Family Weekend Guide

Big family outings around Jacksonville

1 festivals, farms, shows and attraction events worth planning a day around over the next 4 weekends.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens — Jacksonville · Duval Co. · Jacksonville

Nighttime Halloween walk through the Zoo with glowing pathways, immersive scenes and interactive stops. Oct. 16–18, 22–25 and 29–31; timed entry 6–9pm.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Timed-entry tickets; $5 off if bought a day ahead
Details at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens ↗