Fall Arts & Events

October 5th
Good News Chruch Annual 
Halloween Community Event 
Presente by Jacksonville Business Connections from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This FREE event will be held outside of the IMAX Theater with vendors, music, kid-friendly activities and more! 573 W Twincourt Trail, St. Augustine. www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/events/5th-annual-world-golf-village-halloween-community-event-trunk-treat


October 1st through 31st
P.A.St.A. Gallery Artist Linda F. Hawkins
Professional Artists of St. Augustine's (P.A.St.A.) October Feature Artist. Gallery is open daily from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine. www.pastagalleryart.com


October 5th
Fall Festival at Waypoint Church Nocatee
Fall Festival and Chili Cookoff! An afternoon of food and fun while donating to a local ministry and mission. Chili cookoff, pumpkin pie contest, face painting, giant slide, live music & more! 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 225 Gospel Dr, Ponte Vedra, FL, United States, Florida. (904) 395-3764


October 4th through Nov 2nd
Amazing Grace Fall Festival
Fridays 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. (and one Monday, Oct 14th) at Amazing Grace Family Farms, starting Oct. 4! Dive into the season with a variety of fun attractions, photo ops, delicious treats, pumpkins & more! Get Excited For!...Access to our pumpkin patch. NEW Photo Ops.  Attractions  Access to our crop maze. Farm Animals.  NEW bubble barn & so MUCH ORE!


October 11th
The 26th Annual 
St. Augustine Greek Festival
A celebration of Greek culture at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Experience the warmth and hospitality of Greek tradition with a Taverna-style meal, featuring authentic Greek food, wine, music, and traditional folk dancing. Guests can choose from three seating options: Friday, October 11 from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, October 12 from either 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. The event also features a marketplace with arts, crafts, & a variety of Greek treats. Tickets are $45 for dinner and $25 for the lunch buffet. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 2940 County Road 214, St. Augustine.www.staugustinegreekfestival.com


October 26th
3rd Street Oktober Fest 
(Fernandina)
A day filled with delicious food, great beer, competitions with amazing prizes, German dog races, kiddie corner with activities and face painting, local vendors and fantastic German music. Get ready to raise your steins and celebrate Oktoberfest!! 19 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32034


October 8th through November 19
Artist Hollie Heller Hollie 
at First Coast Cultural Center
Heller is a mixed media collage artist who divides her time between New York City and Costa Rica. Her creative process involves collecting diverse, common materials to build her contemporary works. Starting with a curious investigation, she compiles seemingly random items that serve a critical structural purpose in her art, creating her compositions piece by piece and layer by layer. Gallery Hours are Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., admission is free. 6000 Sawgrass Village Cir., Ste B, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614, ext. 1205 www.firstcoastculturalcenter.org/ programs-events/upcoming-exhibitions


Every First Saturday
Cummer Museum 
Free admission the first Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. sponsored by Citi. 829 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville.


October 3rd & 10th
Country Night at Colonial Music Park
Enjoy free live performances by some of the region's best country music bands. The show is from 7-10 p.m., food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com


October 4th
First Friday Art Walk
Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org/art-galleries-of-st-augustine


October 4th
OVICO Gallery First Friday Art Walk
Celebrate the change in season with OVICO Gallery in St. Augustine Fall into the gallery’s vibrant display featuring Chike Onuorah's magnificent paintings, including new pieces added to OVICO’s collection for Fall. Enjoy an evening of art, music, food, wine, and other refreshments while experiencing the unique and deeply inspiring beauty of African art masterpieces by the internationally renowned artist. The event begins at 5 p.m., admission is $10. 2802 N. 5th St., Ste 4, St. Augustine. www.ovicogallery.com


October 4th through 22nd
Tactile Art Show
Touch the artwork, please! October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month and the St. Augustine Art Association once again hosts the Tactile exhibit with the Florida DeafBlind Association and Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. Visually appealing but also engaging for the blind and visually impaired, the art in this exhibit includes sculptures, assemblages, ceramics, fiber, and other media. Feel the exhibit for yourself Tuesdays through Sundays, noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. www.staaa.org


October 4th through Nov 26th
Pablo Vindel at Crisp-Ellert Museum
Experience the solo exhibition ‘en la noche prevalece un corazón lleno’ by Spanish artist Pablo Vindel at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The exhibition features 15 works reflecting themes of familial relationships, grief, and acceptance. Vindel’s art combines biological, performative, and textual elements, inspired by a poem by his mother. Attend a special walkthrough during the First Friday Artwalk on October 4th from 5-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday from noon-4 p.m. Admission is free. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/information/community-members/crisp-ellert-art-museum
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​October 6th 
through January 27th


Crystal Floyd 
“Kindred Spirits” 
at the Lightner Museum 
Experience Floyd’s reimagined collections through her innovative process, blending hand-prepared biological specimens, found objects, recycled materials, and preserved plant life. By combining assemblage and collage with experimental elements, she creates one-of-a-kind pieces that embody the cyclical beauty of nature. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org


October 5th 
through October 27th


Sykes Family Farm
Fall is in the air at Sykes Family Farms. This family-friendly event offers a corn maze, you pick sunflowers, hayride, playgrounds, races, and viewing of farm animals. The farm is open Fridays 6-10 p.m.; Saturdays 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets are $19; children under 2 are free. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. 904-692-1370 www.sycofarms.com


Through October 31st


"Under the Same Sky" Exhibit
Celebrate the 100-Year Anniversary of St. Augustine’s Sister City Relationship with Aviles, Spain, by visiting the *Art in Public Spaces* exhibition, presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council and the St. Augustine Art Association. Held in the Rotunda Gallery at the St. Johns County Administration Building, the exhibition, *Under the Same Sky*, features works by Martha Ferguson from St. Augustine, Florida, and Samuel Fernandez Armas from Aviles, Spain. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. www.historiccoastculture.com


October 4th through 31st


Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular
Explore the Zoo and Gardens and discover a world of treats, tricks and spooky delights. Search the Gardens for treat stations scattered from the main entrance to Play Park. Plus, for those brave enough, the Forest of Frights awaits! This thrilling scare zone guarantees chilling surprises around every corner, recommended for ages 13+. Encounter a cast of enchanting characters! Friendly ghosts will guide you through the brand-new neon maze, promising a fun adventure. Witness a bone-chilling performance from hip-hop skeletons, and journey to the river where a captivating storyteller will share tales of dragons igniting your imagination.  5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Interested in going to the Zoo beforehand? Purchase a combo ticket that includes same-day access to the park, arrive between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. and stay through the end of Spooktacular. www.jacksonvillezoo.org/spooktacular


October 1 through 
December 31st


Lightner Museum’s 
“The Gilded Age”
Explore the opulent art and furnishings of America's Gilded Age with "The Gilded Age: Treasures from the Lightner Museum," a major reinterpretation of the museum's permanent collection. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $19 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and $12 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org


October 26th


Headless Bangers 
Costume Ball
The Headless Bangers Costume Ball is BACK in the Legends Ballroom at the prestigious Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center, World Golf Village. The Ball is presented by BedRock - The Ultimate Hair Band Experience and Tribute to 80's / 90's Rock, your hosts for the evening. Come in your scariest, funniest, or most outrageous costume and see if you have what it takes to win the contest! The ball features live music, desserts, a costume contest with cash prizes, psychics/card readers, candy, a cash bar and more. 8 p.m. through 11:30 p.m.tickets are $40 in advance/$50 at the door. 500 S. Legacy Trl., St. Augustine. www.bedrockband.net/Shows