Holiday Guide

Every year, Downtown Vision releases a Holiday Guide for Downtown Jacksonville. Explore the 2024 guide to learn about all of the holiday magic happening in #DTJax this holiday season.  

Downtown Vision Events

Small Business Saturday 2024

November 30 | Downtown Jacksonville

First Wednesday Art Walk + City of Jacksonville Christmas Tree Lighting

Family friendly fun, shopping and food
December 4th, 5-9 p.m. | Lighting at 6:15 p.m. in James Weldon Johnson Park

Sip & Stroll Presented by PNC

Music, food and sunset views
December 19 | Southbank Riverwalk

Holiday Events

Visit our Events Calendar for the whole scoop on what’s going on in Downtown Jacksonville this holiday season.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

The Illusionists | Magic of the Holidays

Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 7:30 p.m. | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Jacksonville Light Boat Parade

Saturday, Nov. 30th at 6 p.m. 

Small Business Saturday 2024

Saturday, Nov. 30th |
Downtown Jacksonville

MOSH's Cosmic Concerts | Laser Holiday

Nov. 30th, Dec. 1, 7, 8, 15, 21 & 22 | MOSH Jacksonville

An Evening with Chevy Chase | Following a Screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

Monday, Dec. 2nd at 6 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour 2024

Wednesday, Dec. 3rd at 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Robert Earl Keen’s Lights, Camera, Christmas!

Wednesday, Dec. 4th at 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Holiday Pops

Friday, Dec. 5, 6, 7 & 8 |
Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Christmas Walking Tour

Saturday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m. & 1 p.m. | Cathedral District

The 33rd Annual Community Nutcracker

Friday, Dec. 13th at 10:30 a.m. |
Florida Theatre

First Coast Nutcracker

December 13, 14 & 15 |
Jacksonville Symphony

Handel’s Messiah

Saturday, Dec. 14th at 7:30 p.m. | Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

A Slightly Wicked Holiday Show

Tuesday, Dec. 17th at 7:30 p.m. |
The Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Friday, Dec. 20th at 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol

Sunday, Dec. 22nd at 6 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet

Thursday, Dec. 26th at 3 p.m. & 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

Jen Kramer’s Magical Holiday Show

Friday, Dec. 27th at 7 p.m. | Florida Theatre

City of Jax New Years Eve Fireworks

Tuesday, Dec. 31st at 7 p.m. | Downtown Jacksonville

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Tours 

Holiday Lights Tour

Go Tuk’n

Santa's Holiday Brewery Tour

Go Tuk’n

Holiday Decorations

James Weldon Johnson’s Christmas Tree

Visit James Weldon Johnson Park to see this holiday season’s dazzling Christmas tree! Don’t miss December’s First Wednesday Art Walk and watch it come alive.

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.

View DTJax’s Shopping Guide | Small Business Saturday Passport

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.

Getting Around Town

Parking
Downtown parking is free on weekends and after 6 p.m.

Visit DTJax.com/Parking 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

Extended Stay America
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

Marriott Jacksonville Downtown
245 W. Water St. | 904.355.6664

Southbank Hotel – Jacksonville Riverwalk
1515 Prudential Dr. | 904.396.5100

Residence Inn by Marriott
357 Oak St. | 904.580.5455

This complimentary #DTJax Holiday Guide is provided by Downtown Vision.

Contact laken@dtjax.com for consideration.