Wed., Oct. 8 to Sun., Oct.12, Southside United Methodist Church, 3120 Hendricks Ave.

Family-friendly events open to the public include Family Fun Night, Chili Cook-off, Friday Night Movie, Neighborhood Party and Fall Festival. For details, visit www.southsidemethodist.org.

Fri., Oct. 10, 5-7 p.m., San Jose Episcopal Day School, 7423 San Jose Blvd.

Hay maze, apple bobbing, bounce houses and slide, DJ, class-sponsored booths, sweets, treats and more. Benefits the Parents’ Association.

Fri., Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., 223 Mill Creek Road

“Farm to table” event will feature freshly grown organic vegetables, a pig roast, and homemade desserts, live music and art auction. Event will benefit Berry Good Farms. To RSVP by Oct. 6, email [email protected] or call (904) 724-8326.

Due to unforeseen circumstances the San Marco Preservation Society’s Fall Concert in the Park scheduled for Oct. 10 has been cancelled. SMPS is seeking someone interested in planning the Spring Concert in May 2015. Contact the office at (904) 396-0081 or Mary Toomey at [email protected].

Sat., Oct. 11, 7:30 a.m, Florida Yacht Club, 5210 Yacht Club Road

For more information, contact Lydia Easterling at (904) 387-1653, ext. 413 or [email protected]

Sat., Oct. 11, 9 a.m., Bestbet Orange Park, 455 Park Ave., Orange Park

Noncompetitive 5K walk to raise money to fund breast cancer research and educate women about the importance of early detection and prevention. For more information and to sign up, visit makingstrideswalk.org.

Sat., Oct. 18, Metropolitan Park, 1410 Gator Bowl Boulevard

5K/2K run/fitness walk benefits breast cancer research. Register at www.komennorthflorida.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/

Sat., Oct. 11, 6 p.m., Sawgrass Marriot Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.

Annual fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation includes cocktail hour, seated dinner, live and silent auctions and live entertainment. For information call (904) 739-2101.

Sun., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., St. Matthew Catholic School, 1773 Blanding Blvd.

Fun, food, games and raffle to benefit the school. Ride a mechanical bull, cool out in the  sports pub, play bingo and more, enter the silent auction and enjoy an All American fare of BBQ, hot dogs and burgers, as well as Asian and German specialties.

Sample cuisine and beverages from nearly 70 of NE Florida’s popular restaurants and wine vendors. Benefits the Children’s Home Society; call (904) 493-7739 or go to www.chscaringchefs.com