Holly Jolly Jekyll brings seasonal programs and attractions, happening all season long.
Returning November 27, 2026 to January 3, 2027!
It’s the best time of the year! A time filled with lights, festive fun, and lots of cheer. Every day of the holiday season is filled with joy and merriment, so whether you’re visiting Jekyll Island for the day or the month, there is a Holly Jolly lineup for you.
Holly Jolly Light Tours
2,000,000+ total lightbulbs, 500+ light displays, and 45,000+ lights on the great tree ALONE! Take a ride on Jekyll’s jolliest trolley to see more than a million lights around the island. The whole family can sit back, relax, and view the lights of the Historic District. Select nights throughout the season.
Ongoing Holly Jolly Jekyll Events:
Peppermint Land
Enjoy our mini-golf courses while surrounded by life-size gumdrops, peppermint sticks, gingerbread characters, and more.
North Pole South
Pick up your ‘Holly Jolly Jekyll’ holiday gifts of the season and enjoy Christmas candies and warm holiday beverages.
Holidays In History
Holly Jolly Scavenger Hunt
Select Dates: Visit Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum to begin a self-guided adventure through the Historic District.
Special Holly Jolly Jekyll events you won’t want to miss:
November 23, 24, 25, and 30 and December 1-11 & 14-18: Pick up the perfect holiday decor or host gifts from the Jekyll Island Greenhouse at the Poinsettia Sale.
November 27, 28, December 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 24: Join Santa at the Skeet House on Pier Road all season long for Pictures with Santa, visits and photos.
November 28: Take the Cold-Stunned Plunge into the chilly Atlantic in support of sea turtles on the Georgia coast! This frigid fundraising event supports the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
December 5, 12-4 p.m.: Join Santa for some extra holiday fun with a visit to the Winter Carnival & Big Truck Roundup! Kids can enjoy free carnival rides, games, and music on the Village Green. Plus, sit behind the wheel of emergency vehicles from Jekyll Island Fire/EMS and Georgia State Patrol at Great Dunes Beach Park.
December 5, 11, 18, 23, 26, 28 & 29: A holiday tradition at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, the HOLIDAY HIGH TEA is the perfect opportunity to gather your closest friends and family for a festive afternoon filled with delicious treats and beautiful decorations. Enjoy the sounds of the season while you sip on the expansive selection of teas and dine on tea sandwiches, soup, warm scones, and exquisite sweets—reservations are required.
December 12, 6-9 a.m.: Ditch the snow boots and grab your running shoes for the Sandy Claus 5K and Mistletoe Fun Run. This year’s event will be extra magical as it takes place under the lights on Jekyll Island, adding a twinkling coastal glow to your run.
December 12, 9-11 a.m.: Celebrate the holiday season with a Whoville-inspired Breakfast with The Grinch in the Club Ballroom. Families can enjoy a playful “Green Eggs & Ham” breakfast buffet, festive surprises, and a memorable photo opportunity with everyone’s favorite holiday grouch.
December 12, 10 a.m.-noon: Join the Kids Can Fish Foundation for the Merry Fishmas, a one-of-a-kind meet and greet with Santa.
December 19, 10 a.m.-noon: Embrace your creativity at the Snowman Making Workshop. Guests of all ages can bring their own snowman to life using colorful materials and a little holiday imagination. Each participant will create a festive keepsake to take home and enjoy throughout the season. No experience is necessary, and all materials are provided.
December 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m.: Families can celebrate the magic of the season with a festive Lunch with Santa in the beautifully decorated Grand Dining Room. Guests can enjoy a delicious holiday buffet, a special visit with Santa, and plenty of photo opportunities.
December 19, 6-8 p.m.: Experience a magical outdoor screening of The Polar Express under the stars at the Polar Express Family Night at Jekyll Ocean Club. Wear your coziest pajamas and enjoy complimentary popcorn, s’mores by the fire, and festive treats from the hot cocoa station. Each child will receive a golden ticket, and a jingle bell keepsake.
December 20, 5-8 p.m.: The Holly Jolly Jekyll Light Parade is a festive holiday tradition featuring decorated vehicles and golf carts traveling from Beach Village to the Jekyll Island Golf Club. Open to families, businesses, and organizations, it’s a fun and spirited way to celebrate the season and spread holiday cheer.
December 21, 6 p.m.: Watch the night sky light up as we celebrate the season with two nights of Holiday Fireworks.
