12/19 - 1/5: Venardos Circus
Thursday, December 19 - Sunday, January 5
St. Augustine Amp
It’s time to celebrate the triumphant return of Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, coming to St. Augustine.
THIS WEEKEND IN DUUVALL & ST. AUGUSTINE : There are plenty of places to check out this week! Vernardos Circus is back in town, Disco Dreamland is putting on a holiday fundraiser, Lucky Duck is having a bar crawl, and there is a Christmas Classics Movie Night. Get a drink at Miracle Pop Up, stroll around Night of Lights, check out the Ancient City Christmas Experience, and see A Very Merry Christmas Ball.
12/19: DT Jax Sip & Stroll
Thursday, December 19, 5 PM
Southbank Riverwalk
Spanning from Friendship Fountain to Chart House, enjoy live music, food trucks and carts, bars and a picnic area – all with a picturesque sunset backdrop.
12/17: A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show
Tuesday, December 17
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
Defy gravity this holiday season, and make A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show your new holiday tradition. Broadway and the holidays collide as Broadway stars from the smash-hit musical WICKED sing songs and banter with the audience.
Starting 12/12: A Very Merry Christmas Ball - JACKSONVILLE!
Select Dates
The Glass Factory
An evening of pure magic, this elegant and beautiful Christmas spectacular will fill your heart with joy and festive wonder.
12/20: Christmas Classics
12/20: Elf, 6 - 9 PM
3120 Hendricks Avenue
Enjoy movie nights in the park! This week enjoy Elf! This event is presented by Brightway Insurance: The Carlucci Agency!
12/7 - 12/28: Gingerbread Extravaganza
Through Saturday, December 28
Old St. Andrew’s Church
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.
2024 Christmas Home Decorating Contest
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.
Now-12/22: Christmas Experience at Ancient City Farmstead
Now - Sunday, December 22
395 St Marks Pond Blvd
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!
12/20: Disco Dreamland Fundraiser
Friday, December 20, 9 PM
Refinery Jax Beach
Project Chance has a mission to train service dogs with a specific skill set needed to aid each child diagnosed with autism and other developmental abilities. Support the cause and grab your tickets and dance the night away.
Jax Beach Santa Bar Crawl
Friday, December 20, 7 PM
Jacksonville Beach
Lucky Duck Promotions is excited to announce their Annual Santa Bar Crawl in Jacksonville Beach. The event will end at the Disco Dreamland Holiday Fundraiser supporting Project Chance.
7-7:45: Surfer [The Bar]
7:50-8:40: Luckys and Hoptinger
8:45-9:15: The Wreck
9:15-9:45: Tavern
9:50-Close: Disco Dreamland at The Refinery
Lynch's Karaoke Night
Sunday, 10:30 PM - Close
Lynch's Irish Pub
Sing along to your favorite tunes at Lynch's!
Now: Deck the Chairs
Wednesday, November 27 - Wednesday, January 1
Seawalk Pavilion
Celebrate Deck the Chairs at Jax Beach! Stroll around and check out the beautiful lights put on by our community.
Colors of the Wild
Select Nights November - February, 5:30 - 9:30 PM
Jacksonville Zoo
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.
Miracle Pop-Up Bar
See Hours
Grape and Grain
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!
Starting 11/23: Night of Lights
Saturday, November 23 - Friday, January 31
St. Augustine
Stroll the streets of St. Augustine and take in the beauty of Night of Lights!
Resources and Volunteer in Jacksonville
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
Curated Guides
The Ultimate Jacksonville Coffee Guide: 60+ Jax Coffee Shops by Neighborhood
Farmers Markets in the 904
Brewery Guide
More Events
12/16: Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour
12/17: Mindi Abair, Marcus Anderson, Lindsey Webster
12/18: Kevin Hart
12/19: Patti Labelle
12/19: Community Winterfest
12/20: Cirque Musica
12/22: Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol
12/23: Home Alone Fundraiser
12/20: Orange Park Fire Dept Firetruck Santa
12/21: Run Santa Run 5K
12/21:Teal Trot Jaguars 5K
WJCT Music Calendar
Museums and Activities
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
MOSH (Museum of Science & History)
Jacksonville Zoo
Cummer Museum
Upcoming Concerts & Shows
12/26: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet
12/26: Kevin Hart
12/27: LATE NIGHT RADIO w/ special guests ARTIFAKTS, MOTIFV, SIDE TRAKD
12/27 & 12/28: Mersiv Sonar Sessions
1/5: Sleeping Beauty
1/7 - 1/12: Mamma Mia!
1/6: Judy Collins
1/8: Grass Is Dead
1/10: Elvis Birthday Bash
1/17: The New York Bee Gees
1/18: The Purple Xperience
1/24: Mason Ramsey "Falls Into Place Tour
1/26: Shanghai Circus
1/28: Yacht Rock Revue
2/27: Dancing with the Stars: Live! - 2025 Tour
Plan Ahead
12/27: Jacksonville Icemen v South Carolina Stingrays
12/29: Jaguars vs. Titans
12/29: Yoga in the Park
12/31: DT Jax New Years Fireworks
12/31: New Year's Eve Rooftop Disco at River & Post
12/31: Casa Marina's New Year's Eve Party
12/31: New Year's Eve at World of Beer
12/31: Black and Gold Affair
12/31: New Year's Eve Pop Punk Emo Night
12/31: New Year's Eve Firework Show At St. John's County Pier
12/31: New Year's Eve Hardwicks Snow Ball
12/31: Moulin Rouge New Years Party
12/31: New Year's Eve Royal Gala
1/2: Jacksonville’s 80th Annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
1/4: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
1/8: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits
1/10: Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators
1/11: Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays
1/17: 38th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Breakfast presented by Florida Blue
