Colonial Faire and Muster at Wormsloe Plantation, Georgia
This is one of the great living history events on the coast of Georgia that returns every year. On Saturday and Sunday, February 6-7, 2010, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., it’s time again for the annual Georgia Days Colonial Faire and Muster. Here you can take a giant step back into history on the [...]
Georgia Days 2010
Georgia Days is the signature educational program of the Georgia Historical Society held every year. The events take place around the anniversary of the founding of the colony of Georgia on February 12, 1733. The event tries to bring history to life through a variety of programs including a series of school events and curriculum, [...]
From Monroe to Ocean, Architecture and Jazz. Explore in Jacksonville, Fl
The Beaches Museum & History Center present the work of award-winning architect, William Morgan, Jan. 16 through Feb. 13, 2010. Maintaining that there is no such thing as primitive architecture but only primitive means, Morgan relates buildings and human activity to the ecological context, thus revealing the universality of phenomena while also advocating creative [...]
New Year’s Eve for the family – Charleston, SC
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina with lots of fun and activities for the whole family. This is perfect if you have family visiting town, or if you have younger children celebrating New Year’s with you. Head to downtown Charleston and Marion Square for an evening out on the town. [...]
Holiday Events for the Family in Jacksonville, Florida
Many of us have friends and family visiting for the holidays, or we have kids who are home from school. Sometimes you just need something to do that fits the whole family. We have found a few events the family can enjoy together, and these events will� get you into the holiday spirit without breaking [...]
Track Santa’s arrival via Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
This year you can go high-tech and track Santa’s arrival with the help of NORAD – the North American Aerospace Defense Command. Follow Santa’s flight via Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and more. Even OnStar is on board.
It’s that time of the year again and the North American Aerospace Defense Command is getting ready to track [...]
A Christmas Carol on IMAX in St Augustine
Disney’s “A Christmas Carol,” starring Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge and the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come, will premiere on the largest IMAX screen in northeast Florida Friday, Dec. 11, 2009. The film will be a special engagement at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater with tickets being $13 for [...]
Charleston Tree Lighting 2009
Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. and Santa Claus will light the magnificent the official City of Charleston Christmas Tree of Lights, in Marion Square. Enjoy entertainment by The Company Company, Charleston Community Band, Ashley River Unichorus, Charleston Development Academy, Dance Carolina, plus some wonderful surprises!
Sat. Dec. 5, 2009 from 4:30-6:30p.m.
Marion Square, Calhoun & King Streets
Admission [...]
Frosty the Snowman and Elf – Savannah, GA
SCAD Presents Second Annual Holiday Matinee
The Savannah College of Art and Design invites the local community to the second annual SCAD Holiday Matinee, a family-friendly celebration of holiday spirit, Saturday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Free Movies at the Trustees Theater
The free event, open to the public and held at SCAD’s historic Trustees Theater, 216 E. [...]
British Nightwatch and Grande Illumination – St Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine’s British heritage will be celebrated in grand style on December 4 and 5 when British Night Watch and Grande Illumination return to the Oldest City. One of the most colorful and exciting events of the holiday season, the 35th annual presentation of Grande Illumination and British Night Watch will feature an entertaining and [...]
Jekyll Island’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival
Jekyll Island’s Christmas Tree Lighting Festival takes place on November 28 4:30pm – 7:30pm, Jekyll Island, Georgia with lots of activities for the whole family.
The event takes place in the Jekyll Island Historic District.Bring the entire family for fun, live entertainment, and holiday cheer!
The festival itself is free, but some activities charge a fee. The [...]
Santas of the Old World – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl
A most unique holiday exhibition will take place at the Cultural Center from December 2nd through December 9th, 2009, when Dannehl M. Twomey’s wonderfully creative “Santas of the Old World: Toys, Legends & Traditions” will be display. Dannehl creates Santas that appear to have been made in the 1800’s and sculpts each head individually [...]
Rotary Gingerbread House Extravaganza – Jacksonville
The Gingerbread House Extravaganza opens on November 28 through to December 23 at the Jacksonville Historical Society (formerly the Old St. Andrews Episcopal Church) at 317 Phillip A. Randolph Blvd. Over half a million dollars has been raised for more than 30 charities in the past six years!
This annual event features a variety of large [...]
Thanksgiving Weekend in Savannah
The weekend following Thanksgiving, celebrates the holiday season with Savannah Holly Days on Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28.
On Friday, November 27 from 6-9 p.m., there will be skating under the stars, a delicious wine tasting, an outdoor holiday movie, a festive marketplace and shopping on Broughton Street.
On Saturday, November 28, start the holidays [...]
Winter Wonderland 2009 – St Augustine, Florida
This holiday season head over to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre to enjoy a Winter Wonderland! Admission to Winter Wonderland is free and the event is open Monday through Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
This is the third year for the popular Winter Wonderland festival at [...]
Right Whale Festival – Jacksonville, Florida
With as few as 350 remaining, North Atlantic right whales are in jeopardy and are often threatened by human activities. The mission of the Right Whale Festival is to celebrate right whales and the beginning of their calving season. The goal is to engage the community and heighten public awareness of both right whales and [...]
Holiday Festival of Lights – Charleston, South Carolina 2009
Discover 20 years of holiday magic by participating in a real Lowcountry tradition – The Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston, South Carolina. This is a tree mile driving tour at James Island County Park. The park is decorated with over two million shimmering lights and about 600 displays. The Holiday Festival of Lights [...]
Treehill Nature Center Video – Jacksonville, Florida
Have you ever visited beautiful Treehill Nature Center in Jacksonville? This place is located right in the middle of the city, yet it feels like a visit to undisturbed nature. Treehill is probably most known for its annual Butterfly festival, and the Butterfly garden. Here you can learn about what plants you need to attract [...]
Coastal Empire Fair – Savannah, GA
It’s the last weekend of the Coastal Empire Fair in Savannah, so don’t miss out. There’s a lot to see and to do for the whole family, from cattle and goat live competition to racing pigs, clowns, rides and much more.
There’s an impressive line up of shows for this year’s fair, which include everything [...]
Harvest Fest John’s Island County Park – Charleston, SC
Long ago, families would gather to give thanks and celebrate harvest season with a day of feasting, games, music, and fun. Now the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission brings this tradition back by hosting the 8th Annual Harvest Fest Saturday, November 7 at Mullet Hall Equestrian Center in John’s Island County Park.
Come on down [...]
Sea and Sky Spectacular Jacksonville 2009
The annual Air show the Sea & Sky Spectacular on November 6 – 8 , 2009 comes to Jacksonville, Florida. This is one of the most popular events in Jacksonville, and no wonder.
The Sea & Sky Spectacular is a breathtaking sky show highlighted by the world-famous United States Navy Blue Angels along with other military [...]
Disney Train Tour Video from Coastal Companion
We just had to catch this train before it left Jacksonville. The Disney Train for the movie “A Christmas Carol” just made a short one-day stop at the Amtrak station in Jacksonville. I and thousand of my closest friends found out and we all gathered at the station to take a sneak peek at the [...]
The Disney Train Comes to the Coast!
Disney embarked on an interactive 40-city train tour for the upcoming movie “Disney’s A Christmas Carol” back in May, and now the train is reaching us here on the coast. The train will be in Savannah, Georgia on Oct. 13, Jacksonville, Florida on Oct. 20, and Charleston, South Carolina on Oct. 23 – 25, 2009.
(Watch [...]
Spooktacular at Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for Halloween
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens 22nd annual fall festival, Spooktacular comes to Jacksonville, Fl. on October 22-25 and 29-31 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Come to Jacksonville Zoo to experience the land of Pumpkinville come alive with hundreds of fancy pumpkins, candy and fun during the magical Spooktacular event.
This is a merry, not scary, premier [...]
