Spread holiday joy in Country Club with our guide. Discover all the events and activities that make this season special. Whether you're calling Country Club home or just exploring, our guide will make your holidays memorable.
This season, you can catch the enchanting “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical,” which brings the beloved story to life through music and puppetry, creating a delightful experience for all ages. You’ll also find “The Illusionists,” a spellbinding showcase of extraordinary talents and mind-bending tricks, sure to amaze the audience. And the classic “Nutcracker” is something you definitely don’t want to miss, with its beautiful choreography and timeless score. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Country Club
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical (Jacksonville)
- 49th Annual Edison and Ford Holiday Nights (Fort Myers)
- Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland (Jacksonville)
- The Nutcracker (Orange Park)
- The Illusionists, Magic of the Holidays (Jacksonville)
- NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas Ballet (Jacksonville)
- A Christmas Carol (Jacksonville)
- Holiday Traditions Around the World (Palatka)
- Hometown Holiday Parade (Key West)
- Dazzling Nights - Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens (Jacksonville)
See these and even more events listed below!
Country Club Holiday Light Displays
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright
What to Expect:
Dazzling light displays and interactive holiday experiences.
Description:
Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright features over 2 million dazzling lights, immersive animal encounters, and festive activities like the Carol of the Animals Lake Show and Santa's Snow Storm Party.
Where: Valdosta | More Info: Wild Adventures Christmas Wild & Bright
Dazzling Nights - Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday light display with interactive installations.
Description:
Dazzling Nights at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens features a million dazzling lights, interactive light installations, and unique holiday experiences. Visitors can make snow angels in a 40-foot snow globe, travel through a bright candy-cane corridor, and walk under thousands of twinkling lights and snowflakes. The event includes illuminated flower paintings, a hazy forest of lasers, and a path of brilliant fireflies. It also offers sweet treats and holiday beverages.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Dazzling Nights - Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Decorated boats with festive lights and a concluding fireworks display.
Description:
The Jacksonville Light Boat Parade is a holiday tradition featuring vessels of all shapes and sizes adorned with festive decorations floating along the St. Johns River. Thousands of spectators gather to witness this spectacle, which concludes with a beautiful fireworks show.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Jacksonville Light Boat Parade
49th Annual Edison and Ford Holiday Nights
What to Expect:
Unique holiday experience with guided tours and self-guided exploration.
Description:
The 49th Annual Edison and Ford Holiday Nights features thousands of lights, hundreds of historic decorations, and guided tours of the beautifully decorated homes and gardens of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.
Where: Fort Myers | More Info: 49th Annual Edison and Ford Holiday Nights
Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting
What to Expect:
Interactive activities for children with Santa photo opportunities.
Description:
The Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting in Alachua, Florida, features a festive atmosphere with a children's train, bounce house, arts and crafts, live music, carriage rides, free hot chocolate and popcorn, and the opportunity to take photos with Santa.
Where: Alachua | More Info: Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting
Country Club Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
What to Expect:
Heartwarming holiday show celebrating individuality.
Description:
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical brings beloved characters from the classic TV special to life on stage, celebrating Rudolph's 60 years in television. This heartwarming adventure teaches that what makes you different can be what makes you special, featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, and more.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical
The Illusionists, Magic of the Holidays
What to Expect:
High-tech illusions and sophisticated magic performances.
Description:
The Illusionists, Magic of the Holidays is a mind-blowing showcase featuring jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions, shattering box office records across the globe and dazzling audiences of all ages.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: The Illusionists, Magic of the Holidays
The Nutcracker
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with professional and student dancers.
Description:
The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday tradition featuring Florida Ballet's professional company alongside over 100 local student dancers. This classic ballet sweeps audiences into a world of swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and dancing bonbons.
Where: Orange Park | More Info: The Nutcracker
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
What to Expect:
World-class circus performance with holiday classics.
Description:
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is a spectacular holiday event featuring a talented cast of acrobats, aerialists, and circus performers in a musical journey filled with spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism. The show blends timeless seasonal favorites with today's greatest circus performers, creating an unforgettable world-class circus experience for the entire family.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
A Christmas Carol
What to Expect:
Dazzling adaptation with professional actors, stunning sets, and puppetry.
Description:
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is a powerful tale of redemption, following Ebenezer Scrooge's epic journey from a nasty curmudgeon to a benevolent saint. This dazzling new adaptation features first-class professional actors, gorgeous costumes, stunning sets, and puppetry. Over two dozen timeless Christmas carols are woven throughout the production, with ghosts like Jacob Marley, Christmas Past, Present, and Future alternately horrifying and hilarious. The show is filled with tremendous humor and heartfelt sentiment, making it a delightful and thoroughly entertaining holiday event for all ages.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: A Christmas Carol
NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas Ballet features an international all-star cast blending world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics. Celebrate America's favorite Christmas tradition with Tchaikovsky's timeless score, creating memories for all ages.
Where: Jacksonville | More Info: NUTCRACKER Magical Christmas Ballet
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Santa's Magical Dinner
What to Expect:
Lavish holiday dinner with Nutcracker performers and Santa Claus.
Description:
Join The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island for a lavish buffet-style dinner featuring adult and kids' favorites, along with a delectable holiday dessert. Meet Nutcracker performers from the Florida Ballet and enjoy a special gift of a picture with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Where: Amelia Island | More Info: The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Santa's Magical Dinner
Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting - Beaches Town Center
What to Expect:
Family-friendly holiday event with dance performances and craft activities.
Description:
Join us for a festive holiday celebration at Beaches Town Center, featuring dance performances, make-your-own crafts, and a hayride. Santa will arrive in a sleigh accompanied by special guests to help light the Holiday Tree. Bring your family and friends for a joyous celebration filled with holiday spirit.
Where: Neptune Beach | More Info: Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting - Beaches Town Center
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT CAMBIER PARK
What to Expect:
Candlelit Christmas caroling with pre-event food and beverages.
Description:
Join us for a joyful evening of Christmas caroling by candlelight at Cambier Park Bandshell in Downtown Naples. Enjoy pre-caroling food and beverages, followed by festive caroling under the stars. A food truck will be onsite, offering refreshments, beer, and wine for purchase.
Where: Naples | More Info: CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS CAROLS AT CAMBIER PARK
Country Club Other Holiday Activities
Holiday Traditions Around the World
What to Expect:
Traditional parade with local participation and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Palatka Christmas Parade is an annual tradition that starts the holiday season, featuring local people, organizations, and bands. It has been a Palatka tradition since 1909, with thousands attending each year to celebrate the season with friends and family.
Where: Palatka | More Info: Holiday Traditions Around the World
Palm Valley Boat Parade
What to Expect:
Traditional boat parade with floating lights along the Intracoastal Waterway.
Description:
The Palm Valley Boat Parade is a spectacular event featuring over 7 miles of floating lights along the Intracoastal Waterway. It includes a traditional parade experience with hundreds of uninterrupted docks, local restaurants, and public viewing areas. The event offers close participant-spectator interaction, making it a unique experience.
Where: Ponte Vedra Beach | More Info: Palm Valley Boat Parade
Hometown Holiday Parade
What to Expect:
Charming hometown parade with holiday floats and Santa's appearance.
Description:
The Key West City Hometown Holiday Parade is a free event featuring holiday floats, marching groups, and Santa's guest appearance. The parade starts on Truman Avenue at White Street, proceeds to Duval Street, and ends at Eaton Street, showcasing a charming hometown celebration with kids of all ages.
Where: Key West | More Info: Hometown Holiday Parade
A Florida Christmas Remembered
What to Expect:
Historical reenactments and traditional crafts.
Description:
A Florida Christmas Remembered is a festive celebration honoring the state's rich heritage with historical reenactments, traditional music, and period-specific crafts.
Where: Barberville | More Info: A Florida Christmas Remembered
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Miami Lakes (3 miles)
- Miami Gardens (4 miles)
- Carol City (4 miles)
- Hialeah Gardens (6 miles)
- Miramar (6 miles)
- Norland (7 miles)
- Hialeah (7 miles)
- Pembroke Pines (7 miles)
- Golden Glades (8 miles)
- West Little River (8 miles)
- Cooper City (8 miles)
- North Miami (9 miles)
- Doral (9 miles)
- Davie (9 miles)
- North Miami Beach (10 miles)
- West Hollywood (10 miles)
- Hallandale Beach (11 miles)
- Allapattah (11 miles)
- Aventura (11 miles)
- Hollywood (11 miles)
- Weston (12 miles)
- Sunny Isles Beach (12 miles)
- Fountainebleau (12 miles)
- Flagami (13 miles)
- Dania Beach (13 miles)
- Sweetwater (13 miles)
- Westchester (13 miles)
- Plantation (14 miles)
- Coral Terrace (14 miles)
- Tamiami (14 miles)
- Miami (14 miles)
- University Park (14 miles)
- Lauderhill (15 miles)
- Miami Beach (16 miles)
- Coral Gables (16 miles)
- Fort Lauderdale (16 miles)
- Lauderdale Lakes (17 miles)
- Coconut Grove (17 miles)
- Kendale Lakes (18 miles)
- Sunrise (18 miles)
- Kendall West (18 miles)
- Kendall (19 miles)
- Tamarac (19 miles)
- Oakland Park (19 miles)
- North Lauderdale (19 miles)
- The Crossings (20 miles)
- The Hammocks (21 miles)
- Margate (22 miles)
- Coral Springs (23 miles)
- Palmetto Bay (23 miles)
- Coconut Creek (23 miles)
- Pompano Beach (23 miles)
- Richmond West (24 miles)
- South Miami Heights (25 miles)
- Cutler Ridge (25 miles)
- Parkland (25 miles)
- Cutler Bay (26 miles)
- Princeton (29 miles)
- Deerfield Beach (29 miles)
- Boca Del Mar (29 miles)
- Leisure City (32 miles)
- Homestead (35 miles)
- Delray Beach (39 miles)
- Boynton Beach (43 miles)