By Savanne Giroire, Communications Manager
Autumn is here! Who’s ready to shed the summer heat and jump into cooler temperatures? Downtown Jacksonville is ready to welcome the autumnal change with plenty of fall-themed events.
Here’s the spooky scoop!
Bingo with Becka! Halloween Edition
Wednesday, Oct. 23 | The Greenhouse & Bar
Spooky drinks, spooky plants, spooky Bingo. Be there or boo you! Plus, grab your spot for their Carnivorous Bog Workshop on October 30th and bring home a little monster of your own.
Fright at the Museum
Thursday, Oct. 24 | MOSH Jacksonville
Explore Northeast Florida’s wildlife at the MOSH Florida Naturalist’s Center from 2-6 p.m. on October 24th. They’re stirring up some fun with scavenger hunts, special animal encounters and more. Don’t forget your costumes!
Pumpkin Carving at Kanine Social
Friday, Oct. 25
Bring your pooches and pookies to the dog park while enjoying the classic Halloween activity, pumpkin carving! Tickets are $20 for members and $25 for non members.
NIGHTMARE ON BAY STREET: BAR CRAWL!
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Bay Street
Join the annual event, Nightmare on Bay Street, for a new edition: Bar Crawl on Bay Street! Look forward to a costume party, haunted bar, silent disco and more all along Bay Street in the Elbow, Downtown Jacksonville’s Nightlife District.
Treats at the Fountain
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Friendship Fountain
Join Jax Parks at Friendship Fountain for the inaugural, free event, Treats at The Fountain! This free community event will be packed with entertainment, delicious treats, and plenty of Halloween spirit.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Saturday, Oct. 26 | The Florida Theatre
If you haven’t experienced the drama of Rocky Horror, this is your chance. The ultimate Halloween movie, Rocky Horror is now a cult classic preserved by the Library of Congress. Bring your costumes and your props and come early for the live music!
Adult Halloween Party
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Plenti
Grab a healthy dinner and socialize with your fellow residents-in-costume at Plenti’s Adult Halloween Party. It’s dinner and a show!
FREE Haunts Tour
Saturday, Oct. 26 | Old City Cemetery
As part of Visit Jacksonville’s Explorers Program, learn about Jacksonville history at the city’s oldest graveyard! Join Visit Jacksonville and Adlib Luxury Tour for a hauntingly good time: Attendees will receive a complimentary beer at Bold City Brewery and a sweet treat from Sweet Pete’s. Costumes are encouraged and the tour is open for adults 21+ only.
A Very Rinse & Repeat Halloween
Thursday, Oct. 31 | Ruby Beach Brewing
Ruby Beach Brewery will be transformed into a spooky wonderland for a very Rinse & Repeat Halloween! Grab your $10 ticket for entry and your first drink, and don’t forget to dress your best to boogie all night long to sets by Lewis ID, T.Laabs and more. Look forward to Halloween costume prizes (solo and group), vendors and food specials from The Hungry Owl Jax.
Hardwick’s Bar Halloween Party
Thursday, Oct. 31
Hardwick’s Bar invites you to Adams Street this Halloween to dress your best for a chance to win a $50 bar tab. Afterwards, have a drink and a seat to enjoy a performance by the Hotspot Heroines at 10:30 p.m. Explore their new fall menu while you’re at it!
The Volstead’s Haunted Hideaway
All Halloween Season Long
Enter at your own risk and expect sinister cocktails and wild decorations at the perfect spooky hideaway spot! The Volstead has transformed into a Halloween-themed masterpiece. Plan a night out before the decorations come down!
Manifest Distilling’s Tiki Takeover
Welcome to the Lost Manifest! Their cocktail room has transformed into a shipwrecked tiki paradise, complete with twelve new cocktails that will blow your mind. Whether you’re a rum lover or just looking to try something new this season, find your fix on Bay Street until the end of October!
However you celebrate this fall, show us on social media by tagging #DTJax for a chance to be featured. Find MORE seasonal events at DTJax.com/events — We hope you have a happy spooky season!