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Island Snapshots: Monthly Moments from Amelia

Island Snapshots: Monthly Moments from Amelia

As autumn settles over Amelia Island, the season brings cooler breezes, golden sunlight, and sun-kissed hues of amber and gold to our coastal paradise. Fall is a time to enjoy […]

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Shell Christmas Tree on the Beach

Join Amelia Shells as we celebrate the holidays! Our lighted shell Christmas tree hits the beach December 14 and will remain until January 4th. Located at Main Beach, just north […]

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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!

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An Evening in December

Come to a family-friendly indoor/outdoor Christmas experience. A choral/orchestra presentation with drama and a walkable Bethlehem village plus petting zoo. Tickets are free, but reservations are essential.

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Countdown to Dickens on Centre!

The 10th Annual Dickens on Centre festival is back and better than ever! From December 12 – 15, the young and young at heart celebrate the holidays with a lantern parade, life-sized snow […]

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Pogo's Kitchen dish with carrots

Thanksgiving Day Feasts: Dine-In or Take-Out, the Choice is Yours!

Discover a tasty selection of Amelia Island eateries that are either serving delicious Thanksgiving meals in house, offering delectable pre-ordered Thanksgiving dinners to go, or offering up all those last-minute […]

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Wedding Spotlight: Bayley + Brian. Love and Luxury By The Sea.

Amelia Island provides a stunning setting for weddings, combining its coastal charm with a range of venues from cozy garden spaces to elegant oceanfront locations. Couples can say “I do” […]

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Christmas on Amelia Santa

Celebrate a Warm and Cheerful Holiday Season on Amelia Island

As the end of 2024 approaches, we invite you to join us in celebrating the joy of the season, Island-style. While we may not have snow to signal the arrival […]

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gingerbread house

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Seafood Boil at Oceanside

Enjoy a traditional seaside low-country boil with spectacular ocean views. Choose from Chef Robert’s shrimp, lobster, grouper, or crab boil. Prices vary. Locals: Please make a reservation in order to […]

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