Halloweekend festivities are finally here! Get ready to party with these fall gatherings and activities. Whether it’s painting pumpkins with pints, going on a bar crawl, or closing out the weekend with a spooky brunch, there are events for all. Costume or not, everyone can enjoy good company, good drinks, and good music.

10.26

Pumpkins and Pints
Kickoff the pre-Halloween weekend with Pumpkins and Pints at Alewife Craft Tap Room! Your ticket will get you a mini pumpkin and your choice of beer, mead, cider, or wine. Come by yourself or with friends for this cozy activity. 6:00pm. $15. Alewife Craft Beer Bottle Shop & Tasting Room: 1035 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204; www.alewifebottleshop.com //  @alewifebottleshop

10.27

Florida vs. Georgia Bash
Need a break from the spooks? Go to the Florida vs. Georgia kickoff party at Lauren’s Seafood, Blues, & Jazz. There will be a raffle, food specials from the best chefs in town, and a live dj! Watch the game while attending this hot event. 7:00pm. $10-$100. Lauren’s Seafood Blues & Jazz: 9501 Arlington Expressway #Suite 976 Jacksonville, FL 32225; laurensseafoodandjazz.com // www.facebook.com/laurensseafoodbluesjazz

10.28

Jacksonville Halloween Bar Crawl
Look no further for the ultimate Halloween activity! This Jacksonville bar crawl is set up with a digital map of four locations, that you can explore at your own pace. The event features spooky specialty cocktails at each venue, and discounts on additional food and drink. With a free afterparty and costume contest, get certifiably tipsy for this scary, hilarious holiday. 4:00pm. $19.99. Various Locations throughout Jacksonville, Fl.

10.29

Halloween Costume Sip and Paint
Get your costume on and head on over to Majestic Event Complex. On Sunday they are hosting an epic paint party, fit with a live DJ and specialty beverages. The perfect way to wind up or down! 5:00pm. $30. Majestic Event Complex. 5870 Norwood Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32208; www.facebook.com/p/Majestic-Event-Complex/

It’s Britney, Brunch!
Just as exciting as Halloween festivities is drag brunch- especially one that is on theme. Get ready to dance and sip with friends at Hamburger Mary’s. In celebration of Britney Spear’s memoir relese, each ticket will include a copy of her book in addition to the electric experience with your favorite queens. 12:30pm. $40. Hamburger Mary’s: 3333 Beach Boulevard Jacksonville, FL 32207; www.hamburgermarys.com // @hamburgermarysjax