It’s that time of the year again: holiday cheer is sweeping throughout the region as beautiful light displays, festive decorations and joyful spirits fill the air. All over JAX, you can celebrate the holiday season by visiting popular attractions and neighborhoods to see the region shine bright. Whether you’re looking to stay cozy in your car and enjoy the lights or get out and explore, JAX has got you covered.
Take a look at Find Your JAX’s top holiday light displays in Northeast Florida:
Downtown St. Augustine is home to one of the region’s most popular holiday light displays. Fun fact: National Geographic actually listed it as one of the top holiday light displays in the world! From November to January, they will be celebrating their 31st year of adorning the city with gorgeous holiday lights. This is a must-do during the holiday season!
The region is known for its beautiful beaches, which is why Deck the Chairs is a JAX staple for the holiday season! Jacksonville Beach has tons of lifeguard chairs decorated in holiday lights with all different themes – from the Grich to Santa and Mrs. Claus enjoying the beach, the creativity of the region is on full display. Make sure to stop by from 5 PM-1 AM.
Need a date idea? This light display is perfect for your next stop. Stay cozy in your car and drive through one of Jacksonville’s most decorated neighborhoods. This entire area comes alive with multiple shimmering lights that casts a festive glow down each and every street.
FYJ Tip: This neighborhood is very popular during the holiday season, so make sure you dedicate enough time for some traffic!
Attention all nature lovers! The Jacksonville Arboretum will be celebrating the most wonderful time of the year by decorating their gardens with dazzling holiday lights. From shining sculptures to shooting stars, the arboretum will be shining bright all throughout the night.
If you’re a fan of Christmas music, you will love what these homes have to offer! Visit this cul-de-sac that displays lights synchronized with classic holiday tunes. Whether you drive up or walk down the road to see this festive display, this is a great way to get in the holiday spirit.
In Green Cove Springs, walk down a pathway with 200+ Christmas trees dedicated to different themes and lights to go with them too. This area also has some perfect picture spots! Check out their website for more information.
Want to do more than just look at holiday lights? The Old Mill Farm offers tons of activities that will be fun for the entire family! From s’mores to pictures with Santa Clause, this event will surely become your next family tradition. Check out their website for dates.
As you can see, it’s clear that JAX knows what it’s doing when it comes to holiday light displays. Although these are our top choices, there is so much more to see and do in Northeast Florida. Bring the magic of your holiday season to life by visiting any of these vibrant displays!