Things to Do in Jacksonville for Halloween
The Best Pumpkin Patches, Fall Festivals & Halloween Fun in Jacksonville
If you’re ready to break out the plaid and sip on a pumpkin spiced latte, this fall event guide is for you! We have the scoop on the area’s best ways to celebrate fall — from pumpkin patches and fall festivals to halloween fun and Trick-or-Treating around Jacksonville.
Fall Festivals & Markets
Check out our roundup of upcoming fall festivals in and around Jacksonville.
Kid-Friendly Halloween Events
Mama-approved events that won’t scare the littles!
Halloween Thrills for Teens and Adults
Mark your calendars for all of the haunted fun to be had for big kids and adults!
Trick-or-Treating in Jax
Tips, tricks, and events for your little trick-or-treaters!
Halloween Events Around Jacksonville
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Jacksonville Mom Fall Blog Posts
Yes, You CAN Celebrate Halloween This Year!
Halloween always brings fond memories of going to all of the places — fall festivals, pumpkin patches, trunk-or-treats, you name it. The fact that Halloween is finally on a Saturday again is a great sign that the show must go on — and oh my goodness, a full moon to...
Mourning the End of the Family Halloween Costume
My daughter and I were out on a girls’ shopping trip on Sunday afternoon. The boys were at home doing what they do — watching football and taking a nap. As we were perusing the aisles, we stumbled upon the Halloween costume section. Oh, boy! So many cute...
The Pumpkin Spice Obsession: How Did We Get Here?
It seems like every year the pumpkin spice craze starts earlier and earlier. Usually, it starts with one brand promoting their newest pumpkin spice item for the fall, and then the rest soon follow, making it a trending phenomenon. Is it really that serious? For many...
Tips for Making the Forgotten Holiday More Fun
As soon as Halloween ends, the grumbling about poor overlooked Thanksgiving begins. What about Thanksgiving? Why are Christmas decorations out so soon? I can see why people get so worked up over skipping one holiday in favor of another, but I have to admit, I have a...
The 2019 Halloween Candy Buyback
It’s that time of year! Halloween is upon us, which equals lots of fun, spooky events, creative costumes, and — everyone’s favorite — candy! But while one of the greatest Halloween traditions of all time is the mom-raiding of the kids’ candy...
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Little Trick-or-Treater
Halloween has become one of the most exciting nights of the year for young families. Candy, costumes, and neighborhood haunted houses stir excitement for all, but don’t let your guard down when you take your kids out trick or treating. Go out armed with the knowledge...
Finally Pregnant and Carving My First Pumpkin
I had never carved a jack-o’-lantern, ever, until my oldest child was almost 5. Growing up, my mother had always led the charge to carve our pumpkin. It was the one thing about Halloween she enjoyed, and she’d soak and toast the seeds for us. I loved to lick the salt...
Fall’s Just Beginning: How to Treat Kids’ Seasonal Allergies
Thanks to Nemours and Pediatric ENT Dr. Scott Brietzke for sharing about allergy season and what parents can do to help keep their littles healthy as the weather and air around us start to change.The seasons are slowly changing in northeast Florida — and we don’t mean...
Channeling the Spirit of Fall (Even in 90 Degrees)
Apple picking. Hayrides. Warm apple cider. Flannel. Blanket scarves. Cozy. Pumpkin spice. Colorful leaves. Crisp, cool air. Doesn’t that list make you feel cozy and peaceful? It sounds like everything wonderful about fall — well, fall anywhere but the South. Southern...