Weekend events: Jaguars look to give Jacksonville an early Christmas gift with win over Jets on Sun.

Full list of events in Northeast Florida for December 8 - December 14, 2025.

Playoff fever in Jacksonville as the Jaguars prepare to host the New York Jets JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 07: Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (3) celebrates after catching a pass for a touchdown during the game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on December 7, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fl. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Jacksonville, Fl — The Jacksonville Jaguars are now alone in first place in the AFC South, and looking to make it 5 straight wins as they prepare to host the New York Jets on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Kickoff is at 1:00 pm on CBS 47 and EverBank Stadium.

Deck the Chairs transforms Latham Plaza and the Seawalk Pavilion into a dazzling holiday wonderland. This community event celebrates creativity, joy, and giving with more than 40 lifeguard chairs decorated by local businesses, artists, and nonprofits — all glowing with lights and imagination.

JAX Artist Walk on Ice in Riverside will run through January 19, 2026 at 718 Riverside Avenue.

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens hosts Glowing Gardens for its second year. The month-long celebration promises to transform the Arboretum into a mesmerizing display of lights, sculptures, and more.

Colors of the Wild at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens features an all-new collection of stunning lanterns. The event runs select nights through February 6, 2026.

Tuesday, December 9:

Winter Night Market - 5:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Wednesday, December 10:

Salute America featuring Erick Erickson and Drew Steele - 7:00 pm - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Farm & Flea Holiday Market - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Murray Hill

Jeff Dunham Artificial Intelligence - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Willis at Decca Live - 8:00 pm

Thursday, December 11:

The 34th Annual Community Nutcracker - 10:30 am - Florida Theatre

Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

OPIUO at Decca Live - 8:00 pm

Friday, December 12:

The 34th Annual Community Nutcracker - 10:30 am and 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre

Historic Springfield Society 36th Annual Holiday Home Tour - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jacksonville Icemen v Savannah Ghost Pirates - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Jax Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker - 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

Jon Pardi - The Christmas Show - 7:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Saturday, December 13:

Beaches Green Market - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Penman Park

Riverside Arts Market Winter Wonder - RAM - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Under the Fuller Warren Bridge

Nutcracker in a Nutshell - 12:00 pm and 4:30 pm - Thrasher-Horne Center

Army vs. Navy Football Watch Party - 2:00 pm - VyStar Ballpark

Jax Symphony: First Coast Nutcracker - 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

The 34th Annual Community Nutcracker - 1:00 pm and 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre

Jax Symphony Handel’s Messiah - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall

23rd Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza - 318 Palmetto Street

Shaun Cassidy - The Road to Us Tour - 8:00 pm - Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Jacksonville Icemen v South Carolina Stingrays - 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Sporting Jax USL Super League vs. Fort Lauderdale United FC - 7:30 pm - Hodges Stadium

Jon Pardi - The Christmas Show - 7:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Sunday, December 14:

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets - 1:00 pm - EverBank Stadium and CBS 47.

Jax Symphony Handel’s Messiah - 3:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall

The Fab Four Tribute To The Beatles’ “Help!” And The Hits - 7:30 pm - Florida Theatre

Brandy & Monica: The Boy Is Mine Tour - 7:30 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

First Coast Wind Symphony Holiday Pops Concert - 3:00 pm - Palms Presbyterian Church

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Rich Jones

Rich Jones

Rich Jones is the Host of Jacksonville’s Morning News. Rich joined WOKV in October 2006. Rich is involved in many community organizations and causes. Rich and his wife, Noelle, have three children: Avery, Harper and Austen.

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