Plan your festive season itinerary with ease in Jacksonville. Our guide has all the top holiday events. For both locals and travelers, this guide reveals the best holiday activities in Jacksonville.
Among the many highlights, the Nights of Lights transforms the city into a luminous wonderland, featuring dazzling displays throughout historic districts. In addition, the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade showcases brilliantly decorated boats gliding along the waterways, creating a magical atmosphere. And the Glowing Gardens is something you definitely don't want to miss, as it captures the spirit of the season with its enchanting light displays. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Jacksonville
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
- The 33rd Annual Community Nutcracker
- Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024
- The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays
- Holiday Pops
- Christmas Made in the South
- TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
- New Year's Eve Fireworks in Jacksonville
- Luminaria Festival
- Glowing Gardens
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Jacksonville Events Events
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Jacksonville) • 0.4 miles
Beloved TV classic brought to life on stage
The 33rd Annual Community Nutcracker (Jacksonville) • 0.4 miles
Volunteer-run production supporting local charities
Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024 (Jacksonville) • 0.4 miles
27th anniversary of a legendary jazz Christmas tour
The Illusionists: Magic of the Holidays (Jacksonville) • 0.6 miles
A dazzling holiday spectacle of illusion and magic
Holiday Pops (Jacksonville) • 0.6 miles
Broadway vocalists and Symphony Chorus perform holiday classics
Christmas Made in the South (Jacksonville) • 1.0 miles
Nationally acclaimed fine arts and crafts festival
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl (Jacksonville) • 1.3 miles
Annual college football bowl game with a week of festivities.
New Year's Eve Fireworks in Jacksonville (Jacksonville) • 1.3 miles
Spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display
Luminaria Festival (Jacksonville) • 1.8 miles
Festive holiday party with luminaria tours and local vendor pop-up shop
Glowing Gardens (Jacksonville) • 7.1 miles
Mesmerizing light displays and interactive holiday magic.
Wreaths Across America - Jacksonville National Cemetery (Jacksonville) • 15.1 miles
Honoring fallen heroes with remembrance wreaths.
Fernandina Beach Lighted Christmas Parade (Fernandina Beach) • 26.0 miles
Festive holiday floats and community spirit
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