Every year, Downtown Vision releases a Holiday Guide for Downtown Jacksonville. Explore the 2020 guide to learn about all of the holiday magic in #DTJax.
To be included in the 2020 Holiday Guide, please email lexi@dtjax.org.
Calendar of Events
November
Candy Cane Classes
Sweet Pete’s Candy
11/21-12/31, Multiple Times
Christmas in the Cathedral District
The Cathedral District
11/27-12/31, Multiple Times
Small Business Saturday
Downtown Jacksonville, Multiple Locations
11/28
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
St. John’s Riverwalk
11/28 from 6-9 p.m.
December
Christmas in the Cathedral District
The Cathedral District
11/27-12/31, Multiple Times
Ladies Christmas Event
First Baptist Church of Jacksonville
12/1 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Gingerbread Extravaganza
Old St. Andrew’s Church
12/1-12/27, Multiple Times
Champagne and Shopping
The Cummer Museum
12/2-12/4 at Multiple Times
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Very Shrimpy Christmas
121 Financial Ballpark
12/5 from 3-7 p.m.
Repeal Day
The Volstead
12/5 at 8 p.m.
JSYO Holiday Concert
Times-Union Center
12/7 at 7 p.m.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild and Swingin' Holiday Party
The Florida Theatre
12/09 at 8 p.m.
First Coast Nutcracker Suite
Times-Union Center
12/11-12/13, Multiple Times
Reindeer Games: Christmas Celebration
Virtual Event – Main Library
12/12 at 3 p.m.
Laugh Lounge Christmas Showcase
Laugh Lounge
12/12 at 7 p.m.
Dave Koz & Friends - The Greatest Hits of Christmas
Virutal Event – The Florida Theatre
12/12 at 8 p.m.
Dashing Through Downtown
Downtown Jacksonville
12/14-12/18
Christmas PJ Brunch
Kanine Social
12/13 from 12-4 p.m.
Handel’s Messiah Suite
Times-Union Center
12/13 at 3 p.m.
Jingle all Week in JWJ Park
James Weldon Johnson Park
12/14-12/18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Totally Lit Hanukkah Celebration
James Weldon Johnson Park
12/15 from 5-6 p.m.
All Things Boho Holiday Arts Market
Intuition Ale Works
12/16, from 6-10 p.m.
Merry and Bright Movie Night
Riverfront Plaza (Formerly The Landing)
12/17 at Multiple Times
Holiday Pops
Times-Union Center
12/17-12/20, Multiple Times
White Christmas
225 Talleyrand Ave
12/18 from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Left Out in the Cold
MOSH
12/18 at 7 p.m.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
Virutal Event – FSCJ Artist Series
12/18 at 8 p.m.
Deck the [Music] Hall
1904 Music Hall
12/19 from 6-11 p.m.
Gift Wrapping Weekend
Riverside Arts Market
12/19 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Illuminating Nature
The Cummer Museum
12/18 at 5 p.m.
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
Virtual Event – The Florida Theatre
12/19, 1/2, Multiple Times
Elf - Free Holiday Movie
The Florida Theatre
12/20 at 2 p.m.
904 Pop Up: Holiday Edition
James Weldon Johnson Park
12/20 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
It's a Wonderful Life
225 Talleyrand Ave
12/24 from 6-8 p.m.
BYE-BYE 2020
Riverside Arts Market
12/26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Adam Trent Holiday Illusions
The Florida Theatre
12/26 at 7 p.m.
New Year’s Eve
Noon Years Eve
Virtual Event – Main Library
12/31 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
New Year's Eve - The Rat Pack
Times-Union Center
12/31 at 7:30 p.m.
NYE Ticket Drawing
Virtual Event – The Florida Theatre
12/31, all day
A Roaring New Year’s Eve
The Volstead
12/31 at 8 p.m.
New Years Eve Fireworks Show
St. John’s Riverwalk
12/31 at 11:59 p.m.
New Years Eve at 1904 - Greenhouse Lounge
1904 Music Hall
12/31 at 8:00 p.m.
Tours
Holiday Lights Tour
Go Tuk’n
Holly Jolly Brewery Tour
Go Tuk’n
Light Parade and Fireworks Cruise
St. Johns River Taxi
Shopping Guide
Shop local this holiday season in #DTJax. Pick up one-of-a-kind gifts from artwork to accessories, spa services to sweets, or grab a gift card to give a #DTJax experience – there’s something for every taste.
apparel & accessories
downtownjacksonville.org/shop
1068 Hendricks Ave. | 398.0069
519 W. Bay St. | 354.5386
1301 Riverplace Blvd. | 346.0641
231 N. Hogan St. | 354.5959
204 N. Laura St. | 356.1655
201 N. Hogan St. | 356.9431
Linda Cunningham Designer Boutique
1049 Kings Ave. | 399.4864
205 N. Laura St.
art & galleries
1451 Home St. | 236.8202
1 Independent Dr. | 434.9864
books & gifts
225 N. Laura St. | 674.0868
829 Riverside Ave. | 899.6035
45 W Adams St
225 W. Water St. | 634.1875
1025 Museum Cir. | 396.MOSH
Summer Classics Home Furniture
1104 W. Adams St. | 862.2225
50 N. Laura St. | 354.0202
225 E. Coastline Dr. | 588.1234
beauty & spa
1 Independent Dr. | 359.0120
1478 Riverplace Blvd. | 374.4600
150 Riverside Ave. | 619.7007
45 W. Bay St. | 359.2006
90 Riverside Ave. | 531.3497
150 Riverside Ave. | 665.0105
209 N. Laura St. | 683.5963
44 W. Monroe St.
45 W Bay St | 712.0800
108 Riverside Ave. | 999.8699
1034 Hendricks Ave. | 390.6699
205 N. Julia St. | 521.3468
sweets & treats
417 Magnolia St. | 372,0856
150 Riverside Ave. | 665.0180
929 E Bay St. | 683.7720
440 W. Adams St. | 862.6788
960 E. Forsyth St. | 619.1479
90 Riverside Ave. | 551.0361
100 West Bay Street Suite 2 398.2489
400 N. Hogan St. | 376.7161
A Night on the Town
Celebrate the season with your favorite people over dinner and drinks in DTJax. For a full directory with hours and descriptions, plus tons of breakfast and lunch spots, visit our map.
19 N. Ocean St. | 434.3475
119 E. Bay St. | 419.3550
1019 Hendricks Ave. | 306.0100
100 N. Laura St. | 802.7745
929 E. Bay St. | 683.7720
929 E. Bay St.
109 E. Bay St. | 379.6551
108 Riverside Ave. | 355.3066
90 Riverside Ave. | 355.4889
21 E. Adams St. | 598.2922
108 E. Forsyth St. | 674.0868
1501 Riverplace Blvd.
398.3353
101 E. Bay St. | 862.6464
128 W. Adams St. | 633.9738
123 E. Forsyth St. | 354.0666
335 E. Bay St. | 707.0474
1004 Hendricks Ave. | 674.0190
126 W. Adams St. | 475.1400
19 Ocean St. | 361.3297
711 Edison Ave. | 353.6316
21 E. Adams St. 2nd Fl. 598.5303
929 E. Bay St. | 683.7720
Island Girl Cigar Bar Downtown
11 N. Ocean St. | 353.4411
245 Water St. | 791.4995
830 N. Pearl St. | 353.6388
245 W. Water St. | 355.6664
315 E. Bay St. | 515.3112
580 College St. | 712.6363
117 W. Adams St. | 438.5020
331 E. Bay St.
960 E. Forsyth St. | 619.1479
Morton’s The Steakhouse, Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr. | 354.4350
333 E. Bay St. | 707.0474
1515 Prudential Dr. | 396-5100
835 Museum Cir. | 398.2299
1 Independent Dr. | 354.1111
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, DoubleTree
1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396.6200
1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306.2188
1105 San Marco Blvd.
398.1142
SHOR Seafood Grill & Tavern,
Hyatt Regency
225 E. Coastline Dr. | 398.1142
Southbank Johnnie’s,
Southbank Hotel
1515 Prudential Dr. | 396-5100
800 Flagler Ave. | 858.9800
100 E. Forsyth St. | 844.5000
11 E. Forsyth St. | 723.1180
441 Haines St. | 353.8231
234 A. P. Randolph Blvd. 361.3547
115 W. Adams St. | 414-3171
90 Riverside Ave. | 329-2371
331 W. Forsyth St | 738.7148
1314 Prudential Dr. | 398.8989
120 W. Adams St. | 354.8283
90 Riverside Ave. | 355.9637
Holiday Decorations
Lights on Laura
Drive through Downtown to view our dazzling holiday lights, made possible by Downtown Vision’s LABS program. During the holiday season, our lights are visible on Laura Street, from Beaver Street to Independent Drive, and on Adams Street, from Hogan Street to Main Street.
Christmas in the Cathedral District: Let There Be Light!
Beginning November 27th, The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, First Presbyterian Church of Jacksonville, First United Methodist Church, Historic Mount Zion AME Church and St. John’s Episcopal Cathedral will shine as part of a driving tour that includes more than 100 brightly lit trees. Other significant landmark buildings will be illuminated as well. Learn more.
Sweet Pete’s Candy Co.
Visit the Sweet Pete’s magic mansion to get into the holiday spirit! With photo ops galore, this is the perfect destination for family fun or a delicious date. Check out their class schedule and pick up holiday gifts for everyone on your list.
Getting Around
Parking
Downtown parking is free on weekends and after 6 p.m.
Visit parkdtjax.com for a list of parking lots and garages.
JTA Skyway
The FREE Skyway departs every 3-6 minutes.
Hours: Weekdays, 6 a.m.-9 p.m. For special events, Saturday-Sunday.
St. Johns River Taxi
(904)860-TAXI | jaxrivertaxi.com
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-
11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Take the Elevator Home
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd. | 904.398.8800
1413 Prudential Dr. | 904.396.1777
Hampton Inn Jacksonville-Downtown-I-95
1331 Prudential Dr. | 904.396.7770
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E. Coastline Dr. | 904.588.1234
Southbank Hotel – Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Dr. | 904.396.5100
245 W. Water St. | 904.355.6664
This complimentary #DTJax Holiday Guide is provided by Downtown Vision.
Contact lexi@dtjax.org for consideration.