4:00 pm - 6:00 pm San Marco Chamber Music Society November 1, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm San Marco Chamber Music Society The San Marco Chamber Music Society educates and enriches the lives of people of all ages and incomes by presenting world-class chamber music concerts. $25
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Right Whale Festival “Fun”- draiser Sunset Cruise November 3, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Right Whale Festival “Fun”- draiser Sunset Cruise Come, catch the Right Whale Fundraising Sunset River Cruise to celebrate the whales return to their calving grounds right here in NE Florida and to learn more about The Right Whale Festival taking place on Saturday, November 4 and Sunday, November 5. The Festival is FREE and located at Main Beach Park, 32 N. Fletcher Ave. The […] $75
2023-11-04 Featured Right Whale Festival Featured Right Whale Festival Featured November 4, 2023 - November 5, 2023 Right Whale Festival The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With less than 350 remaining, this family-fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help in […] Free
Featured 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Right Whale Festival Featured November 4, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Right Whale Festival The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With less than 350 remaining, this family-fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help in […] Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Birthday Bash November 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Birthday Bash Join The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz Quartet featuring Bonnie Eisele as they celebrate Les’s Birthday with a special Jazz Party Show that will include highlights from their many recordings plus lots of special guests. From Classic Jazz to Latin, Blues and Motown this party is going to rock the house. Don’t miss a beat! Get […] $30
Featured 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Concert Featured November 5, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Sheku Kanneh-Mason in Concert Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s career and performances span the globe. Whether performing for children in a school hall, at an underground club or in the world’s leading concert venues, Sheku’s mission is to make music accessible to all. After winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016, Sheku’s performance at the wedding of the Duke and […] $50
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm An Afternoon of Story & Song with Jon Shain & F.J. Venture November 5, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm An Afternoon of Story & Song with Jon Shain & F.J. Venture This singer/songwriter duo has been making music together for 40+ years, combining improvised blues with bluegrass, swing, and ragtime. $25
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival Fall Celebrity Author Luncheon November 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival Fall Celebrity Author Luncheon We are thrilled to announce the guest for our Fall Celebrity Author Luncheon is Jacques Pépin! Jacques Pépin is a legendary chef and author of over thirty cookbooks, including A Grandfather’s Lessons, Jacques Pépin Heart & Soul in the Kitchen, Essential Pépin, and the New York Times bestselling Jacques Pépin Quick & Simple and Jacques […] $85
Featured 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Amelia Island Open – Petanque Tournament Featured November 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Amelia Island Open – Petanque Tournament The largest Petanque event in the Americas keeps growing, welcoming players and spectators from around the world to this charming Florida island. Play takes place alongside the harborfront, and historic district, that welcomes all with sunshine, shops, restaurants and a true feeling of joie de vivre.
8:00 am - 9:30 am Cross the Line Veterans Day 5K Run November 11, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am Cross the Line Veterans Day 5K Run The Cross the Line Foundation, in conjunction with Amelia Island Runners, will host the Cross the Line Foundation Veterans Day 5K on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. in Fernandina Beach, FL. The out and back course will begin and end in the marina parking lot at the foot of Centre Street (near the […] $35
10:00 am - 5:00 pm BeYOUtifully Bronzed Day November 11, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm BeYOUtifully Bronzed Day Start glowing for the holidays! Join Willow Beauty for custom spray tans to kick off the holiday season. By appointment only, call 904-775-5794 or 904-370-3870 to book. $49.99
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play November 9, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Start the holiday season with this beautiful heartwarming play, running November 9-12 at Amelia Musical Playhouse. Sponsored by Villa Villekulla Toys of Amelia Island and The Spice & Tea Exchange of Fernandina Beach. “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” is adapted by Joe Landry from the screenplay by Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett, Frank […] $15 – $20
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | November Theme: Kernel November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Sprouting Project Dinner | November Theme: Kernel Guests will enjoy an intimate southern-inspired true farm-to-table dinner at The Sprouting Project, our culinary team’s answer to hyper-local sustainability. The dinner includes a tour of the resort's state-of-the-art aquaponic greenhouse, expansive organic gardens, the barrel room and large collection of beehives while enjoying passed bites and harvest inspired cocktails, all before a five-course chef […] $109
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mrs. Roper’s Big Night Out November 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mrs. Roper’s Big Night Out "Come and knock on our door. We've been waiting for you!" Remember Three's Company? Helen and Stanley Roper were the landlords downstairs and Mrs. Roper was the Queen of the Caftan. This night celebrates HER! Witty, frustrated and spunky, Mrs. Roper made us all laugh from 1977-1979. (Wow, was it THAT long ago?) And that […]
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Historic Land & Water Tour November 21, 2023 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Historic Land & Water Tour Amelia Island Kayak Excursions and Amelia Island Footprints are beyond excited to announce a one of a kind unique experience with you that includes rich history, beautiful scenery, and fun company. Experience a combination of a van tour with Amelia Island's last wooden boat builder, and a Master Naturalist led kayak tour along the historic […] $115
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Old Florida Kayaking November 22, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Old Florida Kayaking Looking for something to do!? Join us on our Lofton Creek Guided Kayak Tour – Experience “old Florida” on this 2-hour guided kayak tour. Guests will paddle Florida’s black water known for its reflective properties that enhance the already natural beauty of the creek. Meandering through this wooded environment, guests can enjoy seeing the various […] $60 – $120
8:00 am - 10:00 pm Omni Turkey Trot 5k November 23, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 10:00 pm Omni Turkey Trot 5k Trot your way to the finish line this Thanksgiving Day! Lace up for the Turkey Trot 5k at Racquet Park, hosted by Omni Amelia Island Resort. Enjoy a scenic run through the resort's tree-canopied trails before you dive into your Thanksgiving cooking festivities! See website for cost and to sign up!
8:00 am - 6:00 pm Black Friday Pajama Party November 24, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Black Friday Pajama Party The Annual Black Friday Pajama Party will once again take place in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach on November 24th, the day after Thanksgiving. There will be music, games, and Santa on S. 2nd Street. The Pajama Contest and seasonal music will take place at the Welcome Center. Hot Chocolate and face painting will be available in […] Free
10:30 am - 1:30 pm Kayak, Shells & Wild Horses November 24, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Kayak, Shells & Wild Horses How cool is this!? Arrive on Cumberland Island via kayak where wild horses can often be seen. Get out on the beach, look for shark's teeth, explore the sandbars and rock jetties, and see marine life in the tidal pools. Paddling options include a waterfront view of Amelia Island’s historic Fort Clinch, then on to […] $75
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pajama Party After Party November 24, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pajama Party After Party Take a break from shopping but keep the pajama party going! Marlin & Barrel is teaming up with Amelia Makery and A1A Cidery to put together a Makery pop-up (2pm - 4pm) and follow it up with a Cornhole competition (4pm until). A large selection of ceramic Christmas ornaments and figurines will be available to […]
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration November 24, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Annual Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration This year, we are combining two of your favorite holiday events for one BIG celebration! Start with our traditional Black Friday PJ Party from 8:00am-4:00pm. South 2nd Street will be closed for a block party including games and live music! Then at 4:00pm, head down to the Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina for performances by the […]
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Market November 25, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Holiday Market Join us from noon until 5pm as we host our first Holiday Market. Come get your holiday shopping started and show some love to our local crafters and small business owners. Listen to holiday music, drink wine and beer and be jolly!Want to be a vendor? Full details can be found at https://commerce.arryved.com/location/BcWD0YK0 The cost […]
Featured 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Ashley Pezzotti Featured November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Ashley Pezzotti The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around […] $80
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Wines & WanderlustArt November 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Wines & WanderlustArt Love good wine, travel, learning about other cultures and food traditions around the world?Join us for an educational wine series at Story & Song with Sarah Karl, co-owner of Jacksonville’s McKarl’s Libations, in partnership with Wallace Pierson Travel. You'll travel to one European region during each session, learning about the wine and food, culture and […] $55
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cumberland Coastal Tour August 18, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Cumberland Coastal Tour The Cumberland Coastal Tour (90 minutes) is a narrated tour along Amelia and Cumberland Islands. When the tide is right, the boat’s Captain may treat you to a journey up Beach Creek for a view of the Dungeness mansion ruins. Either direction you go, expect our captains to share some fascinating history of the local […]
10:00 am - 4:00 pm 17th Annual Holiday Home Tour December 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 17th Annual Holiday Home Tour Mark your calendars for the 17th Annual Amelia Island Museum of History Holiday Home Tour. Kick off your holiday season on Amelia Island the first weekend of December! Don’t Miss out on Fernandina Beach’s most iconic Christmas Event – the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour. Carefully Curated historic family homes are decorated […] $35
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm An Evening in December December 2, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm An Evening in December This Christmas, make a memory with your loved ones! An Evening in December offers a free family-friendly outdoor experience bringing the first Christmas to life. Follow your story-telling guide and become personally involved in the story as you take an experiential journey of the Biblical nativity, presented on 5 stages. The 27th annual An Evening […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Band Jazz Spirit Of Christmas Show December 2, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Les DeMerle Band Jazz Spirit Of Christmas Show Celebrate the Holidays with the Jazz Spirit of Christmas Show at Story and Song on Saturday, December 2 from 5 pm to 7 pm for some classic Holiday jazz. Featuring the Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele - vocals, Dr. Bill Prince - sax, clarinet and flute, and Doug Matthews - piano, song selections […] $35
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lighted Christmas Parade December 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Lighted Christmas Parade All are invited! Come enjoy the magic of the holiday season at the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, organized by America's Youth. The parade will consist of bands, dancers, lighted floats, and more. Free
November 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 2023 Amelia Island Book Festival Fall Celebrity Author Luncheon
Featured November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Ashley Pezzotti $80