Jacksonville-area weekend events to check out Oct. 16-18, 2026

From the NAS Jax Air Show and Oktoberfest celebrations to live music, hockey and Halloween events, there are plenty of ways to spend the weekend around Jacksonville.Friday, Oct. 16Beaches Oktoberfest — 5-10 p.m. at Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The 11th annual event features live music, German food and beer. Tickets and details.Jacksonville Icemen Opening Night — 7 p.m. at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. The Icemen open their season against the South Carolina Stingrays. Tickets and details.Jumbo Shrimp Fall Festival — 6-9 p.m. at VyStar Ballpark. The festival includes trick-or-treating, a haunted clubhouse and Halloween movies on the videoboard. Admission is $1, with free parking in Lot P. Details.Rumours of Fleetwood Mac — 8 p.m. at the Florida Theatre. Tickets and details.River City Smoke Fest — The festival runs all weekend at various Jacksonville locations. Details.Emo Night — At Decca. Tickets and details.Ryan Davis — At the Comedy Zone. Tickets and details.Spooktacular