Plan your vacation around Jekyll Island's exciting events.

The Holidays in History Tours

The cottages of the historic district are decorated for the season! Imagine Christmas through the ages as you venture inside the cottages of Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District and experience the holidays from the Victorian Era to the Jazz Age.

December 5-31, 2009, 11 am, 1 pm, & 3 pm daily. $16 Adults, $7 Children 6-12, Free under 6.

For more information about other tours and specialty programs throughout Jekyll Island's 240-acre National Historic Landmark District, call or visit the Jekyll Island Museum at 912-635-4036.

To view a YouTube video preview of the event, go to http://www.youtube.com/user/JekyllIslandMuseum

Contact: The Jekyll Island Museum / 912-635-4036

Holiday Island on Jekyll Island
November 28 - January 1
Jekyll Island is transformed into a Holiday Island.

Jingle Bell Bike Ride
November 28
Sponsored by the Coastal Georgia Greenway, the Jingle Bell Ride is an 18-mile casual, family fun ride on Jekyll Island.

Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
November 28
Ring in the Holidays at the annual Jekyll Island Christmas Tree Lighting Festival.

Candlelight Tour of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel
December 2
Enjoy the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in its Christmas finery as the guide takes you on a candlelight tour.

Gingerbread House Making Workshop
December 5
Learn how to make a terrific gingerbread house from talented pastry chefs.

A Dickens Feast
December 12
A toast to Christmas Present, holiday feast and musical dinner theater.

The Grand Victorian Tradition
December 12
Learn from the instructor how to create a greeting card heirloom!

Santa and the Sea Turtles
December 19
Santa visits the Georgia Sea Turtle Center!

Las Posadas
December 20
A celebration of the Mexican Christmas tradition at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.

Family Carol Sing
December 23
Sing your favorite Christmas songs in the Jekyll Island Historic District.

Island Treasures
January 1 - February 28
Find beautiful hand-made glass globes on the beach

Garden Club Bazaar
January 16
Come one come all to the annual Garden Club Bazaar! Come find the perfect everything for everyone!

Jekyll Island Nest Fest & Turtle Crawl
May 10 - May 15
A week long series of family oriented activities highlighting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Jekyll Island's Beaches.

Jekyll Island Fireworks Extravaganza
July 4
Celebrate Independence Day on Jekyll Island with family fun and fireworks known as one of the best shows in the region

Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival & BBQ Bash
August 20 - August 21
Great music, great food and a great party on the beach. Beach Music, free Saturday Beach Party and a BBQ competition.

Jekyll Island High School Cross Country
September 11
High School students are invited to participate in a cross country race on Jekyll Island's Great Dunes Golf Course

Georgia's Colonial Georgia Coast Birding & Nature Festival
October 7 - October 10
Fun for casual nature enthusiast to the most experienced birdwatcher. Nature walks,educational seminars, kids programs