* Please note that some of these activities require ticket purchase or registration.
Ongoing
Dazzling Nights*
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens - 32225
Nov 19 – Jan 9
Learn More: Dazzling Nights: immerse yourself in the wonder of the holidays
Take a “Holiday Gift Canning Class” at the Duval County Canning Center*
Extension Office - 32254
Various dates between November 20 – December 11
Learn More: Duval County Canning Center - UF/IFAS Extension
Deck the Chairs
Seawalk Pavilion - 32250
November 24 – January 1
Learn More: www.deckthechairs.org
The Santa Special*
St. Marys, GA - 31558
Starts November 26, runs weekly through Christmas
Learn More: thegeorgiatrain.com/santa-train-ride
Christmas in the Cathedral District
Various Locations Downtown
November 26 - December 31
Learn More: Christmas in the Cathedral District: Let There Be Light - Downtown Jacksonville
Gingerbread Extravaganza*
Old St. Andrew’s Church - 32202
December 4 – 22, 2021
Learn More: www.jaxhistory.org/gingerbread-extravaganza
ZOOlights*
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens - 32218
December 10-12, 17-19, 22-24 & 26
Learn More: www.jacksonvillezoo.org/zoolights
Candy Cane Class*
Sweet Pete's - 32202
December 11-28
Learn More: https://downtownjacksonville.org/events/candy-cane-class/
Silent Night
Foster a pet from ACPS for the holidays!
View available pets at www.coj.net/adopt
Donate a Toy to Charity
Find out more about Jacksonville area toy drives here: Jacksonville-area organizations collect toys, clothing for needy
November 22-28
Thanksgiving Distance Classic*
Pickwick Plaza - 32257
November 25
Learn More: thanksgivingdistanceclassic.com
Light Boat Parade
St. Johns River Downtown - 32207
November 27
Learn More: Special Events - Light Boat Parade
904 Pop Up: Arts Market & Food Truck Village
Riverfront Plaza - 32202
November 27
November 29-December 5
Totally Lit! Hanukkah Celebration
James Weldon Johnson Park - 32202
November 29
Learn More: Totally Lit! A Hanukkah Celebration at James Weldon Johnson Park
Chanukkah Extravaganza
Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) - 32217
November 30
Learn more at: jcajax.org/event/chanukkah-extravaganza
December Art Walk (Tree Lighting)
James Weldon Johnson Park - 32202
December 1
Learn more at: downtownjacksonville.org/first-wednesday-art-walk
JaxParks Christmas Movie: Elf
Boone Park - 32205
December 3
Movie starts at 6:00 p.m. Free popcorn and hot cocoa.
Illuminating Nature
The Cummer Gardens - 32204
December 3, 10, and 17
4:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Learn More: www.cummermuseum.org/event/illuminating-nature-cummer-gardens-dec-3
Festival of Lights 5k*
San Marco Square - 32207
December 4
Learn More: 1stplacesports.com/races/fol
Holiday Festival for Seniors*
Prime Osborn - 32204
December 4
Learn More: www.primefosborn.com/events/2021/holiday-festival-for-seniors
Reindeer Run Half Marathon and 5k*
Amelia Island
December 5
Learn More: ameliarunners.com/reindeer-run
Monday, December 6- Sunday, December 12
Holiday Pops with the Jacksonville Symphony*
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts - 32202
December 9 – 12
Learn More: jaxsymphony.org/event/holiday-pops-2021
Jacksonville Community Nutcracker*
Florida Theatre - 32202
December 10 – 11
Learn More: www.jaxnutcracker.org
Root Realty's Annual Festive Family Films: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Memorial Park - 32204
December 11
Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Food truck and free popcorn.
Holiday Food Truck Takeover with Santa Claus [CANCELLED]
James Weldon Johnson Park - 32202
December 11
A Very Shrimpy Christmas*
121 Financial Ballpark - 32202
December 11
Learn More: www.milb.com/jacksonville/news/photos-with-santa-holiday-crafts-headline-very-shrimp-christmas-on-dec-11
Ameris Bank Jacksonville Marathon*
The Bolles School - 32217
December 12
Learn More: amerisbank.com/About/What-Guides-Us/Community-Involvement/Jacksonville-Marathon
Monday, December 13- Sunday, December 19
Dashing Through Downtown
Downtown Jacksonville - 32202
December 13 – 17
Learn More: www.904area.com/jacksonville/downtown-jacksonville/events/515845/dashing-through-downtown-qr-code-scavenger-hunt
Kooker Park Christmas Movie Night: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Kooker Park - 32206
December 17
Movie starts at 6:00 p.m.
Merry & Bright Movie Night
Riverfront Plaza - 32202
December 17
6:00 p.m. - The Santa Clause
9:00 p.m. - Die Hard
Learn More: www.904area.com/jacksonville/downtown-jacksonville/events/515844/merry-and-bright-movie-night-presented-by-live-oak-contracting.htm
Virtual Storytime with Santa Fundraiser with the Jacksonville Public Library*
Online
December 18
Learn More: Storytime and Cookies with Santa - Jacksonville Public Library Foundation
Run Santa Run 5k*
Klutho Park - 32206
December 18
Learn More: 1stplacesports.com/santarun
Monday, December 20- Sunday, December 26
Holiday Blast Camp*
Various Community Centers
December 20 – 23
Learn More: COJ.net - Holiday Blast Camp December 20 - 23, 2021
Monday, December 27- Sunday, January 2
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
Downtown Jacksonville - 32202
December 31
Learn More: specialevents.coj.net/Special-Events/New-Year-s-Eve