15.
Kick-off the festive holiday weekend with the innaugural
Dickens Illuminated Procession, Thursday, December 12 from 5-8pm.
14.
Enjoy the opening ceremony of
Dickens on Centre when Phil Amato of Action News Jax welcomes good ol’ St. Nick to the event.
13.
Take a stroll along Centre Street to take in the festive and magical
holiday lights.
12.
Watch talented Street Painters (Chalk Artists), draw incredible scenes from A Christmas Carol, on Centre Street right in front of Island Time Frozen Yogurt.
11.
Dine at one of the many locally owned and operated
restaurants.
10.
Shop for holiday gifts all along Peddler’s Village (Centre Street) and on Artist Alley (North 2nd Street). Complimentary gift wrapping by Prince of Peace Lutheran Church makes your holiday shopping a breeze.
9.
Get in the holiday spirit with a full lineup of
entertainment. Enjoy everything from a one-man performance of A Christmas Carol to festive stilt walkers, a riviting reading of the children's beloved favorite
Twas the Night Before Christmas, or "The Legend of St. Nick" performed on the 2nd Act stage at the end of Artist Alley.
8.
Dress in your best
Victorian costumes to celebrate the fashions of a bygone era.
7.
Pose for an
old-fashioned photo or take your own snap with a variety of photo props.
6.
Vote for the best decorated window from our downtown merchants.
5.
Learn about Amelia’s own Victorian past with
history tours by the Amelia Island Museum of History.
4.
Watch the annual
Parade of Paws on Saturday, December 14 from 11:30-12:00 with the Nassau Humane Society. Special prize goes to the best Victorian dressed pet!
3.
Write and mail a letter to Santa in the
Tiny Tim Kid Zone and play with Victorian toys.
2.
Celebrate with a festive adult beverage in the
Fezziwig's Courtyard.
1.
Experience snow falling while awaiting your visit with St. Nick! He's the real deal... beard and all! Located in Tiny Tim Kid Zone.