Things to Do in Jacksonville, NC This Weekend
Markets, festivals & the Commons. 9 events this weekend.
Events in Jacksonville, Onslow County, NC for Oct 9–11, from the free New River Days weekly guide. Every listing links to the organizer's own page.
OCT9–10
Lazy H Ranch Rodeo
Fri & Sat 5:00–11:30 PM · Price not listed
105 Quaker Bridge Rd, Jacksonville
OCT9
Retiree Gametime & Coffee + free pickleball lessons
Fri 10 AM–1 PM · Free
Kerr Street Rec Center, 36 Kerr St, Jacksonville
Come for coffee, stay for a first pickleball lesson.
OCT10
Onslow County Farmers Market
Sat 8 AM–noon · Free entry
4024 Richlands Hwy, Jacksonville
OCT10
Limelight Local Market
Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Price not listed
145 Blue Creek School Rd, Jacksonville
Pair it with the farmers market for a full Saturday morning of local makers.
OCT10
Youth Track & Field
Sat 9–11 AM · Free
Jacksonville Commons Complex, 100 Recreation Ln
Weekly Saturday program through Oct 31. See the city page to sign up.
OCT10
Murder Mystery Ride + Hot Dog Saturday
Ride 9:30 AM–3 PM; hot dogs 11 AM–2 PM · Hot dogs free
New River Harley-Davidson, 2394 Wilmington Hwy, Jacksonville
Not riding? Swing by for a free lunch.
OCT10
Downtown Cider & Fall Fest
Sat from 11 AM · Free entry
The Clove Hitch, 622 Court St, Jacksonville
All ages welcome; 21+ to drink.
OCT10
Blackbeard: The Truth Revealed
Sat 11 AM–12:30 PM · Price not listed
Author and living historian Robert Jacob on the real story of the pirate Blackbeard. Indoors, so the rain won't stop it.
Jacksonville Main Library, 58 Doris Ave E, Jacksonville
OCT10
National Night Out
Sat 4:00–7:30 PM · Free
Meet Jacksonville police and first responders, with activities and entertainment for all ages.
Jacksonville Commons, 100 Recreation Ln
Rain date is Oct 17.
Plans can change, especially with weather. We recheck our listings daily, but confirm with the organizer before you head out.
Halloween in Jacksonville
- Sturgeon City SpooktacularFri Oct 16, 6–8 PM
- Trunk-or-Treat & First Mile Run (Hope For The Warriors)Sat Oct 17, 11 AM–1 PM
- Not So Spooky Halloween PartyFri Oct 23, 6–8 PM
- Monster BashSat Oct 24, 5–9 PM
- New River Harley-Davidson Trunk or TreatSat Oct 31, 11 AM–2 PM
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