Family event
Boos, Brews and Ocean Views
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
An oceanfront rooftop Halloween night with festive cocktails, music and a costume contest with prizes.
- When
- October 30, 2026
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Family Halloween Events Near Jacksonville 2026
10 family Halloween events near Jacksonville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 6 towns. The earliest to open is Northeast Florida Fair, on October 8. 1 list free admission.
Family event
Creatures of the Night
St. Augustine, FL
Two costume-friendly evenings of trick-or-treating around the Alligator Farm, meeting creepy-crawly animals and collecting creature cards.
- When
- Friday, Oct 23 and Saturday, Oct 24
- Hours
- 5:30pm–9pm
- Price
- Adults $20, children $16 (members less)
Family event
Family Fall Fest
Jacksonville, FL
A new family afternoon at the Arboretum with a pumpkin patch, trunk-or-treat, plein air artists and hands-on nature activities along the trails.
- When
- Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
Family event
Headless Bangers Costume Ball
St. Augustine, FL
The 10th annual Halloween costume ball hosted by an 80s/90s hair-band tribute act in the resort's ballroom at World Golf Village.
- When
- October 24, 2026
- Hours
- 8pm
Family event
Spooktacular
Jacksonville, FL
The zoo's long-running Halloween night event, now a one-way glowing trail with a 400-foot light tunnel, trick-or-treat stations, a skeleton dance party and photo spots.
- When
- Oct 10, 15–18, 22–25 and 29–31; sensory-friendly night Sunday, Oct 11
- Hours
- Timed entry 6pm–7:30pm or 7:30pm–9pm
- Price
- From $25 members; from $30 non-members
Family event
Trunk-or-Treat & Costume Party
Neptune Beach, FL
A trunk-or-treat and costume party in the Beaches Town Center shopping district at 1st Street and Atlantic Boulevard.
- When
- Wednesday, Oct 28, 2026
- Hours
- 5pm–7pm
- Price
- Free
Fall festival
Beaches Oktoberfest
Jacksonville Beach, FL
An oceanfront Oktoberfest at the Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion with German food, a beer hall, polka bands and regional music acts.
- When
- Oct 16 – 17, 2026
Fall festival
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville's 11-day fall fair on the Westside, with midway rides, livestock and agricultural contests, concerts at the new amphitheater and classic fair food.
- When
- Nov 5 – 15, 2026
Fall festival
Murray Hill-O-Ween
Jacksonville, FL
A neighborhood Halloween block party and dusk costume parade down Edgewood Avenue in Murray Hill, with music, food trucks, a pumpkin patch and kids' activities.
- When
- October 24, 2026
Fall festival
Northeast Florida Fair
Callahan, FL
Nassau County's long-running fall fair in Callahan, with rides, livestock and exhibit competitions, food and a sensory-friendly session.
- When
- Oct 8 – 18, 2026
- Price
- $10 general admission
Quick Answers
What family Halloween events are open near Jacksonville in 2026?
Beaches Oktoberfest, Boos, Brews and Ocean Views, Creatures of the Night, Family Fall Fest, Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, Headless Bangers Costume Ball, and 4 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do family Halloween events open near Jacksonville in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Northeast Florida Fair on October 8, 2026.
What Halloween events near Jacksonville are not scary at all?
Beaches Oktoberfest, Boos, Brews and Ocean Views, Creatures of the Night, Family Fall Fest, Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, Headless Bangers Costume Ball, and 4 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Are there free family Halloween events near Jacksonville?
Yes: Trunk-or-Treat & Costume Party lists free admission on the official site.
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