Family Weekend Guide

Jacksonville family weekend: Friday, October 30 – Sunday, November 1

36 events for the weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1, with 35 free and 35 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 (35, free)

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

Friday, Oct 30

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 · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Bill Brinton Murray Hill 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
3pmTeentastic Friday · Highlands Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 11+ · Free
3pmTrivia Night · University Park Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPress Our Buttons · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
4pmPuzzle Club · Pablo Creek Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 31

Time variesHappy Halloween! · San Marco Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
Time variesHappy Halloween! · Regency Square Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amCandy for Costumes · Westbrook Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10amChildren's Craft · Beaches Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:15amLittle Readers · Main Library, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amLittle Readers · Southeast Regional (Jacksonville Public Library), Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2pmHalloween Crafternoon · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmChess · Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmFamily Game Time · Maxville Branch, Jacksonville 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free