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’ll have a holly jolly lineup for you.
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Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage
NOV. 25
Join island potter, Mary Perkins, as she transforms clay into beautiful holiday pottery using the potter’s wheel.
Jekyll Island Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage
NOV. 25 & 26
Join painter and potter, Cathy Beckman, as she personalizes beautiful handmade Christ mas ornaments!
4-H Tidelands Nature Center
NOV. 25 – JAN. 1
Visitors can pick up an animal-themed DIY ornament kit to complete at home!
Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Enjoy the history of Jekyll Island enriched in seasonal splendor as you venture through the National Historic Landmark District on one of the trollies to learn what the holidays were like for some of America’s wealthiest Gilded Age families.
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Write your well-wishes to Georgia Sea Turtle Center patients and drop them in their special stockings for the holiday season! Visitors can also decorate their own Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree or purchase their own special edition ornament in the gift shop.
Ch ristmas Carriage Light
Three Oaks Farm • Historic District
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Enjoy a classic carriage tour of the beautiful Jekyll Island Historic District while listening to relaxing Christmas music. A perfect holiday tradition for couples, families, friends, or groups!
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Three Oaks Farm • Clam Creek Road
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Ride into this holiday season with a one-hour horse ride on the beach! The horses will be decked out for Christmas in Santa hats and jingle bells, and ready for their photo-op. Come enjoy some holiday tunes while sharing a candy cane treat with them!
Mai lbox on Main Beach Village
NOV. 25 – DEC. 24
Need to send a letter to Santa? The spe cial mailbox on the corner of Main Street and Ocean Way in the Beach Village offers express delivery straight to the North Pole. Have a last-minute request? The mailbox’s last pickup will run through Christmas Eve!
Santa’s Chairs Beach Village & Historic District NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
These handcrafted chairs are on display at Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, in the Historic District, and on the Turtle Stage in Beach Village. Stop by either location, get comfy in the big guy’s chair, and snap a photo for your holiday card!
12 Days of Christmas Light Displays
Shell Road
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Beginning at Jekyll Island Mini Golf (Pepper mint Land!) on Shell Rd., down to Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum, visitors can count down the most famous days of the season on a self-guided light tour! Be sure to spot the family of light structures that wandered their way into the song!
Jekyll Island Mini Golf
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Celebrate the holiday season at Jekyll Island Mini Golf! A nod to the Island’s original amuse ment park, enjoy one or both 18-hole courses surrounded by life-size gumdrops, peppermint sticks, gingerbread men, and more. Play into the evening and enjoy a game under the lights!
Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8 (Select nights)
Take a ride on Jekyll’s jolliest trolley to see more than a million lights. Sit back, relax, and sing along to music of the season while viewing lights throughout the Historic Dis trict, including new displays not accessible by vehicle. Trolley riders can also enjoy access to hot beverages and treats at the Wake Up • Walk Up coffee shop inside Mosaic!
Mer ry Artists: Holiday Door Décor
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage NOV. 26
Join artist, Deanna Brown, as she makes beautiful holiday door decorations using palm fronds!
Cold-Stunned Plunge, presented by Beach Village Merchants
Beach Village NOV. 26
Take a cold-stunned plunge into the chilly Atlantic in support of sea turtles on the Georgia coast! This second annual, fun, and frigid, beach plunge event raises funds for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on behalf of the Jekyll Island Foundation.
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Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage NOV. 27
Join artist, Carmel Latta, as she demon strates paper quilling techniques to make beautiful ornaments for your Christmas tree!
Patio S’mores & Hot Chocolate
Beach House Restaurant & Tap Room
Every Tuesday & Thursday Gather around on the patio for hot chocolate and s’mores to stay toasty and warm!
Nor’easter Room • Seafarer Inn & Suites DEC. 1 & 15
Guests and non-guests are welcome to take in a Christmas movie to the celebrate the season!
Gingerbread House Display
Holiday Inn Resort DEC. 1 – DEC. 31
All month long, visitors can see a life-size gingerbread house in the lobby and enjoy complimentary gingerbread cookies!
Holiday Karaoke Night
Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint Every Thursday
Enjoy 1/2 off bottles of house wine + some festive tunes. Sing along to your favorite hol iday songs while enjoying delicious southern cooking!
Fam ily Movie Nights
Courtyard & Residence Inn DEC. 2, 9, 16, & 23
Join in on a festive holiday movie night! There will be popcorn, hot chocolate, and cider, along with other treats for purchase!
Gi ngerbread House Decorating with Santa Shore Restaurant • Courtyard & Residence Inn DEC. 3
Build your own gingerbread house with help from Santa! Arrive early to have lunch and write a letter to Santa before he arrives.
Winter Carnival & Big Truck Round Up, presented by Beach Village Merchants Beach Village DEC. 3
Join Santa for some extra holiday fun with a visit to the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Round up! 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.
Faith Chapel DEC. 3 & DEC. 17
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive sing-along in a beautiful historic venue! Local musician, Ace Winn, will entertain guests with Christmas songs and holiday cheer.
Nor’easter Room • Seafarer Inn & Suites DEC. 5
Join in this beginner-level holiday paint and sip class! Wine and non-alcoholic refresh ments will be provided.
Holiday High Tea
Grand Dining Room • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 6, 7, 13, & 14
Enjoy Holiday High Tea and dine like the Club-era Rockefellers! The four-course menu includes tea sandwiches, soup, scones, tea desserts, and a champagne cocktail.
Nor’easter Room • Seafarer Inn & Suites
DEC. 6 & 20
Bring your kids to make some holiday crafts! Kids of all ages are welcome, under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Ugly Christmas Sweater Game Night Shore Restaurant • Courtyard & Residence Inn DEC. 10
Put on your ugly Christmas sweater and come play some classic board games! There will be plenty of games to choose from, but guests are welcome to bring their own and enjoy menu specials.
Holly Jolly Jekyll Light Parade, present ed by Beach Village Merchants Beachside DEC. 10
Watch as Santa and his many friends make their way around the island in a variety of vehicles lit up in their holiday best! View the parade from spectator viewing spots or signup to join in the fun! Participant prizes will be awarded in various categories by Santa’s helpers!
Break fast with the Grinch Morgan Center • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 10
Calling all “Whos” for breakfast with the Grinch! A Green Eggs & Ham breakfast buffet will be served to enjoy with friends and family.
Mosaic , Jekyll Island Museum DEC. 10
Participate in this festive, one-of-a-kind expe rience, during Jekyll Island’s Holly Jolly Light Parade! This VIP experience provides guests with a chance to ride on a historic trolley to see the magical display of lights and be one of only a few participants to ride a parade trolley, leading Santa, and his friends around the island to wave to spectators!
Merry Artists: The Jekyll Singers
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage DEC. 11
Stop by Goodyear Cottage for a holiday con cert by The Jekyll Singers!
Cookie Decorating with Santa Tribuzio’s Grille DEC. 11
Calling all kiddos to come decorate Christmas cookies with Santa. There will be cookies, frostings, toppings, and gifts for each child... plus a chance to take a photo with Santa! Event is sponsored by Parker-Kaufman Realtors.
An nual Christmas Concert
Jekyll Island Convention Center DEC. 16
Enjoy uplifting Christmas music at the Annual Christmas Concert, sponsored by Caroline’s Gifts and Flowers.
S’mores Night Shore Restaurant • Courtyard & Residence Inn DEC. 17
Join us for s’mores night with s’mores kits, hot chocolate, and cider!
Breakfast with Santa Days Inn & Suites DEC. 17 & 24
Enjoy breakfast with Santa to celebrate the season before he makes his Christmas deliv eries! Be sure to bring him your letter!
Merr y Artists: Holiday Poem Writing
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage DEC. 17
Join artist and author, Sara Rupnik, to learn a simple “recipe” for writing a holiday poem!
S’mores & Storytime with Mrs. Clause
Tribuzio’s Grille DEC. 17
Join Mrs. Clause for a snowball hunt with prizes, s’mores, and a reading of The Night Before Christmas!
Lunch with Santa Grand Dining Room • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 17
Grab the kids and have lunch with Santa! Guests will enjoy a lunch buffet with a visit from Santa. The kids can share their wish list and the whole family can join in for a family photo!
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage DEC. 18
Join Merry Artists and listen to the sounds of the season, played by the Jekyll Hand bell Choir, and learn all about the origins of handbells!
Holiday Cookie Decorating
Classic Christmas Movies
Alexander Lounge • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 20 – 24
Celebrate the nights before Christmas with a selection of classic Christmas movies!
Holly Jolly Jekyll Fireworks, presented by Beach Village Merchants Great Dunes Beach Park DEC. 22 & 29
Bring the family for a free firework show and watch as they light up the night in celebration of the season!
Jekyll Handbell Choir
Grand Dining Room • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 23
Just in time for the holidays! Hear a glorious bell ringing from the Jekyll Handbell Choir.
Christmas Day Service Faith Chapel DEC. 25
Join St. Richard’s Episcopal Church at Faith Chapel for Christmas Day worship service at 9 a.m.
Club Ballroom
• Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 19
Join this sweet tradition that’s fun for the whole family! Guests will get a dozen sugar cookies to ice and decorate with lots of sweet treats.
Christmas Bagpiper
Riverfront Veranda • Jekyll Island Club Resort DEC. 19 - 24
Come hear the sounds of the season leading up to Christmas with the annual bagpiper per formance! Join in listening as the bagpiper strolls around the Riverfront Veranda at 4:30 p.m. each day.
Drive-In Movie: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, presented by Beach Village Merchants
Parking Lot • Jekyll Island Convention Center DEC. 20 & 27
Bring the kids for a fun drive-in movie expe rience! Grab a bite to eat at one of the Beach Village restaurants and enjoy a light-up souvenir with purchase at one of the Village retail shops. Park your vehicle and tune in to a private radio channel to watch this classic movie on a big screen. December 20th will also include a visit by Santa just before the movie starts!
New Year’s Eve Party Beach House Restaurant & Tap Room DEC. 31
Say goodbye to 2022 and ring in the New Year! Bring your old friends, make new ones, and be in good company. A buffet will be served with heavy hors d’oeuvres and south ern classics, and there will be dancing and a champagne toast! Cash bar and beverage packages available.
Jekyll Island Greenhouse
NOV. 21 – 23, NOV. 28 – DEC. 16
The Jekyll Island Authority Greenhouse will be having a poinsettia plant sale featuring multiple sizes of poinsettias. In addition, small trees, shrubs, and winter annuals will also be available for purchase at our Greenhouse.
Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8 (select tour nights & Saturdays)
Warm up with a holiday drink before taking a trolley tour at this holiday pop-up coffee shop! Located inside the museum, this local, family-owned coffee shop is known for their homemade hot chocolate and coffee syrups. You’ll find festive treats and beverages for the whole family!
Just By Hand
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Visit Jekyll Island’s only all-handmade gift gallery! You’ll find special sales and discounts all season long, including on Thanksgiving Day, when visitors will receive a free gift with purchase to kick-off the holidays!
Mix n’ Jingle
Brittney’s Closet
NOV. 25; DEC. 2, 9, 16, & 23
Enjoy 15% off total regular price purchase, along with free Christmas gift wrapping, snacks, and drinks to spread Christmas cheer!
30 Holi DAYS of Free Cotton and Copper NOV. 25 – DEC. 24
To celebrate the season, the first 10 guests who visit each day will receive a free gift, along with bonus giveaways throughout the day!
Mer r y A rtist s
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage NOV. 25 – DEC. 31
Known for beautiful, one-of-a-kind, artwork and gifts made by local artists, this market will be your one-stop shop for Christmas!
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The Westin
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Westin Café will transform into The North Pole Bake Shop, featuring Starbucks Coffee, grab-and-go bites, as well as holiday-themed baked goods. Receive a complimentary holiday cookie with any hot chocolate purchase.
The Westin
NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Guests of all ages can enjoy a steaming cup of hot chocolate with a variety of toppings at Harry’s Lounge, while adults can indulge in a variety of recipes from the bar. S’mores kits are also available for the outdoor fire pit!
45 Days of Christmas Cheer
Tribuzio’s Grille NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
All season long, guests can enjoy $1.50 hot chocolate and $5 poinsettia cocktails!
Pepper mint Hot Chocolate Bar
Hampton Inn & Suites
DEC. 1 – 31
Come and enjoy the holidays with makeyour-own hot chocolate including a variety of toppings. Sip it by the fireplace to enjoy time with family!
Hot Chocolate & Cookies Days Inn & Suites
Every Friday & Saturday in December Warm up this holiday season with compli mentary hot chocolate and cookies!
Cinna mon Sundays
Tribuzio’s Grille
Every Sunday Sundays during the season patrons can enjoy a hot cinnamon cider for $5.
Sunrise Grille
Every Monday
Enjoy hot chocolate, well drinks, and house wines for $2 at Sunrise Grille, every Monday during the holiday season!
Merry Art ists: Bake Sale
Seaside Sunglasses • Beach Village NOV. 25 – JAN. 8
Specialty sunglasses will be on sale for $25 through the holiday season!
Jekyll Arts Association • Goodyear Cottage DEC. 2 – 4
Choose from a delicious selection of home made treats, perfect for holiday gifts or to enjoy yourself!