Check out these holiday winter events at Jekyll Island
‘Tis the season and if you’re behind on your travel plans, why not aim for some place local-ish? Jekyll Island is a hot spot destination for those in and out of Georgia, and that’s no different during holiday time.
Starting November 25, the island begins its holiday season with Holly Jolly Jekyll. With over one million total light bulbs, more than 300 light displays and 45,000 lights on the Great Tree, the island transforms from a summer vacation destination to a holiday wonderland.
Here’s what guests can expect during Holiday Jolly Jekyll:
- Holly Jolly Jekyll Parade
- Fireworks
- Drive-In Movies
- Winter Carnival & Holiday Big Truck Round-up
- Peppermint Land Mini Golf
- Mailbox on Main
- Holiday History Tour
- Holly Jolly Light Tours
- Cold Stunned Plunge
To plan your stay, visit jekyllisland.com.
Our picks this week
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is your No. 1 source for things to do, see, make, buy and eat through the holidays. Here are our recommendations:
LISTEN: What’s on Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens’ holiday playlist?
DRINK: Here’s the holiday spirit Atlanta’s sipping this Christmas
DO: Seven places to show off your ice skating moves in and around Atlanta
VISIT: Full AJC holiday guide for things to do, buy and enjoy
For our full coverage of holiday events around metro Atlanta, check out the AJC’s Things to Do page.
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