Sun, Dec. 14, Live Nativity: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., corner of Hendricks and Arbor Lane

Sponsored by San Marco Preservation Society; contact Alejandra Cole (904) 993-1225 regarding the Live Nativity.

Candlelight readings, choir-led carols and music tell the Christmas story from Genesis to Christ’s birth. Dinner follows at 7 p.m. For information, call (904) 388-2681.

Granada Park

Santa will be available for photos at 6 p.m. Hayride $15 per family. For more information, call Angela Lopez at (904) 399-3391 or Amy Stapleton at (904) 571-8323

Candlelight service of Christmas renewal for those who feel blue during this time of year. For more information, (904) 389-1175.

Sat., Dec. 6, 13, and 20, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sun., Dec. 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., 1996 San Marco Blvd. in front of San Marco Theatre.

Donations for wrapping will provide veterinary care through St. Francis Animal Hospital for pets in need. For information, visit www.SaintFrancisAnimalHospital.org

First-ever live Swamp Radio holiday show celebrates what makes the holidays special in Northeast Florida through stories, music and interviews. For tickets, visit floridatheatre.com or call (904) 355-2787.

Sun., Dec. 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Stinson Park by Ortega River Bridge

Live music. Bring a lawn chair and flashlight. Contact Ortega United Methodist Church, (904) 389-5556 or visit www.ortegaumc.org

Enjoy the Christmas spirit with a cup of hot cocoa or cider and a short bell concert before the annual luminaria festivities.

Pre-service Christmas music by members of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra followed by 11 p.m. worship. Works from Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio”, Bach’s Cantata BWV #151, Saint-Saens “Christmas Oratorio” and music by local composer Bob Moore.