During the holidays there are no shortage of events to get you in the spirit. The Jacksonville Landing is hosting a series of events throughout the month. Here’s an overview of what’s to come:

Ongoing Events

• Saturday, Nov. 27 – Friday, Dec. 31 – Synchronized Nightly Tree Light Shows will take place every hour, on the hour.  The Landing’s 56-foot-tree comes alive to your favorite  holiday music each evening with a 10-minute synchronized light show featuring more than 78,000 L.E.D. lights.  Each show is free and open to the public.  
• Tuesday, Nov. 30 – Thursday, Dec. 23  – 2010 Holiday on the River Concert Series features daily and evening live performances in front of the tree by local schools, churches and dance groups.  To see a detailed schedule of performances, click here. 

Additional Events in December

• Friday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 10 – The Jacksonville Landing Market. Dozens of vendors set up throughout The Landing selling locally-grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery, arts and crafts and more. Every Friday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Sunday, Dec. 5 – Chabad Chanukah at The Landing at 3 p.m. Celebrate Chanukah with live music, food, games and the lighting of the 13-foot menorah.  (Event located on Hogan Street near the gazebo)
• Saturday, Dec. 18 – Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis at 6 p.m. Join the Arthritis Foundation in the fight against the nation’s most common cause of disability in the United States. The run/walk will begin at the Hogan Street gazebo and continue along the Northbank River Walk. For registration information, visit www.arthritis.org/jingle-bell-run
• Thursday, Dec. 30 – Saturday, Jan. 1 – Gator Bowl/New Year’s Celebration. Visit www.JacksonvilleLanding.com for details.

Get out this month and celebrate the holidays downtown!