As the moon rises and thrill-seekers take to the streets, brave souls prepare for eerie encounters. These family-friendly festivities will tap into your inner ghoul.
But which haunted marks and creepy attractions will satisfy your craving for costumes and frights? Don’t worry – we’ve put together a list of Jacksonville Halloween events and spooky spectacles that can give even the bravest visitors chills.
Haunted House or Horrors
1. 13th Floor Haunted House
The misleading exterior of the 13th Floor Haunted House hides the horrors that have been terrorizing visitors for years. It is located in the Arlington are Jacksonville, and is a desintation where only the bravest can enter to face the darkness lurking within.
H4: A Maze of Nightmares
Inside, you will meet a nightmarish labyrinth of spine-tingling Halloween horrors. Each step down the shadowy paths reveals new terrors designed to test even the strongest nerves. The scares and immersive atmosphere will leave you breathless.
Frightful Scenes Beyond Your Worst Nightmares
From haunted asylums to sinister surgical rooms, the 13th Floor has too many terrifying moments to count. Elaborate costumes, intense jump scares, and unexpected twists guarantee an unforgettable experience that will leave your heart racing long after you leave.
Terrifying Themes
This season’s rotating themes include an apocalyptic asylum and a post-mortem playground filled with nightmarish surprises. Each one brings you fear and suspense to push your limits.
- Ticket Info: Tickets range from $24 to $29 per terrifying tour, with group packages available.
- Recommended for: Recommended for teens and adults looking for an intense, haunted house adventure filled with multi-level extreme scares.
Family-Friendly Halloween Events
1. Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
As the sun sets, the Jacksonville Zoo becomes a magical world of Halloween fun. Families are invited to the Jacksonville Spooktacular experience. Here, the enchanting lights and (not so)spooky surprises are a one-of-a-kind evening adventure at the zoo.
Explore the Zoo’s Spooky Paths
Wander through glowing, Halloween-themed pathways filled with treats. In Witchy Woods, enjoy close encounters with the zoo’s creatures under the moonlight. It will be oh-so magical, with kid-friendly spookiness.
H4: Fun for the Little Ones
Children will love visiting candy-collecting stations scattered throughout the zoo. They can also enjoy shows featuring playful skeletons and explore a neon-lit Halloween exhibit.
Dress to Impress
Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win prizes at the zoo’s kooky costume competition. Whether you’re a goblin or a princess, the Jacksonville Spooktacular will give you all the reasons to smile, laugh, and quiver with Halloween joy!
- Dates and Times: The event typically runs mid-October through the end of the month.
- Ticket Info: Special Spooktacular tickets are required, ranging from $20-$40 for children.
- Recommended for: Families with young children for kid-friendly Halloween fun and activities.
Visit the Jacksonville Zoo’s website for more information and advanced tickets.
A Boozy Bash Through Jacksonville
For grown-up ghouls ready to make the most of spooky Halloween fun, the Halloweekend Hangover Pub Crawls offers the perfect haunted adventure across Jacksonville’s top party spots.
Sip and Savor Spooky Delights
A thrilling bar hop takes you through some of the First Coast’s favorite taverns. They have really tasty treats and spooky drinks to please your palate. You get to savor Hoptinger Biergarten’s bratwursts and sip Lynch’s Irish Pub’s pints. At every stop, there will be deliciously eerie eats and awesomely wicked drinks to keep the party going.
H3: Compete in Costume Contests
As you make your way through the night, costumed contestants compete for prizes in a fun costume contest. With tickets ranging from $15 to $40, you will discover an evening of fun and the chance to be crowned a haunting hero.
Gather Your Halloween Crew
Grab your creepiest costumes for the best Halloween events in Jacksonville. With a perfect mix of scares and spirits, this event is sure to have you and your goblin crew cackling through the night!
Enjoy a Themed Cocktail
Grey Matter Distillery continues to be one of our favorite bars, because they always have new events and themes to enjoy. Halloween is no different. During the month of October stop by for some Halloween-inspired cocktails and major spooky vibes. They go all out with their themes! Check out their Instagram page for information on all of their themed nights, including, name that tune, trivia, and so so much more.
Jacksonville’s Best Halloween Costume Shop
1. Fiendish Finds at Spirit Halloween
For those searching for the perfect costume, Spirit Halloween is the ultimate stop for all your spooky needs.
Across the First Coast, Spirit Halloween locations offer a massive variety of creative costumes. They have playful outfits, creepy creatures, and almost anything that you might be thinking of, be it for kids or adults.
Spirit is stocked with wigs, props, weapons, and makeup kits to make your character real. Plus, they offer decorations and giant displays to transform your home into a haunted space for the ultimate Halloween.
Additional Halloween Fun in Jacksonville
1. A Spooky Flick
For fans who love a good scare with comofrot, a scary movie migh be your desired Halloween experience. Watch classic horror movies or new releases, Jacksonville has some great movie theatres to immerse yourself in Halloween and horror.
One of Jacksonville’s newest theaters, Cinnemark North, is a staple in comfort and experience. With high definition, DX and DBOX experience seating, this is not your average movie theater. They also boat a super yummy menu and alcoholic beverages for adults. You can even have your treats delivered right to your seat!
2. Mysteries to Unmask at Mind Bender’s Escape Rooms
And if you are one to crave brain-teasing challenges without the crowd, Mind Bender’s Escape Rooms is your best spot for mystery and mayhem this Halloween.
Step into delightfully eerie rooms. Each one has its own web of mind-bending puzzles. These challenges will captivate even the most determined of puzzle solvers.
Race against the clock as you solve riddles and crack clues in a panic-inducing race to escape. The thrill of solving each mystery makes your Halloween fun experience truly unforgettable.
Conclusion
Thus concludes our journey through spine-tingling treats and thrilling activities of the Halloween season. So, put on your costumes and step into the night. These thrilling haunts may just be what you need to ignite your spirit of spooky season in Jacksonville, Florida. Trick or Treat!
