The Stockton school patrols will host a one-mile fun run to benefit the patrols. Come dressed in fun festive costume or go bananas with the holiday accessories. Kids and adults are invited to join this merry bunch as they trek through Ortega Forest. Stay and check out the vendor booths. Register during packet pickup at Stockton Elementary on Friday, Dec. 15 or on the morning of the race; $15 per runner.

The Children’s Christmas Party of Jacksonville, a nonprofit organization, was founded in December 1999 by Travis and Margaret Storey to provide toys for Jacksonville children who otherwise might
not receive toys during the holiday season. Until supplies last.

Enjoy dozens of delightful gingerbread creations at the annual show, sponsored by the Jacksonville Historical Society. For more information, call (904) 665-004.

The Gingerbread House Extravaganza runs through December 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Sundays, at Jacksonville Historical Society’s Old St. Andrews, 317 A. Philip Randolph Boulevard, across from the Veterans Memorial Arena. It opens at 10 a.m. on Saturdays.

A  donation of $5 for adults and $3 for children over three is suggested for this charity event. The Jacksonville Historical Society’s Merrill Museum House, highlighting 1903 Jacksonville life, is open from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. during the Extravaganza and is located on adjoining property. Parking for both events is free.

Enjoy live music, kids holiday activities and more than 100 artists, farmers, and makers. Photos with Santa Claus ($5) will benefit Friends of Jacksonville Animals.

This FREE diabetes class allows participants to discuss ways to prevent or delay diabetes complications,

discover tools to enhance nutrition and exercise choices, and learn new ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.

Participants receive a FREE Healthy Living Book and other program-related materials.

Call Northeast Florida AHEC at 904-482-0189 for more information and registration.

Visit five Murray Hill bars to sample brews, win raffle prizes and benefit the Murray Hill Preservation Association. A special prize will be given for the best Elf-themed costume.

Enjoy the family-friendly holiday movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” on the grounds of the Ortega-based church.

Multi-church concert features 75 singers among a lighted three-story tree. Event is free but reservations required. Call (904) 396-6633 to reserve a seat.

Throughout the streets of historic Riverside and Avondale, luminaria light the way for neighborhood gatherings at the annual holiday event. Luminaria vouchers and kits will be available for sale every weekend in December on Saturdays at Riverside Arts Market and Saturdays/Sundays at 2623 Herschel St.

Throughout the streets of San Marco, homes and businesses will light the night with luminaria.