Tis the season and families are looking for fun and creative ways to enjoy the season. Luckily, families in and around St. Johns County have many arts and crafts festivals to choose from! If you and your family are ready to get in the holiday spirit, take a day trip to St. Augustine or Jacksonville to explore the great holiday festivals!
Source: San Marco Art Festival
The 2023 San Marco Art Festival is celebrating its 25th year! This festival is a Jacksonville tradition, featuring hundreds of handmade works including, glass, photography, painting, jewelry, and more!
The festival includes FREE admission and is ideal for walking around and discovering beautiful art pieces. Santa will also be attending the event for family pictures on Saturday, November 25th from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Get ready to meet established and new artists at The Square in San Marco!
For more information on the participating artists and festival sponsors, visit http://sanmarcoartfestival.com/.
Location: 1930 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Date: Saturday, November 25th – Sunday, November 26th
Time: November 25th, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 26th, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Source: St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival
The St. Augustine Art Association is hosting the Annual Art & Craft Festival at St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park. The show will feature a showcase of nearly 100 juried artisans and master craftsmen exhibiting their carefully created jewelry, pottery, paintings, fiber art, glass art, stained glass, photography, wood, and much more.
Learn more about what this year’s event will demonstrate here.
Location: 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach.
Date: Saturday, January 13 to Sunday, January 14, 2024 | St. Augustine Beach
Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: Free
Source: Christmas Made in the South – Arts and Crafts Festival
The 34th Annual Christmas Made in the South is here for all your holiday shopping needs. Do you have that “hard to shop for a friend”? If so, Christmas Made in the South will help you find a special gift for your friend.
Christmas Made in the South is focused on keeping the world of fine arts and crafts vibrant. Exhibitors will be there all three days demonstrating and selling their handcrafted works, Santa’s elves hard at work.
This is an event like no other. Amazing makers, outstanding art, unique gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet and satisfy every demanding appetite. Get your ticket online now for $8 per adult.
Location: Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center – 1000 Water Street Jacksonville, FL 32204
Date: Friday, November 24th – Sunday, November 26th
Time: Friday, November 24th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Saturday, November 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. & Sunday, November 26th, 11:00 a.m. 5:00p.m.
Tickets:
Source: Visit St. Augustine
The 30th Annual Nights of Lights dazzles with more than three million lights adorning every corner of the historic district for two months. This award-winning holiday lights display runs from Saturday, November 18, 2023, to January 28, 2024, in historic St. Augustine. During the seasonal display, businesses downtown stay open later, letting you dine given the lights and browse the shops of the decorated buildings.
Location: Throughout Historic Downtown – 1 Cathedral Street St. Augustine, FL 32084
Date: Every night from Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, through Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024
No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find perfect family-friendly arts and crafts events and activities in and around St. Johns County – from art festivals, arts and crafts, and Santa meet and greets!
Beacon Lake is also proud to contribute to your holiday season’s fun! Please join us for our Fall Festival not only will you have a great time with your family, but you will also contribute to a great cause, feeding local families in our loving community.
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