Home / Jacksonville / Oct 16–18Jacksonville family weekend: Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18 3 events for the weekend of Oct 16–18, with 2 free and 2 indoors.
Updated Monday, October 12, 2026
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Top picks this weekend Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 6pm–9pm
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.
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Library storytimes & programs (2, free) From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.
Saturday, Oct 17
3pm Chess · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pm Family Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free Nothing matches those filters — try widening them.
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