Jacksonville
  • Print
December 14 - 20

Dickens on Centre

The annual Dickens on Centre Christmas Market and Holiday Festival in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida, on beautiful Amelia Island, ...

Jax Cooking Studio: The Nightmare Before Christmas Treats

What’s this?! What’s this?!! Grab your ghosts and ghouls and head to Christmas Town, I mean, JAX Cooking Studio, for ...

Sensory Towne Breakfast with Caring Santa

Come join us for a fun filled breakfast with Caring Santa. Patient, sensory friendly Santa will be here, enjoy breakfast, ...

  • 10:30 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Sensory Towne: 8380 Baymeadows Road Suite 6, Jacksonville, FL
  • Cost: $35 per child
  • Website: sensorytowne.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Mythical Mountain Mandarin Mini Con Holiday Edition

Enjoy two days of nerdy fun and holiday shopping with local and regional artists and vendors. Mythical Mountain and Hall of ...

  • 11:00 am -  5:00 pm 
  • Location: Mythical Mountain, 11111 San Jose Boulevard #37, Jacksonville, FL, 32250
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Mocama Coffee Christmas

Join us for a magical holiday market! Here’s what you can look forward to Local vendors & handmade gift ...

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Holiday Breads and Desserts

Enjoy learning how to make some delicious breads and desserts in this class. You’ll be ready to show off your ...

Jax Symphony Presents: First Coast Nutcracker

The cherished First Coast Nutcracker is back, filling the air with the wonder and joy of the season! For more ...

Play Jungle Christmas Event

Our Christmas Event will be a little different than previous events. You will no longer have to purchase an event ...

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

River City Theatre Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

River City Theatre presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!"

  • 3:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Betsy Lovett Hall: 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Website: www.rivercitytheatre.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Geiger Pioneer Farm Christmas Days

Join us for Christmas Days at Geiger Pioneer Farm where we will celebrate the joy of the season with Story ...

Jacksonville Beach Police Department's Kid's Christmas Party

Join the Jacksonville Beach Police Department and our Citizens Police Academy Alumni volunteers as we host Santa and Mrs. Claus ...

Jacksonville Aboretum and Botanical Gardens Glowing Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is thrilled to be bringing back Glowing Gardens for its second year! This month-long ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $22 for nonmembers | $15 for Children
  • Website: jacksonvillearboretum.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Westside Baptist Church Living Nativity

Travel to Bethlehem this Christmas without ever leaving your car! In its 6th year, The Living Nativity is a Free, Family ...

River City Theatre Presents: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

River City Theatre presents "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!"

  • 7:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Betsy Lovett Hall: 1100 Stockton St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
  • Website: www.rivercitytheatre.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Kids Can Be Kids Christmas Story Time

Our next storytime is scheduled for the 12th! Don’t miss it!

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Chabad at the Beaches Community Menorah Lighting

Join us for a Menorah lighting, hot latkes, family activities and the American High Flyers from America's Got Talen!

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Voices of Mobile Live in Concert

Join us for a free Christmas Concert featuring The Voices of Mobile from The University of Mobile!

BrewHound Dog Park and Bar Holiday Trivia Mash-Up

Everyone's Favorite Game... TRIVIA...Holiday Mash-Up edition!!! Christmas Movies... Holiday songs & Holiday trivia... all in one game! *most of these movies you ...

  • 7:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: BrewHound Dog Park + Bar: 1848 Kings Circle South, Neptune Beach, FL 32266
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Florida Theatre Presents: Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour 2025

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of Christmas with Vienna Light Orchestra’s Christmas Tour 2025. Celebrated for their captivating performances, this ...

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Amelia Island Hanukkah Menorah Lighting

Celebrate Hanukkah at Amelia Island’s annual outdoor Menorah lighting! Enjoy festive music, delicious holiday treats, and wonderful company. Free admission—everyone is ...

Top Dawg Tavern Santa Claus Event

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why…Santa Claus is coming, to ...

  • 6:00 pm -  8:00 pm 
  • Location: Top Dawg Tavern - Jacksonville, 13820 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD STE 417, JACKSONVILLE, Florida 32258
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: eventvesta.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Florida Theatre Presents: Michael W. Smith "Every Christmas" Tour

Michael W. Smith has been releasing new music regularly and performing around the world to sold-out crowds for the last ...

  • 7:30 pm 
  • Location: The Florida Theatre: 128 East Forsyth Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville FL 32202
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.floridatheatre.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jacksonville Aboretum and Botanical Gardens Glowing Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is thrilled to be bringing back Glowing Gardens for its second year! This month-long ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $22 for nonmembers | $15 for Children
  • Website: jacksonvillearboretum.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jax Parks Community Winter Festival

Celebrate the holiday season at the Robert F. Kennedy Center. Come out and enjoy an evening filled with crafts, refreshments, ...

Cohen in the Community Christmas Family Movie Day

Bring the whole family and watch the movie on the big screen TV in the Cohen Clinic Community Room. The ...

My Gym Mandarin Cocoa with Santa

FOR AGES 3 MONTHS - 3½ YEARS FUN HOLIDAY GAMES, ACTIVITIES & SNOW! HOT COCOA & COOKIES! AND OF COURSE, PICTURES WITH SANTA!

  • 9:00 am - 12:30 pm 
  • Location: My Gym Mandarin • 10950 San Jose Blvd. STE # 10 • Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • Cost: $35
  • Website: www.mygym.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Florida Ballet Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell

Nutcracker in a Nutshell performance A 50-minute abbreviated performance (Act I) For more information or to make a group reservation, scan the ...

  • 10:30 am - 11:30 am 
  • Location: UNF Fine Arts Center: 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: $18 tickets or $10 for a group of 10 or more
  • Website: floridaballet.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Crescendo Amelia Big Band Presents: How the Big Band Stole Christmas

Featuring over thirty world class performers in a classic big band setting including professional singers, entertainers, musicians, dancers, aerialists & ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Amelia Community Theatre: Main Stage - 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Congaree and Penn Luminaria

Light up the evening at Congaree and Penn. Make merry on the farm grounds as paper lanterns are lit along ...

  • 4:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: Conagree and Penn: 11830 Old Kings Road Jacksonville, Florida 32219
  • Cost: $10 with dining reservation | $20 without dining reservation
  • Website: www.congareeandpenn.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Buchner's Bierhalle German Christmas Market

A Christmas market, also known as Weihnachtsmarkt, is a traditional German Christmas street market — and we’re bringing a little ...

Chick-fil-A Mandarin Pictures with Santa

Join us at Chick-fil-A Mandarin for a fun holiday event for the whole family. You can meet Santa and Mrs. ...

Jacksonville Aboretum and Botanical Gardens Glowing Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is thrilled to be bringing back Glowing Gardens for its second year! This month-long ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $22 for nonmembers | $15 for Children
  • Website: jacksonvillearboretum.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Kids Can Be Kids Christmas Parents Night Out

Christmas movie, pizza and play!

My Gym Mandarin Parent's Night Out Santa's Dance Party "Special Event"

Need an evening without the kids? My Gym's Parents' Night Out gives our parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: My Gym Mandarin • 10950 San Jose Blvd. STE # 10 • Jacksonville, FL 32223
  • Cost: $35 1st child | $30 for siblings
  • Website: www.mygym.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Jacksonville. ...

  • 6:30 pm 
  • Location: 4892 First Coast Tech Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: feverup.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Crescendo Amelia Big Band Presents: How the Big Band Stole Christmas

Featuring over thirty world class performers in a classic big band setting including professional singers, entertainers, musicians, dancers, aerialists & ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Amelia Community Theatre: Main Stage - 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Annual Yulee Christmas Parade and Festival

Get ready, Yulee! The sweetest tradition of the season is back and this year’s theme is Candyland Christmas! What ...

Lowes Kids Workshop: Sleigh Ride

Get ready to sleigh the season with Lowe’s Sleigh Ride Toy workshop! Mini-builders get to build and decorate their own ...

Nassau County Animal Services Annual Christmas At The Park

We are thrilled to bring you this festive event, featuring local vendors, delicious food trucks, free pet adoptions, crafts for ...

Jacksonville Historical Society Gingerbread Extravaganza

The 23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza Experience will feature the beloved gingerbread exhibit—now in its new home at the Haskell Building ...

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

  • 11:15 am 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

The Florida Ballet Presents: Nutcracker in a Nutshell

12:00 pm: “Nutcracker in a Nutshell – Land of Sweets” is a sweet, abbreviated performance designed to introduce young children ...

  • 12:00 pm -  1:00 pm 
  • Location: UNF Fine Arts Center: 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
  • Cost: $18 tickets or $10 for a group of 10 or more
  • Website: floridaballet.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Sweet Pete's Hard Candy Cane Class

Join us and learn to make candy canes in this Christmas candy class. All guests will make four to seven ...

  • 12:30 pm 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Sur la Table Family Fun Class: Holiday Cookie Decorating Ages 7+

In this festive, all-ages class, you’ll master the surprisingly simple decorating techniques for using royal icing to transform gingerbread ...

Vernon's First Coast Kitchen and Bar Teddy Bear Tea

Join us for the annual tradition of Teddy Bear Tea at Vernon's to kick off your Holiday Season. Enjoy tea ...

  • 1:00 pm -  4:00 pm 
  • Location: Vernon's Sawgrass Marriott: 1000 Tournament Players Club Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
  • Cost: $55 Adult | $30 Child
  • Website: www.opentable.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Holiday Cupcakes

Join us in the studio for a fun afternoon learning how to make extraordinary holiday-themed cupcakes! Our pastry chef will ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Holiday Cupcakes

Join us in the studio for a fun afternoon learning how to make extraordinary holiday-themed cupcakes! Our pastry chef will ...

Creative Functions Kids Ugly Sweater Paint Party

Get ready to get festive and creative! Wear your ugliest holiday sweater and join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled ...

Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens Colors of the Wild

Colors of the Wild is back with an all-NEW collection of stunning lanterns you’ve never seen before! This year’s journey ...

  • 3:00 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: 370 Zoo Parkway Jacksonville, FL 32218
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.jacksonvillezoo.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Pinspiration Santa's Workshop Kid's DIY Gift Making Workshop Ages 6+

Parents! This one’s for you! We are hosting a “Santa’s Workshop” for the kiddos to DIY their own gifts for ...

Crescendo Amelia Big Band Presents: How the Big Band Stole Christmas

Featuring over thirty world class performers in a classic big band setting including professional singers, entertainers, musicians, dancers, aerialists & ...

  • 3:30 pm -  5:30 pm 
  • Location: Amelia Community Theatre: Main Stage - 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Geiger Pioneer Farm Christmas Days

Join us for Christmas Days at Geiger Pioneer Farm where we will celebrate the joy of the season with Story ...

Buchner's Bierhalle German Christmas Market

A Christmas market, also known as Weihnachtsmarkt, is a traditional German Christmas street market — and we’re bringing a little ...

Jacksonville Aboretum and Botanical Gardens Glowing Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is thrilled to be bringing back Glowing Gardens for its second year! This month-long ...

  • 5:30 pm -  9:30 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $22 for nonmembers | $15 for Children
  • Website: jacksonvillearboretum.org
  • Category: Holiday Events

Run Santa Run 5k

Run Santa Run features a two loop 1.5 mile course filled with Christmas lights, inflatables, and music. Participants will make ...

Jax Parks Artist Walk on Ice Santa Claus Saturday

​​*Come See Santa!* JAX Artist Walk on Ice is making its debut this winter, and it’s officially the coolest place to be! ...

  • 6:00 pm -  7:00 pm 
  • Location: 718 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: ​$17 + $1.50 fee + taxes
  • Website: www.jaxonice.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

We Rock the Spectrum Rockin' Reindeer Games Parent's Night Out

12 Reindeer... 12 Reindeer Games are ahead of us at this festive drop off event! Every reindeer registered will get ...

  • 6:00 pm -  9:00 pm 
  • Location: 9357-3 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL
  • Cost: $45 Child | $25 Sibling
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Crescendo Amelia Big Band Presents: How the Big Band Stole Christmas

Featuring over thirty world class performers in a classic big band setting including professional singers, entertainers, musicians, dancers, aerialists & ...

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Amelia Community Theatre: Main Stage - 207 Cedar St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Alhambra Theater Presents: Elf The Musical

Buddy, a young orphan and one of Santa elves is raised unaware that he is actually a human. With Santa’s ...

December 14 - 20
x
Plan Your Family Fun Weekend Today

Sign up for our weekly newsletter that lists the top family friendly events taken place that week, any upcoming events, current giveaways we are running and more!