Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

Ring in the season with the Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival, held November 24 in the Jekyll Island Historic District. During this annual festival, families enjoy a variety of seasonal activities as Santa ushers in the holidays.  As the sun sets over the Island, festival attendees can help Santa light the Jekyll Island Christmas Tree and stay for a spectacular fireworks display.  The Christmas Tree Lighting Festival will be held from 4 to 7 p.m with the tree lighting at 6:30 p.m. Entry to the Festival is free. Some activities require a nominal fee.

Motown Christmas Experience

Stay after the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival for A Motown Christmas featuring past and present members of The Temptations, The Miracles and The Contours at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. This remarkable musical showcase combines Motown’s greatest hits with your favorite holiday classics. Doors open at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8:15 p.m. For information and tickets, visit www.amotownchristmas.com or call 912-399-7799.

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Santa and the Sea Turtles

Santa will visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on December 15.  This special turtle-based event brings a very familiar face into the Center while guests make holiday crafts and visit with the Center’s patients. For more information, visit the Center’s web site, www.georgiaseaturtlecenter.org.

CASA’s Jingle All the Way Run

On December 8 at 9 a.m., runners will don jingle bells for CASA Glynn’s annual Jingle All the Way run. This USATF certified race features a 5K course and a 1 mile fun run.  Now in its 3rd year, the run is a fundraiser for CASA of Glynn County. For additional information and to register, visit www.casajinglealltheway5k.com.

Holidays in History Tours

In the days following the Tree Lighting, the Historic District transforms for the holiday season, as the historic cottages are adorned with garlands and wreaths. Jekyll Island’s Holidays in History tours take guests inside these decorated homes and provide information about Christmas during the Club Era. Tours are held continually throughout December, except December 24 & 25.

 

Holiday Activities at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel

The Jekyll Island Island Club Hotel hosts a series of unique holiday activities including a Christmas Cookie Workshop, Santa at Crane Cottage, Christmas brunch, and a spectacular New Year’s Eve Party. For more information visit www.jekyllclub.com.

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