🔒River City Guide: The best way to spread Christmas cheer is by attending these Jacksonville events!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hey, Insiders. 👋

It’s time for another weekend guide of events taking place in Northeast Florida!

Have you attended an event this year after seeing it on the River City Guide? Let me know by emailing CLuter@wjxt.com. I would love to know which ones you attended and what you think about the selection of events added to the list.

Now, let’s dive into this weekend!

Check out some of these events taking place from Friday (Dec. 20) to Sunday (Dec. 22). 👇

(Emoji Key: 💰 = Paid/ticketed event | 🆓 = Free event | 🎶 = Live music | 🔞 Event is 18 and up or 21 and up)

What’s happening... 📅

• 2nd Annual Hallmark Christmas 💰🎅 “Join us for the 2nd Annual Hallmark Christmas at The Hope Pavilion! Enjoy all the Christmas traditions with your family & neighbors!” More info

• Firetruck Parade with Orange Park Fire Department 🚒🎅 On Friday at 6 p.m., get into the Christmas spirit by attending the Firetruck Parade with the Orange Park Fire Department. More info 

• Venardos Circus celebrates 10th anniversary with animal-free magic in St. Augustine 💰🎪 The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, is returning to St. Augustine to celebrate its 10th anniversary. The show will run from Dec. 19, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025, at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. More info

• Eartha’s Farm & Market 🆓🍎 “Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. come check out Eartha’s Farm & Market. Browse local vendors and enjoy the outdoors.” More info

• Glorious Toy Giveaway 🆓🎁 “Join us for our annual toy/gift giveaway. Come join us for our Christmas service and then for all our visitors we will have brand new gifts from Target and Walmart to give to those ages 5-17 years old along with treat bags. *While supplies last*” More info

• Festive Fusion 💰🎅 “This year, MOSH is going all out to celebrate the holidays like never before! Get ready for the ultimate holiday celebration—an EPIC afternoon where we unite the joy of every tradition and create memories that will last a lifetime. It’s not just about one holiday, it’s about all of them! We’re throwing a grand fusion event to celebrate everything that makes the holiday season so special—family, fun, and festive cheer!" More info

• The Nutcracker Ballet 💰“Come see the Nutcracker performed by Jax City Ballet! A Christmas tradition you don’t want to miss! Beautiful costumes, wonderful choreography and much more!” More info

• Bleu Enterprises Presents - Christmas in Paris! 💰 “Celebrate Christmas in Paris with Bleu Enterprises - a magical event you won’t want to miss!” More info

• Christmas Cantata sung by LPC Chancel Choir 🎶🎄 On Sunday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m., the Lakewood Presbyterian Chancel Choir will present “Winter’s Grace”, a Cantata for Christmas directed by Susan A. Conroy. More info 

• Bonnie Melrose Christmas Parade 🎄❄️ On Saturday, the Bonnie Melrose Christmas Parade of Lights will host a Christmas festival at Melrose Heritage Park from 2-8 p.m. More info 

For more ideas for fun weekend activities, take a look at our Events Calendar. 👇

List🎄🎅: Here are the best Christmas light displays & events around Northeast Florida

Are you ready to get into the Christmas spirit? News4Jax has compiled a list of the best light displays and events around our area.

So grab your family and friends and hit the road! Check out the list here.

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