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Holiday Happenings
THURSDAY, DEC. 1 - SATURDAY, DEC. 3
The Georgia Elvis Festival, a production of ETAFestivals.com, officially licensed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, and presented by I-95 Toyota, will be at Epworth by the Sea, with concerts Thursday through Saturday. etafestivals.com.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1
The 2nd Annual Festival of Trees benefiting Hope 1312 Collective will be held at Old City Hall, located at 1229 Newcastle St in Brunswick. From 7:00-10:00 p.m. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and open bar at a cocktail party and bid in the auction of trees and wreaths decorated by teams from local businesses and other organizations. hope1312co.org.
Dress up your pups for free
Photos with Santa Paws
at the SSI Casino Building, hosted by Glynn County Recreation & Parks Department and Glynn County Animal Services from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2
Support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia during their annual Merry Mixer at Halyards and Tramici, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Delicious food, live music by Mason Waters & the Groove Allstars, fantastic silent auction, and lots of fun! Tickets available on Eventbrite.
Bring the kids to Santa Cinema from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the SSI Casino Building to see a Christmas classic movie (shown every half hour) and have hot chocolate and cookies with Santa. $3 per person.
Golden Isles Live! presents The
Empire Trio in a holiday concert at
Wesley United Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m. goldenisleslive.org.
FRIDAY DEC. 2 - SATURDAY, DEC. 3
Experience timeless holiday cheer during Christmas at Hofwyl-
Broadfield Plantation. Tour the festively decorated 1850’s plantation house and grounds with historic interpreters, cannon and musket firings, hot wassail, and more from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission $10/adults, $5/youth 6-17, free/children 5 and under.
FRIDAY DEC. 2 - SUNDAY, DEC. 4
The Georgia Tribute Festival presents Christmas with the King at Brunswick Actors’ Theatre (1413 Newcastle Street) with concerts Friday-Sunday. tributefestival.rocks.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3
CASA’s annual Jingle All the Way 5K fun and festive family-friendly run benefiting CASA Glynn begins at 8:00 a.m. in Historic Downtown Brunswick. active.com.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church on SSI hosts its Holiday Market Craft Fair from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 30+ vendors offer handmade items including art, pottery, jewelry, ornaments and holiday décor, skincare, gourmet items, and more. Bake
Christmas Meals Without the Hassle.
Open Christmas Day until 3 p.m. Pre-Orders, Take Out, and Bulk Orders by 4 p.m. Dec. 24
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sale, used book sale, snacks and lunch available. Raffle prizes and Santa too!
Bring the family to Breakfast with the Grinch, Santa, and friends at Golden Isles Olive Oil in Redfern Village or stop by to visit and drop off new, unwrapped toys for the
#ENDTHESTIGMA Toy Drive
from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Breakfast reservations at goldenislesoliveoil.com.
Walk, drive, or take a Redbug shuttle on a self-guided tour of festively decorated homes during the Magnolia Garden
Club Historic Brunswick Christmas Tour of Homes &
Bake Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (bake sale until 4:00 p.m.). Tickets at the First United Methodist Church, 1400 Norwich Street (bake sale location). Tickets: $25 in advance (call 912.996.0663) or $30 on tour day.
Join the coolest little Santa in town at
Restoration Imports’ Carte Blanche Holiday
Open House from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments, door prizes, seasonal shopping and more.
In Historic Downtown Brunswick, local crafters and artisans showcase their pottery, jewelry, fabric, wood, photography, leather, basketry, and gourmet food items from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Crafts Along Newcastle. On Jekyll Island, it’s the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup from noon-4:00 p.m. Kids can enjoy free carnival rides, games, and music on the Village Green and sit behind the wheel of emergency vehicles from Jekyll Island
Fire/EMS and Georgia State Patrol at Great
Dunes Beach Park. Santa will be there too!
The annual Golden Isles Community
Messiah Chorus performance takes place at St. Simons Presbyterian Church at 3:00 p.m. This beloved island tradition is holiday “must do” for many, so get there early to ensure a seat!
At 5:30 p.m., line up along Gloucester Street to watch the procession of holiday floats, trailers, motorcycles, bands, Elvis, and Santa Claus in the annual Brunswick Christmas Parade.
SATURDAY DEC. 3 SUNDAY, DEC. 4
The Glynn Visual Arts Mistletoe Market in Postell Park on SSI offers fine art and fab gifts including pottery, jewelry, sculpture, photography, woodworking, baskets, textiles, and mixed media, fun food, entertainment, and holiday joy for the family. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4
There’s Painting with Santa at The King and Prince Resort between 2:00-5:30 p.m. Storytime with Santa and ornament painting with The Tinted Tide. 3 sessions offered, reserve at thetintedtide.com.
Cedar Lodge on Honey Creek in Waverly hosts Hot Chocolate with Santa from 2:005:00 p.m. Kids can spend some time by the fireplace with St. Nick, share their Christmas lists, and do some arts and crafts. See their
Facebook page for more info.
At 3:00 p.m., enjoy Family Fun for the
Holidays with Jacoby Brass in concert at
Wesley United Methodist Church. Tickets: $35/adults and $15/students at coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8
Community members are invited to attend a Lights of Courage tree-lighting ceremony to pay tribute to loved ones from 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Southeast Georgia Health System’s
Nunnally House, 3215 Kemble Avenue. sghs.org
THURSDAY, DEC. 8 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11
The Island Players present A Charlie Brown Christmas as their holiday show at the SSI
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Casino Theatre. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. theislandplayers.com.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11
The Golden Isles Arts & Humanities production of A Christmas Carol with Bryan Thompson as Scrooge is at The Ritz Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. Sunday. goldenislesarts.org. Don’t miss Golden Isles family favorite, The Grinch, presented by Jill Stanford Dance Center! Shows in the Brunswick High School Auditorium Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $20 at jillstanforddancecenter.com.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10
Cassina Garden Club’s Annual Christmas
Bake Sale takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Historic Tabby Cabins and Gardens on Gascoigne Bluff. The “Best Bake Sale in the South” features delicious homemade cakes, pies, breads, candies, cookies, and other holiday treats and gifts. Cabin tours also offered. Join the ACS Victory Board for Merry Movies at GTC Island Cinemas starting at 10:00 a.m. Kids are invited to wear their PJs for a picture with Santa and watch either Disney cartoon Mickey’s Christmas Carol (26 min.) or The Polar Express (1 hr. 40 min.). Movies start at 11:00 a.m. Tickets $15 at acsvictoryboard.org. Santa is scheduled to make his yearly arrival by harbor pilot boat at the Pier on St. Simons Island in the afternoon (ETA 2:30 p.m.). Stop by for photos. Enjoy a cozy evening in the lobby at Oaks on the River in Darien with complimentary cookies, spiced cider, hot cocoa, and classic holiday tunes performed by Christmas Carolers in full Dickens-themed costumes from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Check out the gingerbread houses created by local students on display in the lobby and vote for your favorite. Watch as Santa and his many friends make their way around Jekyll Island in a variety of vehicles lit up in their holiday best during the Holly Jolly Jekyll Light Parade from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, DEC. 10 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11
Crafts in the Village is back at Postell Park in the Village on SSI. Shop the wares of artists, crafters, and artisan makers for jewelry, pottery,
paintings, photography, woodworking, gourmet goodies, candles, soap, and so much more. 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Santa will be there on Sunday for photos from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11
Teddy Bear Tea at The King and Prince Resort takes place from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Children receive a plush toy upon arrival, enjoy story time with Santa Claus, plus a variety of treats and refreshments. Tickets on Eventbrite. Join the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra for their Winter Concert in the Glynn Academy Auditorium at 4:00 p.m. goldenislesyouthorchestra.org.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14
Cozy up with a tasty hot chocolate as Old Saint Nick reads a holiday classic during Fireside Stories with Santa at The Cottage Custard + Coffee shop at The King and Prince Resort 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15
Hospice of the Golden Isles holds the Lights of Love service that celebrates life, love, and giving at 5:00 p.m. After the program and memorial, stay for light refreshments and the illumination of the grounds. For more information and to purchase memorial doves, visit hospice.me/lights-of-love.
FRIDAY, DEC. 9 - SUNDAY, DEC. 11
The Golden Isles Arts & Humanities production of A Christmas Carol with Bryan Thompson as Scrooge is at The Ritz Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3:00 p.m. Sunday. goldenislesarts.org.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17
At Oaks on the River in Darien, there’s Breakfast with Santa from 8:0010:00 a.m. Bring the kids to enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and grab a photo with Ol’ St. Nick. $15 for children ages 2-12, $25 for ages 13+, free for children 2 and under. Make reservations at oaksontheriver.com.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18
Another Teddy Bear Tea at The King and Prince Resort will be held from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (See prior entry 12/11 for details.) Tickets on Eventbrite.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20
It’s a Holiday Drive-In Movie at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Grab a parking spot for a special free movie presentation of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas from 5:00-6:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21
Cozy up with a tasty hot chocolate as Old Saint Nick reads a holiday classic during
Fireside Stories with Santa at The Cottage Custard + Coffee shop at The King and Prince Resort 5:00-6:30 p.m.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22
The skies about Great Dunes Park will light up with fireworks just after dusk (around 7:00 p.m.) as Jekyll Island celebrates the season.
SATURDAY, DEC. 24: CHRISTMAS EVE
This Christmas Eve when Santa
makes his traditional rounds on St. Simons
Island atop Ol’ Engine 32, he’ll make three stops to hand out stockings and greet children. Leaving the firehouse at 5:00 p.m., he’ll start at the SSI Casino Building, then head to Shops at Demere, and make his last stop at Oglethorpe Point Elementary School. As always, the EIL elves will try to keep you advised of his progress that night on our Facebook page.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25: CHRISTMAS DAY Merry Christmas to All!
For more details and additional events that may have popped up since we went to print, New Year’s Eve celebrations, and post-Christmas sales and events, follow our social media pages and check the Holiday Happenings guide on our event page and online calendar at elegantislandliving.net.
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