Annual Boy Scout Troop 2 spaghetti (meat or vegetarian) dinner to benefit the Scouts; $7/person; eat-in or take-out.

The Parent Teacher Association will organize a Fall Festival with bounce houses, a toy general store, sandy candy, face painting, water based tattoos, cake walks, a popcorn stand and more. To sponsor at any level, contact Corrina Madrid, (904) 534-5628

Conference to address depression, delirium and dementia to help those who provide informal caregiving to older adults. To register call (904) 202-4AGE or go to agewell-caregivers-conference.eventbrite.com. Fee is $35; parking is free.

Twenty local bands will play on more than a dozen porches in Historic Springfield – Jacksonville’s oldest existing and original front-porch neighborhood –  along a walkable route. www.jacksonvilleporchfest.org

Catholic Charities Jacksonville will partner with Ovinté for a wine and food tasting fundraiser event with more than 200 wines to taste and purchase and 26 food vendors. Performing live will be The Chris Thomas Band. (904) 224-0062

Patriotic music by Navy Band Southeast, pre-order picnic dinners available or bring your own; water, beer, wine available for purchase. Sales benefit Memorial Park Association. Go to www.eventbrite.com to pre-order meal ((click on Discover, then Category, Music).

A political power couple will come to Jacksonville as a part of the Florida Forum Series. The event will benefit the Women’s Board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. (904) 202-2886 or www.womensboardwch.com

The tasting of signature dishes prepared by local chefs and the bidding for a private meal preparation will benefit the March of Dimes. Tickets are $150 and Tables are $1,800. (904) 398-2821 or www.marchofdimes.org

Carnival games, a mechanical bull, rock wall, Ferris wheel, zip line, food, and more will be located on the school grounds. (904) 387-2841

Guests will be served a simple meal by local celebrities. Take home a bowl that was handmade by Jacksonville area senior citizens or students. Individual tickets are $30, non-profit tables are $300 and corporate tables are $600. (904) 353-3663 or www.wenourishhope.org