Plan your vacation around Jekyll Island's exciting events.

Safety Fair for Kids and Teens

Join the Georgia State Patrol, the Brunswick Police Department and Red Bug Motors for a Safety Fair at the Jekyll Island Airport. May 30, 11:00 - 2:00 PM. Teens (13-15) can get tips and practical experience on a basic teen driving course and learn the dangers of DUI with the DUI Driving Course. Kids and parents alike can also get tips on bicycle safety, home safety, fire safety, and boating safety. Officers will also be on site for child fingerprinting and child seat inspection.

Contact: Georgia State Patrol / 912-635-2303

Island Treasures
January 1 - February 28
Find beautiful hand-made glass globes on the beach

Easter Egg Stroll
April 3
Hunt for Easter Eggs in the Jekyll Island Historic District.

Shell-e-brate Earth Day
April 17
Join us for the third annual Shell-e-brate Earth Day Family Festival!

Jekyll Island Nest Fest & Turtle Crawl
May 10 - May 15
A week long series of family oriented activities highlighting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Jekyll Island's Beaches.

Georgia Sea Turtle Center's Patient of the Year
June 1 - June 30
Cast your vote for the 2009 sea turtle patient of the year!

Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival & BBQ Bash
August 20 - August 21
Great music, great food and a great party on the beach. Beach Music, free Saturday Beach Party and a BBQ competition.

Jekyll Island High School Cross Country
September 11
High School students are invited to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island's Great Dunes Golf Course

Georgia's Colonial Georgia Coast Birding & Nature Festival
October 7 - October 10
Fun for casual nature enthusiast to the most experienced birdwatcher. Nature walks,educational seminars, kids programs

Turtleween
October 23
Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff and volunteers invite all turtle enthusiasts to join in some non-scary Turtleween fun!

Santa & the Sea Turtles
December 18
Santa visits good girls and boys every year, so why not sea turtles?