Looking for some seasonal fun? We absolutely love Halloween, so I’m always looking for the perfect event to celebrate the season. If you want to check out some fun (and not-too-scary) Halloween events for the kids in Jacksonville, FL, this city has lots of options for unforgettable family adventure to make Halloween fun all month!
Halloween Events for Kids in Jacksonville, FL
I’ve rounded up all the best trunk-or-treats, festivals, and family-friendly activities so you can make a plan early.
Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
This annual Halloween event is the big one, and tickets sell out fast! The Zoo goes all out with trick-or-treat stations, themed areas, live shows, bounce houses, and, of course, lots of costumes. It runs on select nights in October, and it’s such a fun world of spooky delights! Get more info here.
Murray Hill-O-Ween
Think of this as a neighborhood block party, Halloween style. There’s a parade, food trucks, bounce houses, a pumpkin patch, and plenty of vendors. It’s community-driven and perfect if you love that fun, local vibe and a kid-friendly, hauntingly good time. Get more info here.
Jacksonville Community Halloween Event
Mark your calendar for October 12 at Riverside Arts Square (11 AM–3 PM). This one’s free, family-friendly, and even pet-friendly. Expect bounce houses, face painting, performances, yummy food, and local vendors. Get more info here.
Trunk-or-Treats
NAS Jax Trunk or Treat
October 25. A safe and fun spot for kids to load up on candy in costume. Get more info here.
St. Thomas Family Life Center Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
October 31. This trick-or-treat event is more like a mini-fall festival with trunk-or-treating thrown in! Get more info here.
Play Jungle Halloween Event
On October 26 (5–7 PM), head to Play Jungle (Alta Dr.). It’s an indoor, ticketed event made for kids to play, dress up, and celebrate without worrying about the weather. Grab tickets as soon as possible, they sell out fast! Get more info here.
Downtown Trick-or-Treat & Scavenger Hunt
If you want to do something a little different, Downtown Jax is hosting trick-or-treating plus a fun scavenger hunt the last week of October. It’s part candy haul, part adventure! Get more info here.
Top Pumpkin Patches, Fall Farms, & Festivals in or Near Jacksonville
Amazing Grace Family Farms (Green Cove Springs)
- A full-fledged fall festival with a pumpkin patch, crop maze, photo spots, a cow train, farm animals, and more. Open select days mid-October to early November. Get more info here.
Congaree and Penn
- A scenic spot with pumpkins nestled among grape vines, creating a picturesque “farm-to-table” vibe—great for photos. Get more info here.
Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres Farm (Hilliard)
- A working farm with a huge corn maze, pumpkin patch, horse rides, and quirky activities like a corn cannon. A fun-filled day trip out in the country. Get more info here.
Isle of Faith UMC Pumpkin Patch
- A free, donation-based community patch with a festival feel—think maze, kids’ play area, food, and more. Get more info here.
Pioneers & Pumpkins Fall Festival (Geiger Pioneer Farm)
- A charming farm festival featuring two crop mazes, animal encounters, face painting, playground fun, bubble barn, sugarcane grinding, photo ops—and of course, pumpkins. Ideal for little explorers. Get more info here.
