The holidays are officially in full swing across the Golden Isles, and this weekend is overflowing with all the festive energy we wait for all year. From seaside oyster roasts to twinkling tree lightings, bustling art markets, Small Business Saturday celebrations, pop-up ceramics, bike meetups, book signings, and even a cold-water plunge for the sea turtles — it’s a joyful whirlwind from Jekyll to Brunswick to SSI. Whether you’re shopping local, eating local, or just soaking in the coastal holiday charm, this weekend is packed tighter than Santa’s sleigh. Let’s dive into everything happening around the Isles.

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What’s Happening This Weekend

🎯 Friday, November 28

Merry Artists Market
🕰️ 9 AM–5 PM
📍Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll
Hundreds of handmade pieces, live demos, local creators, and cozy holiday vibes. A huge two-day market and one of Jekyll’s most beloved traditions. A perfect spot to find something meaningful (and locally made) for your holiday gifting.
More info: https://www.jekyllisland.com/events/merry-artists-market/

Lou’s Record Store – Black Friday Event
🕰️ 10 AM
📍Lou’s Record Store, Brunswick
Limited-edition Record Store Day Black Friday releases from The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Doors, George Harrison, The B-52s, Grateful Dead & more. Locally owned, legendary vibes.

Holiday Art Market (Day 1)
🕰️ 10 AM–5 PM
📍106 Island Drive, SSI
Glynn Visual Arts’ annual holiday market is back — pottery, jewelry, paintings, ornaments, all handcrafted by local artists. Runs daily through Dec. 23.

Crafts in the Village
🕰️ 10 AM–5 PM
📍Postell Park, SSI
Up to 70 artists and makers under the oaks in Pier Village. Coastal art, jewelry, furniture, photography, soaps, birdhouses — everything from practical to whimsical.
More info: https://www.craftsinthevillage.com/

Sandy Malone Book Signing – “Christmas on Jekyll”
🕰️ 10 AM–1 PM
📍Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll
Meet local author Sandy Malone and grab her newest book in the Gem of the Golden Isles series. Personalized copies available — perfect holiday gifts.

Oyster Roast on the River
🕰️ 11 AM–4 PM
📍The Wharf Lawn, Jekyll
Steamed oysters, low country boil, huge buffet, non-seafood options, and live music right on the river. A big, gorgeous post-Thanksgiving feast.
Tickets: https://www.jekyllclub.com/local-experiences

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
🕰️ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍Queen Square, Downtown Brunswick
Santa meet-and-greets, live music, horse & carriage rides, readings of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas,” glowing squares, magical surprises, and the big tree lighting kickoff.

🎯 Saturday, November 29

Cold-Stunned Plunge
🕰️ 10 AM
📍Jekyll Island Authority
Take a chilly Atlantic plunge to support our Georgia sea turtles! A fun, frigid fundraiser for the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
More info: https://www.jekyllisland.com/events/cold-stunned-plunge/

Holiday Art Market (Day 2)
🕰️ 10 AM–5 PM
📍106 Island Drive, SSI
Day two of the island’s biggest handcrafted holiday market.

Crafts in the Village
🕰️ 10 AM–5 PM
📍Postell Park, SSI
Round two of this big weekend arts fest — fresh vendors and returning favorites.

Pop-Up Paint & Take Ceramics
🕰️ 10 AM–4 PM
📍Jekyll Ocean Club
Make-and-take Christmas ceramics, with pieces ranging from $15–100. Kids’ options available; little ones must be accompanied by adults.

Crafts Along Newcastle
🕰️ 11 AM–3 PM
📍Downtown Brunswick
30+ artisans across Queen’s Square, Jekyll Square, and Machen Square. Wander, browse, support local makers, and kickstart your holiday shopping downtown.

Shop Small Business Saturday – Downtown Brunswick
🕰️ 11 AM
📍Newcastle Street, Brunswick
Grab your Shop Small Passport and unlock special offers and treats all throughout downtown.
Passport link: https://brunswick.brightrtravel.com/passports

Sip & Shop – Beaus & Babes Boutique
🕰️ 2–5 PM
📍1428 Newcastle St., Brunswick
A Shop Small Saturday celebration with drinks, sparkle, and boutique holiday deals.

Holiday Sip & Shop – The Southern Peach
🕰️ 4–7 PM
📍1226 Ocean Blvd, SSI
Free wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a huge spread of holiday vendors and beautiful giftables.

Sportbike Meet & Greet
🕰️ 5 PM
📍Old Sydney Lanier Bridge Docks, Brunswick
A laid-back coastal Georgia meet-up for riders from Brunswick, Savannah, Darien, SSI, and Jekyll. Chill vibes only.

Rainbow Island Supper
🕰️ 5–8:30 PM
📍Sea Island
A rustic Southern feast going strong since the 1950s. Sunset breezes, live music, and Jeep Train loops set the mood.
Menu & info: https://www.seaisland.com/experiences/special-events/rainbow-island-supper/

Jingle on Jekyll with 103Q
🕰️ 7:30 PM
📍The Wharf, Jekyll
Toy drive, free holiday cookies, live DJ, on-air updates, Christmas music, and a Grinch appearance.
Tickets/info: https://www.jekyllclub.com/local-experiences

Krazzy Karaoke
🕰️ 9 PM–12 AM
📍Little Zook’s, Downtown Brunswick
Arrive early, sing late, and close down the house with a room full of bold karaoke energy. Get working on your ping-pong skills too!

🎯 Sunday, November 30

Norwich Street Cleanup Day
🕰️ 9–10 AM
📍The Jungle – 2119 Norwich St., Brunswick
La Playa Park + Iglesia Adventista + downtown volunteers team up for a neighborhood spruce-up before December’s big events. Gloves up, show support, and help Norwich shine.

FRIDAY 11/28

🎸 The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – Troubadour South – 5–8pm
🎸 Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – Jacob Sands – 5:30–8:30pm
🎸 Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – TacOcaT – 6:30pm
🎸 The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – Gypsy Joe – 6–9pm
🎤 Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – Jerry Gowen (piano) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Eighty Ocean (JI) – Micah Bonn – 6–9pm
🎸 Shore / Residence Inn (JI) – Taylor Roberts – 6–9pm
🎸 Sago at Sea Palms Resort (SSI) – Live Music – 6–9pm
🎸 Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – Touch of Grey – 6–9pm
🎸 Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – Rider – 6–9pm
🎹 Ocean Lodge Resort (SSI) – Michaele Hannemann – 6–9pm
🎸 Silver Bluff Brewing (Bwk) – Peyton Chambless & The Backshift – 7–10pm
🎸 Fish Tales Pub & Grill (Bwk) – Last Call – 7–10pm
🎸 The Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – Uncle Dave Griffin – 7–10pm
🎸 Ember / Mas Lounge (SSI) – The Flood Brothers – 7–10pm
🎸 Alec’s Sports Bar & Grill (Jesup) – Trainwreck – 7–10pm
🎸 Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – Backbeat Boulevard – 7–10pm
🎸 The Tipsy Zone @ Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – Hot Banana Coffee – 7–10pm
🎸 Smokes 82 Bar & Grill (Golden Isles Speedway) – Grumpy Monkey – 7–10pm
🎸 The Wharf (JI) – The Vibe – 6–9pm
🎸 LL Creek (Waycross) – Will Richardson and The 10-915 – 8:30pm
🎸 Mullet Bay (SSI) – Squirt Gun – 8–11pm
🎸 Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – Cole Turner – 8pm
🎸 Tigre Island Room (Fernandina) – Rider – 8–11pm
🎸 Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – Zeke & the Begotten – 9pm
🎸 Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – SaltWater Gypseas – $5 – 9pm
🎷 Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – Maple Street Band – 9pm
🎸 Murphy’s Tavern (SSI) – The Pine Box Dwellers – 10pm

SATURDAY 11/29

🎄 Bubba Garcia’s (SSI) – Redfern Village Tree Lighting w/ John Belt – 4–7pm
🎸 Hootenanny’s (Bwk) – The Pine Box Dwellers – 5–8pm
🎸 Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – Common Ground – 6:30pm
🎸 The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – Brad Wells – 6–9pm
🎹 Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – Jerry Gowen (piano) – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – Rider – 1–4pm
🎸 King City Kitchen (SSI) – Live Music – 12–4pm
🎸 Coastal Kitchen (SSI) – Rider duo – 12–3pm
🎸 Mellow Mushroom (SSI) – Cliff Bragdon – 6–9pm
🎷 Ocean Lodge Resort (SSI) – Michael Hulett – 6–9pm
🎸 Tribuzio’s Grille (JI) – Squirt Gun – 6–9pm
🎸 Toucans Ale House (Bwk) – Dakota Duo – 7–10pm
🎸 The Fish Dock Bar & Grill (Townsend) – Uncle Dave Griffin – 7–10pm
🎸 Southern River Walk (St. Marys) – Roy Gentry & Hired Guns – 7–10pm
🎸 Gnat’s Landing (SSI) – Brody Williams & Emma Mac – 7–10pm
🎷 Rafters (SSI) – Tim Akins – 7–10pm; Maple Street Band – 10pm
🎸 Brogen’s South (SSI) – The Flood Brothers – 7–10pm
🎸 Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – Hot Banana Coffee – 6–9pm
🎸 LL Creek (Waycross) – Hot Glue – 8:30pm
🎸 Mullet Bay (SSI) – Rider – 8–11pm
🎸 Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – CJ – 8pm
🎸 Bar at Mallery (SSI) – Taylor Martin & Josh Kirkland – 8–11pm
🎸 Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – Frost Bros Band – $5 – 9pm
🎸 Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – The Pine Box Dwellers – 10pm
🎸 The Wharf (JI) – Backbeat Boulevard – 6–9pm
🎸 Woodbine Opry – Electric Dance Band Show – 7pm

SUNDAY 11/30

🎸 Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park (Bwk) – Michaele Hannemann & Mike Alongi – 12–3pm
🎸 Coastal Kitchen (SSI) – Rider duo – 12–3pm
🎸 Founders Social (JI) – Brody Williams & Emma Mac – 1–4pm
🎸 Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – Last Call – 1–4pm
🎸 Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – Joe King – 3pm
🎸 Uptown Tap & Cigar (SSI) – Tim Akins – 3–6pm
🎸 Marsh Pirate (Darien) – Rock the Dock w/ The Maple Street Band – 4–7pm
🎸 Beachcomber BBQ (SSI) – The Pine Box Dwellers – 5–8pm
🎸 Mullet Bay (SSI) – Ashton Rowland – 4–7pm
🎸 The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – Levi Moore – 5–8pm
🎸 Rafters (SSI) – Rider – 7–10pm
🎹 Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – Tim Akins – 7–10pm

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