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Enjoyable issues to do in Jacksonvile in December 2025

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Glowing Gardens walk-through gentle show at Jacksonville Arboretum

Take a tour of Glowing Gardens, the Jacksonville Arboretum’s walk-through vacation gentle show that includes lighted shows, reveals and extra.

Finding enjoyable issues to do in December is not actually a lot of a problem, with the entire Nutcrackers, vacation parades, Christmas festivals and lightweight reveals. But even Grinches deserve slightly enjoyment at times, so we have rounded up a pair dozen occasions occurring within the Jacksonville space in December that, a minimum of on the floor, aren’t vacation associated. You can nonetheless put on a Santa hat in order for you, although.

Oh, and what about vacation occasions? Click right here to search out the total calendar, an inventory of free vacation occasions and a roundup of Nutcrackers. You may click on to search out particulars of Glowing Gardens on the Jacksonville Arboretum, Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach and Colors of the Wild on the Jacksonville Zoo.

First Coast Design Show

Dec. 4-7 on the Prime Osborn Convention Center. $15. 

Panel discussions, exhibitors, celeb designers and the Sunday afternoon Children’s Fashion Show. Info: firstcoastdesignshow.com 

USS Orleck Car Show

10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the Jacksonville Naval Museum. Free. 

All makes and fashions are welcome as Jacksonville’s retired warship performs host to a automotive present on the day earlier than Pearl Harbor Day. Info: jaxnavalmuseum.org  

Palatka PorchFest 

11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, in Palatka. Free. 

Musicians carry out free live shows from the entrance porches of historic houses in Palatka’s riverfront district. Info: palatkaporchfest.com  

Gullah Geechee Heritage Festival

Noon Saturday, Dec. 6, at Armstrong Park, Elkton. Free.  

Dance, meals and music have fun the Gullah Geechee individuals, unfold alongside the coast from North Carolina to Florida. Info: visitstaugustine.com  

Emo Night Karaoke 

8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Jack Rabbits. $21. 

Band members from Just Surrender, Freshmen 15 and Big D & the Kids Table present the music, you present the vocals. Info: jaxlive.com  

Enchantment Con

Dec. 6-7 on the Glass Factory. $25-$48. 

Different “realms” shall be set as much as enchantment to followers of fantasy, sci-fi, anime and darkish worlds. Cosplayers, avid gamers, anime artists, wizards and steampunks shall be available. Info: enchantmentcon.com   

Salute America: Honoring Heroes 

7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $58-$207. 

Radio hosts and veterans converse in assist of America. Info: pvconcerthall.com  

Fireside Chat with the Founders

5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, on the Marine Science Research Institute Building, Jacksonville University. Free. 

Quinton White and Ben Williams discuss what went into the founding of the St. Johns Riverkeeper group 25 years in the past.  Info: stjohnsriverkeeper.org  

Jan Brett

10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, on the BookMark, Neptune Beach. 

When Brett releases a brand new guide, it’s an occasion. Fans can get her to signal her newest, “The Christmas Sweater,” by pre-purchasing a replica from the BookMark. Info: bookmarkbeach.com  

Venardos Circus

Dec. 18-Jan. 4 on the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $31-$62. 

Old-school big-top circus returns to the Amp car parking zone for 3 weeks of thrills. Info: venardoscircus.com  

Wheel of Fortune Live  

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, on the Florida Theatre. $69.50-$102. 

You’ve at all times needed to spin the massive wheel, and right here’s your probability. They’ll pull contestants from the viewers, plus you’ll get a possibility to audition for the actual present. Info: floridatheatre.com  

Import Expo

5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, on the Prime Osborn Convention Center. $35. 

It’s the 15th 12 months for the occasion that celebrates imported automobiles. Info: importexpo.net  

Shrek Rave

9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, on the Albatross. $30. 

Party like an ogre at a Shrek-themed dance social gathering. Costumes welcome. Info: blacksunshinebooking.com  

New Year’s Eve Shrimp Drop

5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in downtown Fernandina Beach. Free. 

Celebrate the 12 months’s finish with the dropping of an enormous lighted shrimp in what’s changing into one in every of Northeast Florida’s quirkiest traditions. Info: ameliaisland.com  

St. Augustine New Year’s Eve fireworks 

8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, on the St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Free. 

Say goodbye to ‘25 with firework. Shuttles will run from Anastasia Baptist Church to viewing sites on the beach. Info: visitstaugustine.com  

Jacksonville New Year’s Eve fireworks

Midnight Wednesday, Dec. 31, in downtown Jacksonville. Free. 

Jacksonville’s huge year-end celebration options fireworks shot from a barge and from the Acosta Bridge. Info: jacksonville.gov 

Looking for vacation occasions? See our information

Micky Dolenz

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, on the Florida Theatre. $29.50-$89.50. 

Here he comes, walkin’ down the road… Dolenz, the lone surviving Monkee, performs that band’s hits together with favorites from up to date artists. Info: floridatheatre.com 

Shaun Cassidy

8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $75-$132. 

It’s been a number of years since Cassidy was a Hardy Boy and teenage idol (he’s been busy as a TV and film producer), however he hasn’t forgotten the best way to sing “Hey Deanie,” “That’s Rock ‘n Roll” or “Da Doo Ron Ron.” Info: pvconcerthall.org. 

Brandy and Monica

7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $93-$518. 

The R&B singers teamed up for a hit with “The Boy is Mine” in ‘98 and they’re nonetheless celebrating it a long time later. The singers will carry out individually and collectively throughout the present. Kelly Rowland, Muni Long and Jamal Roberts open. Info: jaxevents.com 

Evergreen Terrace

4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, on the Albatross. $26.46. 

Evergreen Terrace burst out of Jacksonville onto the nationwide metalcore scene within the early years of this century. The band remains to be laborious at work and is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its “Sincerity is an Easy Disguise in This Business” album. Psycho-Frame, NME, Loosely Sewn, Shades of War, Rev3rent and Starscream are additionally on the invoice. Info: blacksunshinebooking.com 

Jonas Brothers

8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, at Daily’s Place.

The JoBros added this present on the final minute, with tickets occurring sale just a bit over a month earlier than the present date. It’s a part of a tour celebrating the band’s twentieth anniversary. Info: dailysplace.com

Other live shows coming to the Jacksonville space in December: 

  • Blood Brothers, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $35-$80.
  • Dave Koz & Friends, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, on the Florida Theatre. $74-$115..
  • Dark Star Orchestra, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $35-$83.
  • Toubab Krewe, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, at Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine. $32.
  • Talib Kweli, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $53-$86.
  • The Dip, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $55-$70.
  • Sarah Brightman, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the Moran Theater. $67-$1,089.
  • Patterson Hood, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Intuition Ale Works. $28-$34.
  • Lady A, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Florida Theatre. $86-$231.
  • Yolanda Adams, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Thrasher-Horne Center. $48-$174.
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $71-$189.
  • Jon Pardi, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13 on the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. $81-$126.
  • Peter White, with Vincent Ingala and Mindi Abair, 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $75-$166.
  • The Front Bottoms, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Five. $46-$63.
  • Michael W. Smith, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, on the Florida Theatre. $54-$119.
  • Three Dog Night, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, on the Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park. $47-$113.
  • Steve Aoki, 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Decca Live. $55-$79.

Tribute acts 

  • Portrait of Aretha (Aretha Franklin tribute), 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the Ritz Theatre. $61. 
  • Fab Four (Beatles tribute), 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, on the Florida Theatre. $42-$144.50. 
  • The Expanding Man (Steely Dan tribute), 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine. $41-$52. 

Kathleen Madigan 

7:30 p.m. Dec. 6-7, on the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. $44-$79. 

Comedy is a younger man’s recreation, which makes Madigan’s 30-plus years as knowledgeable standup comedian all of the extra spectacular. She routinely does 250 reveals a 12 months, and these two are almost offered out. Info: pvconcerthall.com 

Jeff Dunham 

7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $75-$273. 

Let’s be sincere: People go to those reveals to see Peanut, Walter, Bubba J and Achmed the Dead Terrorist; Dunham’s simply their straight man. Info: jaxevents.com 

Jimmie “JJ” Walker

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine. $27-$39. 

“Good Times” has been off the air for almost 50 years, however Walker nonetheless can’t stroll down the road with out somebody yelling “Dyno-mite!” Info: originalcafe11.com 

Brad Williams

9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, on the Florida Theatre. $39.50-$69.50. 

How does New Year’s Eve with one of many hottest names in comedy sound? Williams, who stands about 4-foot-4, is throughout cable and tv. Info: floridatheatre.com 

Other comedy reveals coming to Jacksonville in December: 

  • Gianmarco Soresi, 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, on the Comedy Zone. $31.50-$37.50.
  • Chelcie Lynn, 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, on the Terry Theater. $57-$152.
  • Karen Morgan, Dec. 4-6 on the Comedy Zone. $26.50-$31.50.
  • Nurse Blake, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the Florida Theatre. $29.50-$64.50.
  • The Christi Show, 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, on the Comedy Zone. $39.50-$49.50.
  • Dale Elliott Jr., 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, on the Comedy Zone. $42.50-$72.50.
  • Nimesh Patel, 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, on the Comedy Zone. $44.50.
  • Johnny Mac, Dec. 12-13 on the Comedy Zone. $26.50-$31.50.
  • Rahn Hortman, Dec. 18-20 at the Comedy Zone. $26.50-$31.50.
  • Justin Willman, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. on the Florida Theatre. $54-$175.
  • Gary Owen, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, on the Florida Theatre. $54.50-$112.

Amarcord  

7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, at St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Episcopal Church. Free.  

German vocal quintet performs as a part of the Beaches Fine Arts Series. Info: beachesfinearts.org 

“Firebird” and Other Tales

4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, at Potter’s House International Ministries. Free.  

Stravinsky, Dvorak’s most interesting works performed by a 70-piece volunteer orchestra. Info: civicorchestrajax.org  

Strings Attached

7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at Friday Musicale. $20. 

Cellist Alexei Romanenko and pianist Jonathan Kuo crew up for a night of masterworks. Info: tixtree.com 

Charles Tolliver

7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Friday Musicale. $40. 

Trumpeter Tolliver returns to his hometown for a present accompanied by the JL Institute Big Band. Info: tixtree.com 

“Carmen”

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Lewis Auditorium, St. Augustine. $45-$90. 

First Coast Opera opens “Carmen” on the final evening of the 12 months. Performances proceed Jan. 2 and 4. Info: firstcoastopera.com 

“Little Women” 

Through Dec. 14 at Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina Beach. $15-$30. 

Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy cope with hope and heartbreak in a musical model of Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story. Info: ameliacommunitytheatre.org  

“Annie”

Dec. 4-21 at Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine. $38. 

It’s a hard-knock life for the lovable orphan and her buddies, however there’s at all times tomorrow… Info: limelight-theatre.org  

“Mary Poppins”

Dec. 5-14 at The Island Theater, Fleming Island. $25-$50. 

It’s a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious manufacturing of the magical nanny’s story. Info: theislandtheater.com  

“Elmo and Friends Say Hello”

2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, on the Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park. $37-$79. 

Elmo and his Sesame Street buddies sing and dance in a present that may thrill preschoolers. Info: thcenter.org  

“Tom Lehrer is Alive and Well and Has Given Away All Rights to His Music” 

8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Jack Rabbits. $21. 

Lehrer, a singer/satirist/mathematician, will not be, in reality, alive and nicely, having handed away this summer season. But his music lives on in a musical that’s fairly in contrast to anything you’ve seen. Info: jaxlive.com 

Jacksonville Jaguars

1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, vs. Indianapolis; 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, vs. New York Jets, at EverBank Stadium. $97-$438.   

After these two, the Jaguars have just one extra regular-season dwelling recreation this season. Info: jaguars.com  

WWE Live Holiday Tour

7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $59-$498. 

It’s not clear who shall be on the cardboard when WWE involves city, however it’ll be a celebration. Info: wwe.com 

Jacksonville Icemen

Dec. 3, 13 vs. South Carolina; Dec. 5-6 vs. Atlanta; Dec. 12 vs. Savannah, Dec. 13 vs. South Carolina; Dec. 17, 26, 30 vs. Orlando; Dec. 27-28 vs. Greenville, at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena. $41-$101. 

December promotions embrace Latin Night, Photos with Santa, Super Hero Night, Margaritaville Night and Hanukkah and Hockey Night. Info: jacksonvilleicemen.com 

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at EverBank Stadium. $65-$295. 

Pep rallies, a 5K race and tailgate events encompass the massive recreation. Info: taxslayergatorbowl.com 


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