Fall Events in Jacksonville to Plan Your Trip Around

Fall is full of fun at events in Jacksonville

Fall is one of the best times to visit Jacksonville, if I may say so. The humidity drops, the temperature cools off and some of the most exciting events take place. Interested in live music? Check. Female leadership festival + world-class surfing competition? Check. Holiday light displays and merriment? Double check. Here are some great events to plan your trip to Jacksonville around.

Kids Free November: November 1-30

An entire month to visit Jacksonville’s top attractions with discounts? Yes, please! There are some great Kids Free November deals to help you and your family explore Jacksonville, including BOGOs. Offers vary by attraction.

PorchFest: Saturday, November 4 from noon to 8 pm

The blocks of the historic Springfield neighborhood transform into a music festival during PorchFest. Musicians and bands will perform on the wide, welcoming front porches of homes and local parks during the event. There will also be food trucks and local vendors. This family-friendly event is free to attend and dogs are welcome.

Super Girl Surf Pro: Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12

Jacksonville Beach and Seawalk Pavilion are the place to be for world’s largest women’s surf, lifestyle and music festival, Super Girl Surf Pro. The event is part surf and sport competition and part festival with guest speakers, yoga sessions and concerts including Sean Kingston, Joywave, St. Lucia, We The Kings and Omi. The event, including concerts, is free to attend.

Dazzling Nights: November 24 through December 29

The Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens transform into a dazzling display of lights, music and more during this holiday-themed event. Dazzling Nights features a 40-foot snow globe, some of Audubon’s famous flower paintings illuminated as neon flowers and more. Tickets are available online.

Deck the Chairs
Jacksonville Beach: November 23 through January 1, 2024
Downtown Jacksonville: December 6 through January 9, 2024

A holiday tradition for more than a decade, Deck the Chairs features dozens of American Red Cross lifeguard chairs uniquely decorated in coastal-themed designs and holiday lights at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. New this year is a second display at James Weldon Johnson Park in Downtown Jacksonville.

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Friday, December 29

Did you know the Gator Bowl is the sixth oldest college bowl game and the first one ever nationally televised? Be a part of history and attend the 2023 game at EverBank Stadium. Teams will be announced in early December. Tickets are available online.

For more information on holiday events in Jacksonville, visit our Winter on the Water page.

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Andrea

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