October 2, 2013
For some of us, it’s never too early to celebrate Halloween.
One of northeast Florida’s most favoritest holidays, Halloween begins as soon after Labor Day as can be decently managed.
So for kids of all ages who just can’t wait any longer, here’s what’s on for this first weekend.
You’re in luck, too, if you can’t make it.
Most run all the way through Halloween.
Boo!
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ALACHUA COUNTY
- Coon Hollo Corn Maze – Fri., Oc.t 4, 4- 9 p.m., 14 more dates. See schedule online. Coon Hollo, 22480 U.S. 441, Micanopy, Fla. Admission: $8 ages 4 and up, 3 & under FREE, activities included. Fall family fun on the Farm – 5-acre maze tucked in beautiful rolling hills, hayride to feed cows, farm photo scavenger hunt, old fashioned Farm-ival Games, 50-foot burlap sack slide, farm train ride, hay fort and more. Nana's Country Store with homemade jams, baked goods & crafts. Delicious concessions, fall photo opportunities. For more information, please call 352-591-0441.
- Newberry Cornfield Maze 2013 – Fri., Oct. 4, 5 p.m., 10 more dates. See schedule online. Newberry Cornfield Maze at Hodge Farms, 20015 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry, Fla. Admission: $5-$9, depending on ages and activities, available online. Stand by for bull rides, hayrides, and, of course, the corn maze. More fall fun than you can shake a stick at. For more information, please visit newberrycornfieldmaze.com.
CLAY COUNTY
- Amazing Grace Crop Maze – Opens Oct. 4, Fridays 2 p.m.-7p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Lake Asbury, Fla., on Sandridge Rd between Lake Asbury Jr. High and Russell Baptist Church. Admission: $11 ages 4 & up. Duck races, hay rides, mini hay bale maze, country store and move. For more information, please call 904-284-2949 or visit agcropmaze.com.
DUVAL COUNTY
- Isle of Faith United Methodist Church – Daily Noon-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. 1821 San Pablo Rd. S., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Hay maze, multiple photo ops, Noah’s Ark and Cinderella’s carriage, Miss Muffet’s Tuffet with giant spider and more. For more information, please call 904-221-1700 or visit iofumc.org.
- Haunt Nights Haunted House – Fri., Oct. 4, 7 p.m.-Sat., Nov., 2, 10 p.m. Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Fla. Admission: $18.99 Combo Pass (All 3 Haunts), $22.99 Combo Haunt & Attraction (Golf Game or Go-Kart Ride), not suitable for children under 12 years old. Take a step back in time into a gothic nightmare. Enter Turn-of-the-Century Europe amongst the market place on the seedy side of town where the unsavory element thrives. Haunts Nights features 3 Haunted Houses and Triple the Terror! Featuring Northeast Florida’s only 3D Haunted House, Apocalypse 3D. For more information, please visit, www.hauntnights.com.
- Jacksonville "River City Haunts" Tour – Opens, Fri., Oct. 4, 8 p.m., 11 more dates. See schedule online. Jacksonville Landing escalators, 2 W. Independent Dr., Jacksonville, Fla. Admission: $15 Adults, Kids ages 5-12, $5. A ghostly walking tour exploring the dark side of Downtown’s history. Meet ghosts along the way and hear why they continue to haunt the city. Less than 1 mile. To make reservations and for more information, please call 904-827-1845 or visit www.adlibtours.com.
NASSAU COUNTY
- Conner’s A-Maize-In Acres – Opens, Oct. 5, Saturdays 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 19856 Country Rd. 121, Hilliard, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Must see to believe. Field trips take place during the week. Call for specific hours for the pumpkin patch. For more information, please call 904-879-5453 or visit www.conners-a-maize-ing-acres.com.
ST. JOHNS COUNTY
- Dare to Visit Zombieville Part 2: Terror Under the Big Top – Every Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m., through Oct. 31. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine, 254 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, Fla. Admission: Call for prices. The Zombie Apocalypse has hit the big top, and it is up to you to save the circus. This live-action paintball shooting gallery turns every guest into a zombie hunter. No bag limits, open season on zombies. For more information, please call 904-829-6545.
- Sykes & Coopers Farm – Opens Oct. 5, Fri., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton, Fla. Admission: FREE & open the public. Pumpkin patch, corn maze, hayrides and more. For more information, please call 904-692-1370 or visit www.sycofarms.com.
- Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch – Sept. 28-Oct. 31, Sun.-Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 2460 Counry Rd. 210 West, St. Johns, Fla. Admission: FREE & open to the public. Hayrides, bounce houses, petting zoo, cow train, mega slide, play area, corn maze, pumpkin cannon, picture taking zones, mini games and more. For more information, please call 904-342-2092.
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