Welcome to our guide to all of the family-friendly, fun, and festive events happening on the First Coast this holiday season. Your one-stop spot for all of the best tree lighting ceremonies, Santa visits, gingerbread house-making events, Christmas light displays, boat parades, and holiday shows. Be sure to check back throughout the season for updated holiday events.
Christmas Activities for Kids in Jacksonville
Let us help you make this holiday season the merriest yet with our exclusive access to all of Jacksonville’s best Christmas and holiday events. Check out the First Coast’s best Christmas lights displays, tree lightings and all the best places to go see Santa. Plus, if you need childcare over the holiday break, we’ve created a guide to the best winter break camps in Jacksonville.
Giving the Gift of Baked Goods During COVID-19
It’s a long-standing tradition in my house that the last week before Christmas is spent making somewhere around a million shortbread cookies. My dad expects at least half a million for his Christmas...
Where to See Santa In & Around Jacksonville
Jacksonville offers many opportunities to see Santa, whether for a timeless holiday photo or for a special meal or storybook tea. Special events feature Santa all around the First Coast this holiday...
Tree Lightings and Holiday Light Displays in Jacksonville
The Jacksonville and North Florida area offers many tree lightings every year! Starting early in November, through Thanksgiving and up until Christmas, there’s sure to be a tree lighting event...
Holiday Parades In & Around Jacksonville
Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit more than a holiday parade! Jacksonville and the surrounding areas not only have a variety of parades, but also boat parades! Jacksonville Mom loves the Palm...
Holiday Shopping In & Around Jacksonville
We are so lucky that Jacksonville offers so many amazing shopping events during the holiday season! Some of Jacksonville Mom’s top picks include Holly Jolly Jacksonville, Dashing Through the Store...
Holiday Shows In & Around Jacksonville
Who doesn’t love dressing up in holiday dresses and heading out on the town for dinner and a holiday show? We have an incredible list of holiday shows, including several Nutcracker options and...
Head to the Christmas Tree Farm this Year! Tree Farms In and Around Jax
It’s already that time of year! The Halloween decorations are coming down, and it’s almost time to start decorating for the holidays. Nothing quite makes the festive atmosphere complete,...
Winter Break & Holiday Camps In Jacksonville
Somehow, it’s that time of year again. The time when we are supposed to spend time with family, build gingerbread houses and deck the halls. How did it get so busy? The shopping, the elfing, the...
Family-Friendly Holiday Events in Jacksonville
The best time for family time is the holidays, especially when there are so many local businesses that cater to kids! Get ready to make some holiday-inspired crafts, celebrate with Santa, and check...
Cruising for Christmas Lights in Jacksonville
One of our favorite holiday traditions is cruising around checking out the Christmas lights. We go with our good friends, wear our fun glasses that make the lights look like snowmen, Santa, and...
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