Jacksonville has no official trick-or-treat hours; Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31. The city's free trunk-or-treat, Treats at the Plaza, runs 1 to 5 p.m.

Last checked Oct. 14, 2026. This page is updated each year. Sources: the City of Jacksonville’s events calendar and JaxParks events, and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Halloween is Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026. The City of Jacksonville has not set official trick-or-treat hours, and none were posted on the city’s or the Sheriff’s Office’s sites when we checked. Families set their own times; some neighborhoods and homeowners’ associations set their own rules, so check with yours.

Updated Oct. 14: the city now lists Treats at the Plaza for 1 to 5 p.m., and the JaxParks movie night moved to Friday, Oct. 23.

Who to call

Trunk-or-treat

Treats at the Plaza, Saturday, Oct. 31, 1 to 5 p.m. The city’s JaxParks team holds a free trunk-or-treat at Riverfront Plaza, 2 W. Independent Drive, downtown on the Northbank. Bring the children in costume; there are costume contests. The city’s event page and calendar list 1 to 5 p.m. as of Oct. 14, after an earlier 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. listing; check the city’s page on the day.

  • Hosting a table? Local businesses, organizations and social groups can sign up to host a treat table or tent through the event listing or the “Volunteer Opportunities” section of JaxParks community programming.
  • Donating candy? Drop it at 214 N. Hogan St., first floor, through Halloween; the Hogan Street entrance has free 15-minute parking.
  • Sponsoring prizes? Email jaxparksprograms@coj.net.

Churches, schools and community groups across Jacksonville also hold trunk-or-treats. If yours is open to the public, send the date, time and address through our contact page and we will add it once we can confirm it.

More Halloween events

  • Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Oct. 10, 15-18, 22-25 and 29-31, with timed entry from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, is a sensory-friendly night. Tickets online only; the Zoo lists admission from $25 to $40. Details.
  • JaxParks Movie Night, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Friday, Oct. 23, free showings at 6 and 8 p.m. at the Artist Walk, 718 Riverside Ave., with popcorn and food trucks.
  • Arf Barket at the Riverside Arts Market, Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 715 Riverside Ave., with adoptable dogs from the city’s Animal Care and Protective Services.
  • The Vampire Circus at the Florida Theatre, Saturday, Oct. 17. Florida Theatre calendar.
  • “The Phantom of the Opera” (1925), the silent film with live organ, from the Jacksonville Symphony on Friday, Oct. 30. Symphony calendar.

Pumpkin patches and fall festivals are in our fall festivals guide.

On the night

  • Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, the night after Halloween, so Oct. 31 is still on daylight time.
  • Check the forecast with the National Weather Service before heading out; storms have been active this month.
  • Call 904-630-0500 for problems that are not emergencies, and 911 for emergencies.

What this means for you

  • No official hours: families set their own times on Saturday, Oct. 31.
  • For a daytime option downtown, Treats at the Plaza runs 1 to 5 p.m.
  • Spooktacular sells timed tickets; buy at least a day ahead to save $5.

Related: things to do this month, fall festivals and pumpkin patches and parks and trails.

Frequently asked questions

What are the trick-or-treat hours in Jacksonville?

The City of Jacksonville has not posted official trick-or-treat hours for 2026. Halloween falls on Saturday, Oct. 31; families set their own times, and neighborhood associations may set rules for their communities.

Where is there a trunk-or-treat in Jacksonville?

The city’s free Treats at the Plaza, a trunk-or-treat with costume contests, is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Riverfront Plaza, 2 W. Independent Drive.

What Halloween events are in Jacksonville in 2026?

Spooktacular at the Jacksonville Zoo runs on 12 nights from Oct. 10 to 31, JaxParks shows The Nightmare Before Christmas free on Oct. 23, and the Riverside Arts Market holds its dog-themed Arf Barket on Oct. 31.

Who do I call about a Halloween safety problem in Jacksonville?

Call 911 in an emergency. For anything else, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number is 904-630-0500.