The Golden Isles are officially in full holiday mode — and not the quiet, candlelit kind. This week is all about ugly sweaters worn proudly, pub crawls fueled enthusiastically, trivia battles decided loudly, and a few heartfelt moments sprinkled in between. From wine tastings and fly-tying parties to Santa sightings, carols, and one last turn of Scrooge on the Ritz stage, the Isles are decking the halls and the bars. Dress festive, pace yourself, and lean into the chaos — it’s a big, merry weekend out there.

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What’s Happening This Weekend

Thursday, December 18

Wine Tasting: Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎯 Uncle Don’s Local Market, SSI
Break out the glitter, the blinking LEDs, and the sweater that should’ve stayed in the closet. Wine tastings, snacks, and friendly competition for ugly sweater glory.
$10 entry

A Taste of Glynn 2026 – 25 Years Strong
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🎯 Sea Palms Resort, SSI
A milestone celebration of one of the Golden Isles’ most beloved culinary events. Expect standout local chefs, live music, a silent auction, and a great cause — benefiting Amity House and the Glynn Community Crisis Center. Come hungry, leave happy.

Business After Hours – Holiday Edition
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Mellow Mushroom, SSI
Networking, pizza, festive sweaters, and prizes. Bring your best ugly sweater and mingle with the area’s business crowd.
💵 $7 chamber members / $20 non-members

Holiday Party & Fly Tying Night
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍On The Fly Outfitters, Brunswick
A holiday gathering for anglers — ugly sweaters welcome, flies provided, fun guaranteed. Beginners through pros are all invited to tie, snack, sip, and celebrate.

Battle of the Yuletide Classics (Holiday Movie Trivia)
🕰️ 6:30 PM
📍Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Test your knowledge of holiday movies from Elf to Home Alone. Build a team, sip something seasonal, and fight for trivia glory. Free to play, prizes to win.

A Christmas Carol (Opening Night)
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale comes alive with Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge. Ghosts, redemption, and full Christmas vibes.
(Runs Dec 18–21)

Friday, December 19

BWK Scrabble Club
🕰️ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎯 Marshes of Glynn Library, Brunswick
Low-pressure word battles, high-quality vibes. Spectators welcome.

Friday Fish Fry – Elks Lodge Lunch
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Elks Lodge 691, 1509 Union St, Brunswick
Two fried fish fillets, coleslaw, cheese grits, hushpuppies (jalapeño optional), iced tea, and dessert — all for $12. Supports veterans and local organizations.

Book Signing with Pamela Bauer Mueller
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🎯 Live Oak Shop, Golden Isles Welcome Center, SSI
Meet local author Pamela Bauer Mueller and pick up signed copies of her historical novels — perfect holiday gifts.

A Community Christmas Celebration
🕰️ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 7434 Blythe Island Hwy, Brunswick
A big family-friendly event with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, candy canes, hot chocolate, and coffee. Bring the kids and the cameras.

Christmas Bagpiper
🕰️ 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll
A strolling holiday bagpiper on the Riverfront Veranda. Timeless, festive, and uniquely Jekyll.

Muscadine Wreath Making
🕰️ 5:30 PM
🎯 McIntosh County Extension Office, 601 North Way, Suite A (Darien)
DIY muscadine wreath class using native vines, cones, and greenery.
Cost: $45
Tickets: https://register.extension.uga.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do

A Joyful Christmas (Kids Movie Night)
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 111 Center Drive, Brunswick
Popcorn, pajamas, fuzzy blankets, and projector movies (The Grinch and The Polar Express).
$20 per child (ages 2+)

Christmas Pub Crawl Benefit for Donna
🕰️ 5:00 PM – Late
🎯 Redfern Village, SSI
A festive pub crawl raising funds for Donna Harper during her fight with stage 4 cancer. $20 donation gets crawl goodies. Ugly sweaters encouraged.

Live Nativity on the Front Lawn
🕰️ 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
🎯 St. Simons Presbyterian Church, SSI
A cherished island tradition and a beautiful seasonal reminder.

Parents Night Out: Christmas PJ Party
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎯 The Brick, Brunswick
Games, pizza, cocoa, a holiday movie, and a white elephant gift exchange for kids — parents enjoy a rare free night.

Friday Night Tarot with Nicole
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
Tarot readings by donation ($10 minimum). Cozy and reflective.

A Christmas Carol
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick

Saturday, December 20

Brunswick Harbor Market
🕰️ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick

Family Pottery (All Ages)
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
🎯 Makers BWK, Brunswick

Incacheetoo Presents Christmas on the Farm
🕰️ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🎯 345 Boston Way W., Waverly
A full-blown Christmas farm experience with animals, hay rides, pig races, playgrounds, bonfires, and a Christmas Wonderland area.

Meet the Mean One! 💚
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🎯 Smallcakes Cupcakery, SSI
The Mean One is stopping by Smallcakes for photos, festive mischief, and themed treats. Bring the kids, bring the cameras, and expect a little Grinch-approved chaos.

Tea With Santa
🕰️ 2:00 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort (Jekyll)
Tea sandwiches, scones, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa himself.

Putt Putt With Santa
🕰️ 3:00 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort (Jekyll)
Family-friendly mini golf, games, treats, and Santa sightings.
Tickets: https://www.jekyllclub.com/local-experiences

Christmas Bar Crawl
🕰️ 6:00 PM – Whenever
🎯 Starts & ends at Rafters, SSI
A roaming, no-ticket crawl through Redfern Village. Christmas attire strongly encouraged.

A Christmas Carol
🕰️ 7:30 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick

Sunday, December 21

Incacheetoo Christmas on the Farm
🕰️ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎯 Waverly

A Christmas Carol – Final Performance
🕰️ 3:00 PM
🎯 Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
The closing matinee — and a meaningful one. This marks former mayor Bryan Thompson’s final performance as Ebenezer Scrooge, bringing an era of a beloved local tradition to a heartfelt close. A special last chance to see this classic on stage.

Jingle & Jazz: Sounds of Christmas Concert
🕰️ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
🎯 St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, Brunswick
Smooth jazz meets Christmas classics in this beloved annual concert.
Tickets: $20 (available through the church)

Longest Night Service
🕰️ 5:30 PM
🎯 Lord of Life Lutheran Church, SSI
A reflective service of music, hope, and comfort for those struggling during the season.

Thursday, December 18

🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00 PM

🎤 Songbird Open Mic Night @ Hootenanny’s, Brunswick – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎤 Annie Akins @ Little Zooks, Brunswick – 6:00–8:00 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Reed’s Ponderosa, Tarboro – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎷 Rider Trio @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎷 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6:30–9:30 PM

🎷 Jazz Night ft. Phil Morrison, Bill Smith & Jason Wampler @ The Studio, Darien – 7:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Tony Adams @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 7:00–9:00 PM
🎤 Crawford & Company Songwriters’ Round @ The Tipsy Zone, Brunswick – 7:00 PM
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Wee Pub Beach, Jekyll – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 The Brutes → The Maple Street Band @ Village Creek Landing, SSI – Music 7:00 PM

🎸 Cole Turner & Corey Lightsey @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Joey Thigpen & Keith Dean @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00 PM

🎸 Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00 PM

Friday, December 19

🎷 Christmas Bagpiper Tim Akins @ Jekyll Island Historic District – 4:30–5:20 PM

🎸 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Hootenanny’s, Brunswick – 5:00–8:00 PM

🎸 Squirt Gun @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Ocean Lodge Resort, SSI – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Live Music @ Shore / Residence Inn, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎷 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎺 Coastal Brass Choir @ Spencer’s Christmas House, SSI – 6:30 PM

🎷 Gabe Spell @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎸 Bluff 5 Band @ El Dorado, Jesup – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ Fish Dock Bar & Grill, Townsend – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Your Mom’s Favorite Band @ Fish Tales Pub & Grill, Brunswick – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Gnat’s Landing, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Colby Word @ The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 The Jen Burns Trio @ Rafters, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Cole Turner & Corey Lightsey @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎻 Acoustic Bluegrass / Gospel Jam @ Woodbine Opry – 7:00 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Three Oaks Steak & Seafood, Brunswick – 7:00 PM

🎸 Hatton 3 @ LL Creek, Waycross – 7:30 PM

🎸 Live Music @ Bar at Mallery, SSI – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Lauren Marie @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00 PM
🎸 Frost Bros. Band @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00 PM

🎧 Fire Lounge w/ Rastar @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM

🎸 Sidetone @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 9:00 PM
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00 PM

Saturday, December 20

🎤 Emmanuel Baptist Church Choir Caroling @ Postell Park, SSI – 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

🎸 Hollerin’ Bon & Jordan Franklin (Album Release) @ Hootenanny’s, Brunswick – 12:00–3:00 PM

🎸 Triple Shot @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 1:00–4:00 PM
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Postell Park, SSI – 1:00–4:00 PM
🎸 Cole Turner & Corey Lightsey @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 1:00–4:00 PM

🎷 Christmas Bagpiper Tim Akins @ Jekyll Island Historic District – 4:30–5:20 PM

🎸 Twig & Leaf → Swamp Rats → Blossomin’ Bone @ Hootenanny’s, Brunswick – 5:00–8:00 PM

🎸 Dakota Duo @ Tribuzio’s Grille, Jekyll – 5:30–8:30 PM

🎸 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Levi Moore @ The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00 PM
🎸 Dexter Jones @ Ocean Lodge Resort, SSI – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎷 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎷 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6:30–9:30 PM
🎸 Last Call @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30 PM

🎸 3 Day Weekend @ Gnat’s Landing, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Rider @ Rafters, SSI – 7:00–10:00 PM
🎸 Bluff 5 Band @ Three Oaks Steak & Seafood, Brunswick – 7:00 PM
🎸 Electric Dance Band Show @ Woodbine Opry – 7:00 PM

🎸 Lauren Marie @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00 PM
🎸 Your Mom’s Favorite Band @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00 PM

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ LL Creek, Waycross – 8:30 PM

🎸 Frost Bros. Band @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 9:00 PM
🎸 Josh Nunn @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00 PM

Sunday, December 21

🎸 Will Gore @ Bubba Garcia’s, SSI – 12:00–3:00 PM
🎸 Michaele Hannemann & Mike Alongi @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park, Brunswick – 12:00–3:00 PM

🎸 Cody Marlowe @ Beachcomber BBQ, SSI – 1:00–4:00 PM
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 1:00–4:00 PM

🎸 Time Iz Tite @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 3:00 PM

🎸 Young Americans @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 4:00–7:00 PM
🎸 Cole Turner & Corey Lightsey @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 4:00–7:00 PM
🎸 Rider Duo @ Green Turtle Tavern, Fernandina – 4:00–7:30 PM

🎷 Christmas Bagpiper Tim Akins @ Jekyll Island Historic District – 4:30–5:20 PM

🎷 Jingle & Jazz Christmas Concert ft. Michael Hulett @ St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, Brunswick – 5:00 PM

🎸 Roy Gentry @ The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick – 5:00–8:00 PM
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Beachcomber BBQ, SSI – 5:00–8:00 PM

🎸 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 5:30–8:30 PM

🎸 Dexter Jones @ JI Beach House – 6:00–9:00 PM

🎸 Soulful Sunday Christmas Edi

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