December is filled with holiday events and open houses and we’re sure more will be popping up as we get closer to Christmas. Follow EIL on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and check our website calendar often so you don’t miss a thing! The EIL Elves will be out and about and keeping you informed about these special events all month long.
- Throughout the Holiday Season -
EXPERIENCE REYNOLDS MANSION on
must arrive at the Meridian dock by 8:00 a.m.
for December tours, call 912.635.4036. From
Sapelo Island in all its holiday splendor by
to take the ferry to Sapelo (ferry tickets $15,
December 19-24, the Christmas Bagpiper, Tim
taking a Holiday Brunch tour. $30 ticket
cash or check only). Call 912.485.2299 for
Akins, dressed in full Scottish regalia, plays
includes bus transportation to and from the
reservations.
songs of the season as he walks through the Historic
mansion, a docent guided room by room tour of the mansion decorated for Christmas and
Jekyll Island Skating Village is open daily
District beginning at 4:30
sharing what life was like under each of the
(except for Christmas Day) with the “ice” rink
p.m. each evening. Santa
mansion’s owners. A buffet-style brunch in
in a new riverfront location near the pier at
will be visiting the
the grand dining room includes homemade
364 Riverview Drive through January 6. Cost
Skating Village
buttermilk pancakes, breakfast casserole,
is $5 per person and includes skate rental and
and Skeet House
bacon, sausage, fruit, and beverages. Tuesday
30-minute session. In the Historic District,
periodically for photo
and Thursday bookings include a bus tour of
lights twinkle in the trees and the cottages are
opportunities, so visit
the south end of the island including Nanny
festively attired, so Holidays in History Tours
jekyllisland.com for tour
Goat Beach and Lighthouse. Tours available
and Christmas Twilight Tours of the Millionaire’s
schedules, Skating Village
on December 1, 4, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22.
Village cottages are a beautiful way to enjoy the
hours, Santa visits, and
Space is limited to 36 visitors per day. Visitors
season. For information about times and days
other daily events.
NOVEMBER 30-DECEMBER 1 Start the holidays off merry and bright with a Holiday Open House at St. Simons
- Calendar -
Drug Company in Longview Plaza on Friday and Saturday. There will be refreshments, complimentary gift wrapping, letters to Santa, and door prizes from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. both days. To participate, please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the Toys for Tots toy drive. Celebrate the 38th Annual Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Christmas on Friday, November 30, or Saturday, December 1, from 6:009:00 p.m. This magical experience at the state historic site will demonstrate how Christmas was celebrated on an antebellum rice plantation during the 1850s. Free with regular admission. 912.264.7333.
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ELEGANT ISLAND LIVING
DECEMBER 1 Do some Christmas shopping at The Chapel Midtown, 114 Harris Farm Road, Brunswick. Their Christmas Holly Days Market will have local vendors with handmade crafts, gifts, beauty products, and more. from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They’re also requesting donations for the canned food drive for Sparrow’s Nest. Lord of Life Lutheran Church’s 10th annual Holiday Market Craft Fair will take place at 2801 Frederica Road from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with more than 30 vendors of quality handmade wares and gift items, plus bake sale, refreshments, and more. Door prizes donated by vendors will be awarded each hour.
