Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, which means we get a full 31 days of screamin' season this year.
13th Floor Jacksonville, a "haunted" attraction in Arlington, got an early jump and has been up
and running since Sept. 12, but October is when you'll find the rest of the really good stuff. You'll find the usual assortment of haunted houses, fall festivals, crop mazes and creepy events to enjoy while you think about the perfect costume.
Walk-through
13th Floor Jacksonville
Through Nov. 7 at 9230 Arlington Expressway. $19.99-$32.99.
Only four weeks are left until Halloween, which is evidently close enough for the folks at 13th Floor Jacksonville to crank up the scares. This season, you can wind your way through three mazes, Black Hollow Asylum, Detention of the Dead and Siren's Wake, plus axe-throwing, escape games and a dead zombie shoot. Info: 13thfloorjacksonville.com
Terror on the Timber Farm
Oct. 9-Nov. 1 at 86300 Hot Shot Trail in Yulee. $23.
Multiple haunted trails wind through the woods of Amelia Shotgun Sports. They also have a "shotgun experience" and special blackout and low-scare nights. Info: terroronthetimberfarm.com
Spooktacular
Oct. 10-31 at the Jacksonville Zoo & Botanical Gardens. $40.
The zoo reopens at 6 p.m. on select nights for Spooktacular, a one-way trail with lights, interactive displays, a few mild scares and a skeleton disco. Tickets are sold on a timed basis (6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m.) to prevent overcrowding. Info: jacksonvillezoo.org
EstuScary Haunted Trail
7 p.m. Oct. 29-31 at the South Beach access parking lot in Ponte Vedra Beach. $30.
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve, in that long lonesome stretch between Ponte Vedra Beach and Vilano Beach, is the site for a haunted trail over the last weekend of Halloween season. Info: gtmnerr.org
Nightmare Oaks
7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October at 7980 County Line Road in Melrose. $30-$50.
Local legend has it that the woods around Melrose are haunted. Find out for yourself by entering the Nightmare Oaks maze. Info: nightmareoaks.com
Crop mazes
Amazing Grace Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 2-31 at Amazing Grace Family Farms in Green Cove Springs, 4-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. $24.95.
Crop maze, cow train, farm animals, corn crib. Info: agcropmaze.com
Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 3-Nov. 1 at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton. $19.
Nine-acre crop maze, cow train, hay rides, vendor market, plus live music and axe-throwing on selected dates. Info: sycofarms.com
Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres
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Oct. 3-31 at 19856 County Road 121 in Hilliard. 5-9 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. $22.95.
Crop maze, pumpkin patch, farm animals, wagon rides, vendors market. Info: connerscornmaze.com
Halloween events
'Coraline' in concert
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Florida Theatre. $59-$106.
The creepy 2009 stop-motion animated film gets a live orchestral score. Info: floridatheatre.com
'Dracula'
7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Florida Theatre. $53-$95.
The Florida Ballet returns with the dancing bloodsucker. Info: floridatheatre.com
Nightmare Bar
Oct. 9-31 at Myth Nightclub/Element Bistro Bar & Lounge. $14.
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in October, the Bay Street nightclub, the Nightmare Bar, with Halloween decor, games and a special drink menu. Ninety-minute sessions start at 7 and 9 p.m. nightly. Info: feverup.com
'The Rocky Horror Show'
Oct. 9-17 at Amelia Musical Playhouse in Fernandina Beach. $25.
A little step to the left, a little jump to the right... Info: ameliamusicalplayhouse.com
Graveside Chronicles
9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Bosque Bello Cemetery in Fernandina Beach. $25.
Costumed guides from the Amelia Island Museum of History lead 90-minute tours of the historic cemetery, final resting place for many of Fernandina’s founding families. Info: ameliamuseum.org
Behind the Scream
7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Florida Theatre. $66-$200.
David Arquette, who played Dewey Riley in the 1996 horror classic “Scream.” He’ll be on hand to answer questions after a screening of the film. Info: floridatheatre.com
'Dracula'
3 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Lewis Auditorium in St. Augustine. $30.
The St. Augustine Ballet brings Bram Stoker’s vampire to the stage. Info: staugustineballet.org
Dark and Stormy Night
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at Limelight Theatre in St. Augustine.
The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine share eerie tales about one of the most haunted cities in America. Info: visitstaugustine.com
Ghoulish Gallery and Garden Night
5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Free.
The Cummer staff will dress as their favorite pieces from the collection. Guests are invited to dress up as well, but no masks or large props. Info: cummermuseum.org
Beaches Oktoberfest
Oct. 16-17 at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. Free.
Sister Hazel and the Hip Abduction lead the live music lineup, but you can also enjoy the Bierhalle, bratwurst, schnitzel, polka bands and stein-hoisting contests. Info: beachesoktoberfest.com
'The Addams Family'
Oct. 16-Nov. 1 at the Island Theater in Fleming Island. $18-$50.
They’re creepy and they’re kooky... Info: theislandtheater.com
The Vampire Circus
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Florida Theatre. $52-$87.
Watch performers do amazing acrobatic moves, twist into impossible contortionist positions and perform illusions, then ask if they really are vampires. Info: floridatheatre.com
Oddities and Art Market
11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Duval Hall. $14.50.
You never know what kind of weird stuff you’re gonna find at a place filled with psychics, tarot readers, artists and purveyors of the odd and unusual. Info: duvalhall.com
Orange Park Fall Festival
Oct. 17-18 at Orange Park Town Hall. Free.
A couple hundred artists and vendors set up booths for the fest, held annually since 1982. Info: opfallfestival.com
Creatures of the Night
5:30 p.m. Oct. 23 and 24 at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. $20.
Kids can trick or treat at a place with live crocodiles. Advance tickets are required. Info: alligatorfarm.com
Candlelight concert
6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at WJCT Soundstage. $34-$85.
The Listeso String Quartet performs spooky songs by candlelight. Info: feverup.com
'Carrie: The Musical'
Oct. 23-Nov. 7 at the Florida Ballet. $35.
Stephen King’s tale of a prom gone terribly wrong gets a rock ‘n’ roll soundtrack. Don’t be fooled by the venue: It’s a 5 & Dime Theatre Co. production that’s just borrowing the Ballet’s stage. Info: the5anddime.org
Murray Hill-o-Ween
Oct. 24 in Murray Hill. Free.
Halloween block party in one of Jacksonville’s funkier neighborhoods. Info: murrayhilljax.com
Hastings Community Trunk or Treat
5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at Al Wilke Park and Community Center in Hastings. Free.
The St. Johns County community’s festival includes treats for the kids and a free movie. Info: visitstaugustine.com
'The Rocky Horror Picture Show'
8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Florida Theatre. $37.
“Rocky Horror” at the Florida Theatre is always a big event, but with the recent passing of Tim Curry, this one could be special. Info: floridatheatre.com
'The Phantom of the Opera'
7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, at Jacoby Symphony Hall. $29-$70.
If there’s one film that’s perfect for watching while listening to the Jacksonville Symphony’s massive Bryan Concert Organ, this is the one. Info: jaxsymphony.org
'Nosferatu'
3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Friday Musicale. $15.
The 1922 silent horror classic is shown while pianist Bob Moore and percussionist Tony Steve play the score live. Info: fridaymusicale.com
Treats at the Plaza
1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverfront Plaza. Free.
Trunk-or-treat event where kids can collect candy. Info: jacksonville.gov
Sensory-friendly Halloween Bash
4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Nassau County Fairgrounds in Callahan. Free.
Nassau County’s Supporting Individuals With Disabilities Inc. sponsors a Halloween party where everyone can take part. Info: siwdf.org
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Best Jacksonville Halloween events to add to your October plans
