Meet Chef Jamie Geller, author of Joy of Kosher, at a cooking demo, tasting and book signing event. For details, www.winndixie.com/chanukah

CenterState Bank will host a movie night, showing The Polar Express, serving popcorn, hot chocolate and cookies. Santa Claus will be available for photos ($15 for a 5×7)

Fri., Dec. 12, 8 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 13, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St.

This holiday tradition sponsored by Walgreens benefits Dreams Come True. For tickets call (904) 355-2787; visit www.jaxnutcracker.org

Sat., Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water Street

Largest one-day toy giveaway in the area; up to 8,000 children to receive a new toy. Open to children in need age 12 or younger, first-come, first-served. Event begins with a ribbon cutting by Santa Claus. For details, call (904) 350-1616.

Zany holiday event to benefit Unity Plaza park as well as several children’s charities. Includes Celebrity Ugly Holiday Sweater Fashion Show, casino, bands and more. Register at www.jaxholidaybash.com

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

Sat., Dec. 13, 1-3 p.m., Main Terminal, Jacksonville International Airport

Students from the piano department of Douglas Anderson School of the Performing Arts will perform Christmas music and classical pieces at the airport.

This fast-paced, fun-filled show is a high-energy celebration of the holiday season. With such classics as “Sleigh Ride,” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” Jingle Bell Rock features a live band, talented singers, lots of holiday fun and of course, everyone’s favorite, Santa Claus! This talented cast guides us through the holiday season with rousing energy that keeps the house a-rockin’! Be prepared to have a very merry Christmas with this family holiday event and its contemporary spin on a classic yuletide review.

Bring pets and entire family for a photo with Santa. $10 donation for digital image; $15 includes a print. Donations provide veterinary care for family pets in need. For information, visit www.StFrancisAnimalHospital.org

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.