# Riverside Preservation Holiday Luminaria Night > Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sun, Dec 13 · 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM - Where: Riverside Park & Historic Riverside-Avondale, 753 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32204 - Ages: All ages welcome (Free neighborhood stroll) - Price: Free neighborhood community event; Luminaria kits available for purchase by residents - Organizer: Riverside Avondale Preservation (RAP) - Official page: https://riversideavondale.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/riverside-preservation-holiday-luminaria-night--listing-897e679e5bdecc6f134a9b66 ## About A Jacksonville tradition for over thirty-five years, Riverside Avondale Luminaria Night transforms the historic tree-lined avenues of Riverside and Avondale into a glowing winter wonderland. Tens of thousands of candle-lit luminaria bags line neighborhood sidewalks, historic parks, and front porches for miles. Families stroll through Riverside Park and along Willowbranch Park, admiring historic Craftsman and Tudor homes adorned with festive holiday decorations. Along the route, neighbors offer hot apple cider and gingerbread cookies, while roving church choirs and school brass ensembles perform classic carols on street corners. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Continuous paved sidewalks line the historic neighborhoods; walking through Riverside Park and along St. Johns Avenue is easy with strollers and wagons. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park benches in Riverside Park and Memorial Park overlooking the St. Johns River; public restrooms available at Riverside Arts Market pavilion. • Age Suitability: Magical evening walk for children of all ages, babies bundled in strollers, families, and neighborhood dog walkers. • Sensory Tips: Soft, flickering candle glow creates a peaceful, meditative atmosphere; pedestrian-friendly neighborhood streets with slow-moving traffic and gentle acoustic carols. ## Similar picks in Jacksonville - [Riverside Arts Market Holiday Markets & Santa Visits](https://grassyknees.com/jacksonville/activities/riverside-arts-market-holiday-markets-and-santa-visits--listing-063bb96425e6bd0223bc8189) — Dec 5 – Dec 19 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Riverside Arts Market (Under Fuller Warren Bridge) · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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