The time is here, and the holidays are in full swing. At World Golf Village, and nearby, there are endless ways to enjoy this special time of year.

11th Annual Holiday Market in the South – Saturday, November 9th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Come to Renaissance Resort World Golf Village for the ultimate holiday shopping experience, where you and your family can explore unique gifts, decorations and treats from 150+ local creatives and vendors. Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections, swag bags will be given to the first 30 guests and many giveaways will be happening all day on the hour! Special characters like Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh and Stitch will also be there for meet and greets and photo opportunities. For more information and details, visit here. The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village is at 500 South Legacy Trail in St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Groove in the Grove – Saturday, November 16th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Just 14 minutes from WGV, jam out to live music at this family and pet-friendly music festival. Jacksonville bands Dustin Monk and the Hustle and the Chris James Country Band will be playing all day long. Local food trucks, beer, wine and more will be available – with 904 Gyros, What’s The Catch, Mamas Food, Hapa Li, Tikiz and Mister Softee all serving up delicious eats. The family fun zone includes face painting, rock climbing, bungee jumping and giant Jenga. Be sure to bring blankets and chairs as this is an outdoor event. For more information and details, visit here. Trailmark Living is located at 805 Trailmark Drive in St. Augustine, FL 32092.

31st Annual Night of Lights – Saturday, November 23rd at 4 p.m., continuing nightly through Sunday, January 26th

Drive on down to St. Augustine to enjoy the famous Nights of Lights, named one of the ten most dazzling lighting displays in the world by National Geographic and one of the best cities to visit at Christmas by Conde Nast Traveler. Every year, millions of tiny sparkling white lights adorn the historic city, spanning approximately 20 blocks, turning the already picturesque town into a magical wonderland. The lighting celebration begins on Saturday, November 23rd at 4 p.m., with the official turning of the switch at 6:30 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitución. Whether it’s enjoying the sparkle on foot or by trolley or train, there are endless ways to celebrate the lights and holidays this year in St. Augustine. For more information and details, visit here. 

2nd Annual Jacksonville Holiday Market – Saturday, December 7th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Support local businesses for all your holiday shopping at this 2nd annual holiday market. Free and open to the public, over 65 creatives and retailers will be selling their wares. Swag bags will be given to the first 30 guests, and Santa will be there to hear if you’ve been naughty or nice. $35 market bucks will be given away every hour, and there are raffles and a photo contest. For more information and details, visit here. Event is hosted at Adam W. Herbert University Center, located at 12000 Alumni Drive in Jacksonville, FL 32224.

3rd Annual Jacksonville Holly Jolly Community Event – Sunday, December 8th from 11 a.m. to  3 p.m.

Enjoy some family fun with meet and greets with Santa and The Grinch! Retailers and crafters, music, performances, food, treats, contests, prizes, a bounce house and face painting will all be available! For more information and details, visit here. The community event is hosted at Riverside Arts Square, under the bridge where the Arts Market is held, at 725 Riverside Ave in Jacksonville, FL 32204.

St. Augustine Orchestra: Sounds of the Season – Sunday, December 8th from 2-7 p.m.

Kelly Farms invites you to their 3rd annual holiday concert performed by The St. Augustine Orchestra, with two showings at 2 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Maestro Scott Gregg will lead the orchestra as they play a selection of pieces to celebrate the holiday season. Food trucks, beer, wine, hot chocolate and soft drinks will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs, and are welcome to bring food to enjoy with their party (no outside alcohol is allowed). Admission for the matinee/2 p.m. concert is $35 for adults and $20 for children, seniors, first responders and military. VIP tables are available at $75 per person and sold in sets of four or eight. Each VIP will receive one entree and one side from one of the food trucks. For the evening/7 p.m. concert, adults are $50 and children, seniors, first responders and military are $25. VIP table tickets are $100 per person and sold in sets of four or eight. VIPs receive one entree and one side from one of the food trucks and shared wine for the table (one bottle of red and one of white for four tickets; two of each for eight tickets.) For more information and to purchase tickets online, visit Kelly Farms. Kelly Farms is located at 5895 County Road 21 in St. Augustine, FL 32092.

5th Annual World Golf Village Holiday Community Event – Saturday, December 14th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to the 5th Annual World Golf Village Holiday Kids Event. Hosted by Melissa Lampugnana, from Closing 904 Real Estate, this community event is free! Meet Santa and The Grinch, shop from creatives and retailers, enjoy music and performances, dig into food and treats and take the kids to the bounce house and face painting. For more information and details, visit here. Elite Smiles Dentist is located at 3043 International Golf Pkwy in St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Santa & The Grinch Meet and Greets – Saturday, November 9th through Saturday, December 14th

Meet Santa and The Grinch at upcoming holiday events at World Golf Village and in Jax! Get your list ready for Santa and bring some onions for The Grinch! For more information and details, visit here.

Saturday November 9th: Santa will be at the 11th Annual Holiday Market in the South from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Renaissance Resort World Golf Village.

Saturday, December 7th: Santa will be at the Jacksonville Holiday Market from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Adam Herbert UNF Center.

Sunday, December 8th: Santa & The Grinch will be at the Jacksonville Holly Jolly Community Event from 11 a.m. to  3 p.m. at the Riverside Arts Square.

Saturday, December 14th: Santa & The Grinch will be at the World Golf Village Holiday Community Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Elite Smiles Dentist.

Happy holidays (and happy shopping)!