Christmas in Avondale, Rides & Santa Photos Friday

Christmas in Avondale is always a magical evening. It's when kids and adults alike gather in the historic… [more]

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Santa Stopping by Shoppes at Ponte Vedra

Every Saturday 'til Christmas, Santa Claus is stopping by the Shoppes at Ponte Vedra from 11 a.m. - 3… [more]

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Jacksonville Light Parade & Fireworks Nov. 26

The 2011 Jacksonville Light Parade is a sight to behold on the St. Johns River. Thanks to a public-private… [more]

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Christmas Tree Lighting at Jacksonville Landing Tonight

Christmas season is here, and with it come all the fun holiday activities! The Jacksonville Landing… [more]

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Thanksgiving Blessings

Thanksgiving is here, and if we are lucky enough to be surrounded by family and friends at the table… [more]

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Christmas in Avondale, Rides & Santa Photos Friday

Christmas in Avondale is always a magical evening. It’s when kids and adults alike gather in the historic Avondale area of Jacksonville to enjoy a Florida Christmas celebration. Santa Claus will be there (of course) for photos, there will be horse and buggy rides (since there’s no snow), a magic show, an ice slide, face [...]

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Santa Stopping by Shoppes at Ponte Vedra

Every Saturday ’til Christmas, Santa Claus is stopping by the Shoppes at Ponte Vedra from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. So if you’re not up to heading to the St. Johns Town Center or the Avenues to catch a glimpse of Santa, this is a low key way to get a photo of Santa with [...]

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Jacksonville Light Parade & Fireworks Nov. 26

The 2011 Jacksonville Light Parade is a sight to behold on the St. Johns River. Thanks to a public-private partnership with local supporters, Jacksonville residents and visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique parade on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Hundreds of boats will be decked out for the Christmas season. Don’t miss the [...]

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Christmas Tree Lighting at Jacksonville Landing Tonight

Christmas season is here, and with it come all the fun holiday activities! The Jacksonville Landing is having its 25th annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony tonight, Friday, Nov. 25, from 7-9 p.m. What a great way to celebrate with friends and family, the day after a decadent Thanksgiving meal! Photo by Osvaldo Gago via Wikimedia [...]

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Thanksgiving Blessings

Thanksgiving is here, and if we are lucky enough to be surrounded by family and friends at the table today, it’s a blessing for sure. Having lost both grandmothers this year, I treasure the wisdom they passed on to me. They were of the age that grew up in the Depression, and had within them [...]

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Right Whale Festival, ArtFusion and More This Weekend Nov. 18-20

As the weather gets cooler in northeast Florida, there is still fun to be had over the weekend, from a whale festival to free ArtFusion, shopping (of course), and a fundraising run. McKenzie’s Run - Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011 at 10 a.m., EverBank Field in downtown Jacksonville. 5K and 1-mile fun runs. For more information about [...]