Jacksonville Winterfest

Event Description

Kick off the holiday season with the whole family at Jacksonville Winterfest at Riverwalk Crossing Park in downtown Jacksonville. The City's annual celebration typically includes children's games, real-snow sledding, Santa's Workshop, ice sculptures, holiday entertainment, and pony, hay, and train rides. It also typically features the city tree lighting and a flotilla of decorated boats on the New River. Time to be announced; check jacksonvillenc.gov/winterfest for the 2026 schedule.