SPOTLIGHT: Kevin Hart, Patty LaBelle + tons of Christmas events this week/weekend

The Vendaros Circus returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre December 19 - January 5.

Jacksonville, FL — The Venardos Circus, a Broadway-style animal-free circus, returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre December 19, 2024 – January 5, 2025.

Deck the Chairs lights nightly 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.

Glowing Gardens at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens runs through December 29 from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm.

Monday, December 16:

Rod Wave - Last Lap Tour - 7:00 - VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

Tuesday, December 17:

Mindi Abair’s I Can’t Wait For Christmas featuring Marcus Anderson and Lindsey Webster - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Christmas with the Celts - 7:30 pm - Thrasher-Horne Center

A Slightly Wicked Holiday - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

Wednesday, December 18:

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age - 7:30 pm and 10:15 pm - Florida Theatre

Thursday, December 19:

Patti LaBelle: The 80/65 Tour - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Christmas at the Cabin - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Beaches Museum

Sip and Stroll - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Southbank Riverwalk

North Beaches Art Walk - 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Beaches Town Center

Jax Symphony: Holiday Brass, Organ, Percussion - 7:30 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Jacoby Hall

Friday, December 20:

Lil WinterFEST @ Adventure Landing Jax Beach - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland - 7:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Jeezy: Sip & Savor - 8:00 pm - Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater

FOSAA & APEX Theatre Studios present: It’s A Wonderful Life - 7:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Ugly Sweater Silent Disco at MOSH - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Museum of Science and History

Saturday, December 21:

Teal Trot Jaguars 5k - 8:00 am - 11:00 am - EverBank Stadium

Riverside Arts Market - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm - Riverside under the Fuller Warren Bridge

FOSAA & APEX Theatre Studios present: It’s A Wonderful Life - 5:00 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Visit With Santa @ Adventure Landing Jax Beach - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wehner’s Christmas Spectacular - 7:30 pm - Thrasher-Horne Center

Ben Folds Paper Airplane Request Tour - 8:00 pm - Florida Theatre

Sunday, December 22:

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol - 7:00 pm - Florida Theatre

FOSAA & APEX Theatre Studios present: It’s A Wonderful Life - 7:30 pm - St. Augustine Amphitheatre