# Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island Christmas Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Wed, Nov 25 · 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM - Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island (Courtyard), 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island, FL 32034 - Ages: Check age guidance - Price: Booked through the resort's festive events page; price not shown in the page text - Organizer: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island - Official page: https://ritzcarltonameliaisland.ipoolside.com/services/festive/festive-season-events-2026 - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 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 Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), 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/ritz-carlton-amelia-island-christmas-tree-lighting--listing-8847931d92a99dcb4ef500aa ## About The annual lighting of the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island's 45-foot Christmas tree, held the night before Thanksgiving in the resort courtyard. The program includes live holiday music and performances, fresh-baked cookies and cider, then Santa's arrival and a fireworks show. Proceeds go to Nassau County charities including the Boys & Girls Club of Nassau County, YMCA and Children's Miracle Network. Guests are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the holiday toy drive. 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