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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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Top Places To View Christmas Lights On and Around Amelia Island

The holiday season is officially here and Amelia Island is getting “lit”. Here are the top places to see the best Christmas light displays.

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Recap: Amelia Island Cookout

Where could you find top Chefs, accomplished Sommeliers, and master Mixologists all together for one incredible event? The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island‘s 2nd annual Amelia Island Cookout is the answer.   The foodie […]

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Paper Lantern Making

Let’s make paper lanterns together to use in the Dickens Illuminated Procession! We’ll provide instruction and supplies, you bring the creativity. After the program, you can walk to the waterfront […]

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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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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 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 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 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 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 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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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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Villa Villekulla 10th Birthday Party!

It gets better every year!!! Join us for rubber duckie races, the best discounts of the holiday season, prizes, raffles, live music from Amelia Music Studio, a special VIP only […]

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Parade of Paws

Bring your furry friend and join us for the annual Parade of Paws at the Dickens on Centre Festival! Experience a Victorian Christmas festival that transforms historic downtown Fernandina Beach […]

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The Victorian Era and Merry Ole Amelia

Did you know that the British flag was one of the eight flags that once flew over Amelia Island and that our island was actually named for Princess Amelia, the […]

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Holiday Lights Celebration

You’re invited 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 the […]

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Amelia Island Cookout Kickoff Dinner – David’s Restaurant & Lounge

Experience an unforgettable fusion of flavors at David’s Restaurant & Lounge, in partnership with The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. Join us for the kick-off event of the Second Annual Amelia Island […]

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Countdown to Dickens on Centre

Dickens After Dark: Marley’s Masquerade

Join us for the exclusive Victorian masquerade at the historic Lesesne House on Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach!  This VIP, 21+ soiree is sure to spark your inner Victorian […]

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Celebrate a Warm and Cheerful Holiday Season on Amelia Island

As the end of 2024 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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New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala

Ring in the New Year in style with the Ritz-Carlton’s fourteenth annual Black and White New Year’s Eve Gala. Enjoy lavish food buffets, chef’s stations, and an array of scrumptious […]

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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 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

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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