Jacksonville

Holiday Events

This page lists Holiday events for families in the Jacksonville, Florida area.
Kids Jacksonville: Holiday Events - Fun 4 First Coast Kids
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11/14 & 11/15: Callahan Christmas Festival and Holiday Market

Car Show — Saturday 10AM–2PM (registration $25 @ 9AM) Pictures with Santa — Sat & Sun 11AM–3PM Liv ...

November 14th & 15th, 2026
Hours: 14th 10am - 7pm | 15th 10am - 4pm
4100 Callahan Club Blvd, Callahan, FL, 32011
11/14: St Johns Town Center Holiday Spectacular

HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR 2PM – 6PM Family friendly activities, face painters, kids’ crafts and Th ...

November 14, 2026
Hours: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
4663 River City Drive, Jacksonville, FL, 32246
11/20-01/03: Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens ZOOLights

The magic of the holiday season is lighting up Jacksonville once again! After a three-year absence, ...

Select Dates November 20, 2026- January 3, 2027
Hours: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Members $20 | Non-Members $30
370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218
11/21-01/18: Nights of Lights St. Augustine

This award-winning holiday lights display runs from Saturday, November 21, 2026, to January 18, 2027 ...

November 21, 2026- Jan 18, 2027
Free
Downtown St. Augustine, FL, St. Augustine, FL
11/25-01/01: Deck the Chairs Jax Beach

More than 40 American Red Cross lifeguard chairs will be decorated in coastal-themed designs and lig ...

November 25, 2026- January 1, 2027
Free
Latham Plaza, Downtown Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
11/25: Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Christmas Tree Lighting Benefiting Nassau County

The lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling lights ...

November 25, 2026
Hours: 5:30pm-6:30pm
4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL, 32034
11/27-11/29: Christmas Made in the South

This is an event like no other. Amazing makers, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse en ...

November 27-29, 2026
Hours: Fri. 9-5 - Sat. 10-5 - Sun. 11-5
1000 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
11/27: A Southern CHRISTmas Tree Farm Openening Day

Join us for opening day! -Hayrides -Hot chocolate & S'mores by the Fire -Deer train rides -Pla ...

November 27 , 2026
Hours: 10:00 am
Free
274000 Murrhee Rd., Hilliard, FL
11/27: Fernandina Beach Black Friday Pajama Party

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and kick off the holiday season with us! Let’s celebrate and supp ...

November 27, 2026
Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free
12 South 2nd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
11/28: City of Jacksonville Holiday River Fest

Join us November 28, 2026, for Holiday Riverfest presented by Bank of America — an evening of holida ...

November 28, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm
See website for pricing
Downtown, Jacksonville, FL
12/04-12/05: North Florida School of Special Education Holiday on the Farm

Make a day out of Holiday on the Farm with family-friendly activities and holiday shopping from all ...

December 4 & 5, 2026
Hours: December 4, 4:00–7:00 pm, December 5, 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Free
223 Mill Creek Rd, Jacksonville, FL, 32211
12/04: Chick-fil-A Mandarin December Kid Cow and Me Christmas Party

Your little ones* are invited to enjoy some themed activities just for them once a month with Kid Co ...

December 4. 2026
Hours: 9am - 10:30am
Free
3280 Oak Bluff Ln, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
12/04: Fathom Church Christmas in the Backyard

REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Pre-register HERE for your free ticket (including a pizza & drink dinner pla ...

December 4, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Free
12700 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32258
12/05: Beaches Town Center Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting

This FREE holiday event will be held where Atlantic Beach and Neptune Beach meet the beach. Jump on ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 3:00 pm - 7:00pm
Free
117 Atlantic Blvd, Neptune Beach, FL, 32266
12/05: Green Cove Springs Christmas on Walnut Street

Kick off the holiday season with the City of Green Cove Springs as downtown and Spring Park transfor ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Free to attend
307 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
12/05: Historic Springfield Tree Lighting Ceremony and Lantern Parade

SPAR and Jacksonville Magazine are excited to bring you the annual Springfield Holiday Tree Lighting ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
1527 North Main St., Jacksonville, FL, 32206
12/05: Palm Valley Light and Boat Parade

This spectacle of floating light covers over 7 miles of Palm Valley’s Intracoastal Waterway. It feat ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 6:00pm
Palm Valley Bridge, CR 210, Palm Valley, FL, 32082
12/05: St. Augustine Christmas Parade

St. Augustine's 68th Annual Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season with floats, festive decor ...

December 5, 2026
Hours: 9:00am- 10:30am
Free
27 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine, FL
12/06: Jacksonville Business Connections Annual Holly Jolly Community Event

Holiday market delights to family-friendly fun and an appearance from the Big Guy in Red! Free Ev ...

December 6, 2026
Hours: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Free
725 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
12/08: Hatcher’s Stocking Annual Stocking Stuffing Event

Each year, we partner with local non-profit organizations that directly serve at-risk children in ou ...

December 8, 2026
Hours: 6-9pm
3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
12/10-12/13: Putnam's Festival of Lights

Christmas Light Lane-walk through experience -photos with Mr & Mrs Claus -New Santa's workshop -b ...

December 10-13, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 09:00 pm
See website for pricing
118 Fairgrounds Road, East Palatka, FL, 32131
12/10: Fernandina Beach Tidings and Twinkle

Start a new holiday tradition! Gather at Amelia River Waterfront Park for a festive holiday gatherin ...

December 10, 2026
Hours: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
123 S Front St., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
12/11-12/12: Beaches Museum Beaches North Pole Express

Santa and the Beaches North Pole Express Conductor have found time in their busy schedules to join u ...

December 11 & 12, 2026
Hours: December 11th 3:00pm-6:00pm | December 12th 10:00am - 2...
381 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
12/11: Pack Fitness Kids Night Out Christmas Around the World

Pack your passport and get ready for a holiday adventure! Kids will explore Christmas traditions fro ...

December 11, 2026
Hours: 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
See website for pricing
13370 Beach Blvd #16, Jacksonville, FL, 32224
12/12-12/22: Ancient City Farmstead Christmas Experience

Get ready for the most amazing Christmas festival in Northeast Florida! Ancient City Farmstead is th ...

December 12-12 & 18-22, 2026
Hours: 4:30-9:00pm
See website for pricing
395 St Marks Pond Blvd, St Augustine, FL, 32095
12/12: Champions Gym Polar Express Kids Gym

A magical winter night of gymnastics and holiday fun! Kids will enjoy festive obstacle courses, rela ...

December 12, 2026
Hours: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
9410 Historic Kings Rd S, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
12/13:  Arc Nassau Christmas on Wheels Touch-a-Truck, The

Join us for an afternoon filled with Christmas magic, family fun, and wonderful memories here at The ...

December 13, 2026
Hours: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
86051 Hamilton Street, Yulee, FL, 32097
12/18: Code Ninjas Ponte Vedra Beach Parents' Night Out Happy Holidays Party

Great night of coding, gaming, and fun with friends! Each night has a new theme and new activities. ...

December 18, 2026
Hours: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$59
258 Solana Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082
12/19: Annual Yulee Christmas Parade and Festival

The Yulee Christmas Parade & Festival is a beloved annual holiday tradition in Yulee, Florida, bring ...

December 19, 2026
Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm
86142 Goodbread Rd, Yulee, FL, 32097
12/19: Run Santa Run 5k

Run Santa Run features a two loop 1.5 mile course filled with Christmas lights, inflatables, and mus ...

December 19, 2026
Hours: 5:30pm
See website for pricing
204 West 3rd Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32206
12/20: Riverside Avondale Luminaria

One of the premier holiday events in Jacksonville, Luminaria has brought friends, family and neighbo ...

December 20, 2026
Hours: Dusk
Free
2623 Herschel St, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
12/21: Holly Jolly Jekyll Fireworks

Watch the night sky light up as we celebrate the season with a night of fireworks.

December 21, 2026
Hours: 6:00 - 6:30pm
Free
Great Dunes Beach on Jekyll Island: N. Beachview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA