2026-12-01 Featured Holidays on Amelia Island Featured Holidays on Amelia Island Featured December 1 - December 31 Holidays on Amelia Island Lights, decorations, a historic downtown, and the warmth of Southern hospitality combine to make the holidays especially enchanting on Amelia Island. From the night before Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, here’s a sampling of holiday happenings that will banish even the strongest case of the “Bah Humbugs.” Annual Ritz-Carlton Christmas Tree Lighting Omni Turkey Trot […]
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Home Tour December 4 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Home Tour Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Amelia Island Museum of History Holiday Home Tour. Kick off your holiday season on Amelia Island the first weekend of December! Don’t Miss out on Fernandina Beach’s most iconic Christmas Event – the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour. Carefully curated homes are decorated by the […] $35
8:30 am - 10:30 am Breakfast with Santa December 5 @ 8:30 am - 10:30 am Breakfast with Santa Children of all ages will delight in sharing their holiday wishes with Santa Claus while the whole family enjoys an extravagant breakfast buffet decorated with magical gingerbread and holiday creations. Held in the Lobby Lounge.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Home Tour December 5 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Holiday Home Tour Mark your calendars for the 19th Annual Amelia Island Museum of History Holiday Home Tour. Kick off your holiday season on Amelia Island the first weekend of December! Don’t Miss out on Fernandina Beach’s most iconic Christmas Event – the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour. Carefully curated homes are decorated by the […] $35
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Santa’s Storybook Tea December 5 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Santa’s Storybook Tea Celebrate the season with a storybook reading by Santa and afternoon tea in a magical space adorned with holiday décor and gingerbread creations. A buffet of pastries, candies, cakes, finger sandwiches, and a keepsake photo with Santa Claus are sure to delight the entire family. Held in the Lobby Lounge.
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lighted Christmas Parade December 5 @ 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
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hanukkah Menorah Lighting December 8 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Join the community for the annual outdoor Menorah lighting in downtown Fernandina Beach. Enjoy festive music, delicious latkes and Chanukah doughnuts, chocolate gelt, crafts for the kids, and the lighting of the giant Menorah, joined by local dignitaries. It’s a joyful evening of light, music, and tradition. Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 5 p.m. Free
Featured 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tidings and Twinkle – A Community Holiday Celebration Featured December 10 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Tidings and Twinkle – A Community Holiday Celebration Start a new holiday tradition! Gather at Amelia River Waterfront Park for a festive holiday gathering bringing the community together through storytelling, music, performances, a community marketplace, and seasonal food offerings. The event will celebrate the spirit of generosity, community, and holiday traditions while supporting local businesses and community arts organizations. Free to attend, open […] Free
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge December 11 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge Inspired by the warmth and merriment of Dickens’ beloved holiday celebrations, Fezziwig’s Courtyard invites you to slow down, savor the season, and celebrate together. Enjoy an hour relaxing at your reserved table with festive fare, a holiday beverage, and the joyful energy of the Christmas festivities all around you. Stay a while, toast the season, […]
8:30 am - 10:00 am Run Like the Dickens December 12 @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am Run Like the Dickens Hold on to your bonnets and top hats, gather the family, and dash into the holiday spirit at this merry one-mile fun run along the beautiful shores of Amelia Island Main Beach. Whether you’re racing like the Ghost of Christmas Future is close behind or simply strolling with friends, neighbors, and four-legged companions, this festive […]
10:00 am - 11:00 am Parade of Paws at Dickens on Centre December 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am Parade of Paws at Dickens on Centre Amelia Island’s most dapper dogs and pets parade through the heart of Dickens on Centre in their holiday finest. Marvel at costumes, wagging tails, and festive flair as participants compete for Best Victorian, Most Original, Looks Most Like Owner, and Top Three Overall. Bring your holiday spirit and don’t forget your camera! The parade steps […]
11:30 am - 9:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge December 12 @ 11:30 am - 9:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge Inspired by the warmth and merriment of Dickens’ beloved holiday celebrations, Fezziwig’s Courtyard invites you to slow down, savor the season, and celebrate together. Enjoy an hour relaxing at your reserved table with festive fare, a holiday beverage, and the joyful energy of the Christmas festivities all around you. Stay a while, toast the season, […]
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark: Marley’s Masquerade December 12 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark: Marley’s Masquerade When the church bells toll and the spirits of Christmas awaken, don your finest Victorian attire and mask for the most enchanting soirée of the holiday season—Marley's Masquerade. Held in its grand new home at The Pavilion on North 2nd Street, this exclusive 21+ celebration invites you into a world of Dickensian revelry, where stilt […]
11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge December 13 @ 11:30 am - 3:00 pm Dickens on Centre Fezziwig’s Courtyard Lounge Inspired by the warmth and merriment of Dickens’ beloved holiday celebrations, Fezziwig’s Courtyard invites you to slow down, savor the season, and celebrate together. Enjoy an hour relaxing at your reserved table with festive fare, a holiday beverage, and the joyful energy of the Christmas festivities all around you. Stay a while, toast the season, […]
2026-12-31 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala December 31, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2027 @ 2:00 am 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala Make it a night to remember, welcoming the New Year at the Sixteenth Annual Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Black and White New Year’s Eve Gala. Enjoy extravagant food and an array of scrumptious desserts in the beautiful Ritz-Carlton ballroom. Dance the night away to live music, enjoying the open bar, spectacular fireworks, and a Champagne toast […]
December 31, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2027 @ 2:00 am 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala
December 31, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2027 @ 2:00 am 16th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala