Christmastime on Amelia Island
Dickens on Centre: Experience a Victorian Christmas Market that transforms historic Fernandina Beach into the charm of Victorian London!
Join us for the tenth annual Dickens on Centre festival in historic downtown Fernandina Beach on beautiful Amelia Island, Florida! This Victorian holiday celebration is free to the public and promises to be our biggest and most joyful yet. Throughout the weekend, enjoy the magic of Christmas with Victorian-inspired entertainment across two stages. Families can delight in an array of festive activities, including Tiny Tim’s Kids Zone, visits with St. Nick, holiday shows and shopping, seasonal food and drink, costumed characters, holiday movies, and endless Christmas inspiration.
Christmas Market Schedule
Hours
Thursday, December 12th, 2024: 5 – 7pm
Friday, December 13th, 2024: 5 – 9pm
Saturday, December 14th, 2024: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, December 15th, 2024: 10am – 3pm
Trolley Hours
Thursday, December 12th, 2024: 4:30 – 7:30pm
Friday, December 13th, 2024: 4:45 – 9:30pm
Saturday, December 14th, 2024: 10am – 9pm
Sunday, December 15th, 2024: 10am – 3pm
The lighting of the 40-foot Ritz-Carlton Christmas tree decorated with thousands of sparkling lights kicks off the festive season! Ticket purchase is required for entry with a twenty-dollar donation for ages 10 and older.
100% of the proceeds will be donated to The Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County, The St. Mary's Riverkeeper, Micah’s Place, The Sea Turtle Foundation, Take Stock in Children and Council on Aging.
The McArthur YMCA will hold their annual “12 Gifts of Christmas” raffle at the lighting. This spirited program will feature live holiday music and performances. Enjoy fresh baked cookies and cider. Festivities conclude with the arrival of Santa and spectacular fireworks show. Complimentary shuttle rides will be available from Peters Point.
The Annual Ritz-Carlton Christmas Tree Lighting
Holiday Home Tour
Don’t Miss out on Fernandina Beach’s most iconic Christmas Event – the Amelia Island Museum of History’s Holiday Home Tour. Carefully curated homes are decorated by the owners with special touches added by local designers. Docents in each home give its history, highlight the period architectural elements, and guide visitors through the homes.
Special Preview Tour and Catered Event at the Amelia Island Williams House December 5th.
This Event begins with the Tour at 4 : 30 PM and Tickets may be purchased ONLINE ONLY.
Tickets are $100 and limited to 50, so be sure to reserve your space!
Standard Tickets May be Purchased at the Museum or one of these satellite locations:
Tickets are $35 until December 4th at 4 p.m., $40 at 4 p.m. and after.
NHS Second Chance
Coastal Cottage
Story & Song
Mine Hill Trading Co.
T. Gregory Imports
Lighted Christmas Parade
Fernandina Beach’s annual Lighted Christmas Parade features decorated and lighted parade floats, marching bands, dancers, and more.
The free parade takes place this year on December 7, 2024 at 6 p.m.
14th Annual New Year’s Eve Black & White Gala
Make it a night to remember, welcoming the New Year at the Fourteenth Annual Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Black and White New Year’s Eve Gala. Enjoy extravagant food and an array of scrumptious desserts in the beautiful Ritz-Carlton ballroom. Dance the night away to live music enjoying the open bar, spectacular fireworks and a Champagne toast to commence the New Year.