The Maze at Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 7-30: Nine acres of a local farm becomes The Maze each October at Sykes Family Farm — with live music, the maze, games such as a corn cannon, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. The event includes a 9-acre maze, farm animals, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, food vendors, artisans and fall fun. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Live music by The Willow Sisters from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15; and a Life South Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 (free entrance to the maze with blood donation). More details at www.sycofarms.com
Mortality & Mourning: A Century of Death at the Ximenez-Fatio House
Madness + Malice True Crime Tour
St. Augustine Scavenger Hunts
Thursday-Sunday, October 27-30: Search for clues and solve puzzles with your very own group of family and/or friends on a St. Augustine Scavenger Hunt with The 13 Keys Scavenger and Mystery — and find 13 locations throughout the nation’s oldest city. Choose from a History Hunt, Haunted Hunt, or a Lovely Hunt and have a blast learning more about St. Augustine while exploring. Details at the13keys.com
Candle-Making at WhichCraft Candle Parlor
Thursday-Sunday, October 27-30: The WhichCraft Candle Parlor, located at 76 Spanish Street in downtown St. Augustine, offers soy wax candle-making sessions, complete with participants creating their own custom-fragranced candles, and learning to wick and pour the wax. Book online at whichcraftcandlebars.com
Ghost Walks & Paranormal Investigations
Thursday-Sunday, October 27-30: Real haunts. Real history. Real paranormal. A Night Among Ghosts is a fully investigative experience combining a captivating mix of deep rooted, researched histories and amazing haunted locations in St. Augustine, Florida. Group will reach beyond the history, as they attempt to communicate with those on the other side — utilizing intuitive techniques, Victorian Spiritualism practices, and modern paranormal equipment. Details at anightamongghosts.com
The Undead Cemetery at Shantytown Village
Sheriff Hardwick’s Haunted Jail
The Haunted Jail was conceptualized, organized and created by Sheriff’s Office employees as a 501.3c fundraiser for the SJSO Special Teams Association Inc.
Ghosts of St. Augustine’s Past — costume parties, live music + storytelling!
October 27-30: Pick a century then make it your own! The Ghosts of St. Augustine’s Past is 4-day citywide festival celebrating 5 centuries of St. Augustine’s historic fashion and folklore from October 27-30! Stroll the city in the century of your choosing and attend these events:
- Friday, October 28, 6–8 p.m. The Kilted Creature with Capn’ D Lucas and The Keeper
- Saturday, October 29, 6–8 p.m. Let’s dance with Caribe Groove
- Sunday, October 30, 5–7 p.m. Ramona + The Riot
- Friday and Saturday, October 28-29: Tales from the Past by Tale Tellers of St. Augustine from 6-8:30 p.m. each night at the corner of Saint George Street and King Street. Admission is FREE.
- Saturday, October 29: The Tales of Pirates Past at 11 a.m. at Colonial Oak Music Park. Admission is FREE.
- Saturday, October 29 from 8–9 p.m. Book signing 7:30 p.m. — Scary Tales performance by Dr. Caren Neile at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St. Admission is FREE.
FREE Frightful Family Fun Fest
- Sunday, October 30: Community Poetry Open Mic from 2-5 p.m. at The Waterworks, 184 San Marco Ave., uptown St. Augustine. The Tale Tellers of St. Augustine will present kid-friendly stories at 2 p.m., followed by Middle & High School Student Poetry Open Mic at 3 p.m., and Open Mic for college students and adults at 4 p.m., hosted by the Ancient City Poets. Admission is FREE.
- A FREE community trunk or treat for families from 3-5 p.m. at the Galimore Center, 399 Riberia St., downtown St. Augustine.
- The Steampunk Revival Dance Bash from 7-10:30 p.m. at the Galimore Center, 399 Riberia St., downtown St. Augustine. TICKETS: https://ticketstripe.com/Steampunk-Revival-St-Augustine
Anastasia Church 16 Fall Festival
October 28: A Fall Festival with candy, inflatables, hot dogs, snow cones, live music and more will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at Anastasia 16 Church, 110 Circle Dr. E, St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free.
St. Augustine Beach Police Department Trick or Treat
October 28: Trick or treating will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 at the St. Augustine Beach Police Department, 2300 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach. Free parking and free admission.
Halloween Spooktacular
St. Benedict Blues Festival
Hastings Community Trunk or Treat
October 29: A Trunk or Treat event on will take place in Hastings on Saturday, October 29 from 2-4 p.m. This event is sponsored by St. Johns County Parks and Rec & the Hastings Branch Library. For more info, call the Hastings Branch Library at 904-827-6972. No registration required. Free admission.
Trick-or-Treating at the Ximenez-Fatio House
Spooky Halloween at St. Benedict’s in Lincolnville
October 29: Apple bobbing, Halloween games, costume contest, face painting and more from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Lincolnville, 86 MLK Avenue, St. Augustine. Free admission.
All Hallows Eve Second Annual Charity Bash
Overnight Paranormal Investigation at Ximenez-Fatio House
October 30: Stay overnight at a 224-year-old house on the oldest street in America and participate in a paranormal investigation with A Night Among Ghosts. Guests will use Victorian Spiritualism techniques along with modern ghost hunting equipment at the Ximenez-Fatio House, 20 Aviles Street in St. Augustine, Florida. This historic home was the family residence of Andres Ximenez, who built the coquina structure for his wife and children in 1798, and ran a general store and tavern with billiards hall on the first floor. It later became a boarding house owned and ran by women throughout the 1800s. Now a museum, guests can experience life in the 1800s on all three floors, the detached kitchen, garden and grounds. There are 13 documented deaths in this house. The overnight event will begin at 9 p.m. October 30 and includes snacks, bottled water, soda, coffee, midnight pizza, s’mores and a light continental breakfast included. Details and tickets at anightamongghosts.com
Trick-or-Treating on Saint George Street
Bridge of Life Harvest Fest in St. Augustine
October 31: A Free Family Friendly event will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. October 31 at Bridge of Life Church, 96 Masters Dr., St. Augustine. Experience the inflatable obstacle course, see the Youth Pastor get dunked, and participate in raffles and a giveaway. Games, prizes, candy, toys and more. Costumes are welcome. Free admission.
PUMPKIN PATCHES
The Maze at Sykes Family Farms
Oct. 7-30: Nine acres of a local farm becomes The Maze each October at Sykes Family Farm — with live music, the maze, games such as a corn cannon, live animals and more at 5995 Brough Road in Elkton, just off State Road 207. The event includes a 9-acre maze, farm animals, hayrides, children’s play area, pumpkin patch, food vendors, artisans and fall fun. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. every Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday. Live music by The Willow Sisters from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 15; and a Life South Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 (free entrance to the maze with blood donation). More details at www.sycofarms.com
First United Methodist Church
- October 7-Until the pumpkins are gone: First United Methodist Church, 118 King St., offers pumpkins of all sizes, available this month in downtown St. Augustine. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday-Friday; and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. Prices range from 50 cents to $35. Call 904-829-3459.
River of Life United Methodist Church
- Oct. 3-30: The pumpkins arrive on Oct. 3 at River of Life United Methodist Church, 2600 Race Track Road, in the Julington Creek area. Hours are 2-8 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. A portion of proceeds from pumpkin patch sales benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home and other ministries in the church each year. Call 904-230-2955 or go to www.rolumc.com
Shores United Methodist Church
- Oct. 15-30: The pumpkins will arrive Oct. 15 at Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Blvd., St. Augustine, between the Golf Course Clubhouse and Hartley Elementary. Mini-pumpkins, pie pumpkins and all all sizes in-between. Pumpkin prices vary depending on size of the pumpkin. Patch hours are 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; and 12-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Sunday worship services are inside at 8:45 a.m. (traditional) and 11 a.m. (contemporary). Rev. Carolyn Westlake is the pastor. Call 904-797-4416 or go to www.shoresumc.org
