Thursday, Nov. 21
Christmas Tree Luminaries: The Atlantic Beach Arts Market, 1805 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, will offer a two-day Christmas tree luminaries pottery workshop Nov. 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. (the second day is to be determined). The cost is $65. Call 904-372-7442 for information.
Toy Drive: The city of Atlantic Beach toy drive is being held through Dec. 18. New, unwrapped toys for ages 12 and younger may be dropped off at the Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd.; Atlantic Beach Police Department, 850 Seminole Road; Beaches Vineyard Church, 751 Atlantic Blvd.; and Keller Williams Realty, 1071 Atlantic Blvd. For information, call 904-247-5828 or email recreation@coab.us.
Saturday, Nov. 23
Holiday Church Bazaar: St. Paul's by the Sea Episcopal Church, 1150 5th St. N., Jacksonville Beach, will host its annual holiday bazaar from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes a raffle for 30 gift baskets, baked goods, hand-crafted holiday gifts, frozen soups, casseroles, meatballs, hot beignets and a coffee station, as well as rummage items for sale. Visit www.stpaulsbythesea.com for information.
Thursday, Nov. 28
Thanksgiving Dinner: Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. to the senior citizens of the beaches area at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 2400 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach. The dinner, a tradition which began in 1978, will have an array of dishes served by members of the parish community. Traditional Thanksgiving fare of turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables and desserts will be on the menu. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, call the parish office at 904-246-6014.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Home for the Holidays: The Ribault Garden Club, 705 2nd Ave. N., Jacksonville Beach, will have "Home for the Holidays" from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be home decor demonstrations, refreshments, door prizes and a raffle. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited. Call 904-422-5211 or email ballenj@aol.com for reservations and information.
Friday, Dec. 6
Coach and Lights Tour: The First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Cir., Ponte Vedra Beach, will have a luxury coach and lights tour from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Visit firstcoastculturalcenter.org or call 904-280-0614 for information.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Christmas Bazaar: The Women of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church will host a Christmas bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the church Cultural Center, 545 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. There will be arts and crafts by local artisans and food, as well as Christmas choral performances in the morning by the Palmer Academy Children's Choir and Bridges of Harmony singing group at noon. The event is free and open to the public; everyone is welcome. Call 904-285-2698 or email office@olsspvb.org for more information.
Holiday Boat Parade: The Palm Valley Holiday Boat Parade will be held on the Intracoastal Waterway at 6 p.m. Visit www.palmvalleyboatparade.com for information.
Holiday Celebration: The Friends of the Saint Augustine Amphitheatre's 2nd Annual Holiday Celebration will be held. The free event features a showing of "Home Alone," as well as face painting, snow, door prizes, activities and a visit by Santa Claus. The first 300 children will receive a free T-shirt. The amphitheatre is located at 1340C A1A S. in St. Augustine. Gates open at 5 p.m., with the moving starting at 7 p.m. Non-perishable foods will be collected for a food drive to support the St. Francis House. Visit fosaa.org for more information.
Holiday Celebration and Tree Lighting: A holiday celebration and tree lighting will be held at the Beaches Town Center, where Atlantic Boulevard meets the ocean. There will be crafts, entertainment and photo opportunities with Santa. The event starts at 3 p.m. Visit www.coab.us/events for more information.
Monday, Dec. 9
Ornament Workshop: The Atlantic Beach Arts Market, 1805 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, will offer a butterfly ornament workshop from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $40. Call 904-372-7442 for information.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Phone Calls from Santa: Parents with children 8 years old and younger living in St. Johns County can sign up to receive a phone call from Santa from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dec. 10, 11 and 12. Call St. Johns County Parks & Recreation at 904-209-0333 or email sjcpublicaffairs@sjcfl.us for information and to sign up.
Friday, Dec. 13
Living Nativity: One Church Jacksonville Beach, 324 5th St. N., will have its Living Nativity Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13 and 14, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a repeating 20-minute drive-up performance; you can watch from your car or get out and mingle. The event and parking are free. Visit onechurchjaxbeach.com for information.