Welcome to the fall season in Northeast Florida. As pumpkins and mums decorate front porches and children look forward to trick-or-treating, it’s a time of tradition in our region. More than holiday themes, ONE Sotheby’s International Realty invites you to dive into our curated October guide for tips on a weekend of gourmet grilling, legendary sports rivalry and charity fundraisers, often with a fitness bonus. Have a wonderful fall break and Happy Halloween.
Barbecue & Brews
No ordinary barbecue, the Amelia Island Cookout invites guests to mix and mingle with local and guest chefs and sommeliers on the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s Oceanfront Lawn. The long weekend’s experiences further feature kickoff dinners at David’s and Burlingame and a new mystery destination luncheon (October 17-20). Beforehand, sample sips and food trucks during Fernandina Beach’s Island Hop Craft Beer Festival (Central Park, October 5).
ameliaislandcookout.com | islandhopcraftbeerfest.com
Part of the Sea Island archipelago in the Southeastern U.S., Amelia Island tops many vacationers’ bucket lists. Eight flags have flown over the centuries-old, historic destination, whose quiet beaches and premier resorts such as the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island continue to draw residents and visitors. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Amelia Island
Premier Performances
Internationally acclaimed musicians including violinist Stefan Jackiw and pianist Conrad Tao guest star with the Jacksonville Symphony, respectively, on October 18-19 and October 24-25 (Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts). The Florida Theatre presents ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro (October 12), Florida Ballet’s “Dracula” (October 15) and Samara Joy (October 22). The Black Crowes and Vampire Weekend play St. Augustine Amphitheatre October 4 and October 15, respectively.
jaxsymphony.org | floridatheatre.com | theamp.com
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jacksonville
In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
St Augustine
Feeling Fall
It must be fall if there are corn/crop mazes and pumpkin patches at Sykes Family Farm (Elkton), Conner’s Farm (Hilliard), and Amazing Grace Family Farms (Green Cove Springs); German traditions galore at Beaches Oktoberfest (Seawalk Pavilion, October 11-12); Taste of the South Tailgate & Celebrate (Intuition Ale Works, October 31), and the nearly century-old rivalry Georgia-Florida football game (EverBank Stadium, November 2).
sycofarms.com | connerscornmaze.com | agcropmaze.com | beachesoktoberfest.com | tasteofthesouthmagazine.com | gafljax.com
Part of the rural environs inland from the First Coast, unincorporated Elkton is a destination for bucolic life such as corn mazes and farmstands. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. St. Augustine
Part of Jacksonville’s 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville Beach is the largest of the city’s beach communities. Officially named in 1925, the hub for outdoor activities and entertainment counts many attractions including Jacksonville Beach Pier and Seawalk Pavilion. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link. Jacksonville
Charity Goals
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so support Pink up the Pace 5K (Francis Field, October 5) and Donna [Foundation] 5K (TPC Sawgrass, October 12). Also attend Jacksonville Humane Society’s Toast to the Animals (EverBank Stadium, October 4), and Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida’s Beaches Bash (ABBQ Meat & Drink, October 28), and Beaches Golf Tournament (Atlantic Beach Country Club, November 4).
fpinkupthepace.com | thedonnafoundation.org | jaxhumane.org | bgcnf.org
An idyllic oceanside enclave 18 miles south of Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra Beach is often discovered while watching the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass or vacationing at its iconic Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Many visitors fall in love with its quiet, chic lifestyle and make it their home. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Ponte Vedra Beach
Halloween
The Spooktacular pops up at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens with treat stations, fantastic pumpkin carvings, the forest of frights and a new neon maze. For serious scares with Hollywood-level effects, 13th Floor Jacksonville and Adventure Landing’s Haunt Nights deliver bone-chilling terror. Known for ghostly occurrences, St. Augustine hosts its Halloween Bash and Headless Bangers Costume Ball (World Golf Village, October 5 and October 26).
jacksonvillezoo.org | hauntnightsjax.com | 13thfloorjacksonville.com | floridashistoriccoast.com
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jacksonville
In 1565, Spanish explorers established the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the U.S. Known as the Ancient City or the Old City, St. Augustine charms residents and visitors to this day with its historic architecture, over 42 miles of barrier coastline and thriving hospitality scene. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
St. Augustine
Taking Flight
Held at the birthplace of the Navy’s Blue Angels, the complimentary NAS Jax Air Show rightfully concludes with a flight demonstration by the iconic team (Naval Air Station Jacksonville, October 19-20). Save a trip to Kennedy Space Center at Museum of Science & History’s new exhibit “Mission: Astronaut.” The interactive experience invites visitors to think and live like the real deal through science, teamwork and fun.
nasjaxairshow.com | themosh.org
Jacksonville, the largest city geographically in the contiguous U.S., boasts an incredible variety of green spaces and beaches, as well as prime waterfront from the Atlantic Ocean to St. Johns River with its iconic bridges. The city’s vast network of neighborhoods and islands further invites nonstop adventure. Fancy living here? Discover more local details and property listings with the following link.
Jacksonville
