October 2018 Calendar: Fall Fun Guide

​September 26- Oct 31
River of Life United Methodist Church
Pumpkin Patch
2600 Race Track Road, in the Julington Creek area. A portion of proceeds from pumpkin patch sales benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home and other ministries in the church each year. The patch is open from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sundays. Call 904-230-2955 or go to www.rolumc.com

October 5th
First Friday Artwalk 
Art Galleries of St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. Call (832) 779-2781 for more information. The First Friday Artwalk is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

October 6th
Pumpkin Festival & Fall Market
You're invited to celebrate all things PUMPKIN at Wicked Barley's inaugural Pumpkin Festival + Fall Market. It features local live music and special beer releases as well as a Fall Market with local vendors from 11am-5pm. Congaree and Penn will have a limited number of farm fresh pumpkins available for purchase. Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL, 4100 Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, Florida 32217

October 5th - Oct 28
Spooky Haunted Barn Canned Food Fundraiser
Hosted by Rype & Readi. Weave your way through creepy graveyards, gory scenes of things gone wrong, and unknown shadows ready to spook you!!! Friday and Saturday Nights in October from 7-9;30pm.Please remember to bring your 2 cans per person(plus $5 entry donation) payable at the door: Rype & Readi Downtown Farm Market 115 La Quinta Place, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 see *facebook for exact dates and times.


October 7th
Pride Festival
715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204, 

October 9th
Free Monthly Lecture Series at Marineland
This month’s speaker is Samantha Pelletier with Jacksonville University, "Mapping Manatees in the Lower St. Johns River”: Florida manatees inhabit the Lower St. Johns River Basin in their highest numbers between April and October each year when water temperatures are favorable. 904-823-4500. Must have a ticket to attend.

October 10th
World Golf Village   Farmers Market
Farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food Trucks, kid friendly fun, and local vendors...1 World Golf Pl, Saint Augustine, Florida 32092

October 12th-14th
Greek Festival 
St. Augustine
Opa! Don’t miss the cultural event of the year when Francis Field is transformed into a virtual Greek village for the 21st Annual St. Augustine Greek Festival.This family-friendly event includes an outdoor marketplace and a Kids Center offering games, rides and activities. 29 W Castillo Dr, Saint Augustine, Florida 32084 @staugustinegreekfestival

October 13th
St. Augustine Lighthouse 144th Anniversary
An anniversary celebration will take place on Saturday, October 13 from 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. featuring Meet-the-Lighthouse-Keeper photos, a cake cutting at 2 P.M., games on the front lawn, and self-guided tours of the historic tower and Museum exhibits. The celebration will launch a year-long observation culminating with the 145th anniversary on October 15, 2019. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

October 13th
2018 Seafood Soul Fest
The festival combines the love of seafood and soul food with live entertainment. The event also features general vendors displaying art, clothing, jewelry, household products and much more. This is a family-friendly event. This event will benefit the Edith Marie Foundation, a 501c3 organization founded to impact and empower the lives of those battling Breast Cancer in Jacksonville, Florida and surrounding areas. UNF Coxwell Amphitheater; 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, Florida 32224

October 13th
Golf Festival at World Golf Village
11am-3pm: Golf Festival celebrates what makes the game great. The event is free to the public. It will feature interactive activities with something for golf fans of all ages, including free admission to the Hall of Fame and putting course, a Demo Day at the Slammer & Squire Golf Course, golf clinics, a kids’ zone and more. Plus, have a chance to win a CAR with the Hole-in-One Contest at the Challenge Hole! Food and beverages will be available for purchase. www.worldgolfvillage.com for more information. #WGVGolfFest

October 13th
Barktoberfest at Pets R Family 
4-7pm. Bring your 4-legged and 2-legged kids out for some great family fun! This will be the GRAND OPENING of our luxury grooming and boarding! Come have some fun and tour our brand new facility!!  Dog Costume contest, photo booth, food trucks, fun and games and more. Pet's F Family, 3035 County Road 210 West Saint Johns, FL 32259 https://petsrfamilyvet.com/

October 15th-21st
St. Augustine            Restaurant Week
St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association (SAiRA) invites residents and visitors to tour the local cuisine scene during St. Augustine Restaurant Week with our member restaurants from October 15 to 21, 2018. www.staugustinerestaurants.com

October 18th-21st
2018 Southern Women's Show, Jacksonville
Shop, sample and share the fun October 18-21 at Jacksonville's favorite event for women! Discover hundreds of boutiques filled with the latest fashions, trendy jewelry, gourmet treats, health and beauty, and so much more. Enjoy fashion shows, top chefs, and celebrity guests. Bring your mom, sister, and best friend and spend the day doing everything you love! https://southernshows.com/wja/tickets Prime Osborn Convention Center, Jacksonville, Florida 32204

October 18th
Sisterhood: A Legacy of Love Foundation 
Held at Painting with a Twist. LIMITED SPACE! Sisterhood: Ladies... this will be a memorable evening filled with fun, fellowship, inspiration, and LOVE!  In loving memory and honor of Mary Russo Holm and Debbie Williams. Please contact [email protected] with questions! 

October 20th
The Great American Scarecrow Festival
11 AM – 3 PM
It's that time of year again for the family tradition of The Great American Scarecrow Festival. Bring your old clothes and we'll supply the hay, the food, the music and the fun. Simple Gestures
4 White St E, Saint Augustine, Florida 32080

October 20th
Nocatee Farmers     Market 
10-2pm
Nocatee Farmers Markets are grand events and a favorite Ponte Vedra area to-do. To set itself apart from other markets, the Nocatee Farmers Market debuts a unique theme with top notch entertainment every month. Along with fun and interactive themes, markets include over 70 local vendors offering organic produce, herbs, spices, delicious unique foods, crafts, jewelry and more! For the kids- crafts and a bounce house. For the adults, a bar serving beer and wine. Open to the public, Nocatee Farmers Markets are held the third Saturday of each month on the Nocatee Swim Club Green. Nocatee Community, 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081

October 27th and 28th
NAS Jax Air Show 2018
10am -4pm. The NAS Jax Air Show, Birthplace of the Blue Angels, will be October 27 - 28, 2018 aboard NAS Jacksonville. Admission, parking and the Kids Zone is FREE.  At the NAS Jax Air Show you will witness thrills like never before from a variety of military and civilian demonstrations. The grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team: The Blue Angels. While you are at the show, enjoy military and civilian aircraft displays, shop at novelty, food and beverage booths, or head to the free Kids Zone for games and activities for all ages. Visit our website: http://www.nasjaxairshow.com/



October 27th
Georgia-Florida Football Game 2018
8-11pm This weekend will be packed with events and activities including the Georgia-Florida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Georgia-Florida Fan Experience. For game day information visit GAFLjax.com. TIAA Bank Field, One Stadium Place, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
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October 28th
2018 Jacksonville Autism Speaks Walk
8am-12noon; Our strength as a community is powered by love and built on the commitment of individuals like you. Start a team, join a team, or come on your own. Walk and fundraise together to enhance the lives of people living with autism. Register today at http://act.autismspeaks.org/Jacksonville  #AutismSpeaks. The Avenues, 10300 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32256

Sept 29-Nov 2
Connor’s A-Maizing Acres Fall Family Fun on the Farm
We invite you to load up the family, come out to the country and spend a fun filled day with us on our 125 acre farm.  Enjoy our sweet farm animals, wagon rides out to visit and feed the cows and calves while on your way to our 7 acre corn maze. Watch the kids have fun on the playground, visit the barnyard animals, ride the horses, stop by the pumpkin patch, and much more! http://connerscornmaze.com