Family Weekend Guide

Jacksonville family weekend: Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25

25 events for the weekend of Oct 23–25, with 24 free and 24 indoors.

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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

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 ↗

Library storytimes & programs (24, free)

From Jacksonville Public Library branches. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:15amBaby Storytime · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11:30amLittle Crafters · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4:15pmSTEM Day · Brown Eastside Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10:15amLittle Readers · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amFamily Art · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
11amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2:30pmRead with Yona · Mandarin Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmHalloween Treats · Brown Eastside Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free