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.

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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