Golden Isles Holidays & Seasonal Fun

Holidays are a little more magical in the Golden Isles, and we’re here to help you make the most of every season!

Looking for Golden Isles holiday events and family-friendly activities? From Christmas lights and visits with Santa to Fourth of July fireworks, fall festivals, spring break adventures, and Thanksgiving traditions, there’s always something worth celebrating on the Georgia coast.

Whether you’re spending the holidays on St. Simons Island, exploring seasonal events in Brunswick, enjoying Christmas festivities on Jekyll Island, or planning a family getaway to Sea Island, we’ve rounded up local celebrations, seasonal activities, and fun things to do with kids throughout the year.

You’ll also find guides to school break camps, Labor Day weekend activities, and holiday traditions to help you plan ahead—because making memories with the kids is the fun part, and figuring out what to do shouldn’t be stressful!

Browse our Golden Isles holiday guides below for family-friendly events, seasonal inspiration, and local favorites from spring break through New Year’s!

Holly Jolly Jekyll Christmas lights illuminating the historic district on Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Christmas decorations and holiday lights in historic downtown Brunswick, Georgia.
Sea Island Christmas decorations and holiday lights at The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia.
Christmas tree and holiday decorations in St. Simons Island Pier Village, Georgia.
Christmas and holiday events in the Golden Isles of Georgia, including St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick, and Sea Island.
4th of July fireworks over the beach in the Golden Isles of Georgia.
Family enjoying a sunny Labor Day weekend at the beach in the Golden Isles of Georgia
Find fun and engaging holiday and school-break camps for kids in the Golden Isles of Georgia, including gymnastics, horseback riding, crafts, and childcare activities in St. Simons Island and Brunswick.
Family enjoying a spring beach day on St. Simons Island, Georgia
Golden Isles Fall Events 2026