8 Super Fun Things To Do In Jacksonville This October 2019
It's officially fall! If you're wondering how to spend your October 2019 weekends in Jacksonville, look no further. You can get lost in a creepy horror maze or visit a beautiful waterfall...whatever fall vibes you're looking for, you can find them in Jacksonville.
Weekend of October 4-6, 2019
Design + Music Festival
Price: $10
When: October 5
Address: Cork Arts District - North at 2689 Rosselle St in Jacksonville
Why You Need To Go: This festival is for the artsy music-lovers. Enjoy live tunes from local bands, amazing artwork, and tasty eats like tacos from Dos Vatos Tacos.
Falling Creek Falls
Price: Free
Address: 953 Northwest Falling Creek Road in Lake City
Why You Need To Go: Visit this coffee-colored waterfall near Jacksonville. These lesser-known falls are tucked away in Lake City, just waiting for you to explore.
Weekend of October 11-13, 2019
2019 Beaches Oktoberfest
Price: Free
When: October 12-13
Address: 75 1st St N in Jacksonville Beach
Why You Need To Go: This free festival is the largest oktoberfest in Florida. Join in the fall festivites like the bratwurst eating competition and cornhole tournament.
Congaree and Penn Farm
Price: Pumpkin Patch is $12, Wagon Ride and Goat Greet is $10
Address: 11830 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville
Why You Need To Go: Pick a pumpkin or go on a wagon ride or visit cute goats this October at the farm. Next year in August and September, you can go muscadine grape picking.
Weekend of October 18-20, 2019
37th Annual Fall Festival Town of Orange Park
Price: Free
When: October 19-20
Address: 2042 Park Avenue in Orange Park
Why You Need To Go: Head to this annual fall festival near Jacksonville and enjoy funnel cakes, live music, and arts and crafts while you explore the giant pumpkin patch.
Seafood & Soul Festival 2019
Price: $10
When: October 19
Address: Morocco Shrine Center at 3800 St. Johns Bluff Rd in Jacksonville
Why You Need To Go: This one is for the seafoodies. Indulge in a low country crab boil including crab, shrimp, potatoes, and sausage at this year's festival.
Weekend of October 25-27, 2019
13th Floor Jacksonville
Price: $29
When: September 13 through November 9
Address: 9230 Arlington Expressway in Jacksonville
Why You Need To Go: Explore one of scariest haunted houses in the US! Wander through 13th Floor for a creepy experience in Jacksonville this Halloween.
Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
Price: $10
Address: 829 Riverside Avenue in Jacksonville
Why You Need To Go: Visit Cummer Museum for a magical garden experience. You'll feel like you're in Versailles while you wander through this beautiful garden.
Check out these 8 things to do in Jacksonville this fall. The holidays will be here before you know it, so make this October a great one.
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