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Today is the last day of Christmas City by Sunland Center. From 6-8 PM tonight, visit Sunland Ranch in Marianna to enjoy a night of Christmas lights, live entertainment, food vendors, and wagon tours. Sunland is asking for a $5 donation per car to help fund the Christmas City event. For more information, contact them by phone at (850) 482-9373.
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This upcoming weekend is your last chance to ride the Jingle Bell Express in Panama City. On Friday and Saturday evening, the Express will be taking visitors between Historic Downtown Panama City and St. Andrews. The Jingle Bell Express will run from 5-8 PM each night, with various pick-up and drop-off points in Downtown and St. Andrews. The Express is FREE and family-friendly! Each passenger is gifted with a cookie made from scratch by the local bakery, Who’s Got Time. The Panama City A Capelle Chorus will be singing carols on the Express, and visitors are encouraged to join in. The ride will feature gorgeous views along Beach Drive; keep an eye out for historic houses decked out for the holidays and the beauty of Christmas lights reflecting on the water. Explore both St. Andrews and Downtown to enjoy light displays, horse-drawn carriages, Christmas parades, and local shops filled with holiday cheer.
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The annual Cottondale Christmas Festival is here! Today from 10am to 2pm, come down to the quaint town of Cottondale for a fun family event. The parade will begin at 10am for viewers. The lineup will take place on Thomas Rd. beginning at 9 am., pulling out onto Willow Street., then turning left on HWY 90 parading in front of Cottondale High School. The Festival will run from 11am – 2pm at the Community Center. There will be inflatables, games, Santa, crafts, music, and food!
Call (850) 352-4361 or visit the City of Cottondale website here with questions or to learn more.
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The Classic Christmas Memories Parade is happening tomorrow at 4pm! There will be a Santa’s mailbox set up at City Hall, so parents be sure to have your kids get their letters written. There will also be an opportunity to hand let’s directly to Santa himself after the parade. A table will be set up for kids to write letters at the parade itself.
After the parade, hang out and enjoy the Sneads parade festival, or head over to Three Rivers State Park for their annual Vintage Campers display. Entry to the Vintage Campers show is $3 per vehicle. The event will feature cool vintage campers, crafters, and artisans. If you decide to hang out in Sneads, there will be plenty of fun to be hand! The Parade Festival includes free hotdogs, chips, and drinks. There will also be a countdown to the lighting of the Town of Snead’s Christmas tree. Kids activities such as a bounce house, connect four, blow-up basketball, an arts & crafts station, and more will be available. Parents don’t forget to bring your cameras for those pictures with Santa!
on The Grand Ridge Christmas Parade will begin at 4:30 pm tomorrow! The route will go down Daniels Street to Madison Street on Lafayette Street. See the graphic for more holiday parades happening in the area. 
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This coming Saturday, December 10th, is the annual Christmas Arts and Crafts in the Park. Held at Dorothy B. Oven Park in Tallahassee, the show features all handmade arts and crafts by local vendors. There are still vendor spots available; email artsandcraftsinthepark@gmail.com for a vendor application. Admission to this craft show is FREE. Please know that they are collecting canned and staple foods at the event for a local food pantry. The event will run from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM (CST). Stay up-to-date with the event by responding to the Facebook event page here.
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The 36th Winter Festival is happening this Saturday at the Tallahassee State Capitol. There will be live music on FOUR stages, a Candy Cane Lane in McCarty Plaza, a kids arts & crafts zone in Kleman Plaza, a lighting ceremony in the Chain of Parks, and a Capital Health Jingle Bell Run. The highlight of the event will be the Nighttime Holiday Parade; there will be over 65 entries! Grab a seat along Monroe Street early. Learn more about the event by visiting the official website HERE.
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Coming soon to the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, The Elfin’ Craft Show!
When: December 10th from 10AM to 4PM
There will be food trucks, over 75+ local vendors, live music feat. DJ Felix, arts & crafts, and more! Come get your holiday shopping started and enjoy a lovely Florida winter day. Entry and parking are FREE for this event. Learn more by visiting the Facebook event page here.
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Come out to the “Most Haunted Small Town in the U.S.” on December 2nd for their annual Monticello’s Downtown Christmas. The town leaves its spooky past in October and creates a fantastical winter wonderland event every December. The only city in Jefferson County, Monticello hosts this annual festival to welcome visitors and thrill local residents. The theme of this year’s event is “Christmas Around the World.” There will be festivities happening all day including the Christmas Light parade, tree lighting, visits with Santa, live entertainment, vendor marketplace, and a kids’ village! Local shops and restaurants will also be open for business. Come out and enjoy the ambiance of a small-town winter holiday! Learn more by visiting the Monticello Downtown Christmas website here.
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Tomorrow is National Day of Giving! It was officially created in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y partners in collaboration with the United Nations Foundation. Also known as Giving Tuesday, this globally celebrated day is designed to encourage the habit of giving among people and communities to make the world a brighter place. This can be as simple as giving a helping hand to an elderly neighbor carrying in groceries. However, it is also an opportunity to donate to those in need (mutual aid) as well as organizations, charities, and volunteer groups doing good. Giving Tuesday is also a fantastic opportunity to engage in community service. Find events or ideas on how to participate by visiting the official Giving Tuesday website here.