DECEMBER 1 – JANUARY 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:
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:
The Little Picture Show Annual holiday exhibition featuring over 150 “little jewel” paintings by regional, national, international artists. Reception November 11, 4:30-7 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
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 – 31:
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. Visit jekyllisland.com.
DECEMBER 1 – 31:
Mistletoe Gallery – Glynn Art’s Gallery will be decked out for the holidays with Janis Rodriguez’s carousel animals, including a horse, giraffe and chimpanzee. Carol Hanneld’s miniature houses will be decorated for the holidays. Trees with handmade, unique ornaments will decorate the gallery and the CASA children’s holiday card winners will be hung in the gallery for all to see. Don’t miss the fabulous Santa dolls. The gallery will be a true wonderland! Call 912-638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
DECEMBER 2 – 30:
Glynn County Student Art! A longstanding holiday tradition and one of our most popular annual exhibits, the Glynn County Student Art Show displays hundreds of works by our local K-12 students: paintings, drawings, collages, 3-D works, photography and more. You’ll be amazed at the creativity and skill…and understand thye value of continuing art instruction in our public schools! Opening reception Friday, December 2, from 5 to 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
DECEMBER 2:
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 2 – 3:
Hofwyl Broadfield – Candle Light Tour! Looking for a great way to kick off the Christmas season? Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site has got the answer. The 29th Annual “Christmas on the Old Plantation” event will be held on Friday and Saturday nights, December 3 and 4, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. each night. A walk through majestic, centuries old Live Oaks, and along a candlelit path, will take visitors back in time to Christmas 1860. The antebellum plantation home will be decked out with old time Christmas finery. There will be candles, real greenery and handmade holiday creations. Visitors will walk through by candlelight and be greeted by costumed interpreters, including General Robert E. Lee, in each room. Traditional Christmas carols will be sung on the front porch as visitors await to enter the house. Santa Claus will also be on hand to greet guests. He will be seated by the fireplace in the old plantation kitchen, dispensing Christmas cheer. Families may wish to bring a camera to have their children’s picture taken with Santa. Hot Wassail and other Yuletide refreshments will also be available. Gates will be open from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Guests will walk through at their own pace and should plan on spending an hour to an hour and a half. Alternate transportation will be available for those who are handicapped. Hofwyl Broadfield.
DECEMBER 3:
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. brunswickgeorgia.net.
DECEMBER 3:
Annual Holiday Bazaar – 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Follow the Brunswick Christmas Parade to Mary Ross Waterfront Park for the best deals from multiple vendors on gifts, holiday items, food products, toys, home decor, pet supplies, yard sale items, and much more. Or get a jump on other shoppers and be there first thing in the morning of the first Saturday every December. The bazaar also features holiday music and a special visit from Santa at noon, so it’s great fun for the whole family! Booth space for vendors is only $15 for the entire day. 912-262-6665 or visit goldenislesarts.org.
DECEMBER 10:
Coastal Christmas Tour of Homes – 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 $25. Cassina Garden Club, 912-638-2880 or visit cassinagardenclub.org.
DECEMBER 11:
The Coastal Georgia Youth Symphony will perform at Glynn Academy Auditorium, 3-4 p.m. 912-634-2006 or visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
DECEMBER 12:
The Coastal Symphony of Georgia will perform at the Glynn Academy Auditorium, 8-9 p.m. 912-634-2006 or visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
DECEMBER 22:
The Cloister 2011 Food & Wine Series! Explore the world of wine and its symbiotic relationship with food. Each event showcases a specific region, varietal, or vitner and the talent of Sea Island’s culinary team. The Cloister Georgian Room, 6:30 p.m. 5-Course Dinner with Pairings – “Tiny Bubbles” — Discover the versatility of champagne, from traditional big house style to tiny grower productions. 866-879-6238 to make advance reservations or visit Sea Island Food & Wine Series Dinners.
DECEMBER 31:
Sea Palms Resort New Years Eve Buffet Extravaganza and Motown Gala, $49.00 per person. You will not want to miss out on St. Simons Islands largest New Years Eve Buffet and Motown Gala. For more information 912-638-3351 x488 or visit Sea Palms Resort.
