It’s the best time of the year! A time filled with lights, festive fun, and lots of cheer. Every day of the holiday season is filled with joy and merriment, so whether you’re visiting Jekyll Island for the day or the month, we have a holly jolly lineup for you.
Take a ride on Jekyll's jolliest trolley to see more than a million lights around the island. The whole family can sit back, relax, and view the lights of the Historic District. Select nights throughout the season.
December 14
Join the Kids Can Fish Foundation for this one of a kind meet and greet with Santa.
Ride back in time in a vintage Model T on a private tour of the lights in the Historic District. Select nights throughout the season.
Join Santa for some extra holiday fun with a visit to the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup! Kids can enjoy free carnival rides, games, and music on the Village Green. Plus, sit behind the wheel of emergency vehicles from Jekyll Island Fire/EMS and Georgia State Patrol at Great Dunes Beach Park.
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December 23 & 30
Watch the night sky light up as we celebrate the season with two nights of fireworks.
Warm up at this holiday pop-up coffee shop! Located at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum.
December 22 & 29
Find your parking spot for a special movie presentation of Frosty the Snowman.
Take a cold-stunned plunge into the chilly Atlantic in support of sea turtles on the Georgia coast! This frigid fundraising event supports the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
November 30
Enjoy mini golf surrounded by life-size gumdrops, peppermint sticks, gingerbread characters, and more.
New this year! Visit Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum to begin a self-guided adventure through the Historic District.
Pick up your ‘Holly Jolly Jekyll’ holiday gifts of the season.
Follow our map for lights, attractions, and more.
View the calendar of events for a full list of seasonal events and programs.
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Explore opportunities with Summer Waves Water Park, Georgia Sea Turtle Center, landscaping, retail, golf, and more.
