# Tidings and Twinkle — A Community Holiday Celebration

> Event for families in the Jacksonville area (FL). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Dec 10
- Where: Amelia River Waterfront Park, 123 S Front St, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Free to attend, open to all
- Organizer: Dickens on Centre
- Official page: https://www.ameliaisland.com/festivals-events/amelia-island-christmas/
- Last checked: Tue, Oct 27

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## About

A community holiday gathering at Amelia River Waterfront Park with storytelling, music, performances, a marketplace and seasonal food. Visitors pick up a paper lantern or glow wand plus the Dickens on Centre programmes, and a free trolley runs from Central Park between 5 and 7:30 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to all, on December 10, 2026.

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