Plan your vacation around Jekyll Island's exciting events.

Turtleween!

Georgia Sea Turtle Center staff and volunteers invite all turtle enthusiasts to join in some non-scary Turtleween fun October 24th from 12-4 pm! Come dressed in your Halloween costume, and receive $1 off admission to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center! There will be arts and crafts, fun turtle-ish programs, and of course, you can visit our the sea turtle patients!

Contact: The Georgia Sea Turtle Center / 912-635-4444
Address: 214 Stable Rd
Website: http://www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org

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!

Georgia Sea Turtle Center's Sea Turtle Camp
June 7 - July 2
A summer camp program to inspire youth involvement in sea turtle conservation

Jekyll Island Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day on Jekyll Island with family fun and fireworks known as one of the best shows in the region

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!

Georgia Sea Turtle Center Celebrates Scout Month
November 1 - November 30
Come to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for a special scouting experience anytime during the month of November!

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