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December 21 - 27

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Sweet Pete's Candy 'Find Jollypop'

Jollypop, the sugared-up Elf-On-The-Shelf, is causing mischief and mayhem at our candy mansion! Visit Sweet Pete’s as many times as you’d ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Holiday Brunch Favorites

Celebrate the joyous holiday season in style at JAX Cooking Studio. Join us for a delightful culinary adventure where we’ll ...

Prati Italia Santa Brunch

Celebrate the season at Prati Italia with our festive Holiday Brunch series! Join us on 12/7, 12/14, and 12/21 from ...

  • 10:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Prati Italia: 4972 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32246
  • Cost: $48++ adults / $24++ Children 5-12 (kids under 4 are free)
  • Website: www.pratiitalia.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

We Rock the Spectrum Cookies and Carols Karaoke Party

Gather your family, put on your Christmas PJs & come celebrate the season with songs and sweets! Included with your ...

  • 10:00 am -  3:00 pm 
  • Location: 9357-3 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL
  • Cost: Included with Open Play
  • Website: www.facebook.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 ...

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 ...

Blu By U Farm Christmas Crafting with Dr Seuss

Join us for a meet and greet, snacks, crafts and more!

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Blu By U Farm: 5571 Long Branch Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32234
  • Cost: $15 | parent free
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jax Cooking Studio: The Grinch Treats

Come to JAX Cooking Studio and enjoy making some “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” themed desserts and treats with our ...

Ritz Theatre and Museum Presents: Holiday Movie Night

THE PLAYGROUND this month is getting festive with a mystery movie night! Join us on December 21 and get into ...

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 Symphony Presents: Holiday Big Band

Back by popular demand, the Jacksonville Jazz Collective brings the spirit of the holidays to life with a high-energy big ...

  • 3:00 pm 
  • Location: Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts: 300 Water St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: See website for pricing
  • Website: my.jaxsymphony.org
  • 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

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

Garden Club of Jacksonville Luminaria Festival

Celebrate Riverside Avondale Preservation Luminaria Night with a party at the Garden Club of Jacksonville and luminaria tours by Go ...

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 ...

Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Luminaria

Begin or end your journey through Riverside Avondale Preservation’s Luminaria at the Cummer Museum. As candlelit streets glow throughout the ...

Riverside Avondale Luminaria

Luminaria brings neighbors together as they walk along candle-lit sidewalks to socialize with friends, both near and far.

  • 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm 
  • Location: Riverside Avondale Preservation: 2623 Herschel St, Jacksonville, Florida 32204
  • Cost: Free
  • Website: riversideavondale.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

The Honey Pot Bike Collective Luminaria Bike Ride

Join your best biking buds for this year's Luminary social ride. Departing from the Kent Campus parking lot at 6 ...

The Florida Theatre Presents: Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Bah! Humbug! One of the greatest stories in the history of English literature, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol has enchanted ...

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 ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Sweet Pete's Candy 'Find Jollypop'

Jollypop, the sugared-up Elf-On-The-Shelf, is causing mischief and mayhem at our candy mansion! Visit Sweet Pete’s as many times as you’d ...

Congaree and Penn Santa Brunch

Here comes Santa Claus! Meet the big guy in red at Congaree and Penn. Guests young and young at heart ...

  • 11:00 am -  2:00 pm 
  • Location: Conagree and Penn: 11830 Old Kings Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32219
  • Cost: $25 Ages 0-2 | $55 Ages 3-12 | $75 Ages 13+
  • Website: www.congareeandpenn.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 ...

Women Veterans Ignited Kids' Christmas Party

While we dedicate the year to supporting women veterans, this special holiday event is all about celebrating the children of ...

Painting with a Twist San Marco Holiday Family Fun

Paint and sip studio where guests drink wine and create art with guidance from artist-entertainers.

Jax Cooking Studio: Classic Christmas Treats

Join us to learn how to give your favorite classic Christmas treats little upgrades to really wow your friends and ...

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

The Florida Theatre Presents: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

This holiday season, experience the magic of cirque like never before with the all-new Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland! A thrilling ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Sweet Pete's Candy 'Find Jollypop'

Jollypop, the sugared-up Elf-On-The-Shelf, is causing mischief and mayhem at our candy mansion! Visit Sweet Pete’s as many times as you’d ...

Jax Cooking Studio: Cookies for Santa

Join us for a jolly and heartwarming holiday tradition as we dive into Santa’s Cookie Workshop! You’ll learn to bake ...

Metro Diner Jacksonville Beach Brunch with Santa

Santa's coming to town! Join us from 10am to 12pm on Tuesday, December 23rd for Breakfast with Santa

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

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 ...

Community First Igloo Grinch Night

Winterfest is here! Join us for Grinch Night! 5:00pm & 8:00pm

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 ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Jax Cooking Studio: Cookies for Santa

Join us for a jolly and heartwarming holiday tradition as we dive into Santa’s Cookie Workshop! You’ll learn to bake ...

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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

Jax Cooking Studio: Cookies for Santa

Join us for a jolly and heartwarming holiday tradition as we dive into Santa’s Cookie Workshop! You’ll learn to bake ...

Amelia Island Kayak Excursions Annual Christmas Eve Day Tour

***Festive holiday attire is encouraged (Santa hat, jingle bells, light necklaces, the infamous ugly sweater etc...) Making fun memories together with ...

  • 2:00 pm 
  • Location: Amelia Island Kayak Excursions: 4883 Otis Trl, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
  • Cost: $60+
  • Website: www.facebook.com
  • 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 ...

  • 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

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 ...

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

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 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

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

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 ...

  • 11:00 am 
  • Location: Sweet Pete's Candy: 400 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202
  • Cost: $16.50/person
  • Website: book.peek.com
  • Category: Holiday Events

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 ...

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 Cooking Studio: Winter Holiday Dinner

Togetherness defines the holidays. Enjoy this heartwarming culinary adventure where we’ll use delicious winter flavors and seasonal ingredients to craft ...

Community First Igloo Ugly Sweater Night

Winterfest is here! Join us for an Ugly Sweater Night!

Community First Igloo WinterFest

Winterfest is here! Mark your calendars for special holiday-themed skate sessions from Dec 19-Jan 4!

Candy Cane Course

Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/12k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family. The ...

  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 
  • Location: Ed Austin Regional Park 11751 McCormick Rd Jacksonville, FL 32225
  • Cost: $30.49
  • Website: eventvesta.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 ...

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

Jax Cooking Studio: Festive Holiday Treats

It’s too early to put away the holiday decorations, and it’s too early to end the fun of holiday baking! ...

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
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