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Green and gold Chanukah menorah with text: “Wildlight Chanukah Celebration. Giant menorah lighting, latkes and doughnuts, festive music, crafts for kids.” Chabad logo at the top left.

Wildlight Chanukah Celebration

Join us for a special Menorah lighting in Wildlight on Tuesday, December 16, at 5:00 PM. The lighting will take place at Pioneer Park (Tinker Street) in front of the […]

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cheers at dinner table

Savor the Flavor: Restaurant Week is Coming!

Get ready to dig in! Amelia Island Restaurant Week is just around the corner (January 16 – 25, 2026), and your chance to taste the best dishes from some of […]

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Victorian-costumed performers sing on stage during the Dickens on Centre festival on Amelia Island

Bucket List Countdown Before the Year Ends

As we find ourselves in the final stretch of the year, there’s no better time than now to reflect on your 2025 bucket/resolution list and make those dreams a reality. […]

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Flyer for Southern Vintage Christmas Expo at NE Florida Fairgrounds, Callahan, FL, Nov 14-16. Includes event times, free parking, local vendors, food trucks, Santa photos, petting zoo, and sponsor logos.

Southern Vintage Christmas Expo

Bring the whole family to the NE Florida Fairgrounds in Callahan and enjoy three festive days of shopping, food, fun, and holiday magic! DATES: November 14 | 2 PM – […]

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Colorful flyer for the 2025 Yulee Christmas Parade on December 20th at Yulee Sports Complex, featuring candy, Santa, and festive graphics. Parade at 10 AM, fun and activities 10 AM–4 PM, with food trucks, vendors, and face painting.

21st Annual Yulee Christmas Parade & Festival

Come celebrate the season with us at the Yulee Christmas Parade! This year’s parade and festival will be filled with holiday cheer, community fun, and exciting activities for the whole […]

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A large decorated Christmas tree with a star on top stands in front of a building with columns and large windows. Three flagpoles are in front of the tree, and steps lead up to the area.

4th Annual Tree Lighting – Yulee

Join us on Friday, December 5, 2025, for Nassau County Parks & Recreation’s 4th Annual Tree Lighting ,  a FREE, family-friendly celebration packed with holiday cheer! Get ready for an […]

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Dickens on Centre lit sign

11 Things You Might Not Know About Dickens on Centre

Now in its 11th season, Dickens on Centre transforms downtown Fernandina Beach into a Victorian Christmas village inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. With carolers, costumed performers, holiday-inspired arts & crafts, and festive […]

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Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala

15th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala

Make it a night to remember, welcoming the New Year at the Fifteen Annual Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Black and White New Year’s Eve Gala. Enjoy extravagant food and an array […]

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Olive Amelia

Sip, Savor, and Sparkle: Amelia Island’s Best Holiday Treats & Toasts

Whether you’re toasting to the season, satisfying your sweet tooth, or just soaking in that island glow, Amelia Island serves up plenty of ways to sip, savor, and sparkle this holiday. Festive […]

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Poster for Light Up Amelia Island! A Chanukah Celebration featuring a large menorah and event details: menorah lighting, latkes & doughnuts, music, raffles, crafts for kids, and free admission. Blue festive background.

Hanukkah 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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A large Christmas tree covered in bright lights stands outdoors at night during the Omni Amelia Island tree lighting event. People gather around the tree and nearby buildings decorated with string lights, creating a festive holiday scene.

Holiday Lights Celebration

We invite you to kick off the season at our festive holiday lights celebration! Guests and locals will help us welcome Santa to our island paradise with the lighting of […]

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downtown Christmas tree lighting

Downtown Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

Get into the spirit with the lighting of the huge Christmas tree in downtown Fernandina. Enjoy live performances, baked goods, holiday wares, and a visit from Santa himself!

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Flyer for the Amelia Island Book Festival’s Southern Soirée event, featuring authors Martha Hall Kelly, Madeline Martin, and Victoria Benton Frank. Includes event date, time, and location details, along with author photos, book covers, and a QR code for ticket purchases.

25th Amelia Island Book Festival Southern Soirée, Fall Literacy Fundraising Event

Join us for a Southern Soirée as we celebrate The Amelia Island Book Festival’s 25th anniversary. We are delighted to welcome authors Martha Hall Kelly, Madeline Martin, and Victoria Benton […]

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Amelia Island Right Whale Festival

Right Whale Festival

The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal waters off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and […]

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christmas snowmen

Celebrate a Warm and Cheerful Holiday Season on Amelia Island

As the end of 2025 approaches, we invite you to join us in celebrating the joy of the season, Island-style. While we may not have snow to signal the arrival […]

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Chamber Music Festival

Fall Events on Amelia Island: Part II

Autumn on Amelia Island is a truly magical time offering the perfect blend of arts & culture, sports, and community spirit – all mixed in with cooler temperatures! Here’s a […]

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pajama shopping on Black Friday

Annual Black Friday Pajama Party

Slip into your comfiest pajamas and kick off the holiday season with us! Let’s celebrate and support our local downtown businesses together. Enjoy live music, fabulous shopping discounts, and a […]

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A group of adults and young children in colorful, whimsical costumes walk together outdoors. The parents wear rainbow and green outfits, and the children wear bright, multicolored tutus, celebrating at a festive event.

Downtown Trick or Treat for the kids

Downtown will once again welcome children of all ages for Trick or Treat! Witches and princesses, Firemen and Frogs, Ghosts and Goblins… we love seeing the happy faces of children […]

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Colorful poster for Fernandina Beach Hispanic Heritage Music Food Festival with vibrant text, guitars, sombreros, flowers, hearts, and decorative patterns on a black background.

Fernandina Beach Hispanic Heritage Food Festival

Experience the rich and diverse culture of Nassau County’s Hispanic community through food, music, and family-friendly activities in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. The event will be held on South 3rd […]

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Two people wearing festive hats walk under a decorated Salty Sports Society arch on a sandy beach, waving and smiling. The arch is adorned with Christmas ornaments and beach-themed designs. Others are visible in the background.

Run Like the Dickens

Join us for another year of family fun at “Run Like the Dickens!” This one-mile fun run will be held at Main Beach, Amelia Island on Saturday, December 13, 2025, […]

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A nighttime outdoor dining area features transparent igloo tents decorated with string lights, surrounded by palm trees wrapped in lights, and blue bulbs hanging overhead, creating a festive atmosphere.

Dickens on Centre Enchanted Village

Dickens on Centre Enchanted Village Snow Globe Experience Reserve your 75-minute time slot in one of ten uniquely decorated Christmas-themed snow globes. Reservations can accommodate up to six (6) people (this […]

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Salt at The Ritz-Carlton smoky dish

38th annual Taste of Amelia

Get ready to stroll through 25+ tasting stops in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, featuring local bites, live music, beverages, and a silent auction — all to support Rotary Club of […]

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gingerbread house

Build-A-Gingerbread House with a Ritz-Carlton Pastry Chef

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 […]

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Nutcracker Tea

Nutcracker Tea

Experience the enchantment of the season with a delightful Nutcracker Tea and performance by The Florida Ballet. Enjoy a charming afternoon tea, amidst holiday cheer and festive treats, including an […]

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