Happy Christmas Eve!
Are you and your family looking for something to do after dinner but before Santa arrives?
Check out some of these unique events around the First Coast.
Jax Illuminations
WHERE: 3800 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S, Jacksonville, Florida 32224
WHEN: 6 p.m.- 9: 30 p.m.
WHAT: Bring the family together for this fun Jacksonville Tradition. Load up the family and tune your car radio to our special radio station. Listen to your favorite holiday tunes as you drive through a Million lights that dance, twinkle and sparkle to the music. The one-mile drive-thru features two mega trees, a 300 ft tunnel of lights, custom Christmas scenes and much more.
$$$: Cost Sun – Thur is $20 per car (up to 7 people) Fri & Sat is $25 per car (up to 7 people), $35 for passenger vans. Free hot chocolate and candy canes included.
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2EKD6Zt
ZooLights
WHERE: Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 370 Zoo Pkwy, Jacksonville, Florida 32218.
WHEN: 6 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
WHAT: Celebrate the holiday season and create a family tradition admiring the sparkling lights and brilliant hues at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens’ Seventh Annual ZOOLights event. This event is not open on Christmas Day.
$$$: ZOOLights Total Experience Tickets $12 Members | $15 Non-Members Includes: ZOOLights + Train Rides, 4D Theater, & Carousel (children 12 & under)
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2ShLZO3
Deck the Chairs 2018
WHERE: Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
WHEN: 5 p.m.- 1:00 a.m.
WHAT: Deck The Chairs (DTC) promotes the arts and fosters community pride and involvement through a creative display of public art, featuring lighted iconic lifeguard chairs. Free and open to the public, the light displays and park activities provide a wholesome and festive downtown experience during the holidays. All net proceeds from DTC benefit the historic Volunteer Life Saving Corps of Jacksonville Beach. Deck The Chairs, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity.
$$$: Free!
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2V7iuAA
Snow Days at Jacksonville Ice & Sportsplex
WHERE: Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, Florida 32207
WHEN: 1 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
WHAT: Join us for our favorite time of the year! From December 21- January 6, we have daily public ice skating, snowfall and appearances from Santa and Jax Cool! Experience a true winter season at Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex!
$$$: All sessions are only $12 and includes skate rental and all taxes! On Christmas and New Years admission is buy one get one FREE!
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2T6pyvi
Downtown Dazzle Light & Music Display
WHERE: Jacksonville Children's Chorus, 225 E Duval St, Jacksonville, Florida 32202
WHEN: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
WHAT: The Jacksonville Children's Chorus (JCC) is proud to present its fourth annual downtown holiday celebration by illuminating the outside of its downtown office, located at 225 East Duval Street (First United Methodist Church) with festive lights synchronized to recorded songs of the season performed by JCC. Holiday, Christmas and Hanukkah songs will be broadcast on 94.5 FM radio for onlookers to enjoy.
$$$: Price: Free!
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2EH9ImZ
WinterFEST
WHERE: Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, Florida 32250
WHEN: 2 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
WHAT: You don’t need to leave Jacksonville to enjoy a true winter experience so zip up those parkas and get ready for the frosty chill as Adventure Landing transports you to this charming Alpine event you won’t want to miss! Enjoy a variety of winter activities & holiday fun including outdoor ice skating, a 130-foot long ice slide, s'more roasting,
$$$: Price: Free Admission, Some Activities Have Fees such as a $13 Ice Skating & Skate Rental Fee
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2T6pyvi
It's a Wonderful Life
WHERE: Fleming Island 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, Florida 32003
WHEN: Two showings, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
WHAT: An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed. Starring James Stewart, Donna Reed and Lionel Barrymore.
$$$: Price: Adult $10, Child $9.
MORE INFO: https://bit.ly/2Lzokq2
