JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit?
News4JAX has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
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So grab your family and friends and hit the road!
2023 Blackhawk Bluff 2023 Holiday Lights (Free)
One of the largest Christmas light displays in the Jacksonville area is back! If you and the family are planning on driving around to view some holiday decorations, you’ll want to check out the Blackhawk Bluff neighborhood located west of Atlantic Beach. More info.
Dates: Nov. 24, 2023 – Jan. 1, 2024 | Cost: Free
Nights of Lights in St. Augustine | JaxBest winner in 2022 (Free)
Nights of Lights, an award-winning display in St. Augustine, will run each night through Jan. 28. This is the 30th year for the event which boasts more than 3 million lights hanging from the area. Thousands of people are guaranteed to check out the event that brightens 20 blocks of St. Augustine’s historic district. It’s free to walk around, explore and see the sights! Click here for more information.
Deck The Chairs in Jacksonville Beach | JaxBest winner in 2022 (Free)
The Deck The Chairs music and light show in Jacksonville Beach is back! The free, six-week holiday event features a nationally recognized decorated lifeguard chairs exhibit. This year’s exhibit will feature more chairs, more shows and more memories! Click here for more information.
‘Dazzling Nights’ at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens will transform once again into a stunning, winter wonderland for “Dazzling Nights.” The three-quarter-mile interactive holiday experience will feature a million dazzling lights, shining forests, magical displays, music and beautiful sculptures. Tickets start at $15 depending on age, and the day chosen. Click here for more information. Dates: Nov. 24, 2023 - Dec. 29, 2023 at 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville.
Colors of the Wild at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
Colors of the Wild – a Zoolights Lantern Experience is a celebration of cultures! The event features one of the largest Asian lantern displays in the country with more than 70 vibrant scenes lighted by authentic, custom-made silk Chinese lanterns. Click here for more information.
Christmas Conservation Celebration
From Dec. 1 to Jan. 1, Wednesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Marineland Dolphin Adventure is hosting its third installment of Christmas Conservation Celebration. Meet Santa and The Grinch on Dec. 16! More info
Sun-Ray Cinema Holidays at the Drive-In
Sun-Ray Cinema announced are the drive-in holiday screenings coming up starting on Dec. 2. This will be their last month at the drive-in. Here is the movie schedule: 12/2 Home Alone 7p | 12/9 Die Hard 7p | 12/15& 12/16 Christmas Vacation 7p | 12/22 & 12/23 Elf 7p. Click here to purchase tickets and for more information.
Gingerbread Extravaganza
The 21st Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza opens Friday, Dec. 8, and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 27. For the second year, the Jacksonville Historical Society will offer Kids Day on Sunday, Dec. 10, 12-5 p.m., featuring photo ops with Santa Claus, face painting artists, a scavenger hunt, and more. Click here for more information. Click here to purchase tickets.
Doctor Wizard’s Giant Musical Holiday Light Show (WizLights) (Free)
Doctor Wizard’s Giant Musical Holiday Light Show is one of the biggest Clay County home displays at 1252 Tumbleweed Drive in Orange Park.
30,000+ LEDs plus lasers, projectors, strobes, disco balls, and more all set to holiday music! It is free to attend, but this family does accept donations for the SAFE Animal Shelter in Middleburg! Click here for more info!
Christmas on Walnut Street & Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade (Free)
One of the biggest holiday events in Clay County is happening this Saturday in Spring Park and surrounding downtown Green Cove Springs. Highlights include the biggest Parade of Trees display in Spring Park with 225 trees, over 50 vendors and over 12 food trucks, live entertainment, and photos with Santa.
The Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade, organized by the Green Cove Springs Business League, will feature over 50 floats with the theme of “Christmas Movie Magic.” The city will announce its year-long celebration of 150 years as an incorporated city in 2024 on its float in the parade. Click here for more info.
Beauclerc Road right off San Jose (Free)
This local family goes above and beyond every year! Be sure to check out this walk-thru display in Mandarin. This display is free to look at; parking is roadside, so be sure to be careful when getting in and out of the car!
City of Green Cove Springs Parade of Trees (Free)
Walk through a holiday wonderland as Spring Park glows with 225 lit Christmas Trees every night until 10 p.m. from Dec. 2, 2023, to Dec. 31, 2023. Each tree is decorated by families, organizations, or local businesses, and many are dedicated to loved ones. Parade of Trees is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this Green Cove Springs Christmas tradition and community display!
Where: Spring Park, 106 Street Johns Avenue | When: Sunset until 10 pm. | More info
BumDunn Family Christmas Light Show on Losco Road (Free)
The BumDunn Family Christmas Light Show Display is ready to dazzle you tonight from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at 5084 Losco Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257.
“Come and experience the magic of our enchanting walk-through light show,” a post from the family said. “Bring your loved ones and friends for a delightful holiday adventure!”