December 1 – January 31:
The Reason for the Season – Epworth by the Sea – Moore Museum, 100 Arthur J Moore Rd. Free admission, 11:30 a.m. (912) 638-4050 or mooremethodistmuseum.org.

December 1 – January 1:
Holidays in History on Jekyll Island! Jekyll Island is transformed for the holiday season. The Historic District decorated in Christmas grandeur and special themed tours take guests back in time to Christmas during the Club era. The season begins with the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving and continues with storytelling, caroling, craft workshops, and more. (912) 635-2600 or visit jekyllclub.com.

December 1 – 31:
St. Simons Island Lighthouse, One of only five surviving light towers in Georgia, the restored lighthouse on St Simons Island, with its original 3rd order Fresnel lens shining 18 miles out to sea, remains a navigational aid for traffic entering St. Simons Sound. (912) 638-4666.

December 1 – 31:
Annual Little Picture Show! 200 plus ‘little jewel’ paintings. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.

December 1 – 31:
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY: The Brunswick Bazaar and Farmers Market is open in Brunswick’s Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Seasonal produce, homemade food products, plants, collectibles and flea market items, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. Bay St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 1 – 31:
Jekyll Island Passport to the Century! Daily guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.

December 1 – 22:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities presents Annual Glynn County Student Art Show, Imaginative work in all media by K-12 students. Wed.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. First Friday opening reception, December 7, 5-8 p.m. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 1 & 8:
A Century of Celebrations! Lantern-lit evening excursion and holiday celebrations at 3 historic cottages. Available 6 & 7 p.m. Adults $16, Children 7-15 $7, Free under 6. Reservations required. Jekyll Island Museum, (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.

December 1:
Christmas at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, 5556 U.S. Hwy 17 N! Enjoy re-enactors and Confederate encampments, costumed interpreters, Santa Claus and more. Also some tasty hot Wassail and cookies while you tour the plantation house and property! $8 for adults and $5 for children. (912) 264-7333 or gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield.

December 1:
Annual Brunswick Christmas Parade, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Come enjoy the annual Brunswick Christmas Parade. The Parade starts at Coffin Park and makes it’s way West on Gloucester to Mary Ross Waterfront Park. The reviewing stand will be in front of Customs House / City Hall at 601 Gloucester St. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.

December 1:
Brunswick Holiday Bazaar at Mary Ross Waterfront Park! Here’s a fun and easy way to get some extra holiday shopping in presented by Golden Isles Arts & Humanities. Crafts and decor, flea market finds, specialty items and seasonal goodies will be available, from 8 a.m. until about 5 p.m. Don’t miss out on the yummy fall veggies, great Georgia pecans and homemade treats, too – the Brunswick Farmers Market is always the perfect place to find the freshest and best-tasting produce in town. (912) 262-6665 or (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 2:
Christmas at Ashantilly! Christmas Open House at “The Old Tabby” in Darien, Georgia. Located on the site of Thomas Spalding’s mainland home, the house will be open from 5-7 p.m. with Christmas cookies, warm beverages and live piano music by Wayne Tate. This year the Center will feature special decorations in Mr. Haynes’ library by Michael Angel of The Shops of 107 Broad in Darien, and living room decorations by Don Sambursky formerly of Lord and Taylor of New York. No charge to attend but donations and new memberships are always welcomed. (912) 437-4473 or email ashantillycenter@gmail.com or ashantilly.org.

December 3:
Coastal Symphony of Georgia December Concert, 8-10 p.m. at Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium. The music of the holiday season¯featuring renowned soloist, Kristi Tingle Higginbotham. Adults $25, Students or Children $5. (912) 634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

December 4:
Jekyll Island Club Hotel – Holiday Tea, 371 Riverview Drive, 3:30 p.m. Petite tea sandwiches, a soup, warm scones with fruit compote, and an exquisite holiday dessert compliment the perfect cup of tea served in the hotel’s Grand Dining Room. Our pianist plays the season’s favorite carols adding delight to this holiday affair. $25.00 per person. (912) 635-2600 or jekyllclub.com/2012/02/10/holiday-tea.

December 4:
Coffee with the Author! Harlan Hambright talks about his book, The Idiat and the Odd-yssey, 10:30 a.m. $10, Guild members free. Casino Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 289-7357 or litguildssi.org

December 5:
“Farewell” France, 2009. Starring Willem Dafoe. 7 p.m. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 289-7357 or litguildssi.org.

December 6:
Hospice of the Golden Isles – Lights of Love, 5-7 p.m. Join us in celebrating hope, dignity and compassion at The 6th Annual Lights of Love, as our wooded Hospice Campus is magically transformed into a Holiday Wonderland with thousands of lights shining in honor and memory of those who have touched so many. Service of Remembrance at 5 p.m. Lights of Love Program at 5:30 p.m. hospice.me.

December 7 – 29:
Annual Glynn County Student Art Show! Imaginative works in all media by local K-12 students. Opening reception December 7, 5-8 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 7 – 21:
Glenda Cason: Holiday Expressions. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.

December 7:
First Friday! Downtown Brunswick Promenade from 5-8 p.m. Take a stroll through our beautiful downtown district. Galleries and shops will be open and serving wine & snacks, with live music in the pocket parks. Visit brunswickgeorgia.net.

December 8 – 9:
Pier Village Holiday Market at Postell Park, Beachview Dr. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Lynda at (912) 262-0628 or (912) 230-1042 or artdowntown@bellsouth.net or ArtDowntown.net.

December 8:
Cassina Garden Club 28th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes & Bake Sale! 5 festively-decorated homes, circa 1840 tabby slave cabins (with treats from Coastal Cookery cookbook), gourmet bake sale , shopping for Christmas gifts at Glynn Art Visual Arts Center. Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bake sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Tabby Slave Cabins, Gascoigne Bluff, St. Simons Island $45. (912) 399-1152 or visit cassinagardenclub.org.

December 8:
“A Christmas Carol” New Young Actor Ensemble public performances of show touring schools in December (not full production of play from previous years but a fun new version by youth company). 4 & 7 p.m. $10 adults, $5 ages 18 and under. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 8:
CASA’s Annual Jingle All the Way Run! Jekyll will jog up a jingle for CASA’s annual Jingle All the Way Run. This USATF certified race features a 5K course and a fun run to accommodate athletes in all skill levels. Now in its 3rd year, the run is a fundraiser for CASA, a child advocacy non-profit organization rooted in Glynn County. 9 a.m., at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. For additional information and to register, CASA Jingle All the Way.

December 8:
Christmas Boat Parade of Lights, 6 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit and join the Golden Isles Sailing Club’s Third Annual Christmas Parade of Lights to welcome the Holiday Season! 1530 Newcastle St., Mary Ross Waterfront Park. (912) 275-7774 or goldenislessailingclub.com.

December 9:
Coastal Youth Symphony Consert, 3-4 p.m., at Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium. info@coastalsymphony.com or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

December 9:
Lord of Life Holiday Market Craft Fair! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will sell hand made wares, specialty food items, bake sale, raffles, used book sale, snacks, lunch. 2801 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-4673.

December 9:
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, “Holiday Pops Encore”, 3 p.m. Michael Butterman leads the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and special guests in one of the First Coast’s most beloved holiday traditions. Enjoy all of your favorite songs and carols of the season, plus an appearance by Santa Claus. Featuring guest soprano Ashley Brown, who charmed audiences last season in “Broadway to Hollywood”. Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville. Subscriptions and single tickets available. Single tickets: $16–26. (904) 354-5547 or JaxSymphony.org.

December 9:
The Brunswick/Golden Isles Christmas Pageant 2012! “Hope of the Broken World” – A Christmas Musical, 5-7 p.m. Presented by First Baptist Church of Brunswick, 708 Mansfield St. (912) 265-4150 or njobe@fbcbrunswick.com.

December 12:
Chef’s Demonstration at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. As the chef shows how to prepare two courses and the accompaniments, questions and comments are welcomed from the audience. The relaxed atmosphere gives guests an opportunity to learn how to prepare and present delicious fare and to exchange ideas with the chef and each other. The chef provides a very generous tasting of each course, a glass of wine that compliments each meal and printed, easy-to-follow recipes. Come with an appetite! 1:30-3:30 p.m. Reservations are required. (912) 635-2600 or visit jekyllclub.com.

December 13:
Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Zachry’s Restaurant, 415 Palisade Dr. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Chamber members, $5, non-members, $7. Great door prizes, networking, food and fun! (912) 265-0620 or bgicoc.com.

December 14 – 22:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities presents “It’s a Wonderful Life.” A Ritz Radio Theatre production of the classic holiday story, presented live as it would have been done in the 1940s. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m. Adults $15-$25, Seniors $10-$20 (prices vary by age, member status, purchase date), Ages 18 and under $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

December 14:
“Headhunters” Norway, 2011. 7 p.m. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 289-7357 or litguildssi.org.

December 14:
Jekyll Island Club Hotel – Chef’s Demo, 1:30 p.m. “Seafood So Many Ways”, as the chef shows how to prepare two courses and the accompaniments, questions and comments are welcomed from the audience. The chef provides a very generous tasting of each course; a glass of wine compliments each meal and printed, easy-to-follow recipes. “Come with an appetite!” Early reservations are suggested. 371 Riverview Dr. (912) 635-2600 or jekyllclub.com.

December 15:
Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia’s Holiday Open House, 1-3 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the season with our furry friends! Studio Pixel Pop will be here to take Santa’s picture with your family and pets – share instantly with friends and family with automatic upload to Facebook. There will be refreshments, time to visit our adoptable pets, activities for children in the education center and more! Come see why “Something Extraordinary Happens When You Visit” the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia. adoptpetsnow.com.

December 15:
Santa and the Sea Turtle’s Sea-son’s Greeting Spectacular! This special turtle-based event brings a very familiar face into the center: the Jolly Man himself. Santa Claus will meet with good boys and girls to hear their holiday wishes, and guests can try their hand at making holiday ornaments in the arts-and-crafts section. Noon to 3 p.m. 214 Old Village Blvd. (912) 635-4444 or Georgia Sea Turtle Center.

December 15:
“Mary Did You Know” at Jesup Presbyterian Church, 297 South Brunswick St., Jesup, GA. 4 p.m. Community Celebrating the Christmas Season. Presented by Liberty County Community & Area Mass Choir. (912) 427-9664.

December 16:
Santa at Crane Cottage, 375 Riverview Dr. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. An annual tradition, jolly Old St. Nick welcomes children to Crane Cottage with a great big “Ho-ho-ho” and an invitation to hare their Christmas wishes. Reservations required, (912) 635-2600 or jekyllclub.com.

December 19 – 24:
The Christmas Bagpiper. 4-4:50 p.m. Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins heralds the season at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Cherokee and Crane Cottage. Tim pipes songs of the season and traditional Scottish tunes each afternoon of Christmas week. Free! (912) 635-2600 or visit jekyllclub.com.

December 19 – 20:
Christmas Cookie Decorating. 2-4 p.m. Join our Pastry Chef’s for a fun filled afternoon of Christmas cookie decorating. Each cookie maker will get 1 dozen cookies to decorate and take home with them. We will have different colored icings and all the traditional cookie sprinkles and candies to top off your cookies. Enjoy some punch and mulled cider. $10.00 per cookie maker. (912) 635-2600 or visit jekyllclub.com.

December 19:
“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” UK, 2011. Starring Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt. 7 p.m. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 289-7357 or litguildssi.org.

December 21:
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, “Handel’s Messiah”, 8 p.m. Michael Butterman, conductor. Amid the frenzied hustle and bustle, it’s difficult to find an oasis of sanity to experience the meaning of Christmas. We have your oasis–Handel’s Messiah. Hallelujah! Handel’s masterpiece to this day is one of the most famous oratorios ever written. Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville. Subscriptions and single tickets available. Single tickets: $16–26. (904) 354-5547 or JaxSymphony.org.

December 31:
Toast! To The New Year! 8:30 p.m. Stuart Chafetz, conductor. Ring in the New Year with music by everyone’s favorite local band, your Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, featuring the show-stopping song and dance duo of Joan Hess and Kirby Ward. Enjoy light classics, waltzes and popular hits from Broadway to Vienna. After the concert, the party continues in the lobby overlooking the St. Johns River, culminating with a fabulous private outdoor view of the midnight Fireworks. The after-party includes light hors d’oeuvres, champagne, cash bar and live music and dancing.Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall, at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville. Subscriptions and single tickets available. Single tickets: $16–26. (904) 354-5547 or JaxSymphony.org.