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Halloween events taking place in the Jacksonville area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — We’re a week and a few days away from Halloween! From haunted houses to visiting a pumpkin patch, here is a look at local fall and Halloween events taking place in the Jacksonville area this season.


DUVAL COUNTY

  • Spooktacular: This is a Halloween outdoor event that takes place at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens from October 20-23, 27-31, from 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tickets range from $20 to $35 and admission is free for kids age 2 and under. View the event’s website for more details.
  • Experience Haunt Nights located at Adventure Landing in Jacksonville Beach on Fridays and Saturdays during the October. Visit their website for more information.
  • Impact Church will host a trunk or treat event on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5 p.m.
  • Halloweek: Downtown Vision presents several days full of Halloween fun from October 21-31. For more details on specific events visit their website here: Downtown Jacksonville Halloweek.
  • 13th Floor Haunted House: This Halloween event may not be suitable for kids age 12 and under. Visit the event’s website for dates and admission price.
  • West Park Baptist Church will hold a fall festival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Click here for more details.
  • One Church Jacksonville Beach will hold a trunk or treat event on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Ida Claire, located at 10209 Rivercoast Drive, is screening spooky movies on Thursdays throughout October. Click here to see the full lineup.


CLAY COUNTY

  • Green Cove Springs Police will hold a trunk or treat event on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • The 7th Annual Treats No Tricks at the Orange Park Mall, will take place Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY

  • St. Augustine Aquarium is hosting a Halloween Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with carnival booths, treats, prizes, horror movie trivia, witch hat ring toss, a haunted nature trail, sirens/mermaids, and more. Cost is $20.
  • Ponte Vedra Church will host a Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be pony rides, games and more at this free event.

NASSAU COUNTY

  • Nassau County Parks & Recreation will hosts its second annual Halloween Festival on Friday, October 28 at the Yulee Sports Complex, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here for details.

If interested in taking a trip to Lowndes County in Georgia, Wild Adventures is also hosting a pumpkin spice festival and will have a “Great Pumpkin LumiNights” special event. Click here for more information.


LOCAL CORN MAZES, PUMPKIN PATCHES AND FARMS

If you’re interested in visiting a corn maze or pumpkin patch this Halloween, we have listed a few locations in the Northeast Florida area below:

  • Visit a pumpkin patch or corn maze now through Oct. 29 at Amazing Grace Family Farms. It will be open on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The address for the new location is: 4251 SR 21, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.
  • Conner’s A-maize-ing Acres: The corn maze is located at 19856 County Road 121 in Hillard. To get dates, times and admission info, visit their website.
  • The Congaree and Penn farm is located at 11830 Old Kings Road in Jacksonville. The Pumpkin Patch is open from now through October 30. Click here for more information.
  • Celestial Farms is located at 13958 Duval Road in Jacksonville. To get more information on its Farm of Fantasy and Market event on Sunday, Oct. 30, click here.

There are pumpkin patches at several churches in the area. See below:

Isle of Faith Church

Phone: (904) 221-1700

Address: 1821 San Pablo Road S., Jacksonville

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Ortega Church

Phone: (904) 389-5556

Address: 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville

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Mandarin United Methodist Church

Phone: (904) 268-5549

Address: 11270 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville

Website

Southside United Methodist Church

Phone: (904) 396-2676

Address: 3120 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville

Website

Christ United Methodist Church

Phone: (904) 249-5370

Address: 400 Penman Rd, Neptune Beach

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Shepherd Of The Woods

Phone: (904) 641-8385

Address: 6595 Columbia Park Ct., Jacksonville

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Do you see an event we missed? Email us at web@actionnewsjax.com so we can add it to the list.

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