Jacksonville Beach Fall Festivals & Activities

Fall drifts in like a gentle wave at Jacksonville Beach. The crowds thin, the sun still shines, and the breeze brings just a hint of crispness. These months combine all the elements of a warm weather escape with the coziness and festive fun of the season. Here are all the reasons to swap autumn leaves with ocean breezes and visit Jacksonville in September, October, or November!

Jacksonville Fall Festivals & Halloween Events in Jacksonville

Back to school, Halloween, and Thanksgiving season in Jacksonville Beach means plenty of fun fall events and festivals to keep your days and nights busy with exciting activities.

Florida Fin Fest

This ocean conservation and music festival takes place every fall at Seawalk Pavilion. The event includes free concerts, an educational speaker series, food trucks, local artisans, plus more fun like face painting and community murals.

Oktoberfest

This Jacksonville Beach fall festival takes the German tradition of drinking great beer and gives it a tropical twist. The event happens right by the ocean at Seawalk Pavilion and brings together breweries and thousands of celebrants. The festivities also include live music with national acts, food, and vendors.

Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Every October, the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical gardens transform into a Halloween wonderland complete with jack-o-lantern-lit paths, treat stations, dancing hip hop skeletons, and plenty of silly and scary displays and photo ops.

Haunt Nights at Adventure Landing

For Halloween, this Jacksonville family attraction hosts two haunted attractions, including an interactive 3-D haunted house. The scary fun starts at dusk, and special tickets are required.

Sea & Sky Air Show

This airshow is a free, family-friendly event that features the United States Navy Blue Angels and other skilled pilots performing thrilling airplane maneuvers and demonstrations, right over the ocean.

Kids Free November

Bring the kids and leave your wallet worries behind. During this event series, little ones get free entry to top Jacksonville attractions like Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary or the Museum of Science & History (MOSH) when they tag along with a grown-up.

Super Girl Surf Pro

At this free festival and all‑female World Surf League competition in Jacksonville Beach, attendees can enjoy live music, beachside yoga and volleyball, empowering speakers, and laid-back vibes, all while watching some seriously good surfing. The event also includes a festival village and women's art exhibit, plus more fun activities.

Outdoor Activities in Jacksonville for Autumn

This time of year, the weather is not chilly at all and there are plenty of things to do outdoors in Jacksonville to soak up all the sun while having fall fun.

Hiking in Nature Preserves

Time to temporarily trade your flip flops for boots, because Jacksonville hiking in the fall is all about breezy boardwalks, shaded forest paths, and coastal views that will make you forget your to-do list ever existed. Hit the trails at Cradle Creek Preserve or Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve and spot some wildlife while you walk.

Football Tailgates

Fall is football season, and Jacksonville Beach shows its pride for its home teams. Catching a Jacksonville Jaguars game means the chance to cheer on every touch down from the stadium's pool, or your favorite beachside sports bar. The season also brings in the tradition of the Florida vs Georgia game, which is as legendary for its parties as it is for the long-running rivalry.

Farm Days at Conner's A-Maize-Ing Acres or Sykes Farms

If you are looking for a pumpkin patch in Jacksonville Florida, your best bet is to take a scenic coastal drive to explore one of these attractions. Both places provide pumpkin picking as well as more farm fun like corn mazes, hay rides, animal meet and greets, and more seasonal surprises.

Bike on the Beach

Cooler temperatures and uncrowded beaches make fall a perfect time to pedal down the coast. Staying at Margaritaville Beach Hotel Jacksonville Beach means getting complimentary cruiser rentals so that you can bike the beach and ride in style down the surf.

Spend your Fall Break at Jacksonville Beach

In Jacksonville Beach, fall is all about salty air, golden skies, and a front-row seat to paradise. Margaritaville puts you right in the heart of it all, with beach views, breezy balconies, and coastal comfort that will make you forget summer ends. Not to mention, any destination you could want to visit in autumn is only a short palm-tree-lined drive away. Check out the hotel's special offers and start planning your trip today.