Jacksonville Holiday Events 2017 – Get into the Holiday Spirit in Jax
The Holiday season kicks off with lots of fun local events in the Jacksonville area. From tree lighting ceremonies to holiday plays and visits with Santa, the intoGo app has everything you are looking for in one place. Also get the latest information on Jacksonville restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.
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Jacksonville Zoo ZOOLights Illumination
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 757-4463
ZOOLights 2017 is a one-night VIP event. Enjoy dinner, cocktails, entertainment, and an exclusive preview of ZOOLights just for all Illumination guests. All ages are welcome at this family-friendly event. They ask that you RSVP by December 1st.
Festival of Lights 5k and Family Fun Run
2004 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 398-1004
Luminaries light up the streets of beautiful San Marco as runners take off during the 22nd Annual Festival of Lights 5K and Family Fun Run. The whole family can enjoy Holiday Magic festivities featuring horse drawn sleigh rides, a petting zoo, bounce houses, and a special visit from the jolliest racer of them all, Santa! Register at www.1stplacesports.com. If running isn’t your thing but you still want to support, sign-up to volunteer!
Christmas Carole
12000 Beach Blvd
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32246
(904) 641-1212
Everyone loves a story that starts once upon a time. Everyone loves a fairy tale with a happy ending. Everyone loves the holidays, that is with one exception, and his is the tale we are about to tell, a fable that you all know well. Bruce Allen Scudders classic holiday show returns to the Alhambra starring Tony Triano, returning from a five year stint in New York.
Annual Tree Lighting in Balis Park
2000 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 630-2489
The San Marco Annual Tree Lighting in Balis Park is a free event happening from 6 pm until 7 pm. There will be food and drink along with local merchants and neighbors.
Hometown Holiday in the Park
1039 Kingsley Ave
Orange Park, FL
(904) 264-2635
The Town of Orange Park and The Historical Society of Orange Park team up to bring you an old fashioned holiday celebration! This event features a shopping village, hay rides through our decorated trail of lights, live entertainment, Clarke House tours, photos with Santa and more! It may even snow! Admission and many activities are free!
Thanksgiving Distance Classic Half Marathon and 5K
9850 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
This event takes place November 23rd on Thanksgiving Day. The 5K begins at 6:50 am, half-marathon at 7 am, and the ever popular turkey trot one mile at 7:05 am. The event will take place at Pickwick Plaza in Mandarin.
Read more about St. Augustine restaurants serving Thanksgiving dinner.
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