Brought to you by Amelia Island Visitors Bureau
Thanksgiving opened the winter holiday season of festive family togetherness. Now, Amelia Island ushers in Christmas with Dickens on Centre, which makes its debut this Friday, December 4, 2015.
Experience Christmas Past made present. Immerse yourself in a Victorian Christmas feel this holiday season in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Think chestnuts roasting, carolers strolling, and Saint Nick arriving. Wander and wonder through a true Victorian Christmas, made new through the spectacular Dickens on Centre event this December.
This event is FREE to visitors.
Moms will wax nostalgic for the outdoor screenings of 1938 classic, “A Christmas Carol” while everyone will join in the heavenly caroling.
Children can view the arrival of Old Saint Nick and meet him for photos later, even dropping him a letter at our official North Pole Post.
The KidZone will offer old-fashioned games, like hoops and sticks.
Street performers, as well as roving Dickens characters like Scrooge and Tiny Tim, will animate the festival.
Dads and moms, grab your top hats and fasten your bonnets. After all, this family event will be as fun as the Dickens.
While you’re on Amelia Island, don’t miss the many beautiful family Christmas events throughout the island! See our full list of all holiday events here!
Make it a weekend or overnight trip! Special holiday lodging packages on Amelia Island!
Schedule of Events:
Fridays, December 4 & 11
5PM – 9PM – Street Festival (with KidZone) and “A Christmas Carol” movie marathon
5:30PM – Dickens on Centre Opening Ceremony
6PM – St. Nicholas Arrival
6:45PM – Live reading of The Night Before Christmas
7PM – 9PM – St. Nicholas visit + photos
Saturdays, December 5 & 12
9AM – 8PM – Street Festival (with KidZone) and “A Christmas Carol” movie marathon
10AM – 12PM & 2PM – 5PM: St. Nicholas Visit + Photos
6:45PM – Live reading of The Night Before Christmas
Sundays, December 6 & 13
11AM – 6PM – Street Festival (with KidZone) and “A Christmas Carol” movie marathon
10AM – 12PM & 2PM – 5PM – St. Nicholas visit + photos
4PM – live reading of The Night Before Christmas
For a complete schedule including stage performers and movie screening times, please click here.
