Free holiday events around Jacksonville and St. Augustine this season

Here's a list of free events around Jacksonville to enjoy with friends and family this holiday season.

Dressing of the Palms in Vilano Beach

When: Now through Dec. 31; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: Vilano Beach Main St. in St. Augustine

Vilano Beach's Dressing of the Palms offers a unique kind of seasonal display over the holidays. The palm trees that line the streets of Vilano Beach's Town Center will be decorated by local artists.

Christmas on Crystal Springs

When: Saturday

Where: 10580 Crystal Springs Road, Jacksonville

The annual Christmas light show is created by Jacksonville's Darren and Ann Huffy. The Huffys participated in the 2014 Great Christmas Light Fight on ABC.

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Christmas Tree Light Show

When: Now until Dec. 31

Where: The Jacksonville Landing (2 Independent Dr. W. Jacksonville, FL 32202)

The tree is programmed to perform a 10-minute, synchronized light show set to holiday music. The light show continues nightly until New Year’s Eve.

Christmas Light Show on Girvin Road

When: Now until early January

Where: Blackhawk Bluff neighborhood off Girvin Road

"Deck the Chairs" in Jacksonville Beach

When: Friday until Jan. 1

Where: Sea Walk Pavilion and Latham Plaza, Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Children's Chorus Downtown Dazzle 

When:  Now until Dec. 31; 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. every evening

Where: 225 E. Duval Street, Jacksonville

Atlantic Beach Christmas

When: Now until Jan. 1

• Monday through Friday 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday 6:30p.m. to 11 p.m.

Where: 402 Snapping Turtle Court East, Atlantic Beach

Nocatee Christmas Lights Show

When: Dec. 4-31; 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Where: 245 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra

Light the Park in Orange Park

When: Dec. 6; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Where:  2042 Park Ave, Orange Park

The park will be lit up with Christmas lights and there will be a reading of "The Night Before Christmas."

San Marco Holiday Magic in the Square

When: Dec.10; 6 p.m.

Where: 1974 San Marco Boulevard, Jacksonville

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will be in Balis Park to take photos. The event will also feature train rides, sleigh rides, stilt walkers, jugglers, bounce houses and a petting zoo, and the shops will stay open late for you to get all your holiday gifts.

Community First Jacksonville Light Boat Parade

When: Dec. 30; Parade starts at 7 p.m. and the fireworks show starts at 9 p.m.

Where: 2 Independent Drive, Jacksonville

The parade will be capped by a fireworks display in downtown Jacksonville.

Kuhn Flowers Annual Christmas Display

When: Any time with open house Dec. 3

Where: 3802 Beach Boulevard, Jacksonville

The flower shop, which is over 70 years old, will kick off its elaborate Christmas display with open house from noon to 4 p.m. featuring pictures with Santa from 1 to 3 p.m. You can also stop by anytime to look at the window display.

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