Jacksonville, FL — Deck the Chairs lights nightly through January 1 from 5:00 pm - 1:00 am in Jacksonville Beach’s Latham Plaza. It is handicap accessible and dogs are allowed to the free event.
Colors of the Wild, presented by Community First Credit Union, returns this year to the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. It’s available on select nights through February from 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm.
The Venardos Circus A Decade of Dreams Tour continues through the holidays at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Showtimes vary by date here.
Tuesday, December 31:
NYE Balloon Drop - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Adventure Landing Jax Beach
Bank of America New Year’s Eve 5K to benefit Gator Bowl Charities - 2:00 pm - Starts at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
New Year’s Eve Party on the Orleck - 8:00 pm - USS Orleck
City of Jacksonville New Year’s Eve Fireworks - Midnight - Along the St. Johns River
Wednesday, January 1:
TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Pep Rallies - Starts at 4:00 pm - Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion within Deck the Chairs
Thursday, January 2:
UNF vs Austin Peay Men’s Basketball Game - 2:00 pm - UNF Arena
80th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl - Duke vs. Ole Miss - 7:30 pm - EverBank Stadium
Friday, January 3:
Jax Symphony: Best Of Phantom - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall
Saturday, January 4:
Jacksonville Icemen v Greenville Swamp Rabbits - 7:00 pm - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jax Symphony: Best Of Phantom - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall
Sunday, January 5:
The Sleeping Beauty Ballet - 3:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater