes of wicked DJs. Dive into Jacksonville Scene's signature games, embrace the spirit of the night, and compete in an epic costume contest that'll send shivers down your spine.⁠ ⁠

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10/26: Symphony in Pride

Thursday, October 26, 5:30 PM

Jacksonville Symphony

Celebrate Jacksonville’s Pride Month at our fan-favorite Symphony in 60 series! Wear your pride colors and enjoy a casual cocktail hour before heading into Jacoby Symphony Hall for an evening of classical ‘hits’ hand-selected by Music Director Courtney Lewis.

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10/28: River & Post Rooftop Costume Party

Saturday, October 28, 7 PM - 12 AM

River & Post

⁠This year's party will include three costume contests, spooky sippers, raffles every hour, prizes, and cocktail specials! 21+ welcome through the witching hour. Can't wait to see you and your ghouls there! 

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10/27:  FLGA Baseball Game & Afterparty

Friday, October 27, 

121 Financial Ballpark

Let the rivalry begin! Head to the diamond at 121 Financial Ballpark as the Florida Gators take on the Georgia Bulldogs. Make sure to get your tickets for an entertaining and unforgettable game followed by a 90s afterparty that will have you singing and dancing along all night! 

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10/28: Florida/Georgia Football Game

Saturday, October 28, 3:30 PM

EverBank Field

It is always an exciting time when we get to welcome the University of Florida and the University of Georgia to Jax! Tailgate, watch the game, or both!

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10/28: Florida/Jorta Football Tailgate

Saturday, October 28, 9 AM - 3 PM

278 Talleyrand Ave

Come celebrate Florida/Georgia weekend Jort Bois style.  Jort Bois are set to make FLGA even more exciting by hosting an All You Can Drink event, featuring some of Florida's legendaries like the Pouncey Twins, Major Wright, Carlos Dunlap, Joe Haden, and more!

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10/28: Dab Day

Saturday, October 28, 4 - 11 PM

The Glass Factory

Enjoy art installations throughout the venue and lots of free swag, interactive booth experiences, activations, and giveaways! The Halloween Festival is a celebration of cannabis and all things Halloween! +The best FL/GA Afterparty around! Wear your costumes!

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Silent Sound Halloween Weekend

Lemon Bar: Friday, October 27, 8 PM - 12 AM 

Lynch's: October 27- 29 & 31, 10 PM - 2 AM

It is time to get your best costumes on and get ready to dance! You have plenty of chances to dance the night away this weekend.

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10/28: JaxParks Fall Arts Festival

Saturday, October 28, 10 AM - 2 PM

Riverside Park

Come enjoy all of the activities planned for this event. There will be crafts, games, inflatables, and more.  Also, there will be appearances from Douglas Anderson's Orchestra and Mr. Cowford the mana

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10/29: Nightmare on Bay Street

Sunday, October 29,  7 PM

The Justice Pub, Element & Myth Nightclub

Dive into a twisted carnival of horrors with sinister clowns, an adult-only haunted carnival, a 3-hour show on the Bay Street Scream Stage, 4 areas and bars to party at, and epic giveaways. Your festival ticket unlocks access to four venues, food trucks, a silent disco, and a live scream stage show!

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10/26 - 10/29: The Haunted Tavern: A Dark Pop-Up Cocktail Experience

Thursday, October 26 - Sunday, October 29

645 Oak St, Jacksonville

The Haunted Tavern is an immersive cocktail experience ran by the descendants of Ichabod Crane. You will visit one of the most haunted locations in Jacksonville as the tavern keeper guides you through a 4-part interactive cocktail journey. Hear the chilling and dark tales that haunt the venue. Your night will be filled with surprises—the ghost tends to sit in on the experience and scare those brave enough to enter! 

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Sun Ray Cinema

Sun-Ray Cinema & Sun-Ray Cinema Drive-In

Grab your popcorn and head over to a Halloween movie this weekend. Find a showing to get in the spooky spirit (if you dare!)

MOVIE TIMES 
10/27 Bride of Frankenstein -  7 PM⁠
10/27: Black Lagoon - 9 PM⁠
10/28: Freaks - 7 PM⁠
10/28: Rocky Horror Picture Show - 9 PM⁠

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Support & Volunteer in Jacksonville 

10/28: Shine A Light 5K

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Atlantic Storage Food Drive

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First Coast Surfrider

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Timucuan Parks Foundation

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Feeding Northeast Florida

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Mental Health Awareness

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Special Olympics Florida

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Jacksonville Humane Society

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Clara White Mission - Daily Feeding Volunteering

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Women's Center of Jacksonville

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Curated Guides

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Waterfront Guide

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Springs Guide

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Farmers Markets in the 904

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Brewery Guide

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Concerts in Town

10/26: Sammy Hagar & The Circle

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10/27: MercyMe

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10/26 - 10/29: Suwannee Hulaween 

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WJCT Music Calendar

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More Events 

10/27: Amplified Avondale

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10/28: Trio Halloween Party

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9/28 - 11/5: Legally Blonde

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Tuesdays: Free Yoga

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Tuesdays: Free Riverfront Zumba Class

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Museums and Activities

National Geographic Beyond King Tut Exhibit

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MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

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MOSH (Museum of Science & History)

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Jacksonville Zoo

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Cummer Museum

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Sun- Ray Cinema

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Plan Ahead

11/2 - 11/12: Jacksoville Fair

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11/2: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

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11/3: The Front Bottoms - You Are Who You Hang Out With Tour

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11/3: Margaritaville JVille

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11/4: Porchfest

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11/4: Fantasia with Special Guest Joe

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11/4: The Doo Wop Project

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11/4: Papercutt 20th Anniversary Show with special guest Chillula

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11/8: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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11/10 - 11/12: Super Girl Surf Pro

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11/10 - 11/11: Native American Arts Festival 

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11/11: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators

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11/12: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. San Francisco 49ers

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11/15: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

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11/17: In This Moment & Ice Nine Kills: Kiss of Death Tour

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11/17: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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11/18 - 1/31: Nights of Lights St. Augustine

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11/18: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits

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11/19: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tennessee Titans

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11/23: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

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11/24: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades

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11/24: Theory of a Deadman & Skillet: Rock Resurrection Tour

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11/25: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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11/29: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears

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12/2:  Jacksonville Icemen vs. Trois - Rivieres Lions

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12/4: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals

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12/16:  Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays

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12/17: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens

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12/28: Maroon 5

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