14 kid-friendly Halloween events near Jacksonville with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 9 towns. The earliest to open is Fall on the Farm Grounds Pumpkin Patch, on September 25. Every one is suggested for all ages and rated no more than 2 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. 1 list free admission.
Pumpkin patch
Jacksonville, FL
Evening pumpkin patch weekends on a rice-and-mayhaw farm on Jacksonville's northside, with live acoustic music, a food truck and the farm-grounds bar.
- When
- Fri–Sun, Sept 25 – Nov 1
- Hours
- Evenings from 4pm or 5pm until dusk
- Price
- Farm pass required (ages 2+)
Pumpkin patch
Green Cove Springs, FL
A farm festival south of Jacksonville with a pumpkin patch, sunflower and zinnia fields, a large crop maze, wagon rides, farm animals and festival food.
- When
- Opens October 2, 2026
Corn maze
Hilliard, FL
A family farm in Hilliard with a corn maze, decorated pumpkin patch, wagon rides, farm animals and themed Saturdays, ending October with trick-or-treating and an after-dark haunted trail.
- When
- Opens Oct 3; Fridays from Oct 9 and Saturdays in October; also Nov 7 and Nov 11
- Hours
- Sat 9am–9pm; Fri 5pm–9pm
- Price
- $22.95 (under 2 free)
Corn maze
Elkton, FL
A 9-acre corn maze near St.
- When
- Oct 3 – Nov 1, 2026
Family event
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
An oceanfront rooftop Halloween night with festive cocktails, music and a costume contest with prizes.
- When
- October 30, 2026
Family event
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 kid-friendly Halloween events are open near Jacksonville in 2026?
Beaches Oktoberfest, Boos, Brews and Ocean Views, Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres Fall Festival, Creatures of the Night, Fall on the Farm Grounds Pumpkin Patch, Family Fall Fest, and 8 more. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
When do kid-friendly Halloween events open near Jacksonville in 2026?
The earliest in this guide is Fall on the Farm Grounds Pumpkin Patch on September 25, 2026.
What Halloween events near Jacksonville are not scary at all for little kids?
Beaches Oktoberfest, Boos, Brews and Ocean Views, Creatures of the Night, Fall on the Farm Grounds Pumpkin Patch, Family Fall Fest, Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and 7 more are rated 1 of 5 ghosts: not scary.
Which pumpkin patches near Jacksonville are good for kids?
Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres Fall Festival, Fall on the Farm Grounds Pumpkin Patch, Jacksonville Pumpkin Festival and Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze, all suggested for all ages.
Are there free kid-friendly Halloween events near Jacksonville?
Yes: Trunk-or-Treat & Costume Party lists free admission on the official site.