JACKSONVILLE, AL – The City of Jacksonville and Jacksonville Parks & Recreation will host Jax-O-Ween on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jacksonville Community Center, located at 501 A Alexandria Road SW.
The family-friendly Halloween event will feature several activities throughout the Community Center and surrounding areas, including a flashlight candy hunt, silent disco, carnival games, inflatables, hayrides, a farmers night market, and trick-or-treating at the Jacksonville Senior Center.
Admission is $5 per child during the presale period, which runs through October 26. Wristbands purchased on the day of the event will cost $10. Children ages 3 through 16 are required to have a wristband to participate. Parents receive free wristbands with the purchase of a child’s wristband.
According to event organizers, one wristband provides access to all activities without additional activity fees. Presale participants will also receive expedited entry.
Event Activities and Schedule
The flashlight candy hunt will take place at the soccer fields, with two scheduled sessions divided by age group:
- 6:30 p.m.: Ages 5 and under and ages 6–9
- 7:15 p.m.: Ages 10–12 and ages 13–16
A silent disco will operate from 6 to 8 p.m. inside the Community Center gym. The activity will feature a DJ, lighting, and wireless headphones for participants.
Inflatables and hayrides will be available around the Chief Ladiga Trail spur, Community Center, and soccer pavilion.
Halloween-themed carnival games will be held inside the Community Center meeting rooms, where participants can play games and win prizes.
The Jacksonville Farmers Night Market will be located in the parking lot behind the soccer pavilion. The market will feature local vendors, food, shopping, and other offerings.
Additional trick-or-treating opportunities will be available at the Jacksonville Senior Center.
Admission and Wristband Information
Presale wristbands are available for $5 through October 26, compared to the $10 admission price on the day of the event.
Those purchasing wristbands in advance will have their names added to a presale list and may pick up their wristbands at the Community Center front desk on October 27.
Day-of-event wristbands will be available at two locations:
- Pool parking lot
- Room 4 entrance of the Community Center
Organizers encourage families interested in the discounted admission rate to register before the presale deadline.
The event is open to the public and is organized by Jacksonville Parks & Recreation and the City of Jacksonville.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Jacksonville Community Center, 501 A Alexandria Road SW, Jacksonville, AL
Admission: $5 presale through October 26; $10 on the day of the event
Ages: Children ages 3–16 require wristbands; parent wristbands are free with a child’s wristband purchase.
Presale registration is available online through the City of Jacksonville’s RecDesk registration system or in person.
