December 2018 Calendar!

December 5th,
Luminary Night
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
6 PM to 9 PM. Free and open to the public with a suggested donation of a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to a local food pantry. Holiday music, Santa visits, seasonal treats, and other activities are planned.
www.staugustinelighthouse.org

December 5th &
8th-9th
24th Annual Singing Christmas Tree The Church At Argyle
8pm. Join with us for Christmas Classics and new music too, sure to help you truly celebrate the season. Live musicians and singers. FREE!  Free parking & free hot chocolate too.


First Friday Artwalk
December 7th
Art Galleries of St. Augustine welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment. www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/first-friday-artwalk/

Dec 7-9 & Dec 14 - Jan 5th
Jax ZooLights
Celebrate the holiday season and create a family tradition admiring the sparkling lights and brilliant hues at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Seventh Annual ZOOLights event .www.jacksonvillezoo.org/zoolights


December 7 and 8th
Community Nutcracker
Performing annually since 1992, Community Nutcracker has evolved into a treasured holiday tradition in Northeast Florida. Over 200 local performers are involved to produce an artistic masterpiece that embodies the act of giving during the holidays, while bringing the community together in a whimsical, imaginative Christmas celebration of elegant dance and storytelling. See website for dates and times. www.jaxnutcracker.org


December 8th
Tidings and Tinsel Holiday Gift Market
Vintage Arts Inc. Join us at the boutique, enjoy a festive libation, and let us make your holiday shopping a joy! With a wide selection in store and extra-ordinary handmade items from our favorite makers, you can be sure that you will find extra-ordinary gifts for everyone on your list! And, Santa will there too! Hosted by Vintage Arts Inc. (Message through FB)

December 8th
GAAM Holiday Nerd Market 10-4pm
Over 30 businesses with nerdy stuff to sell right before the holidays! There will also be musical performances, game stations, Smash Sisters Tournament on Super Smash Bros Ultimate, holiday and gaming selfie spots, food trucks and more! https://gaamshow.com

​ 8th
Very Shrimpy Christmas
Jacksonville jumbo shrimp. The event will run from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. with Christmas movie classics How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Frosty's Winter Wonderland being shown on the high-definition video board. Fans can also enjoy free pictures with Santa Claus, face painting and Christmas crafts. There will be s'more kits for sale, as well as other Christmas treats, and a kid zone on the field with a bouncy house and inflatable slide.


December 8th
16th Annual Lighted Boat Parade
6:30 At Whitey’s Fish Camp:Come enjoy a wonderful event driven by a wonderful cause.  As usual, there will be cash prizes, a silent auction, & a raffle!! (904) 269-4198  whiteysfishcamp.com


December 8th
Jacksonville Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
The nation’s oldest and original Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl will be taking place in Jacksonville Beach on Saturday, from 5pm-2am! The crawl, which includes 12 of the beaches favorite bars and restaurants, will include a night of fun, dancing, and philanthropy. In addition to the bar crawl, tickets include access to the Silent Disco which will be taking place all night!


Dec 8 -Dec 10
25th Annual
St. Augustine B&B Holiday Tour
5pm. Tour over 20 B&Bs, on Saturday & Sunday afternoons, in Historic St. Augustine as you enjoy the tastings from local eateries, all in the holiday spirit!


December 14th
The Nutcracker
UNF Lazzara Performance Hall. A beautiful performance showing the story of the nutcracker in depth.  floridaballet.myboxoffice.us

December 15th
Holly Jolly Holiday Shopping event
The Avenues. A wonderful Holiday Shopping Adventure for everyone. Over 50 vendors, prize wheel, giveaways, and more ! 10-6pm (904) 363-3054

​December 15th
Cookies With Santa
5pm to 9pm You are invited to have cookies with Santa, sponsored by the Friends of Ravine Gardens State Park, on Saturday December 15, 2018. Bring the kids out to enjoy tasty cookies and have a family photo taken with Santa! Santa will be available for 2 sessions. Session one will be from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Session two will be from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended, but not required. https://www.floridastateparks.org/


December 20th
Christmas Party Comedy Club of Jacksonville.
Dinner, drinks, party and show.  One drink & appetizer included with each ticket. Tickets $10. www.jacksonvillecomedy.com


December 20th
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical
The florida Theatre.  Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer The Musical brings the classical holiday movie to life on stage. Characters are designed to look like the stop motion we all grew up on. This show is great for the entire family! www.jacksonville-theater.com


December 21st
Run Santa Run 5k
6pm-9pm. Santa suit for all participants to wear during the run. Christmas lights, decorations, and music along the course. Candy Cane station. Hershey Kiss Station. . Cookie Station. Custom Santa finisher medals to all participants (Santa’s nose light up on this medal)
Hot chocolate All participants also get a Santa sack as their race packet!

December 21st
​A Christmas Carol
Times Union Center For Performing Arts
A wonderful show  at the Theatre to go see with the whole family! https://centerjacksonville.com/