Make plans to attend Gingerbread Extravaganza, Luminaria, Christmas Experience at Ancient City, and so much more! Catch the Downtown Jax Tree Lighting Ceremony and enjoy the Art Walk afterward. Enjoy an Icemen Game and head to the zoo for Colors of the Wild.
Stroll the streets of #DTJax, enjoy live music, shop with local artists and vendors, and visit your favorite participating galleries and businesses along the way! Plus, don't miss the annual tree lighting in James Weldon Johnson Park at 6, along with a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus in the park and at Snyder Memorial Church!
Canopy Road Cafe is one of our favorite brunch spots in JAX! They’re a traditional modern diner and they just opened a NEW location for you to try.
Are you the Clark Griswold of your neighborhood? Nominations are now open for our Annual Christmas Home Decorating Contest presented by Daily's! This is your calling & the entire city wants to see you or your neighbors most over-the-top & outlandish decorations.
The church will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring 50+ gingerbread creations by artists and creators plus holiday displays, a train display, a bake shop, a gift shop, and more.
Enjoy watching The Grinch this weekend at Seawalk Pavilion! Bring your own chairs and blankets to sit back and relax on.
Ain't Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations is the electrifying, smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Kick off the holiday season with photos with Santa, crafts and holiday classics screening on the videoboard!
Come see the region's tallest decorated Christmas tree, Santa's Workshop, and even skate on North Florida's very first outdoor ice skating rink!
Sing along to your favorite tunes at Lynch's!
Celebrate Deck the Chairs at Jax Beach! Stroll around and check out the beautiful lights put on by our community.
Don’t miss the Annual Riverside Avondale Luminaria - One of our favorite holiday traditions in Jacksonville! Multiple neighborhoods will participate in the annual holiday spectacle that attracts thousands and spans from Memorial Park & 5 Points all the way to Avondale!
The Icemen are in town this week! Catch a game at VyStar Veterans Arena.
Step into a captivating world where artistry and nature intertwine with over 1,200 glowing lanterns! Join us for an unforgettable journey as the Zoo and Gardens transform into a magical wonderland filled with vibrant colors and enchanting light.
Grape and Grain Exchange's Holiday Pop-Up Bar, "Miracle on the Square" is NOW OPEN in Historic San Marco! Stop in today through the New Year for unique Christmas cocktails, live music, and North Florida’s most decorated holiday bar!
Stroll the streets of St. Augustine and take in the beauty of Night of Lights!
Don’t miss the Nemours Children’s Health Run & Walk starting at EverBank Stadium, with scenic routes through downtown, along the St. Johns River, and over the iconic Hart Bridge.
First Coast Surfrider
Timucuan Parks Foundation
Feeding Northeast Florida
Mental Health Awareness
Special Olympics Florida
Jacksonville Humane Society
Clara White Mission - Daily Feeding Volunteering
Women's Center of Jacksonville
The Ultimate Jacksonville Coffee Guide: 60+ Jax Coffee Shops by Neighborhood
Farmers Markets in the 904
Brewery Guide
Now- 12/29: Glowing Gardens
12/7: Whiskey Myers
12/6: Light up the House 5K and Block Party
12/6: St. Marys White Lighting Parade
12/6: Neptune Beach 1st Street Parade
12/7: Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Parade
12/7: Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade
12/7: St. Augustine Christmas Parade
12/7: 29th Annual Festival of Lights 5K
12/7: Christmas in Avondale
12/7: USS Orleck Car Show
12/7: Ship Fest Christmas
12/8: Jhené Aiko: The Magic Hour Tour
WJCT Music Calendar
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
MOSH (Museum of Science & History)
Jacksonville Zoo
Cummer Museum
12/5 - 12/8: Ain't Too Proud-The Life and Times of The Temptations
12/12: Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Lost Christmas Eve
Starting 12/12: A Very Merry Christmas Ball - JACKSONVILLE!
12/13 & 12/14: The 33rd Annual Community Nutcracker
12/16: Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour
12/17: A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show
12/18: Kevin Hart
12/22: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
12/23: Home Alone Fundraiser
12/19 - 1/5: Venardos Circus
12/26: WWE Live Holiday Tour
12/11: Jacksonville Icemen v Greenville Swamp Rabbits
12/11: Murray Hill Holiday
12/12: Dickens Illuminated Procession on Amelia
12/14: Parade of Paws: Nassau Humane Society
12/14: Annual Yulee Christmas Parade & Festival
12/14: Hilliard Santa Parade
12/14: Holly Jolly Jekyll Light Parade
12/14: St. Augustine Regatta of Lights
12/14: Ameris Bank Marathon
12/14: Jacksonville Icemen v Florida Everblades
12/14: Viva La Fiesta
12/14: Phoenix Jax Holiday Artist & Makers Market
12/14: Grand in the Sand
12/15: Jaguars vs. Jets
12/19: DT Jax Sip & Stroll
12/20: Orange Park Fire Dept Firetruck Santa
12/21: Run Santa Run 5K
12/27: Jacksonville Icemen v South Carolina Stingrays
1/4: Jacksonville Icemen v Greenville Swamp Rabbits
