Weekend Overview October 13-15
Friday October 13th, 2017
THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE – VIRTUAL RACE
We love Autumn and Halloween!!! And to celebrate the amazing month of October, we are hosting The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K & 10K! October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. We will also be donating at least 15% of each registration to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
GREEK FESTIVAL ST. AUGUSTINE
The 20th Annual Greek Festival will take place from Friday to Sunday, October 13 – 15, 2017, at Francis Field in St. Augustine’s historic district. St. Augustine’s annual Greek Festival celebrates the cultural and historical importance of Greek influence in the nation’s oldest city.
DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP
Are you or someone you know going through a divorce and could use support? Join Divorce Care’s 13 week seminar/support group to help individuals move forward and rebuild their lives. Adults who are contemplating, going through or in are in post divorce may attend. Contact site for cost of workbook.
THE JACKSONVILLE HAUNTED BREWERY ZOMBIE HUNT
The Haunted Brewery Zombie Hunt is taking over the Anheuser-Busch Brewery every Friday & Saturday in October! Visit Jacksonville BUZZ to find an event for each night!
2017 BEACHES OKTOBER FEST!
The Beaches Oktoberfest – Jacksonville Beaches Largest Family Friendly Festival will be taking place at the Sea Walk Pavilion on October 13-15, 2017. The annual festival attracts over 55,000 visitors and offers a large variety of german, craft and Oktoberfest beers, food trucks, a 110+ ft ferris wheel, arts & crafts market, games, activities,and more!
THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE – VIRTUAL RACE
We love Autumn and Halloween!!! And to celebrate the amazing month of October, we are hosting The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K & 10K! October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. We will also be donating at least 15% of each registration to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.
Marine Corps Half Marathon and 5k
October 14th : 7am – 12pm at Metropolitan Park
A premier running event in Jacksonville, Florida. Begin downtown at Metropolitan Park and follow the Marines in either a 5K or 1/2 Marathon run through downtown Jacksonville. Beat the clock to a photo finish under a pair of 155mm Howitzers then celebrate your accomplishment with free food, beer, massages, and more…
GREEK FESTIVAL ST. AUGUSTINE
The 20th Annual Greek Festival will take place from Friday to Sunday, October 13 – 15, 2017, at Francis Field in St. Augustine’s historic district. St. Augustine’s annual Greek Festival celebrates the cultural and historical importance of Greek influence in the nation’s oldest city.
DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP
Are you or someone you know going through a divorce and could use support? Join Divorce Care’s 13 week seminar/support group to help individuals move forward and rebuild their lives. Adults who are contemplating, going through or in are in post divorce may attend. Contact site for cost of workbook.
2017 BEACHES OKTOBER FEST!
The Beaches Oktoberfest – Jacksonville Beaches Largest Family Friendly Festival will be taking place at the Sea Walk Pavilion on October 13-15, 2017. The annual festival attracts over 55,000 visitors and offers a large variety of german, craft and Oktoberfest beers, food trucks, a 110+ ft ferris wheel, arts & crafts market, games, activities,and more!
JACKSONVILLE CREEPY CRAWL 5K & VAMPIRE MILE
Join us for a 3.1 mile run or a Vampire Mile fun walk/run through the Nocatee neighborhood for a haughtingly good time this October! The Jacksonville Creepy Crawl 5K & Vampire Mile is a signature HFGF event to raise money for the Florida bleeding disorder community while bringing the bleeding disorder community and their supporters
JACKSONVILLE NATIONAL COLLEGE FAIR
Free and open to the public, attendees have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with admission representatives from across the country, including some international institutions. Students and parents can discuss individual needs with college experts at the fair’s counseling center. A list of participating colleges is available on www.nacacfairs.org/jacksonville
YOGA FEST 2017
Namaste #underthebridge! Enjoy a full day of yoga classes and yoga-related activities benefiting K9 For Warriors. Morning Yoga at RAM will kick off the day at 9 a.m. Classes are taught by yoga instructors from Northeast Florida.
2017 FIRST COAST AIDS WALK
Annual walk to generate funds and awareness for local HIV/AIDS programs. Most of our dollars each year assist individuals living with HIV in need of assistance with items not covered by other programs such as photo identification, driver’s licenses, birth certificates, and transportation.
JAX MAKER CON
Ray Guns at the ready! Get ready for Maker Con on October 14 at the Main Library downtown! This exciting fandom festival will feature interactive presentations, a Maker Marketplace, hands-on robotics demonstrations, a short film festival, zine workshop and much more! The Maker Con presentations will feature speakers from the Sally Corporation, Make Me Designs and Scihouse.
ATLANTIC BEACH FALL FESTIVAL-DONNER PARK
Meet up with friends and neighbors to grab Free fish fry, food and drinks while the kids enjoy the bounce house, games, clothing give away and so much more at Donner Park on Saturday, October 14 from 11 am – 3 pm.
ST AUGUSTINE SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL
Come hear #1 hit songwriters tell their stories behind the songs you know so well. Songwriters who wrote number one hits songs for Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Brett Young, Justin Moore, Montgomery Gentry, and more. Starting at 1:00PM at Prohibition Kitchen and then continuing on at 4:00pm at Colonial Oak Music Park.
THE HAUNTED BREWERY ZOMBIE HUNT
The Haunted Brewery Zombie Hunt is taking over the Anheuser-Busch Brewery every Friday & Saturday in October! Visit Jacksonville BUZZ to find an event for each night!
JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN OPENING NIGHT HOCKEY VS ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS
Don’t miss the chance to be a part of History! Join the Icemen as Hockey returns to Jacksonville!
Sunday October 15th, 2017
THE GREAT PUMPKIN CHASE – VIRTUAL RACE
We love Autumn and Halloween!!! And to celebrate the amazing month of October, we are hosting The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K & 10K! October is also Domestic Violence Awareness month. We will also be donating at least 15% of each registration to the National Network to End Domestic Violence.d
GREEK FESTIVAL ST. AUGUSTINE
The 20th Annual Greek Festival will take place from Friday to Sunday, October 13 – 15, 2017, at Francis Field in St. Augustine’s historic district. St. Augustine’s annual Greek Festival celebrates the cultural and historical importance of Greek influence in the nation’s oldest city.
DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT GROUP
Are you or someone you know going through a divorce and could use support? Join Divorce Care’s 13 week seminar/support group to help individuals move forward and rebuild their lives. Adults who are contemplating, going through or in are in post divorce may attend. Contact site for cost of workbook.
2017 BEACHES OKTOBER FEST!
The Beaches Oktoberfest – Jacksonville Beaches Largest Family Friendly Festival will be taking place at the Sea Walk Pavilion on October 13-15, 2017. The annual festival attracts over 55,000 visitors and offers a large variety of german, craft and Oktoberfest beers, food trucks, a 110+ ft ferris wheel, arts & crafts market, games, activities, and more!
FALL FEST & CHILI COOK-OFF
Benefitting Daniel Kids EAT: Come Out And Sample Chili Flavors While Teams Compete For The Title Of Best Chili In NE Florida! PLAY: Our Kid Zone Offers Bounce Houses, Fall Games, Costume Contest And Much More!
BASKETBALL SKILLS COMPETITION
We’re inviting youth participants ages 5-17 to show off their skills in this FREE competition. Awards will be given to winners of each age group and overall winner of each event. 3- Point Shootout Hot Shot Free Throws Dribbling, Passing, Shooting
JAGUARS VS. LOS ANGELES RAMS
Come out and cheer on your local football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bring your friends and family for food and fun.
