'Tis the Season...
Christmas comes to the coast as Jekyll Island rings in the holiday season with Holiday Island!
This year, Jekyll Island invites guests to learn more about Christmas during the Club Hotel era. Festivities will highlight the history of Jekyll Island and begin with the annual Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival on November 29.
Throughout the month of December, guests will enjoy numerous musical performances, special holiday history tours, appearances by Santa and many more festivaties reflective of Christmas in the early 1900s.
Holiday Island Schedule of Events
November 29
Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Jekyll Island Historic District, 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us in ringing in the season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival!
November 30
Jekyll Island Arts Association: A Celtic Acoustic Christmas Show
Jekyll Island Convention Center, Beachside Hall
Singer/songwriter Harry O'Donoghue and Carroll Brown will present an Acoustic Celtic Christmas, a show filled with spiritual, Celtic, Southern, and traditional seasonal songs, complimented by stories and recitations.
December 1
Holiday High Tea
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4:00 p.m.
Tea sandwiches, savory warm scones, and exquisite petite pastries compliment the perfect cup of tea served in the Hotel's Grand Dining Room. Instrumental music of the season adds to the delight of this holiday affair. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information
December 4
The Gift of the Magi and Other Christmas Stories
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy traditional Christmas favorites. $10. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 6
Gingerville
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 10:00 a.m.
A family gingerbread house making workshop, this 2-hour event is led by famous pastry chefs. $25 per person or $35 per family (up to 4 people.) Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 6 - 31
Holiday in History Tours
Jekyll Island History Museum
The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season! Venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island's Historic District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age. $16 adults, $7 children, free under 6. Call 912-635-4036 for more information.
December 6 - 7
Jekyll Island Festive Challenge 3v3 tournament
Jekyll Island Soccer Complex
Over 110 teams attended last year from 4 states and age groups U7 through adult. For more information visit www.goldenislesoccer.com.
December 9
Jekyll Singers Concert
Jekyll Island Convention Center, Beachside Hall
A variety of holiday favorites under the direction of Annie Barr and Anne Jennings. Admission free. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association.
Holiday High Tea
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4:00 p.m.
Tea sandwiches, savory warm scones, and exquisite petite pastries compliment the perfect cup of tea served in the Hotel's Grand Dining Room. Instrumental music of the season adds to the delight of this holiday affair. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 10
Holiday High Tea
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4:00 p.m.
Tea sandwiches, savory warm scones, and exquisite petite pastries compliment the perfect cup of tea served in the Hotel's Grand Dining Room. Instrumental music of the season adds to the delight of this holiday affair. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 13
Open House at Days Inn
Days in on Jekyll Island, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Local children's chorale performing holiday favorites; seasonal storytelling and festive culinary delights. For more information call 912-635-9800.
A Dickens Feast
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m.
Follow the merrymakers in to the Grand Dining Room for a holiday feast and musical dinner theatre. $100. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 14
Santa at Crane Cottage
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Jolly Old St. Nick welcomes children to Crane Cottage with a great big "ho-ho-ho-" and an invitation to share their Christmas wishes. Photographer available. Free; fee for pictures. No reservations required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 19 - 24
Bagpiper Heralds the Winter
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 4:00 p.m.
Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins heralds the season at the Club Hotel and then down by the Jekyll River. He pipes each evening of Christmas week. In the Jekyll Island Club area of the historic district. No reservations required Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 19, 20, 26, and 27
Evening Holiday Movies
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 7:30 p.m.
There are plently of chairs and hot popcorn for everyone at the "living room theatre." See Miracle on 34th Street, It's a Wonderful Life, Going My Way, and other great holiday movies. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 20
SEA-sons Greetings
Georgia Sea Turtle Center, 12 - 3 p.m.
Santa’s stopping by for a visit along his Christmas migratory route!
Sit on his lap, tell him your wish, admire his red and white suit!
Make a recycled sea turtle ornament to adorn your Christmas tree,
then visit our sea turtle patients and hear their special Christmas story!
December 21
A Medieval Christmas Concert at Faith Chapel
Faith Chapel, 7:30 p.m.
The Gollards, a quintet of musicians from Savannah, perform a concert of ancient on flute, harp, vielle, recorder, and drums. The haunting beauty of this performance promises to be a highlight of the season. Reservations are required. $10. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
Las Posadas
Jekyll Island Convention Center
Celebrate Mexican-American Heritage during this special celebration at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. For more information call 1-877-4JEKYLL.
December 22 - 24
Matinee Holiday Movies
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy one of these favorites holiday movies: The Polar Express, Charlie Brown Christmas, or How Many More Minutes Until Christmas, plus selected shorts. Reservations are required. $5. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 23
Caroling at the Club
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 5:00 p.m.
This relaxed family sing-along in the DuBignon Room is led by Tom Sarcona and accompanied by guitarists James and Sylvia Kala. The singing is followed by cookies and Christmas punch. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 25
Christmas Day Feasts
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Brunch - Grand Dining Room, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Crane Cottage, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Enjoy a vasy array of salads and appetizers, waffles, carving stations, a variety of vegetables and splendid desserts.
Christmas Dinner - Grand Dining Room, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
December 31
New Years Eve Celebration
Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 6:00 p.m.; 9:00 p.m.
The Grand Dining Room has two seatings (times above) where guests enjoy fabulous five-course meals with the piano acompaniment of Wayne Tate. Ring in the new year with the big band sounds of the Marc Dickman Orchestra from 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Courtyard at Crane presents an elaborate meal prepared for the occasion by the Executive Chef. Reservations are required. Call 912-635-2600 or visit www.jekyllclub.com for more information.
