# Jacksonville Beach Holiday Tree Lighting & Oceanfront Sleigh Celebration > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM - Where: Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free oceanfront festival) - Price: Free community holiday celebration; complimentary crafts for children - Organizer: City of Jacksonville Beach Parks & Recreation - Official page: https://www.jacksonvillebeach.org/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-beach-holiday-tree-lighting-and-oceanfront-sleigh-celebra--listing-bc3826948f1d2d13e41140f2 ## About Ringing in the holiday season along the Atlantic coast, the Jacksonville Beach Holiday Tree Lighting gathers thousands of beach families at the Seawalk Pavilion. The oceanfront celebration kicks off with community school choirs singing classic carols, festive dance performances, and children's craft tents where kids can decorate seashell ornaments. As twilight falls over the Atlantic, the Mayor and Santa Claus arrive aboard an illuminated oceanfront sleigh to illuminate the giant 40-foot Christmas tree in Latham Plaza, triggering synchronized holiday light patterns and artificial snowfall over the cheering crowd. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat concrete walkways and broad open lawns of the Seawalk Pavilion make double strollers and beach wagons simple to maneuver. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Oceanfront park benches and lawn seating overlooking the dunes; public beach pavilion restrooms with changing stations on site. • Age Suitability: Perfect community gathering for babies, toddlers, school-age children, teens, and grandparents. • Sensory Tips: Lively coastal outdoor festival with music and joyful crowds; beachfront dunes offer calm, low-stimulus zones just steps away from the stage. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Jacksonville Holiday River Fest and Light Boat Parade](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/jacksonville-holiday-river-fest-and-light-boat-parade--listing-8bee521e607e56ba78e93dbe) — Sat, Nov 28 · 5:00 PM · Riverfront Plaza · All ages · Free · checked Oct 24. One evening that bundles downtown Jacksonville's big holiday traditions. 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