With the approaching holiday, there is no shortage of Christmas events along the Eastern coast, from Jacksonville to St. Augustine. Whether in search of festive lights or an opportunity to listen to Christmas carols, you can find those opportunities this week in North Florida. Plus, there are more casual activities, like farm yoga and comedy shows, so don’t miss out on all of the fun. 

12.16

Bike Night and Live Music
At Fleet Reservation Association Branch 290, their Bike Night is kicking off at 7 p.m., with accompanying music from the Atlantic Beach-based band, Total Strangers Band. For the motorcycle-loving crowd, come out and enjoy the supporting live, classic rock and blues, along with the featured vocalist, Robin Patterson. 7-11 p.m. Free. FRAB 290: 390 Mayport Rd, Atlantic Beach, FL; next.eventsrealm.com/events/11009044 

Christmas at the Cabin
Beaches Museum is hosting “Christmas at the Cabin,” specifically at the Museum’s charming and historical 1873 Oesterreicher-McCormick Cabin, to embrace the warmth of the holiday season. This will be a festive evening, filled with twinkling lights, live music, Christmas carols, dancers from First Coast Dance and marshmallow roasting. 5:30-8 p.m. $5. Beaches Museum: 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL; beachesmuseum.org // @beachesmuseum

12.17

Night of Lights
You have the opportunity to visit the festive “Night of Lights” event in St. Augustine, daily, until January 31. If you get off work on Friday and are looking to jump start the final weekend before Christmas, check out the twinkling lights across downtown St. Augustine. There is a free shuttle that will pick you up from select parking destinations and give you the tour around the downtown plaza. White lights cover the city’s unique Spanish Colonial architecture and historic buildings, across approximately 20 blocks of the nation’s oldest historic district. All day until 1.31. Free. Downtown St. Augustine: 10 S. Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL;  floridashistoriccoast.com/nights-lights // @nightoflightssta

12.18

Dutton Island Preserve Expansion Trail Walk
Looking to try a new park but are not sure of conquering new trails alone? Then, this Saturday’s Dutton Island Trail Walk may be the perfect opportunity to leisurely explore the trails that the preserve has to offer. Bring a water bottle and be dressed for a trek; this group is ready to walk many miles in all types of terrain. Note: The walk may be canceled due to inclement weather. 10- 10:45 a.m. Free. Dutton Island Preserve: 793 Dutton Island Rd W, Atlantic Beach, FL; coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/parks/dutton-island-preserve  // @jaxparkscoj

12.19

Yoga on the Farm
Epic Outreach is hosting a 90 minute yoga class on the farm led by Allie Tucker Yoga. The class takes place next to the stalls where the horses, pigs, chickens and dogs are kept. There will be plenty of time before, during and after to interact with the animals, too. Instructor Allie Tucker asks that you register and Venmo her directly. 1:30-3:30 p.m. $25. One EPIC Farm: 1 N Main St, Jacksonville, FL; facebook.com/events/306574964674362 // @epicoutreach 

Texans at Jaguars
Another football Sunday, another Jags game at the TIAA Bank Field. With the NFL season wrapping up over the next month, this could be one of your last chances to watch the local, pro Jacksonville team take on the Texans (and potentially even witness a win). Grab your family and friends, and get rowdy for one last football game before the new year. 1 p.m. TIAA Bank Field: 1 TIAA Bank Field Dr, Jacksonville, FL;  espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401326310 // @jaguars

12.20 + 12.21

A “Sweet” Christmas Carol
Bird Dog Real Estate Group is hosting their “Sweet Christmas Carol” event with Carol House of Sweets. The pop-up event includes all sorts of tasty treats and a gingerbread house decorating contest. All guests are encouraged to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters and have a good time. 12- 5 p.m. Free. Bird Dog Real Estate Group: 25 N Market St, Suite 104, Jacksonville, FL;  eventbrite.com/e/a-sweet-christmas-carol-tickets-222299382437 // @carolhouseofsweets

12.21

Cigars, Cocktails, & Comedy
Every third Tuesday, Aromas Cigar, Wine, & Martini Bar hosts their triple “C’s” event: Cigars, Cocktails & Comedy. The hosts claim to bring a different vibe of laughter for each show and, regardless, all visitors can purchase cigars and cocktails of their choosing. This is a great event to attend with friends, especially for first-timers. 6-10 p.m. $10. Aromas Cigar, Wine, & Martini Bar: 4372 Southside Blvd, #101, Jacksonville, FL; eventbrite.com/e/cigars-cocktails-comedy-tickets-201597893727 // @aromascigarbar