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
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Junior Chef Night December 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Junior Chef Night Calling all Junior Chefs! Sandbar Amelia Island is holding its first-ever Junior Chef Night and we hope to see you there! Join us on Wednesday, December 6th, from 5pm – 7pm, for a night of pizza-making fun and lots of flavor. Junior Chefs can join in on the fun for only $15. Each participant will […] $15
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dickens Illuminated Procession December 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dickens Illuminated Procession The 4th Annual Dickens Illuminated Procession walking parade kicks off Dickens on Centre, Thursday, December 7th. Participation to march in the procession is free and food is available for purchase from local food trucks. Participants are encouraged to bring illuminated lanterns or something that shines, glows or twinkles. Only battery operated lights and lanterns will […]
10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cumberland Island Boat Tour October 1, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Cumberland Island Boat Tour Get an overview of the historical and ecological features of Amelia and Cumberland Island. This narrated tour offers history and wildlife. Since 2000, Amelia River Cruises and Charters has offered sightseeing tours from Fernandina's historic waterfront to the breathtaking views of wild horses, the fascinating stories will enrich your coastal journey with intrigue and wonder. […]
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens Enchanted Village December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens Enchanted Village “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” – A Christmas Carol Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be inside a snow globe? Admit it, you’ve always been fascinated by that little orb of magic that, when shaken, calms the soul and turns you into […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Victorian Evensong – St Peter’s Episcopal Church December 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Victorian Evensong – St Peter’s Episcopal Church The church will be festively decorated and the service will include Christmas carols and organ music from the days of Charles Dickens. Featured will be the church's Chancel Choir, the children of the St. Peter's Choir School and the church's organ, which was built in 1893 in the style of English instruments of the time […]
8:30 am - 12:00 pm Run Like the Dickens December 9, 2023 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Run Like the Dickens Join us for some family fun and "Run Like the Dickens!" This 1-mile fun run starts at Main Beach on Saturday, December 9th, at 8:30am. The course will run 1/2 mile north or south on the beach depending on the conditions of the sand, and back to the start/finish area. Pre-race warm up, courtesy of […] $25
9:30 am - 12:30 pm Parade of Paws from the Nassau Humane Society December 9, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Parade of Paws from the Nassau Humane Society Watch the annual Parade of Paws on Saturday, December 9 at 11:00 am with the Nassau Humane Society. Prizes awarded for Best Victorian, Most Original, and Looks Most Like Owner, and top 3 overall. Prizes are provided by Redbones Dog Bakery and Willow Sky. Registration is $20 per animal, with proceeds going to NHS. Look […] $20
10:00 am - 5:00 pm Holiday Glam MakeoversSer December 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Holiday Glam MakeoversSer Getting Ready for a Holiday Bash or Just Want to Shine this Season? Contact Willow Beauty at 904-775-5794 and reserve your FREE makeover appointment with our talented artist, Rebecca Major. But that's not all! We're celebrating the holiday spirit with an exclusive ONE-DAY SALE on ALL MAKEUP. Don't miss out – it's the perfect opportunity […] Free
10:30 am - 8:30 pm Dickens Enchanted Village December 9, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 8:30 pm Dickens Enchanted Village “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” – A Christmas Carol Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be inside a snow globe? Admit it, you’ve always been fascinated by that little orb of magic that, when shaken, calms the soul and turns you into […]
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark December 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dickens After Dark Join us for the exclusive Victorian costume party of the holiday season! The historic Lesesne House on Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach is transformed for this VIP, 21 and over soiree complete with stilt walkers, jugglers, and the amazing Fire & Ice Show by Kristen Sparrow Circus. You'll also be entertained with live music […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dickens on Centre December 7, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dickens on Centre A Victorian Christmas Festival That Transforms Historic Fernandina Beach Into Victorian London!Travel back in time December 7-10, 2023 during the ninth annual Dickens on Centre festival in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida, on beautiful Amelia Island. Free to the public, this Victorian holiday festival is sure to enliven your Christmas spirit. Throughout the weekend, feel […] Free
11:00 am - 4:30 pm Dickens Enchanted Village December 10, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 4:30 pm Dickens Enchanted Village “There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” – A Christmas Carol Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be inside a snow globe? Admit it, you’ve always been fascinated by that little orb of magic that, when shaken, calms the soul and turns you into […]
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Funky Christmas BYOB River Cruise December 10, 2023 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Funky Christmas BYOB River Cruise Get ready to party with Santa's coolest helpers - Flo 'N Grits - on a magical Amelia River Specialty Cruise, the Funky Christmas BYOB Cruise! Bring your favorite Christmas spirits for this 21 and over ONLY event! With the fabulous Flo 'N Grits duo as your hosts and performers, get ready to dance and sing […] $50
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Scrooge (Musical) December 1, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Scrooge (Musical) It’s time for AMP’s annual Christmas musical Scrooge! Come experience Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, based on the book by Charles Dickens.Show dates: December 1 7:30pm, December 2 7:30pm, December 3 2:30pm, December 7 7:30pm, December 8 7:30pm, December 9 7:30pm, December 10 2:30pm. […]
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dickens Dining & Drinks December 1, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Dickens Dining & Drinks Enhance your holiday fun with the Dickens Dining & Drinks Experience - a web based trail with participating food & drink establishments as well as Dickens event check-in locations! Sign up via QR Code, validate your email, check-in and collect points. Redeem for exclusive Dickens on Centre prizes like event t-shirt, beanie, and ornament.
10:30 am - 11:30 am Book Club on Centre October 10, 2023 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Book Club on Centre The Book Loft invites you to our Book Club on Centre where we explore new reads and bestsellers each month. Meetings take place every second Tuesday of the month. No reservations or sign up required. Attendees receive 10% off the book club pick of the month. For future book club picks head over to The Book […] Free
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Truffle Weekend December 15, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Truffle Weekend Truffle season is coming, and Omni Amelia Island Resort is going all out spotlighting this decadent delicacy at all of its restaurants and lounges. This Truffle Weekend takeover will be celebrated December 15-17, 2023 when adventurous foodies can indulge in a variety of dishes incorporating this flavorful fungi. Reserve a seat at The Sprouting Project […]
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Sip & Paint Pick Your Project October 7, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Adult Sip & Paint Pick Your Project Grab your favorite drinks and join Paisley Grace Makery for an Adult Sip & Paint Pick Your Project night! Over 500 projects to choose from, guided by our talented Instructors to help you create a beautiful sign or project you'll love for years to come! Our evening workshops are designed for adults to escape into a creative […] $15
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Poetry Canteen with Nola Perez & friends October 17, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Poetry Canteen with Nola Perez & friends Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work. Free and open to all. Free
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cinema, Conversation & Chow October 18, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Cinema, Conversation & Chow Books aren’t the only medium to talk about. Join us to watch a film chosen for its meaningful theme, and stay for a facilitated discussion after. Optional heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage of choice available at 5:30 pm for $15. Call 904-601-2118 for reservations. $15
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm How the Big Band Stole Christmas December 22, 2023 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm How the Big Band Stole Christmas An annual holiday tradition since 2014, Crescendo Amelia is proud to present “How the Big Band Stole Christmas.” This full theatre production features a variety of world-class singers, instrumentalists, performers, dancers, and even Santa Claus himself! Enjoy all your favorite holiday tunes set against the backdrop of a classic 18-piece big band to get you […] $25 – $55
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm How the Big Band Stole Christmas December 23, 2023 @ 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm How the Big Band Stole Christmas An annual holiday tradition since 2014, Crescendo Amelia is proud to present “How the Big Band Stole Christmas.” This full theatre production features a variety of world-class singers, instrumentalists, performers, dancers, and even Santa Claus himself! Enjoy all your favorite holiday tunes set against the backdrop of a classic 18-piece big band to get you […] $25 – $55
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Moonlight Yoga at the Williams House May 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Moonlight Yoga at the Williams House The Williams House offers Yoga on the front lawn of the Inn. Our class incorporates flow sequences and short holds to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. We link our movements with our breath to focus on ourselves, a perfect way to relieve stress. Poses will be modified for all levels in this series that will […] $35
Featured 8:00 am - 5:00 pm TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Featured December 29, 2023 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Pair up game day excitement with great north Florida weather and still be back to the island in time for an amazing sunset and fabulous meal on Amelia Island. Make your plans to ring in the New Year and enjoy championship-level football at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville. It’s a win win. Heck, even if […]
7:30 am - 8:30 am Sunrise Yoga at the Williams House July 29, 2023 @ 7:30 am - 8:30 am Sunrise Yoga at the Williams House The Williams House offers Yoga on the front lawn of the Inn. Our class incorporates flow sequences and short holds to improve balance, strength, and flexibility. We link our movements with our breath to focus on ourselves, a perfect way to relieve stress. Poses will be modified for all levels in this series that will […] $35
2023-12-31 The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala 2023 The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala 2023 December 31, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2024 @ 2:00 am The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala 2023 Champagne, endless cocktails, sumptuous food buffets, exciting chefs’ action stations and masked intrigue are all a part the Black and White Gala at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Dance the night away to live music and fireworks at the stroke of midnight. Dress in your finest black & white attire and don a festive mask or […] $399
10:00 am - 12:20 pm Kayaking & SUP August 16, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:20 pm Kayaking & SUP Paddle Amelia’s saltmarsh and estuary, explore “old Florida” wilderness scenery, visit Cumberland Island, see the lighthouse and more. Award-winning local family business offering professionally guided kayak tours/rentals, SUP’s, and private motorboat tours for Amelia Island and the surrounding waterways. We welcome families as well as small or large groups. We have a passion for the […] $60
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Les DeMerle Band “New Year’s Eve In Venice” Show December 31, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Les DeMerle Band “New Year’s Eve In Venice” Show Swing-in 2024 at the Les DeMerle Band New Year’s Eve In Venice Show with a champagne toast at 6 pm when the clock strikes midnight in Venice, Italy. Exciting music will include jazz arrangements on classics such as Sorrento, Buona Sera, That’s Amore, Just a Gigolo and more when the Dynamic Les DeMerle Band, featuring […] $75
Featured November 30, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Ashley Pezzotti $80
December 31, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2024 @ 2:00 am The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala 2023