Your Guide to Fall Activities Near Kings Bay

orange pumpkins on brown grass

While it doesn’t quite feel like fall yet here in the south, there are plenty of fall activities to do in and around Kings Bay!

Incacheetoo Petting Zoo – Waverly, GA

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Open weekends from September 25-November 28th, this is more than just a petting zoo! It is full of fall favorites, such as a pumpkin patch, hay rides and a barrel train. This family friendly activity is located about 40 minutes north of Kings Bay. 


Conner’s A-Maize-ing Acres – Hilliard, FL

Open Fridays and Saturdays October 1-October 30th. Events include pumpkin patch, hay rides and a corn cannon.They have some special evening activities on some of the days. Located about 50 minutes from Kings Bay.


Falling For Shrimp Festival – Fernandina Beach, FL

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Due to the COVID pandemic, the annual Shrimp Festival was moved to the fall this year, October 1-3. Come down to downtown Fernandina Beach and celebrate the fall with this family friendly event. 


Amelia Island Jazz Festival – Amelia Island, FL

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Celebrate Jazz at the Amelia Island Jazz Festival on October 3-10. Enjoy music and other events throughout the week. Some events include wine tasting, dancing and live music. 


Spooktacular by Jacksonville Zoo – Jacksonville, FL

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Celebrate Halloween at the Jacksonville Zoo October 15-17, 22-31! Plenty of Halloween activities that both children and adults can enjoy, with animals available for viewing until sunset! The cost is $15 for zoo members and $25 for non-members. 


MWR Trunk or Treat – Kings Bay, GA

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Kings Bay, GAJoin the MWR for a Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, October 16th! Events include trick or treating and a car decoration contest. 

What are some of your favorite fall activities around Kings Bay? Comment below to share with others!

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