5:00 pm - 6:30 pm The Arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Lighting November 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm The Arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Lighting A marquee tradition for over twenty-five years – the arrival of Santa Claus by a Christmas train and the lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree is a must-see experience for all ages. Accompanied by a program of live holiday music, the spirited program includes refreshments and cookies. This spectacular tradition serves as a season of goodwill fundraiser […] $20
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Santa’s Magical Dinner November 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Santa’s Magical Dinner After the tree lighting, meet and greet the Nutcracker performers from The Florida Ballet, and join Santa Claus for Santa’s Magical Dinner – an elaborate holiday wonderland feast with a lavish buffet-style dinner with a delectable holiday dessert. Each family attending the dinner receives the gift of a picture with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and a […]
11:30 am - 3:30 pm Thanksgiving Grand Feast November 28 @ 11:30 am - 3:30 pm Thanksgiving Grand Feast Gather on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends in the classic Ritz-Carlton Ballroom for the ultimate holiday culinary experience: Thanksgiving Grand Feast. Prepared and presented as only Ritz-Carlton chefs can, celebrating all the traditional holiday favorites and trimmings, this elaborate culinary feast is sure to satisfy. You’ll savor endless array of decadent desserts and children […]
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Lights Celebration November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Holiday Lights Celebration You're invited to kick off the season at our festive holiday lights celebration! Guests and locals will help us welcome Santa to our island paradise with the lighting of the tree at 6 p.m. Be sure to make your way around the shopping village to enjoy cookie decorating, hot chocolate, s’mores, photos with Santa and […] Free
8:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Breakfast with Santa November 30 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Breakfast with Santa Besides lighting Christmas trees, dispensing gifts, and flying through the skies with reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus generously take time during the season to host Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Storybook Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Breakfast with Santa is an opportunity for children to delight in sharing their holiday dreams and wishes with Santa while the […]
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs November 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nutcracker Tea November 30 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Nutcracker Tea Immerse yourself in the magic of the season with an enchanting Nutcracker Tea and a performance by the Florida Ballet. Children are invited to dress as their favorite Nutcracker characters for a themed pageant, with a prize awarded for the best costume. Enjoy a charming afternoon tea, complete with a selection of tea sandwiches, pastries, […]
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show November 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa's Workshop will be on hand December 19 - 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 1 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa's Workshop will be on hand December 19 - 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 6 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
8:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Breakfast with Santa December 7 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Event Series Breakfast with Santa Besides lighting Christmas trees, dispensing gifts, and flying through the skies with reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus generously take time during the season to host Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Storybook Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Breakfast with Santa is an opportunity for children to delight in sharing their holiday dreams and wishes with Santa while the […]
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs December 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite […]
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea December 7 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea Santa and Mrs. Claus read a holiday storybook while guests enjoy a sophisticated Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, candy, and cakes, complete with a holiday picture you’ll cherish forever. Held Saturdays in the Lobby Lounge throughout the Festive Season.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lighted Christmas Parade December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lighted Christmas Parade All are invited! Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season at the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, organized by America's Youth. The parade will consist of bands, dancers, lighted floats, and more. Begins at Central Park. Free
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 7 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Believe: The Stories of Christmas December 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Believe: The Stories of Christmas Experience the wonder of Christmas through fun music sung by the Fernandina Beach First Baptist Sanctuary Choir, choreography featuring RAD dancers, and beautiful story-telling by professional actors. This event is geared towards children of ALL ages (adults included). A donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is greatly appreciated. For more info contact […] Free
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 11 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
Featured 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Featured December 12 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel the spirit of the holiday with Victorian-inspired entertainment on two stages. Families will enjoy a plethora of fun including Tiny Tim’s Kids Zone, visits with St. Nick, holiday entertainment and shopping, festive food and drink, costumed […]
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Paper Lantern Making December 12 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Paper Lantern Making Let's make paper lanterns together to use in the Dickens Illuminated Procession! We'll provide instruction and supplies, you bring the creativity. After the program, you can walk to the waterfront to enjoy the Dickens kick off festivities and then march with your lantern in the Illuminated Procession. All ages welcome. Price is per child. Ages […] $15
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
Featured 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Featured December 13 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel the spirit of the holiday with Victorian-inspired entertainment on two stages. Families will enjoy a plethora of fun including Tiny Tim’s Kids Zone, visits with St. Nick, holiday entertainment and shopping, festive food and drink, costumed […]
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
Featured 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Featured December 14 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel the spirit of the holiday with Victorian-inspired entertainment on two stages. Families will enjoy a plethora of fun including Tiny Tim’s Kids Zone, visits with St. Nick, holiday entertainment and shopping, festive food and drink, costumed […]
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs December 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite […]
9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Parade of Paws December 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Parade of Paws Bring your furry friend and join us for the annual Parade of Paws at the Dickens on Centre Festival! Experience a Victorian Christmas festival that transforms historic downtown Fernandina Beach into a scene straight out of Victorian London. The parade will wind through the heart of the festival, and there will be prizes up for […]
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea December 14 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea Santa and Mrs. Claus read a holiday storybook while guests enjoy a sophisticated Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, candy, and cakes, complete with a holiday picture you’ll cherish forever. Held Saturdays in the Lobby Lounge throughout the Festive Season.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark: Marley’s Masquerade December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark: Marley’s Masquerade Join us for the exclusive Victorian masquerade at the historic Lesesne House on Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach! This VIP, 21+ soiree is sure to spark your inner Victorian high-society persona as you experience stilt walkers, jugglers, tarot cards readings, and other live entertainment from Kristen Sparrow Circus, and the incomparable Mama Blue. Take […] $135
Featured 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Featured December 15 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Event Series Dickens on Centre Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel the spirit of the holiday with Victorian-inspired entertainment on two stages. Families will enjoy a plethora of fun including Tiny Tim’s Kids Zone, visits with St. Nick, holiday entertainment and shopping, festive food and drink, costumed […]
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 15 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 18 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs December 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with guidance from a pastry chef eager to share their secrets and expertise. The fun and interactive activity bolsters family bonds and is a delicious respite […]
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea December 21 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Event Series Santa’s Storybook Tea Santa and Mrs. Claus read a holiday storybook while guests enjoy a sophisticated Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, candy, and cakes, complete with a holiday picture you’ll cherish forever. Held Saturdays in the Lobby Lounge throughout the Festive Season.
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 21 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 22 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 23 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Hannukah Public Menorah Lighting December 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Hannukah Public Menorah Lighting Celebrate Hanukkah at Amelia Island's annual outdoor Menorah lighting! Enjoy festive music, delicious holiday treats, and wonderful company. Free admission—everyone is welcome! Free
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 26 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 27 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 28 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 30 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show December 31 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be on hand December 19 – 23 for pictures with Santa and crafts for kids (1 per child). Holiday fun for the whole family!
9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala December 31 @ 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala Ring in the New Year in style with the Ritz-Carlton’s fourteenth annual Black and White New Year’s Eve Gala. Enjoy lavish food buffets, chef’s stations, and an array of scrumptious desserts. Dance the night away to live music while enjoying the open bar, spectacular fireworks, and a Champagne toast to commence the New Year. 9pm […]
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dining Down Centre January 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dining Down Centre The City of Fernandina Beach was incorporated on January 1, 1825. Fernandina Beach Main Street, in partnership with the City of Fernandina Beach, will host an epic community birthday party for nearly 1,000 attendees who will gather on Centre Street for fun, food, and birthday cake. You are invited to be an integral part of […]
November 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs
December 7 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs
December 14 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs
December 21 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am Event Series Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs