Franklin Town Chapel

American Beach Healthy Heart Fun Walk

Walk starts and ends at Franklintown Community Church. Registration begins at 8:30 and walk begins at 10:00. Make new friends or walk with old friends… just get out there and […]

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Peck Center

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade & Celebration

Come celebrate “Unity through Diversity” with the MLK Day Parade & Celebration! The parade begins at The Peck Center (11th Street) and goes to Ash to Front to Centre and […]

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A classic black and white convertible car is displayed with other vintage and sports cars under a large transparent tent on a grassy area, with people walking around and buildings visible outside.

Spring is Coming with a Tapestry of Events

Spring will be here before we know it, and with it comes a calendar brimming with exciting events sure to delight locals and visitors alike. From car enthusiasts to music […]

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christmas snowmen

Island Snapshots: Seasons Greetings from Amelia Island!

The magic of the Christmas season takes on a unique charm on Amelia Island, where the island’s coastal beauty meets festive cheer. Twinkling lights drape palm trees, historic homes glow […]

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Amelia Shells Christmas Tree

Shell Christmas Tree on the Beach

Join Amelia Shells as we celebrate the holidays! Our lighted shell Christmas tree hits the beach December 14 and will remain until January 4th. Located at Main Beach, just north […]

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Pocket Park Chanukah

Hannukah Public Menorah Lighting

Celebrate Hanukkah at Amelia Island’s annual outdoor Menorah lighting! Enjoy festive music, delicious holiday treats, and wonderful company. Free admission—everyone is welcome!

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An Evening in December at Amelia Baptist Church

An Evening in December

Come to a family-friendly indoor/outdoor Christmas experience. A choral/orchestra presentation with drama and a walkable Bethlehem village plus petting zoo. Tickets are free, but reservations are essential.

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Believe: The Stories of Christmas

Believe: The Stories of Christmas

Experience the wonder of Christmas through fun music sung by the Fernandina Beach First Baptist Sanctuary Choir, choreography featuring RAD dancers, and beautiful story-telling by professional actors. This event is […]

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Okefenokee Swamp Holiday Light Show 2024

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be […]

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Okefenokee Swamp Holiday Light Show 2024

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be […]

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Okefenokee Swamp Holiday Light Show 2024

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be […]

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Okefenokee Swamp Holiday Light Show 2024

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be […]

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Okefenokee Swamp Holiday Light Show 2024

Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show

Join us for the annual Holiday Light Celebration at Okefenokee Swamp Park including a holiday train ride, hot cocoa, smores and thousands of twinkling white lights! Santa’s Workshop will be […]

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Amelia Island Dickens on Centre

Countdown to Dickens on Centre!

The 10th Annual Dickens on Centre festival is back and better than ever! From December 12 – 15, the young and young at heart celebrate the holidays with a lantern parade, life-sized snow […]

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Bayley & Brian wedding

Wedding Spotlight: Bayley + Brian. An Affair to Remember

Amelia Island provides a stunning setting for weddings, combining its coastal charm with a range of venues from cozy garden spaces to elegant oceanfront locations. Couples can say “I do” […]

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gingerbread house

Build a Gingerbread House with Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chefs

Gingerbread houses are a Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island tradition featured throughout the resort during the festive season. Families look forward to experiencing the joy and magic of creating their own Gingerbread house with […]

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Santa’s Storybook Tea

Santa’s Storybook Tea

Santa and Mrs. Claus read a holiday storybook while guests enjoy a sophisticated Afternoon Tea of finger sandwiches, candy, and cakes, complete with a holiday picture you’ll cherish forever. Held […]

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Breakfast with Santa at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Breakfast with Santa

Besides lighting Christmas trees, dispensing gifts, and flying through the skies with reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus generously take time during the season to host Breakfast with Santa and Santa’s Storybook […]

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Thanksgiving Grand Feast at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

Thanksgiving Grand Feast

Gather on Thanksgiving Day with family and friends in the classic Ritz-Carlton Ballroom for the ultimate holiday culinary experience: Thanksgiving Grand Feast. Prepared and presented as only Ritz-Carlton chefs can, […]

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Santa's Magical Dinner

Santa’s Magical Dinner

After the tree lighting, meet and greet the Nutcracker performers from The Florida Ballet, and join Santa Claus for Santa’s Magical Dinner – an elaborate holiday wonderland feast with a […]

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The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: Arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Lighting

The Arrival of Santa Claus and Christmas Tree Lighting

A marquee tradition for over twenty-five years – the arrival of Santa Claus by a Christmas train and the lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree is a must-see experience for […]

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