Every year, Downtown Vision releases a Holiday Guide for Downtown Jacksonville. Explore the 2021 guide to learn about all of the holiday magic in #DTJax. Â
To be included in the 2021 Holiday Guide, please email lexi@dtjax.org.
Downtown Vision Events
Small Business Saturday
QR Code Scavenger Hunt
November 27 | Downtown Jacksonville
First Wednesday Art Walk + City of Jacksonville Christmas Tree Lighting
Family friendly fun, shopping and food
December 1st 5-9 p.m. Lighting at 6:15 p.m. in James Weldon Johnson Park
Dashing Through Downtown
Holiday Themed QR Code Scavenger Hunt
December 13-17 | Downtown Jacksonville
Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC
Music, food and sunset views
December 16th | Southbank Riverwalk
Merry and Bright Movie Night Presented by Live Oak Contracting
Free Movie NightÂ
December 17th | Riverfront Plaza
Calendar of Events
City of Jacksonville Holiday Bingo
Explore all that the city of Jacksonville has to offer this holiday season by participating in Holiday Bingo, Â taking place now through New Year’s Eve! Celebrate the holidays with your family, coworkers and besties and get into the jolly spirit by stamping off each seasonal event. Visit the City of Jacksonville website to learn more.
NovemberÂ
WJCT Public Media’s 19th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive
11/1- 11/30
Various Drop Off Locations
Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC
Southbank Riverwalk
11/18 from 5-8 PM
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts | Moran Theater
11/18 from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Christmas Made in the South
Prime F Osborn III Convention Center
11/26: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
11/27: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
11/28: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Small Business Saturday QR Code Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Jacksonville
11/27, All day
904 Pop Up: Light Boat Parade
Riverfront Plaza
11/27 from 11 AM-9 PM
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
St. John’s Riverwalk
11/27 from 6-9 PM
Advent Procession with Carols
St. John’s Cathedral
11/28 at 5 PM
Christmas Carol
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
11/28 from 7-9 PM
Totally Lit! A Hanukkah Celebration at James Weldon Johnson Park
James Weldon Johnson Park
11/29 from 4:30 PMÂ –Â 7:30 PM
December
Ansley Randall Studios Holiday Pop-up Shop
112 E Adams
Opening Event 12/1 from 5-9 p.m.
December Only: Friday’s 5-8 p.m. Saturday’s 12-3 p.m.
First Wednesday Art Walk
James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie, and The VyStar Breezeway featuring The Vagabond Flea
12/1 from 5-9 PM
Glass Etching Workshop
The Bread and Board Provisions
12/2 from 6-8 PM
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
12/2 from 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Dave Koz & Friends - The Greatest Hits of Christmas
The Florida Theatre
12/2 at 8 – 11:30 PM
Champagne & Shopping
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
12/2: 9 AM to 4PM
12/3: 11AM to 9 PM
Winter Wreath Making Workshop
The Bread and Board Provisions
12/3 from 4-7 PM
12/12 from 12 to 2 PM
Illuminating Nature
The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
12/3 from 4 PM to 9 PM
Repeal Day
The Volstead
12/4 from 9 PM – 12AM
S.O.S. Christmas Parang Edition
Headroom Coffee Bar
12/4 at 9 PMÂ
Gingerbread Extravaganza
Old St. Andrew’s Church
12/4-12/22, Multiple Times
Women on the Rise Jacksonville Winter Wonderland Mixer
Bellwether
12/7 from 6:30 to 9 PM
Holiday Pops
Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
12/9-12/12, Multiple Times
Ugly Sweater Holiday Party
Intuition Ale Works
12/10 at 7 PM
The Lighting of the Basilica
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
12/10-12/12
12/16-12/19
12/23-12/26
6 PM to 10 PM
Candy Cane Classes
Sweet Pete’s Candy
12/11-12/28, Multiple Times
The 30th Annual Community Nutcracker
The Florida Theatre
12/11 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM and 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
CNI 30th Anniversary Patron Gala
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
12/11 from 10 PM to 12 AM
A Very Shrimpy Christmas
121 Financial Ballpark
12/11 from 4-7 PM
Christmas Festival
United Methodist Church
12/11 from 6-8PM
A Holiday Concert with the First Coast Wind Symphony
St. John’s Cathedral
12/12 from 5-7 PM
A Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Florida Theatre
12/12 at 7 -9 PM
JSYO Holiday Concert
Times-Union Center
12/13 at 6 PM
Dashing Through Downtown
Holiday Themed QR Code Scavenger Hunt
December 13-17 | Downtown Jacksonville
Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular
The Florida Theatre
12/15 at 7:30 PM
Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC
Southbank Riverwalk
12/16 from 5-8 PM
Holiday Ornament Wood Burning Workshop
The Bread and Board
12/16 6-8 PM
Festive Holiday Floral Workshop
The Bread and Board
12/16 5:30-7 PM
Ruby Beach Brewing Co Movie Night- Elf
Ruby Beach Brewing Co
12/16 at 6:30 PM
Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Christmas Eve and Other Stories
Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena
12/16 from 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Adam Trent - Holiday Magic
The Florida Theatre
12/26 at 7 PM
A Very Special Talent Show & Christmas Dance!
The Sweet Spot & Urban Lounge
12/17 from 4-8 PM
Merry and Bright Movie Night Presented by Live Oak Contracting
Free Movie NightÂ
December 17th | Riverfront Plaza
JWJ Park Ugly Holiday Sweater Party!
James Weldon Johnson Park
12/17 11-2 PM during Live At Lunch
First Coast Nutcracker
Times Union Center of Performing Arts
12/17 – 12/19
The Cool Side of Yuletide: A Holiday Drive-In Concert
Jacksonville Fairgrounds
12/18
Doors open at 6 PM
Show starts at 7:30 PM
Handel's Messiah
Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall
Times Union Center for the Performing Arts
12/18-12/19 at 7:30 PM and 3 PM.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Florida Theatre
12/19 at 2 PM
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical
The Florida Theatre
12/21 from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A Christmas Carol – Jason Woods at VyStar Tower
Vystar Credit Union
12/22 at 6 PM
DJ ICEY at Myth Nightclub | Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
Myth Nightclub
12/26 from 9 PM to 2 AM
New Year’s Eve
NYE Ticket Drawing - WIN 2 TICKETS TO EVERY SHOW NEXT YEAR!
The Florida Theatre
12/31, 7 PM
New Years Eve Progressive Downtown Party
The Bread and Board, Bread and Burger and Estrella Cocina
12/31 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
New Year’s Eve: Rhapsody In Blue Eyes
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
12/31 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Casa Marina’s New Years Eve Party
Ruby Beach Brewing
12/31 at 7:30 PM
MARVEL YEARS & MADDY O’NEAL – New Years Eve at 1904 Music Hall
1904 Music Hall
12/31 from 8 PM to 2 AM
Cowford Chophouse NYE Rooftop Event
Cowford Chophouse
12/31 from 9 PM to 12 AM
New Years Eve Fireworks Show
St. John’s Riverwalk
12/31 at 11:59 PM
ToursÂ
Holiday Lights Tour
Go Tuk’nÂ
Holly Jolly Brewery Tour
Go Tuk’nÂ
Light Parade and Fireworks Cruise
St. Johns River Taxi
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.
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
211 N. Laura St. | 833.305.0888
Linda Cunningham Designer Boutique
1049 Kings Ave. | 399.4864
205 N. Laura St.
art & galleries
40 E. Adams St. | 240.4560
1451 Home St. | 236.8202
1 Independent Dr. | 434.9864
books & gifts
225 N. Laura St. | 674.0868
 829 Riverside Ave. | 899.6035Â
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
225 E. Coastline Dr. | 588.1234
beauty & spa
1 Independent Dr. | 359.0120
525 W. Bay St. | 356.1081
1478 Riverplace Blvd. | 374.4600
150 Riverside Ave. | 619.7007
50 Riverside Ave Unit 703 503.5188
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.
501 Riverside Ave Unit 108 647.7666
International Blades and Shears LaVilla
410 Broad St. N First Floor 300.3999
45 W Bay St | 712.0800
108 Riverside Ave. | 999.8699
1034 Hendricks Ave. | 390.6699
205 N. Julia St. | 521.3468
sweets & treats
100 W Bay St. | 862.6992
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 2Â 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
The Bread & Board Restaurant & Marketplace
100 W Bay St.Â
108 Riverside Ave. | 355.3066
417 Magnolia St. | 372.0856
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
100 W Bay St Ste 701 862.6994
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
232 W. Adams St
835 Museum Cir. | 398.2299
1 Independent Dr. | 354.1111
Riverview Lounge – Doubletree Jacksonville Riverfront
1201 Riverplace Blvd 398.8800
228 E. Forsyth St.Â
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
TAVERN – Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
225 E. Coastline Dr. Suite 100 634.4540
234 A. P. Randolph Blvd. 361.3547
113 E. Bay St. | 699.8186
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
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
Jacksonville River City Downtown Hotel
245 W. Water St. | 904.355.6664
This complimentary #DTJax Holiday Guide is provided by Downtown Vision.
Contact lexi@dtjax.org for consideration.