For most people, the holiday season is a festive time filled with family, friends, food, fun, and of course gifts!  Sadly, some children have never felt the warmth and joy this special season brings.  Children’s[...]

Topic is spring gardening; speaker is Terry DeValle, urban horticulture agent. Contact Donn Elliott, (904) 635-7318, [email protected]

Dec. 3 – 23, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, Old St. Andrews, 317 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd. across the street from Veterans Memorial Arena The Jacksonville Historical Society’s[...]

Thurs., Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2105 Park Street, Suite D Ponte Vedra Plastic Surgery Holiday Open House will host an open house with special discounts, product demonstrations, give-a-ways and a complimentary holiday[...]

A show themed “Boxwoods and Bow-ties” will feature vintage and postmodern art and antiques, along with lectures and workshops, all to benefit the Women’s board of Wolfson Children’s Hospital. An opening night party will be[...]

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[...]

Fun for all ages: photobooth, gingerbread houses, facepainting, silent disco, Christmas movies, live music and more. Sponsored by the Avondale Merchants Christmas Performance Sat., Dec. 6, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Shoppes of[...]

Experience the timeless tale of Chris Van Allsburg’s The Polar Express as the Jacksonville Symphony brings the book to life with an orchestra, chorus and vocalist. www.Jaxsympony.org

Dr. Timothy Snyder conducts the choirs of Jacksonville University in a glorious tapestry of favorite holiday motets, solos and Christmas Carols from around the world sung by the choir with a special audience sing-along as well. Reception follows in[...]

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

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)[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.

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[...]

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.