This weekend leans into the good stuff — the kind of plans you don’t rush through. We’ve got a silent disco where everyone’s dancing to a different beat, seafood spots staying open late for after-dark vibes, and a Sunday Supper Club that’s all about slowing things down and enjoying one more good meal before Monday shows up. Whether you’re in the mood to move quietly, eat late, or gather with friends over food and music, the Isles are serving up a weekend with range. Choose your adventure — or do all three.

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City of Brunswick to Open Applications for New H.O.M.E. Act Property Tax Exemption

Brunswick homeowners will soon have a new way to reduce their city property taxes. The City of Brunswick has announced it will begin accepting applications for the voter-approved Home Ownership Municipal Exemption (H.O.M.E.) Act starting January 1, 2026.

The H.O.M.E. Act provides a graduated exemption on property value for city taxes, available to owner-occupied primary residences. The exemption increases based on how long the homeowner has lived in the home—starting at 5% for residents of five years or less and scaling up to as much as 50% for those who have owned their home for 30 years or more. The exemption takes effect for the 2026 tax year.

Applications must be submitted in person between January 1 and April 1, 2026, at the City of Brunswick Tax Department, located at 601 Gloucester Street.

More details and eligibility information are available at:
https://www.brunswickga.org/tax-department

Save the Date: Handbag Bingo for Safe Harbor

January 25 | Frederica Golf Club, SSI

Mark your calendar for one of the Golden Isles’ most feel-good (and fashionable) fundraisers of the year. Safe Harbor Children’s Center is hosting its annual Handbag Bingo on Sunday, January 25, and this year’s event comes with a major guest.

Fashion icon Elyce Arons, co-founder of Kate Spade and CEO of Frances Valentine, will be the featured speaker, sharing stories from her career and her New York Times bestselling book We Might Just Make It After All.

The afternoon blends lighthearted fun with a serious mission: raising funds and awareness for Safe Harbor’s work supporting children and youth facing abuse, neglect, and homelessness across the Golden Isles. Expect bingo rounds, hors d’oeuvres, wine, a silent auction, and plenty of beautiful handbags—plus access to a Frances Valentine trunk show.

Tickets are $125, with VIP tickets at $300 including a meet-and-greet with Arons. Proceeds directly support Safe Harbor’s wide range of programs serving some of the community’s most vulnerable children and families.

More details and tickets:
https://safeharborcenterinc.org/handbag-bingo-2026/

What’s Happening This Weekend

Friday, December 26

Holiday Market at Jekyll Island Club Resort
🕰️ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll
Sip, shop, and soak up peak holiday ambiance at this festive market on Jekyll. Expect local artisans, giftable finds, seasonal treats, and that signature Club Resort glow that somehow makes everything feel more magical. Perfect for last-minute gifts or just wandering with a warm drink in hand.
More info: https://www.jekyllclub.com/local-experiences

Friday Night Tarot with Nicole
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
An intuitive, cozy evening of tarot guided by Nicole and focused on awareness, presence, and insight. This is a by-donation gathering with a $10 minimum — come curious, leave reflective, and maybe a little wiser than when you arrived.

Silent Disco Night
🕰️ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway’s, Brunswick
Dinner first, dance later. Tipsy’s is turning Friday night into a full-on silent disco with multiple music channels and plenty of vibes. Grab the downtown special (fried pickle chicken hoagie fans, this one’s for you), fuel up, then throw on the headphones and dance it out your way. Same room, different beats, zero wrong answers.

Late Night Fridays + Karaoke
🕰️ 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM
🎯 Downtown Cooter Brown’s, Brunswick
The kitchen stays open late, the drinks keep flowing, and karaoke kicks off at 10 PM. Whether you’re performing, heckling lovingly, or just vibing with a nightcap, this is classic downtown Brunswick after-hours fun.

Saturday, December 27

The Last Gasp – Running Club 10K
🕰️ 7:00 AM meetup / 7:30 AM start
🎯 Harrington Park, SSI
End the year with a no-pressure, all-fun 10K hosted by the Golden Isles Track Club. No shirts, no timing, no awards — just movement, community, and bragging rights. Meet at Pier Village to carpool, start at Harrington Park, finish at the Village Pier, with water at the midpoint and breakfast afterward at Palm Coast.

Forward Brunswick Farmers’ Market
🕰️ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎯 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Brunswick
Real farmers, real food, and one of the best ways to spend a Saturday morning. Fresh produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and local makers — producer-only and EBT accepted. A true Brunswick staple.
More info: https://forwardbrunswick.org/farmersmarket

Rat & Tankard Tavern: Colonial Food and Fun
🕰️ 9:45 AM – 2:45 PM
🎯 Fort King George Historic Site, Darien
Step back into the 1700s and experience the colonial tavern as it once was — part café, part gossip hub, part political nerve center. Hot food, hot drinks, and hot opinions included. A fun, educational stop for history lovers and curious families alike.
Admission info: https://gastateparks.org/FortKingGeorge

Saturday Evening BINGO
🕰️ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 American Legion Post 9, Brunswick
Classic community bingo with real stakes — speed games at 6:00, regular bingo at 6:30, jackpots, raffles, and weekly prize pools reaching up to $2,000. Food available, doors open to all, and proceeds support local veterans.

Dungeons & Dragons Adventure Night
🕰️ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
🎯 Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop, Brunswick
Roll initiative and gather your party for an evening of fantasy, storytelling, and epic quests. Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or brand new to the realm, this welcoming table is all about imagination and camaraderie.

The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year: Murder Mystery Dinner
🕰️ 8:30 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort, Jekyll
A festive whodunnit served with a full holiday dinner and plenty of intrigue. Guests gather clues, trade secrets, and unravel a not-so-jolly murder as comedy turns to catastrophe. Dress sharp, play along, and prepare for spirited suspense.
Tickets: https://www.jekyllclub.com/local-experiences

Shucks @ Night
🕰️ 11:00 PM – 3:00 AM
🎯 Mr. Shuck’s Seafood, Brunswick
Fresh seafood meets late-night R&B vibes in this after-dark experience. Ages 30+, no smoking inside, and a whole different energy than daytime Shuck’s. Ideal for date night, night owls, or closing out Saturday strong.

Sunday, December 28

Sunday Supper Club
🕰️ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎯 The Galley Food Truck Park, 2701 Glynn Avenue, Brunswick
A relaxed, family-friendly afternoon featuring live music by Brody Williams, multiple food trucks, and easygoing Sunday energy. Bring the crew, grab a plate, and let the weekend coast to a smooth landing.

The British Are Coming! Recruiting for the Georgia Militia
🕰️ 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM
🎯 Fort King George Historic Site, Darien
It’s 1775, tensions are high, and Georgia needs recruits. Step inside the barracks to learn how colonists wrestled with loyalty, rebellion, and tyranny — complete with musket demonstrations and immersive storytelling. A lively, hands-on history experience.
Admission info: https://gastateparks.org/FortKingGeorge

Friday, December 26

🎸 Brody Williams @ The Firefly, St. Marys – 5:30–8:30pm
🎸 Last Call @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00pm
🎸 South of Savannah @ Tribuzio’s Grille, Jekyll – 5:30–8:30pm
🎤 Leo Dean @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00pm
🎸 Mark Dennison @ Eighty Ocean, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00pm
🎤 Michaele Hannemann @ Ocean Lodge Resort, SSI – 6:00–9:00pm
🎷 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Common Ground @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30pm
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00pm
🎸 Bonnie Blue @ Gnat’s Landing, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Ember/MAS Lounge, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 Uncle Dave Griffin @ The Fish Dock Bar & Grill, Townsend – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 Peyton Chambless & the Backshift @ Three Oaks Steak & Seafood, Brunswick – 7:00pm
🎶 Fire Lounge with Rastar @ Wine Alley / Wine Body & Soul, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm
🎻 Acoustic Bluegrass/Gospel Jam @ Woodbine Opry, Woodbine – 7:00pm (free, dining room opens at 5pm)
🎸 Taylor Martin & Josh Kirkland @ The Bar at Mallery, SSI – 8:00–11:00pm
🎸 Rider @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00pm
🎤 Cole Turner & Corey Lightsey @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00pm
🎸 Dakota Duo @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 9:00pm ($5 cover)
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00pm

Saturday, December 27

🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Uptown Tap & Cigar, SSI – 5:00–8:00pm
🎸 60s Vinyl Band @ Tribuzio’s Grille, Jekyll – 5:30–8:30pm
🎤 Tony Adams @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00pm
🎸 Brad Wells @ The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick – 6:00–9:00pm
🎸 Backbeat Boulevard @ The Wharf, Jekyll – 6:00–9:00pm
🎷 Jerry Gowen (piano) @ Georgia Sea Grill, SSI – 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Souls of Joy @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 6:30pm
🎸 Thunderbird Blues Band @ Gnat’s Landing, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 The Stifftones @ Rafters, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 Josephine Johnson @ The Fish Dock Bar & Grill, Townsend – 7:00–10:00pm
🎸 Electric Dance Band Show @ Woodbine Opry, Woodbine – 7:00pm (free, dining room opens at 5pm)
🎤 Hot Banana Coffee Duo @ The Bar at Mallery, SSI – 8:00–11:00pm
🎸 Last Call @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 8:00–11:00pm
🎤 Tide Kings @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 8:00pm
🎸 Rider @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar, SSI – 9:00pm
🎸 Gravity Bomb @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study, Brunswick – 9:00pm
🎸 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Murphy’s Tavern, SSI – 10:00pm

🎸 Coastal Chaos Productions Christmas After Party @ The Encore, Brunswick
Dream Crisis • Limo Scene • DigDog – Doors 7:30pm • All ages • $10

Sunday, December 28

🎸 Live Music @ Bubba Garcia’s, SSI – 12:00–3:00pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ Bubba’s at Mary Ross Park, Brunswick – 12:00–3:00pm
🎸 Brody Williams @ The Galley Food Truck Park, Brunswick – 12:00–2:00pm
🎸 Rider @ Tortuga Jack’s, Jekyll – 1:00–4:00pm
🎸 Joe King @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse, Woodbine – 3:00pm
🎸 Chad Evors @ Mullet Bay, SSI – 4:00–7:00pm
🎤 Clara Easterlin @ Beachcomber BBQ, SSI – 5:00–8:00pm
🎤 Rhett Ammons @ Brogen’s North, SSI – 5:00–8:00pm
🎸 Brody Williams & Emma Mac @ Founders Social, Jekyll – 5:00–8:00pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ The Hangout Bar & Grill, Brunswick – 5:00–8:00pm
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub, SSI – 7:00–10:00pm

🎸 Uncle Dave’s Waycross Stagecoach @ Tigre Island Room, Fernandina
Featuring Uncle Dave Griffin, The Page Brothers & The Pine Box Dwellers
All-Star Finale Tribute to Kris Kristofferson – 7:00pm

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