There’s at all times rather a lot occurring within the month of December. In our space we now have a number of common vacation occasion that final all month lengthy; Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville seashore, Evening of Lights in St. Augustine and one among my private favorites Evening of Pints. However there’s loads of different happenings as effectively, simply try the lengthy record of enjoyable issues to do in December.
12 Beers of Christmas at Engine 15 – Dec 1 – 12, 2019
This has grow to be a enjoyable custom at Engine 15 and the finishers are legends across the bar! The Brew Crew goes over and past yearly to make nice beers nice. Extra particulars on their fb web page.
Engine 15 on the Seashore | https://www.fb.com/occasions/558422214980620/
Evening of Lights St Augustine – till February 2, 2020
Take pleasure in St. Augustine glowing with vacation magic – from the bottom to the rooftops. Often called among the best vacation lighting shows on this planet, St. Augustine’s Evening of Lights options thousands and thousands of tiny white lights that create a magical ambiance within the nation’s oldest metropolis. Take pleasure in each night starting at nightfall.
The World’s Largest Gingerbread Ship – till Dec 29, 2019
The Pastry Kitchen has been onerous at work to create the world’s largest gingerbread pirate ship. Be part of the launch on November 27 or go to the Foyer by way of December 29 to take an image and see the fondant crew on their extraordinary gingerbread ship.Complementary and open to the general public.
Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island | https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/accommodations/florida/amelia-island/hotel-overview/holiday-season
Deck the Chairs in Jax Seashore till Jan 1, 2020
This award profitable vacation lighted sculpture exhibit utilizing lifeguard chairs will characteristic music & a lightweight present, stage projections, kids’s play space, weekend programing and concessions. The aim is to offer a household pleasant vacation occasion to the general public and lift funds for the Volunteer Life Saving Corps of Jacksonville Seashore.
Latham Plaza, Jax Seashore | www.deckthechairs.org
Orange Park Farmers Market – Dec 1, 2019
This market has over 100 distributors regularly that provide quite a lot of do-it-yourself and homegrown merchandise from native retailers, dwell leisure, meals on website, and an important household ambiance.The market is positioned on the busy nook of US17 and Kingsley Ave. 2042 Park Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073. That is an out of doors market and generally on account of inclement climate the market could also be closed. Simply search for the massive yellow indicators!
Right here you’ll discover domestically grown produce, native honey, cupcakes, pies, salsa, granola, vegetation, uncooked milk, eggs, cheeses, hand crafted jewellery, hen homes, pottery and rather more.
There’s parking at CVS/Winn Dixie throughout the road, or at City Corridor off of US 17 and Smith St and Kingsley Ave- each of those areas provide restricted parking. The market takes place on the First & Third Sunday each month. 10 am – 3 pm.
City Corridor Park, Orange Park | www.orangeparkmarket.com
Tiny City: St. Augustine Miniature Village – Dec 1 – 29, 2019
Go to this vacation exhibit on the St. Augustine Artwork Affiliation Gallery that includes handmade miniature replicas of town’s historic buildings created by artist Lenny Reul. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday noon- 4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free.
St. Augustine Artwork Affiliation Gallery | http://www.staaa.org/
Evening of Pints, St. Augustine – Dec 1, 2019 – Feb 2, 2020
Have a good time the third annual Nights of Pints the place St. Augustine’s native breweries provide craft beer lovers an opportunity to get pleasure from a free, seasonally brewed pint at every St. Augustine brewery with the acquisition of a commemorative t-shirt. T-shirts are $30 and a portion of the proceeds goes to HAWKE Wildlife, a neighborhood non-profit that rescues birds of prey and different wild animals in want. Taking part breweries embody Historical Metropolis Brewing Taproom, 18 Cathedral Place, Canine Rose Brewing Firm, 77 Bridge St., Lavatory Brewing Firm, 218 W. King St., and Outdated Coast Ales, 300 Anastasia Blvd.
Il Divo – Dec 3, 2019
Multi-national, operatic crossover vocal group IL Divo return to carry out vacation favorites “Ave Maria,” “O Holy Evening,” and “Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Devoted),” from their platinum album The Christmas Assortment, and their largest hits “Regresa a Mi (Unbreak My Coronary heart),” “The Time of Our Lives,” “Si Voy A Perderte (Don’t Wanna Lose You)” and “I Imagine in You (Je Crois En Toi).”Found and mentored by NBC’s America’s Bought Expertise choose Simon Cowell 15 years in the past, IL Divo has advanced into the pre-eminent tenor powerhouse vocal group with 4 sold-out world excursions to this point, greater than 30 million albums offered, and 160 gold and platinum albums in 33 international locations.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
St. Marys White Lighting – Dec 3, 2019
It’s time to mild the large tree on the waterfront. Beginning at 5:30 PM.
Downtown St. Marys, GA | www.stmaryswelcome.com
seventeenth Annual Gingerbread Home Extravaganza – Dec 4 – 29, 2019
Come see some implausible gingerbread creations at Outdated St. Andrews, subsequent to the baseball grounds in the course of the month of December. All proceeds from the Gingerbread Extravaganza profit the academic packages and archival repository of the Jacksonville Historic Society.
Wednesday – Friday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
* Particular Sunday Instances *12/15 and 12/22 11 a.m. -4 p.m.
Outdated St. Andrews | http://www.jaxhistory.org/gingerbread-extravaganza/
First Wednesday Artwork Stroll – Dec 4, 2019
Theme this month: Spirit of Giving. The Artwork Stroll is held month-to-month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.—rain or shine. First Wednesday Artwork Stroll spans greater than 15 blocks that features greater than 40 galleries, museums, cultural venues, eating places, bars and companies, plus dozens of artists in Hemming Park, avenue performers and dwell music. Get your map at Hemming Park. This can be a self-guided tour.
varied venues downtown | www.jacksonvilleartwalk.com
Christmas within the Cathedral District – Dec 4, 2019
Cathedral District Church buildings are opening their doorways for an inaugural FREE strolling tour and welcoming the general public to expertise their church buildings adorned for Christmas. Docents will greet you inside every Sanctuary, and you’ll be handled to the sounds of choirs and Christmas music whereas on route. Hosted by the Basilica of The Immaculate Conception Church, First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, Mount Zion AME Church, Simpson Memorial United Methodist Church and St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral.
Hop-on-hop-off transportation for households with babies and the aged will likely be offered without charge; and secured free parking! There will likely be festivities for youngsters, a dwell Nativity Scene, an genuine Bethlehem Market promoting handmade crafts, distinctive items, jewellery and baked items; our meals courtroom will characteristic the Signature “District Christmas Cocktail”, Beer and Wine. FREE GENERAL ADMISSION! Register at 904tix.com as we speak & win a particular reward. Should be current on the occasion to win. 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Luminary Evening at St. Augustine Lighthouse – Dec 4, 2019
Luminary Evening on the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum is a family-friendly custom throughout St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights celebration. The Museum grounds will likely be open for a night celebration that may characteristic vacation music, a go to from Santa, seasonal treats, and different actions.This occasion is free and open to the general public with a steered donation of a non-perishable meals merchandise, which will likely be donated to a neighborhood meals pantry.
St Augustine Lighthouse | http://staugustinelighthouse.org/
4 Italian Tenors – Dec 5, 2019
Direct from Rome, Italy The 4 Italian Tenors (I Quattro Tenori ltaliani) carry out “Viva Italia” A Salute to 4 nice Italian Tenors: Enrico Caruso, Mario Lanza, Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli. For the primary time in the USA, the 4 Italian Tenors carry out the best Tenor Arias and Songs of all time, in fantastic distinctive preparations, created notably for his or her U.S. Debut Tour. Their performances are charming, exhilarating, passionate, participating and mesmerizing. Hear this new era of world class Tenors discover and current these basic works with panache, verve and vivacity, all in their very own inimitable type. Be remodeled to the land of Italy, and bathe in its wealthy tradition with the sounds of The 4 Italian Tenors. 7:30 PM.
Instances-Union Middle | https://www1.ticketmaster.com/occasion/220056E9E182A75C
Jacksonville Symphony Vacation Pops – Dec 5 – 9, 2019
Jacksonville’s favourite vacation custom returns, with the fantastic sounds of the season from conventional carols and sing-along medleys to a particular Santa Claus dance that includes dancers from Douglas Anderson. Expertise the enjoyment and majesty of the vacation with the Jacksonville Symphony and Symphony Refrain on this spectacular occasion for the entire household.
Instances-Union Middle | Tickets www.ticketmaster.com
Dave Koz and Associates Christmas Tour – Dec 5, 2019
In a profession that spans greater than three a long time, saxophonist Dave Koz has racked up an astoundingly spectacular array of honors and achievements: 9 GRAMMY® nominations, 9 No. 1 albums on Billboard’s Present Modern Jazz Albums chart, quite a few world excursions, enjoying for a number of presidents, a Star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame and extra.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
Jingle Jam 2019 – Dec 5, 2019
Instances-Union Middle | Tickets www.ticketmaster.com
A Christmas Carol – Dec 5, 2019
Jason Woods brings his inspiring tour de power efficiency of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to the Ponte Vedra Live performance Corridor stage this December in a particular one-night profit efficiency for STAGE Fund. Within the span of 90 minutes, Mr. Woods transforms into over 25 characters from the Dickens’ vacation basic as he describes each shadowy phantom, each mouth-watering morsel of Christmas dinner, and every tear of pleasure from this beloved story. Doorways open at 7:00 PM for complimentary dessert refreshments, the present begins at 8:00 PM.
Ponte Vedra Live performance Corridor | pvconcerthall.com | 904-209-0399
First Friday Artwalk St Augustine – Dec 6 , 2019
From 5 – 9 p.m. on the primary Friday of each month, the Artwork Galleries of St. Augustine characteristic new displays, refreshments and dwell music at greater than 20 galleries. The occasion is held rain or shine contained in the member galleries and is a free, self-guided strolling tour (tour maps obtainable at collaborating galleries).
Varied venues | www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org
Inaugural Christmas Tree lighting Occasion at Instinct – Dec 6, 2019
Come to Instinct Ale Works Bier Corridor on Friday, December sixth for our inaugural Christmas tree lightning social gathering! This will likely be a family-friendly occasion with a number of actions, together with:
– Tree lighting! Assist us embellish our 15-foot tree!
– Pictures with Santa Claus!
– Bounce home for teenagers!
– A “Letters to Santa” writing station!
Instinct Ale Works | https://www.fb.com/occasions/453737085146241/
Leonid & Associates Performs the music of Chicago – Dec 6, 2019
With their uncanny capability to carry out, be aware for be aware, Chicago’s largest hits “If You Depart Me Now,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Sizzling Streets,” “Free” and extra, Moscow-based Modern Jazz band Leonid and Associates have created a worldwide fan base and earned greater than 15 million YouTube video views with out ever leaving Russia.
Following the success of their Chicago tribute album Chicogvich, the group is touring the US for the primary time.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
Darkish of the Moon Tour – Dec 6 – 8, 2019
Throughout this tour, with solely a glow stick as lighting, guides share the historical past and ghost tales of the individuals who have lived, labored and visited the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Darkish of the Moon is the one tour that will get you within the Lighthouse grounds at evening. Arrive quarter-hour earlier than scheduled time to permit time for check-in. Excursions are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and final roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Adults are $25, kids beneath 12 are $20.
St. Augustine Lighthouse | http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
A Christmas Carol – Dec 6 – 22, 2019
An adaptation of the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey from an embittered, ungenerous creature right into a giving, caring human being by the hands of three spirits, who, one Christmas Eve, present him what life means. This richly textured play brings the complete spirit of the guide, in addition to these of Christmases Previous, Current and But To Come, to life on the stage.
Participant’s by the Sea |(904) 249-0289 | www.playersbythesea.org
Seashores North Pole Specific – Dec 6 – 7, 2019
Don’t miss the chance to Meet Santa and the Conductor on the Seashores North Pole Specific! This two day occasion will happen Friday, December 6, 2:00 p.m. to six:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 7, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guests are invited to put in writing a letter to Santa, get pleasure from cocoa and cookies, make crafts, and revel in different festivities within the Historical past Park. Within the Higher Depot guests will discover the Seashores Museum’s very personal working North Pole Specific which can quickly exchange the Florida East Coast Railroad practice usually discovered there.
Seashores North Pole Specific is free to Museum Members with a steered $5 donation from non-members. Please contact the Museum at (904) 241-5657 for additional info.
Seashores Museum | (904) 241-5657 | www.beachesmuseum.org
Paris in Full Bloom – Dec 6 – 8, 2019
Arts & Vintage present benefiting Wolfson’s Kids’s Hospital.
Prime F. Osborn Middle | www.artandantiquesshow.com
Harlem Globetrotters – Dec 6, 2019
The Globetrotter stars are basketball innovators – defying physics, rattling rims and bringing you into the highlight. That is greater than a recreation. It’s greater than a present. It’s the one and solely Harlem Globetrotters like by no means earlier than.
VyStar Memorial Enviornment | www.ticketmaster.com
A Magical Cirque Christmas – Dec 6, 2019
The producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The Illusionists” have introduced collectively the world’s biggest entertainers for a spell-binding and unbelievable new vacation manufacturing – A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Expertise the magic of Christmas with dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists from all corners of the world, accompanied by your favourite vacation music carried out dwell. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry deal with that’s excellent for the whole household.
Instances-Union Middle | www.ticketmaster.com
Island Chambers Singers Fall Live performance – Dec 6 & Dec 8, 2019
Christmas Pleasure will fill the air because the Island Chamber Singers carry out their Christmas Live performance on Friday, December 6, and Sunday, December 8, on the Amelia Plantation Chapel. The Chamber Singers will likely be accompanied by an orchestra, and the live performance will characteristic a efficiency by The First Coast Singers, a youth chorale sponsored by Arts Alive Nassau. A variety of songs, from classical items like Pergolesi’s “Glory to God within the Highest” and Powell’s “Christus Natus Est” to conventional favorites like “Deck the Corridor,” “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing,” and “The Holly and the Ivy”. Live shows will happen on the Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Highway, Amelia Island, on Friday, December 6, at 7 pm, and Sunday, December 8, at 3 pm. A gap evening reception will likely be held within the Fellowship Corridor instantly following Friday night’s efficiency. Tickets are $20 for adults when bought prematurely of live performance day. Tickets at www.IslandChamberSingers.org, Amelia Island Customer Middle, 102 Centre Avenue, (800) 226-3542 and others. Tickets can also be bought on the door for $25.
Amelia Island Plantation Chapel | www.IslandChamberSingers.org
Seashores City Middle Tree Lighting – Dec 7, 2019
Held the place Atlantic Seashore and Neptune Seashore meet the seashore. Beginning at 2:30 p.m. with a motorbike parade, there will likely be musical and dance performances, tattoos and “Make your individual and take it residence” craft tables for all ages. Bounce on the hayride or trackless practice and be part of within the actions arrange all through Seashores City Middle. The Mayors of each cities will mild the neighborhood tree & Santa and Mrs. Claus will arrive by sleigh at 5:30 pm. The Metropolis of Atlantic Seashore, The Metropolis of Neptune Seashore, The Sea Horse Oceanfront Resort, Seashores City Middle Company and The Seashores City Middle Retailers Affiliation sponsor this annual occasion.
Atlantic Seashore/Neptune Seashore | https://www.fb.com/occasions/991911891162186/
Surf Illumination – Dec 7, 2019
This free vacation occasion from 4-7 p.m. on the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park encompasses a ceremonial lighting of the vacation tree, a go to from Santa, music, arts and crafts and kids’s actions. 350 A1A Seashore Blvd., St. Augustine Seashore 904-347-8007
St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park |https://www.sabca.org/?page_id=203
OH What FUN! vacation occasion – Dec 7, 2019
Annual OH What FUN! vacation occasion at Sawgrass Village on Saturday December seventh from 10am -3pm. This can be a FREE occasion and open to the general public. Take pleasure in Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides, Go to with Santa, Music, Actions, Stuff your Stocking & Win It! and Extra Enjoyable!
Hosted by the Ponte Vedra Lady’s Membership Inc., JINGLE MINGLE on the Sawgrass Village tent on Foremost Avenue from 5:00pm to 7:30pm the night of December seventh. Come get pleasure from drinks, meals, and dwell music.
Sawgrass Village | Tickets obtainable at PVWCevents.com
tenth Annual Villa Zorayda Candlelight Excursions – Dec 7, 2019
Take a tour of the gorgeous Villa Zorayda Museum that showcases stunning Christmas decorations for the Holidays. A spectacular Christmas Tree adorned within the colours of the Zorayda – crimson and gold – is positioned heart stage within the central “Court docket of Lions”. Over 100 candles are aglow all through the Museum as docents lead company on a tour of the historic mansion. The tour begins at 5:30 p.m. Grownup admission is $18 and Kids 7 – 12 are $8. No cost for youngsters ages 4 – 6.
Villa Zorayda Museum | https://www.fb.com/villazoraydamuseum/%20percent20percent20https://villazorayda.com/candlelighttours/
Trisha Yearwood – Dec 7, 2019
Nation famous person Trisha Yearwood returns to the Florida Theatre to carry out her hits like “How Do I Stay,” “She’s in Love with the Boy” “Good Love,” “Thinkin’ About You,” “Imagine Me Child (I Lied)” together with new materials and choices from her album Let’s Be Frank, a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
She could be seen weekly on her Meals TV present Trisha’s Southern Kitchen, moreover she is the creator of quite a few best-selling cookbooks together with Dwelling Cooking with Trisha Yearwood.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
St. Augustine Christmas Parade – Dec 7, 2019
Expertise St. Augustine’s annual Christmas Parade with floats, marching bands, automobiles, horses and the arrival of Santa. The parade begins at 9 a.m. by the Mission Nombre de Dios off San Marco Avenue and continues by way of the downtown streets of historic St. Augustine. For extra info e mail LAevents7@gmail.com.
WWE Vacation Stay Tremendous Tour – Dec 7, 2019
WWE Stay Vacation Tour brings the WWE Supershow to Jacksonville, FL! Don’t miss your favourite WWE RAW and SmackDown Superstars at VyStar Veterans Memorial Enviornment! Get in on the motion and see Common Champion Seth Rollins, RAW Ladies’s Champion Becky Lynch, The Large Canine Roman Reigns, Smackdown Ladies’s Champion Bayley, plus Sasha Banks, Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre, The O.C. – Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, and lots of extra!
7:30 PM.
VyStar Memorial Enviornment | ticketmaster.com
A Christmas Celebration: Energy of Soul – Dec 7, 2019
ACHS Dance Ensemble, Zack Bradley, Jonathan Brooks. Katryna Del Cabrera, Kayla Cummings, Bernice Inexperienced, Kevin Griffin, Sydney Lampins, Patric Younger, John Gripper, Mark Corridor, Deidra Hills, Legacy, Lyric Regulation, Felicia Neal, Tim O’Berry, Amara Powell, Govida Simonic, Brooke Spencer, Jimminda Thompson, Kipp Walker, John White, Jazz Zamor & Deborah McDuffie
Ritz Theatre and Museum | (904) 807-2010 | www.ritzjacksonville.com
The Hip Hop Nutcracker – Dec 7, 2019
A vacation mash-up for the entire household, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is again and higher than ever. Directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a up to date dance spectacle set to Tchaikovsky’s timeless music. A novel and joyful occasion, this evening-length manufacturing is carried out by a supercharged forged of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one among hip hop’s founding fathers, who opens the present with a brief set .Identical to the unique, in The Hip Hop Nutcracker, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream journey battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and studying the teachings of the vacation season. Modern digital graffiti and visuals rework the panorama of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from conventional nineteenth Century Germany to the colourful, various sights and sounds of latest New York Metropolis. By this re-mixed and re-imagined model of the basic, the dynamic performers of The Hip Hop Nutcracker take us on a journey that celebrates love, neighborhood and the magic of the vacation season.
Instances-Union Middle | Ticketmaster.com
Colonial Nightwatch St. Augustine – Dec 7, 2019
The St. Augustine Garrison and The Colonial Quarter recreate the historic Evening Watches in Spanish colonial garrison cities.
Actions start on the Castillo de San Marcos with a flag elevating at 9 a.m. It continues within the Colonial Quarter from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. and can characteristic Spanish, French, British and Native American re-enactors portraying occasions of colonial St. Augustine from 1739 by way of 1784.
The Colonial Evening Watch will culminate with a Torch Gentle Parade at 7 p.m. which begins on the Castillo de San Marcos and travels down St. George Avenue to the Governor’s Home the place parade members and guests will likely be greeted by a speech on the Governor’s Home, adopted by a “Volley of Pleasure” and singing of Christmas carols.
Vacation within the Gardens – Dec 8, 2019
Vacation within the Gardens at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park options dwell leisure on stage all day, kids’s arts and crafts, pictures with Santa, tea with Mrs. Claus, plant gross sales and vacation arts and crafts distributors from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The park will likely be adorned for the right household vacation photograph. Free entry with unwrapped toy or non-perishable meals merchandise. 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.Palm Coast, FL 32137
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park | https://www.washingtonoaks.org/
ninth Annual Firefighter Chili Prepare dinner Off – Dec 7, 2019
Admission to the occasion is FREE! They ask for $1 per pattern of chili. 100% of the funds raised for the chili samples goes on to Hoods for Heroes!
The Amp St. Augustine | 904-209-0367 | www.theampsa.com
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers – Dec 8, 2019
Sport begins at 4:05PM
TIAA Area | www.jaguars.com
Jax Seashore Artwork Stroll – Dec 10 , 2019
This family-friendly occasion takes place on the second Tuesday of every month from 5 PM till 9 PM. Carry your loved ones out to see dozens of nice native artists, hear native musicians carry out, and go to the collaborating companies all through the downtown Jacksonville Seashore space.
Jax Seashore | www.betterjaxbeach.com
Stay Nativity at Orange Corridor in St. Marys – Dec 10, 2019
The annual Stay Nativity is deliberate on the garden at Orange Corridor and is a household pleasant out of doors occasion that shares the story of the start of Jesus. You’ll get pleasure from music, dwell animals, and the enjoyment of Christmas as you see the nativity acted out. There will likely be two performances which might be deliberate to start at 7:00 pm and seven:30 pm. Conyers Avenue and Osborne Avenue instantly adjoining to Orange Corridor will likely be closed to visitors. Restricted seating will likely be obtainable.
Orange Corridor, St. Marys, GA | www.stmaryswelcome.com
St. Augustine Vacation Evening Market – Dec 10, 2019
This occasion will characteristic dwell leisure from Ramona with particular company from the Middle of Religious Dwelling Choir of Gentle. Soirée for Days is internet hosting a Vacation Costume Photograph Sales space and the SJC Library will likely be stationed on the neighborhood sales space with a pop-up planetarium and child’s actions. This particular vacation Market will showcase over 50 distributors specializing in handmade crafts, items and artwork and options implausible dinner choices, a full bar and dwell leisure! The Evening Market is open to the general public with free admission and free parking!
St. Augustine Amphitheatre | https://www.staugamphitheatre.com/p51-farmer-s-market.aspx
Tuba Christmas – Dec 10, 2019
Tuba Christmas is comprised of roughly 200 college students and adults performers enjoying Vacation Music with Tubas. This worldwide group is devoted to creating, increasing, and preserving the music arts. Music begins at 10 AM on the Seawalk Pavilion.
Seawalk Pavilion, Jax Seashore | http://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/guests/special-events
Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades – Dec 11, 2019
Sport begins at 7:00PM
Veterans Memorial Enviornment | www.jacksonvilleicemen.com
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Dec 12, 2019
A product of the imaginative and prescient and creativeness of TSO’s late founder/composer/lyricist Paul O’Neill, “Christmas Eve and Different Tales” started the distinctive format O’Neill known as “Rock Theater” and cast a deep reference to their followers that it become the wildly-successful tour, cementing the group’s standing as a must-see, multi-generational, vacation custom and kick-started the pattern of Yuletide season excursions. This 12 months’s unforgettable multi-sensory extravaganza is about to start on November thirteenth and can go to 66 cities for 109 performances throughout North America earlier than concluding on December thirtieth. 7:30 PM.
VyStar Memorial Enviornment | Ticketmaster.com
The First Coast Nutcracker – Dec 13 – 15, 2019
The First Coast Nutcracker has been a beloved custom in Northeast Florida for over 40 years. Expertise Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet correctly skilled: with a dwell, full symphony orchestra, as solely the Jacksonville Symphony presents it.
Instances-Union Middle | Ticketmaster.com
Darkish of the Moon Tour – Dec 13 – 15, 2019
Throughout this tour, with solely a glow stick as lighting, guides share the historical past and ghost tales of the individuals who have lived, labored and visited the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Darkish of the Moon is the one tour that will get you within the Lighthouse grounds at evening. Arrive quarter-hour earlier than scheduled time to permit time for check-in. Excursions are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and final roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Adults are $25, kids beneath 12 are $20.
St. Augustine Lighthouse | http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
The Ritz Jazz Jam – Dec 13, 2019
Noel Freidline Quintet/Ritz Voices – “Jazzy Noel”
Ritz Theatre and Museum | (904) 807-2010 | www.ritzjacksonville.com
Dickens on Centre – Dec 13 – 15, 2019
Go to Fernandina and journey again in time December 13-15, 2019 in the course of the fifth annual Dickens on Centre competition in Historic Downtown Fernandina Seashore, Florida, on Amelia Island. Free to the general public, this Victorian impressed vacation competition is as enjoyable because the dickens for the whole household. Take pleasure in costumed characters, themed leisure and performances, visits from Saint Nick, and quite a lot of distributors promoting seasonal items and wares. Impressed by Charles Dickens’ novella, “A Christmas Carol,” Dickens on Centre transforms downtown Fernandina right into a basic English village, certain to enliven your Christmas spirit. Assume chestnuts roasting, carolers strolling, and readings of ‘Twas the Evening Earlier than Christmas.
Downtown Fernandina | https://www.ameliaisland.com/landing-pages/Dickens-on-Centre-Christmas-Competition?viewmode=0
Dickens After Darkish – Dec 13 & 14, 2019
The leisure throughout Dickens After Darkish will not be for the faint of coronary heart! Watch a Scrooged-up model of A Christmas Carol and sing together with a considerably skilled forged as they attempt to get the phrases proper to your favourite Christmas songs. Let go of your guilt and remorse as you inform us your previous misdeeds anonymously, then, in the course of the present, a chained Jacob Marley will share them with the world! Don’t fear: we gained’t inform anybody who isn’t there. Together with your participation (and a drink or two), your leisure is virtually GUARANTEED (simply don’t get your Dickens in a twist)! Your Ticket Contains: Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktail offered by the Florida Home Inn + money bar Music by the Mistletones, aerial acrobatics with Pam Kato, Twisted Dickens carried out by Jason Woods appearing troupe, Wire Bending and Caricature Artwork, and historical past all come collectively to make this one thrilling evening! Historic Ghost Tour led by the Amelia Island Museum of Historical past included! Victorian costumes are extremely inspired.
Florida Home Inn, Amelia Island | https://www.ameliaisland.com/landing-pages/Dickens-on-Centre-Christmas-Competition/Dickens-After-Darkish
Handel’s Messiah – Dec 14 – 15, 2019
Have a good time the season because the Jacksonville Symphony and Refrain carry out Handel’s Messiah, one of the inspiring works of music ever written. That includes timeless classics reminiscent of “And the Glory of the Lord” and the “Hallelujah Refrain,” the Messiah is the right option to share the enjoyment of music with household.
Instances-Union Middle | Tickets: 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com
Merry Every part Occasion – Dec 14, 2019
Tis’ the season and that features your furry pals too! Let’s have fun collectively beneath the lights + bushes at BrewHound!
BrewHound Canine Park + Bar | https://www.fb.com/occasions/604995140302861/
The Christmastide Live performance – Dec 14 – 15, 2019
The St. Augustine Neighborhood Refrain presents its annual Vacation program within the stunning Cathedral Basilica on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. This Christmastide options John Rutter’s Magnificat with full refrain, chamber orchestra, organ, Anna Eschbach, soprano soloist, and the St. Augustine Youth Refrain. Morten Lauridsen’s ethereal O Magnum Mysterium, choices from The Messiah and conventional Christmas carols can even be carried out.
Cathedral Basilica | http://www.staugustinecommunitychorus.org/
Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Photo voltaic Bears – Dec 14, 2019
Sport begins at 7:00PM
Veterans Memorial Enviornment | www.jacksonvilleicemen.com
twenty sixth Annual Mattress & Breakfast Vacation Tour – Dec 14 – 16, 2019
The St. Augustine Historic Inns current the twenty sixth Annual Mattress & Breakfast Vacation Tour, that includes this 12 months’s theme, “Motion pictures of Christmas.” The Weekend Tour showcases over 20 Inns and 11 Cultural Heritage properties.
As is custom, every inn is paired with a beautiful native restaurant or culinary companion on Saturday and Sunday, offering an array of signature treats and opulent bites on your enjoyment as you stroll from inn to inn. The tour could be navigated on foot, or you possibly can choose to take the complimentary Outdated City Trolley alongside the tour route on each Saturday and Sunday.
https://staugustinebandbtour.com/holiday-tour
Guinness World File Try – Dec 14, 2019
The general public is invited to assist St. Johns Golf Membership break the official Guinness World File for “Most Individuals to Hit a Golf Ball right into a Goal Space Concurrently” on from 2 to 4 p.m.
St. Johns Golf Membership is aiming for 120 members to beat the prevailing file of 70 folks. Participation is free and balls will likely be offered. Visitors simply must convey a membership to hit a 100-yard shot and sign-up prematurely. There will likely be a Meals Truck, distributors, garden video games, and extra to have fun the try. 4900 Cypress Hyperlinks Blvd., Elkton, Florida. Free occasion.
St. Johns Golf Membership | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guinness-world-record-official-attempt-tickets-78477954675
St. Augustine Farmers Market – Dec 14, 2019
Store native from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. on the new St. Augustine Farmers Market. Native produce, baked items, arts and crafts and extra! Admission into the market is free. Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine 702-343-3129
Eddie Vickers Park | https://stafarmersmarket.com/
Regatta of Lights – Dec 14, 2019
On the bayfront north of the Bridge of Lions for the annual Regatta of Lights boat parade. Watch the sensible shows of brightly lit boats cross by adorned in all the things from whimsical to patriotic themes. The Regatta is free and open to the general public and begins at 6 p.m
St. Augustine Bayfront | www.staugustineyachtclub.com
Castillo Vacation Open Home – Dec 14, 2019
Discover the Castillo de San Marcos from 6-8 p.m. by lantern mild, interacting with workers and volunteers dressed to symbolize the greater than 300 years of Castillo historical past. Cannon firings will happen at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and eight p.m. Admission is free. 1 S. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine
Castillo de San Marcos | http://www.nps.gov/casa
Meet and Grease – Dec 15, 2019
Danny and Sandy, an evening to recollect with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Every day’s Place | www.dailysplace.com
LeAnn Rimes – Dec 15, 2019
Grammy-winning, nation music singer and songwriter, LeAnn Rimes will carry out her largest chart hits “Blue,” and “How Do I Stay,” and her authentic vacation songs “At this time Is Christmas,” “I Nonetheless Imagine in Santa Claus,” “It’s Christmas Eve,” and “You and Me and Christmas,” each of which she wrote for her Hallmark Channel vacation film It’s Christmas, Eve.
Her newest studio album, Re-Imagined, encompasses a duet of “Borrowed” with Stevie Nicks and remodeling of hit music “Can’t Combat The Moonlight”.
Since her debut in 1996, she has gained two Grammys, three ACMs, a CMA, 12 Billboard Music Award, offered greater than 37 data worldwide and positioned greater than 40 singles on the Billboard charts.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
Vacation Pops in St. Augustine – Dec 18, 2019
This vacation custom live performance with Jacksonville Symphony will happen from 7:30-10 p.m. at Flagler Faculty Lewis Auditorium. Tickets vary $5 for youngster to $40 for adults. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine
Flagler Faculty | www.emmaconcerts.com
Lindsey Stirling – Dec 18, 2019
It wouldn’t be Christmas with out Lindsey Stirling’s #WarmerInTheWinterTour! Lindsey Stirling is bringing her tour to Jacksonville this December. 8:00 PM.
Instances-Union Middle for the Performing Arts | www.ticketmaster.com
Venardos Circus – Dec 18, 2019 – Jan 5, 2020
Venardos Circus and its namesake ringmaster Kevin Venardos (veh-NARR-dos) will debut a brand new forged, present and music in a return to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for a 3rd seasonal stint starting in December. There will likely be 32 reveals over three weeks within the intimate redand-white striped tent, arrange within the Amphitheatre parking zone, from December 18, 2019 by way of January 5, 2020.Tickets for this occasion are on sale now.
The Amp St. Augustine | 904-209-0367 | www.theampsa.com
North Seashores Artwork Stroll Vacation Version – Dec 19, 2019
Final minute vacation procuring in Neptune Seashore/Atlantic Seashore. Native retail shops are open as effectively.
North Seashores Artwork Stroll is a free occasion held the third Thursday of every month from 5pm-9pm. That includes many native visible artists and dwell performers, NBAW is held in Seashores City Middle-where Atlantic Blvd meets the Ocean. Adele Grage Cultural Middle additionally participates with a distinct featured artist each month.
5 pm – 9 pm rain or shine.
Neptune Seashore | www.nbaw.org
Vacation & Crafters Market – Dec 19, 2019
A free month-to-month social occasion, the place company get pleasure from an early night artisan’s market with creations by native ‘makers’. Store domestically handcrafted distributors at our vacation market within the elegant environment of this stunning and distinctive historic museum in St. Augustine. This occasion is free and open to the general public. Visitors might enter on the Granada Avenue entrance to Café Alcazar (the doorway with the blue and white awnings, positioned throughout from the Corazon Cinema). 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Lightner Museum | Lightnermuseum.org
Rudolph the Pink-nosed Reindeer Christmas Musical – Dec 20, 2019
Primarily based on the unique TV particular, this household Broadway musical brings Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the Misfit Toys and, in fact, Rudolph to life.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
A Christmas Carol – Dec 20, 2019
This celebrated Charles Jones adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is wealthy with thrilling ensemble music, alive with coloration and motion, and is created to inform this nice and enduring story in a fashion that folks of all ages will get pleasure from.
Woven all through this basic story are stunning new preparations and shifting renditions of vacation songs reminiscent of God Relaxation Ye Merry Gents, Wassail Wassail, Good Christian Males Rejoice, Away in a Manger, Greensleeves, The Boar’s Head Carol and lots of extra. That includes a forged of 23 performers, dwell musicians, and Broadway-style surroundings and costumes, audiences cherish this luxurious vacation basic.
Instances-Union Middle | www.artistseriesjax.org | 904-442-2929
Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators – Dec 20, 2019
Sport begins at 7:00PM
Veterans Memorial Enviornment | www.jacksonvilleicemen.com
Darkish of the Moon Tour – Dec 20 – 22, 2019
Throughout this tour, with solely a glow stick as lighting, guides share the historical past and ghost tales of the individuals who have lived, labored and visited the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Darkish of the Moon is the one tour that will get you within the Lighthouse grounds at evening. Arrive quarter-hour earlier than scheduled time to permit time for check-in. Excursions are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and final roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Adults are $25, kids beneath 12 are $20.
St. Augustine Lighthouse | http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
Stunning – The Carole King Musical – Dec 20, 2019
Stunning – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s outstanding rise to stardom, from being a part of successful songwriting staff along with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and finest pals Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to changing into one of the profitable solo acts in common music historical past. Alongside the way in which, she made greater than stunning music, she wrote the soundtrack to a era.
Instances-Union Middle | www.artistseriesjax.org | 904-442-2929
Amelia Island Lighted Christmas Parade – Dec 21, 2019
The parade route begins at Central Park and travels west down Ash Avenue to 2nd Avenue, turns north to Centre Avenue, turns east down Centre Avenue, and ends again at Central Park. Begins at 6PM in downtown Fernandina on Amelia Island.
Downtown Fernandina | http://fbfl.us/657/Upcoming-Occasions
The Santa Clause – Dec 21, 2019
The Florida Theatre presents the movie twenty fifth anniversary screening of the basic vacation movie The Santa Clause, to profit Feeding Northeast Florida. Admission is FREE for each grownup and youngster with a present of canned or nonperishable meals.
The Santa Clause begins at 2 p.m.
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
Jacksonville Icemen vs. South Carolina Stingrays – Dec 21, 2019
Sport begins at 7:00PM
Veterans Memorial Enviornment | www.jacksonvilleicemen.com
Jacksonville Giants vs. 305 Ballers – Dec 21, 2019
Sport begins at 5:00 PM.
UNF | www.jacksonvillegiants.com
The Kids’s Christmas Occasion of Jacksonville – Dec 21, 2019
The Kids’s Christmas Occasion of Jacksonville is an annual charity occasion in North Florida supporting native kids. As many as 6,000 kids, together with their dad and mom, come to our Christmas Occasion for an opportunity to fulfill Santa, select new toys, and have a possibility to win a brand new bike. Every youngster chooses a number of toys from a number of electronics, balls, video games, musical devices, preschool studying toys and toddler toys. Tons of of volunteers get pleasure from handing out toys to the youngsters in addition to present leisure and safety.
Contact Hotline with Questions: 904.350.1616
Prime F. Osborn III Conference Middle | https://www.ccpoj.org/
Carols by Candlelight – Dec 24, 2019
Take pleasure in a conventional gathering of caroling within the coronary heart of downtown St. Augustine when Coquina Neighborhood Church choir presents a Christmas Carol celebration beneath the beautiful St. Augustine Nights of Lights.
There will likely be caroling from 6-8 p.m., with three “present occasions” lasting about half an hour every.
Plaza de la Structure, St. Augustine | 904-615-6473
Darkish of the Moon Tour – Dec 27, 2019
Throughout this tour, with solely a glow stick as lighting, guides share the historical past and ghost tales of the individuals who have lived, labored and visited the St. Augustine Lighthouse. Darkish of the Moon is the one tour that will get you within the Lighthouse grounds at evening. Arrive quarter-hour earlier than scheduled time to permit time for check-in. Excursions are each Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and final roughly 90 minutes to 2 hours. Adults are $25, kids beneath 12 are $20.
St. Augustine Lighthouse | http://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts – Dec 29, 2019
Sport begins at 1:00PM
TIAA Area | www.jaguars.com
Jim Gaffigan – Dec 30,2019
Jim Gaffigan is a 3-time Grammy nominated comic, actor, author, producer, two-time New York Instances best-selling creator, prime touring performer, and multi-platinum-selling father of 5. He’s recognized world wide for his distinctive model of humor which largely revolves round fatherhood and his observations on life.
VyStar Memorial Enviornment | www.ticketmaster.com
Blackberry Smoke – Dec 30, 2019
Southern rockers Blackberry Smoke (singer/guitarist Charlie Starr, guitarist/singer Paul Jackson, bassist/singer Richard Turner, keyboardist Brandon Nonetheless and drummer Brit Turner) return to carry out their hits “One Horse City,” “Fairly Little Lie,” “Good One Comin’ On” and “Everyone Is aware of She’s Mine.”
Their sixth studio album, Discover A Gentle, options the songs “Run Away From It All,” and “The Crooked Sort,” “I’ve Bought This Music,” and “No one Offers A Rattling.”
Florida Theatre | 904.355.2787 | www.floridatheatre.com
Shrimp Drop – Dec 31, 2019
Marina Parking Heaps A and B (on both facet of Brett’s Water Cafe)
5:00 pm .New 12 months’s Eve celebration with distributors, children’ zone, and fireworks.
Waterfront Fernandina |
Seashore Blast Off – Dec 31, 2019
Take pleasure in this annual New 12 months’s Eve occasion at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park to ring in 2020 with household pleasant actions from 4-10 p.m. and a fireworks show at 8:30 p.m. A parking and shuttle service is offered.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park | http://www.sabevents.com/beach-blast-off/
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