We’re committed to a weekend that is warm and cozy. Celebrate the holidays with a gingerbread town or a quiet little disco. You can either jingle bell rock or R&B . Whatever your tastes are, we’re here to guide you on your journey. Note: Most descriptions courtesy of event hosts and edited for clarity.

12.15

The 2022 Gingerbread Extravaganza at Old St. Andrew’s Church, Jacksonville

Make plans to attend the 20th Annual Gingerbread Extravaganza – one of Jacksonville’s most popular holiday traditions & experiences taking place this December at the historic Old St. Andrew’s Church in downtown Jacksonville. From December 8th to December 27th, the church will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring 50+ gingerbread creations by artists and creators plus holiday displays, a train display, bake shop and a gift shop and more. $11; 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.; 317 A.P.Randolph St., Jacksonville, FL; oldstandrewsjax.org // @OldStAndrewsJax

Hush Hush Silent Disco at Odd Birds Bar
You asked, we delivered! Hush Hush will now be back at Odd Birds twice a month with their one-of-a-kind SILENT DISCO! Join us to dance and jam out from 10pm til close every other Thursday in The Speakeasy! Free Entry, $10 Headphone rental! Live music at the front bar! Late night Happy Hour in the Speakeasy! $10. 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 200 Anastasia Blvd, St. Augustine, FL; oddbirdsbar.com // @odd_birds  

12.16

The Dopest R&B Party at Underbelly
Imagine singing Can we taaaaalk with hundreds of background singers! You ready? Live Crowd Karaoke, cash prizes, and the world’s longest Soul Train line. Dress code- Come comfortable! Think Houseparty because we PARTYING!! Free. 9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.; 113 East Bay St., Jacksonville, FL; underbellyjax.com // @underbellyjax

Murray Christmas to All at Murray Hill Theatre, Jacksonville

The MHT Christmas Rock show is upon us and we’re ready to kick out the jams with Kicking Dandelions, Inner Sanctum, Man Apart, The Citrus Trees, Funlight, Blind Purpose. Scarlet Letter Society, and more! $10 adv/$13 door; 7:00 pm; 932 Edgewood Ave S, Jacksonville, FL murrayhilltheatre.com // @murrayhilltheatre

12.17

TrapXmas & Paint Party
Trap music & R&B! BYOB – Glasses and cork screws are available at locations. 12X16 canvas (includes paint and brushes). Aprons provided. $35. 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 4001 Confederate Point Rd., Jacksonville, FL 

K-Pop Cover Dance Competition at Ramallah American Club
Witness the dance competition to end all dance competition. Step Up but IRL! Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 3130 Parental Home Rd., Jacksonville, FL; ramallahclubjax.com // @ramallahclubjax

12.18

DAL vs JAX Tailgate Party
Open Bar which includes music, food, and games! BBQ Pulled Pork/Chicken, Ribs, Seafood and “4th Quarter” Fish Fry. Sides: Bake Bean, Green Beans, Mac & Cheese and bottled water and soda. PLEASE BE ADVISED…food will be served 3 hrs before the game starts and it will stop at kickoff to refresh and prepare tables. It will start back up at “halftime” until it’s all gone. $100. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; 1601 East Duval St., Jacksonville, FL

Winter Wonderland at Happy Acres Ranch
Stroll around the Ranch, sip some hot cocoa, and celebrate the season with us! We’ll be doing letters to Santa, campfire & s’mores, stocking crafts, cookie decorating, pony rides, petting zoo, & reindeer games! Plus a special visit and photos with our friends from the North Pole! Family ticket (4) – $35/$5 for additional ticket. Noon to 4 p.m.; 7117 Crane Ave., Jacksonville, FL; happyacresranch.com // @happyacresjax