If you aren’t in the Holiday spirit yet, these two events will push you over the line. You can’t fight it, just embrace it and remember to wear your warmest Santa hat.

🎅🏼 Nocatee Holiday Golf Cart Parade - Friday, Dec. 12, 6 PM at Nocatee Station Field - FREE

Nocatee’s Holiday Golf Cart Parade is here! Tomorrow, Friday, December 12 — lineup starts at 5:30 pm, and the parade rolls out at 6:00 pm from Nocatee Station Field, winding through Splash and the Town Center neighborhoods. Bring the kids to watch along the route and stick around afterward for a holiday movie on the field or a walk through the Light Show at Spray!

🎥 Nocatee Family Holiday Movie Night “Elf” - Friday, Dec. 12, 7:15-10 PM at Nocatee Station Field - FREE

“I just like to smile… smiling’s my favorite.”

Bring the kids, bundle up, and come enjoy a cozy movie night under the stars on Friday, December 12 at Nocatee Station Field. “Elf” starts at 7:15 pm, the event is free, and you can grab popcorn, drinks, and candy at the bar—just bring chairs or blankets to get comfy; weather updates will be posted on the Nocatee Community Facebook page.

Saturdays are not for the boys. Especially this Saturday… It’s a jam-packed holiday schedule starting with breakfast with the “Big Guy,” ending with a parents’ date night (aka a kids’ night out). Don’t miss it.

🎅🏼 Breakfast With Santa - Saturday, Dec. 13, 8 AM at Nocatee Spray Park (Ticketed for Nocatee residents only 🎟️) ($15/adult and $10/kid💰)

Families can enjoy food, photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, crafts, bounce houses, and plenty of holiday fun. This is a ticketed, residents-only event with limited time-slot seating ($15 adults, $10 kids), and every attendee—including infants—needs a ticket, so be sure to grab yours early and bring your Nocatee Resident ID.

🛍️Jacksonville Holiday Market - Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 AM-3 PM at UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center (Indoor) - FREE

Shop local this Christmas season! The 3rd Annual Jacksonville Holiday Market is happening Saturday, December 13, from 11:00 AM–3:00 PM at the UNF Adam W. Herbert University Center. There will be more than 70 local creatives and retailers showcasing handmade goods like art, jewelry, candles, and gifts. It’s a free indoor event where you can shop locally and grab free swag bags (for early guests).

📚 Seymore’s Holiday Book Sale - Ends Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library at 101 Library Blvd. Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082 - FREE

You know what they say about Christmas gifts for kids — “one they want, one they need, and one to read.” Get your holiday book shopping done at Seymour’s Holiday Book Sale, which runs through Saturday at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library, offering hardbacks, paperbacks, kids’ books, puzzles, and games starting at about $1, with all proceeds supporting the library’s materials and programs.

👦🏼 Kids Night Out: Winter Wonderland - Sat. Dec 13, 5:30-9:30 PM at The Link (Ticketed 🎟️)(💰$50 for Link members, $60 for non)

425 Town Plaza Ave, Nocatee Town Center

Kids Night Out is turning into a Winter Wonderland this weekend, with pizza, cookie decorating, holiday crafts, games, and a showing of Santa Klaus for ages 5–11. The event runs 5:30–9:30 pm (long enough for you to go on a much-needed date… or more likely do some Christmas shopping), and it is open to both members and non-members, and phones will be left at the door!

🛥️🎄2025 Regatta of Lights - Sat. Dec 13, 6-7:30 PM Bayfront St. Augustine - FREE

St. Augustine’s Regatta of Lights returns Saturday, December 13, from 6:00–7:30 pm, with boats of all sizes decked out in holiday lights parading along the bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos. It’s free to watch, packed with great viewing spots and dining options along the seawall, and a popular part of the Nights of Lights festivities. We recommend arriving at 5 AM if you want to find parking🤐.

💃🏻St. Augustine Winter Spectacular - Sat. the 13th (7 PM) and Sun. the 14th (2 PM) at Flagler College (Ticketed 🎟️)(Prices Vary💰)

This year’s St. Augustine Winter Spectacular is a festive holiday stage show featuring high-energy dancers, ballet, acrobatics, and musical numbers following a holiday-themed story. It all takes place at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Dec. 13 at 7 pm and Dec. 14 at 2 pm. Tickets are typically $20–$30, and the lobby opens early with holiday treats and photo ops before the show.

🎄Dickens on Centre Festival - Thur. the 11th - Sun. the 14th, in Fernandina Beach - FREE

This one is a little drive, but worth the trip! Dickens on Centre returns to downtown Fernandina Beach December 11–14, transforming the streets into a Victorian-style Christmas market with live entertainment, St. Nick visits, kids’ activities, food, shopping, and holiday characters. The festival is free, family-friendly, and packed with things to explore all weekend long.

Recovery day. Day of rest for some. For others, they’re getting up at the crack of dawn for a “fun run.” I respect it, but I’ll never understand it.

🏃🏻‍♀️Sandy Clause Fun Run - Sun. Dec 14, 8 AM, near Nocatee Splash Park (Ticketed 🎟️)($65 to run, $20 for the 1-mile fun run💰)

The Sandy Claus Races take place on Sunday, December 14 in Nocatee/Ponte Vedra, with a 10-mile run at 8:00 am, a 5-mile at 8:30 am, and a 1-mile fun run (perfect for kids) at 9:00 am, all starting and finishing near the Splash Water Park on scenic Greenway Trails. Participants receive custom shirts, finisher medals, and post-race treats, making it a festive Sunday morning event for families and runners of all different levels.

If you don’t feel guilty doing this, you are a monster 😂

We hope you enjoy this resource, which you’ll receive in your inbox every Thursday. If you have suggestions or additional events you think should be added, just let us know 🤝🏼

The Nocatee Kids Activities Team

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