Festive Holiday Lighting & Decor

Stroll down Centre Street and feel the spirit of Christmas past, present and future as historic downtown Fernandina Beach is transformed into a magical wonderland with thousands of twinkling white lights adorning the buildings and trees. 

Christmas Wish Tree

Visit the Amelia Island Welcome Center, starting December 4th for your wooden wish tag to write your secret wish of Christmas. Hang it on the Christmas Wish Tree in the pocket park next to Amelia Island Coffee where it will remain throughout the holidays.
While supplies last.  

Letters to Santa

If you can't make it to the Welcome Center during the dates that St. Nick will be there but need to get your wish list to the North Pole, never fear! We will keep a special mailbox at the Welcome Center for letters that go straight to the big guy himself!

Dickens on Centre Dining Week

Enjoy this 10-day culinary showcase, December 4 - 13, featuring the island’s most popular dining spots offering pre-fixe Dickens-themed or Victorian-inspired menus. Click here to see the participating restaurants.

St. Nick Meet & Greet

Have you been naughty or nice? St. Nick is bringing his workshop all the way to Amelia Island's Welcome Center December 5 & 6 and December 12 & 13, and Boston Photography will be there to capture the moment. Click here to reserve your space today! 

Holiday Home Tour

The 14th annual Holiday Home Tour will showcase homes in the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach December 4 & 5 from 10am - 4pm. Click here to visit the Amelia Island Museum of History for more information and to purchase tickets.