While our friends in colder climates are enjoying fall colors, Northeast Floridians also sense a change of season. Along with our endless summer’s sand and sunshine, fall is also the air through harvest festivals, pumpkin patches and Halloween celebrations. October further brings charity golf outings and a premier culinary event. ONE Sotheby’s International Realty has an exciting month lined up for you.
Art News
The Cūmmer Museum exhibits “Andrew Wyeth at Kuerner Farm: The Eye of the Earth” with over 40 works, including masterpieces and some that have never been on public display; the Brandywine Museum of Art later acquired this neighboring farm that deeply inspired him (October 24-February 14). St. Augustine-based Matt Keene’s “Echoes of the Wild” explores historic photography techniques and the environment (Lightner Museum, October 3-January 18).
cummermuseum.org | lightnermuseum.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
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
Charity Golf Tournaments
While attending the Constellation Furyk & Friends PGA Tour Champions event, enjoy community concerts and upgrade to its Club 58 hospitality suite (Timuquana Country Club, October 3-5). The 904 Open with cultural experiences also benefits local charities (San Jose Country Club, October 18-20). The 2025 Desire Cup & Gala’s “rivalry for a cause” between the Florida Gators and Georgia Bulldogs supports Desire Street Ministries (TPC Sawgrass, October 30-31).
constellationfurykandfriends.com | 904open.com | desirecup.com
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
Palate Pleasers
Hosted at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island from October 16-19, the Amelia Island Cookout plans a weekend of feasting to remember. In addition to the main event, indulge in kickoff dinners at Burlingame and David’s, a sunset wine cruise, oyster roast, mystery destination lunch, chef demonstrations and more delectable events. Enjoy delicacies, music and dancing during the St. Augustine Greek Festival (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, October 11-12).
ameliaislandcookout.com | staugustinegreekfestival.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
Live Music
National and local bands like Futurebirds perform during the annual Beaches Oktoberfest (Seawalk Pavilion, October 10–11). Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents Joss Stone (October 13), Matisyahu (October 27), and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (October 29). Hear works from Mozart and Tchaikovsky by Jacksonville Symphony (Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, October 17-18). St. Augustine Amphitheatre features Tedeschi Trucks Band (October 24) and John Legend (October 28).
beachesoktoberfest.com | pvconcerthall.com | pac.jaxevents.com | theamp.com
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
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 Happenings
Join the fun and fright at these events: Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens’ Spooktacular; Murray Hill Preservation Association’s Murray Hill-O-Ween with a parade, block party and pumpkin patch on Edgewood Avenue; Jacksonville Beach’s Trunk-or-Treat at Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion; GTM Research Reserve’s EstuSCARY Haunted Trail in Ponte Vedra Beach, Downtown St. Augustine’s St. George Street Trick-or-Treat, and Ximenez-Fatio House Museum’s Trick-or-Treating & Family Harvest Fest.
jacksonvillezoo.org | murrayhilljax.com | jacksonvillebeach.org | gtmnerr.org | visitstaugustine.com | ximenezfatiohouse.org
Regional Events
Travel back in time at Callahan’s Northeast Florida Fair (Trader's Hill Arena, October 9-19), and watch the U. S. Navy Blue Angels soar above Jacksonville Beach in the Sea & Sky Airshow (October 25-26). Gather home and design ideas during the Jacksonville Home & Patio Show (Prime Osborn Convention Center, October 3-5), and Arlington Mod & More Home Tour starting at Historic Norman Studios (October 11-12).
neflfair.org | events.jacksonville.gov | jacksonvillefallhomeshow.com | oldarlington.org
