Sea Island Holiday Events
If you’re a guest or member of Sea Island (note that you MUST be either of these to access the island - it's not open to the general public), be sure to explore the events they hold throughout the holiday season. There’s fun planned for the whole family, and if you can’t make any of the events, a stroll of the resort grounds is worth a visit as they’re decorated beautifully (make sure you stop in the Solarium and see the life-sized gingerbread house).
Sea Island Holiday Event Calendars
Below are links to access the full Sea Island holiday event and activity information (you’ll notice there are plenty of events and activities planned for kids).
- Sea Island Menorah Lighting Schedule
- Sea Island Christmas event calendar
- Sea Island New Year event calendar
Note that dining reservations fill up fast, so make sure you book your reservations early!
Sea Island Family-Friendly Holiday Events
The Cloister Colonial Lounge
November 24th
Live Music at 5 pm
Tree Lighting at 5:45 pm
Celebrate this year’s tree lighting hosted by Santa Claus himself! This is the one annual tradition you don’t want to miss.
- Cash Bar will remain open until 9 p.m.
- Complimentary
The Cloister Colonial Lounge
December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
5-8 pm
Join us in The Cloister Colonial Lounge for photos with Santa. Have your kids bring their Christmas lists to place in our lobby mailbox. We’ll cover the postage!
- Complimentary. Reservations not taken.
- Photos available for purchase through Sea Island Photography.
Tavola
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22, 23
8-10 a.m.
Enjoy a surprise appearance during our morning breakfast in Tavola.
- À la carte pricing for breakfast.
- Reservations not taken.
The Cloister Clubroom
December 22nd
2 pm
Calling all chefs in training! Join the Activities staff for a fun-filled hour when Sea Island Kids is transformed into a junior bakery. Create and decorate your sugar cookies along with making other sweet treats to take home.
- Ages 3 and older and must be fully potty trained. Minimum of 5 participants.
- $65/child
December 22nd-24th
The Beach Club: 5-6 pm
The Cloister: 6-7 pm
The Lodge: 7:30-8:30 pm
Enjoy the festive sounds of old and new carols in live presentations at different locations around Sea Island!
Clubroom
December 22nd
6-7 pm
SOLD OUT!
Oh, what fun! Santa’s elves have come south to spread Christmas cheer! Put on your best holiday pajamas to join the elves for story time in the Clubroom. Cookies, milk, and hot chocolate will be provided to help you get cozy for story time. The price includes a book signed by your favorite elf. Additional books are available for purchase.
- $75/child.
- Reservations required.
The Ocean Room
December 23rd
10 am
Join Santa’s Elves to decorate your own gingerbread house, and get into the holiday spirit! The package includes one Gingerbread House kit and all supplies. This is a drop-in program. Guests are welcome to participate at any time during the duration of the program.
- 5 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- Children must be fully potty trained.
- $75/child
Beach Club Lawn
December 23rd
3 pm
Join the Activities Staff and honorary judges for the 21st Annual Reindog Parade. Be sure to dress your dogs in their Christmas best. Prizes will be awarded!
- Reservations required.
- Complimentary
Merry Grinchmas Kid’s Night Out
Sea Island Kids
December 23rd
6 pm
It’s a Happy WHO-LIDAY’S at Sea Island Kids! Join the Junior Staff for a full night of holiday cheer with Grinchmas crafts, games, and hot cocoa while watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
- Ages 5-12. Children must be fully potty trained.
- Reservations required.
- $105/child – a service charge of 24% will apply.
Colonial Lounge and Black Banks Terrace
December 23rd
5:30-6:30 pm
Ring in the holiday with a Christmas gathering for all Sea Island Club Members and Resort Guests in the Colonial Lounge and Black Banks Terrace. After enjoying live music, hors d’oeurves, and libations, give Santa your final wish list before his big trip around the world!
- Complimentary.
- Reservations and jackets are required.
Beach Club
December 24th
8:30 am
Grab your antlers and sleigh bells for this traditional family fun run – a one-mile jog down the beach. Meet on the Beach Club lawn. A prize will be awarded to the best holiday-dressed runner! Open to all ages.
- 7:30 am Check-In
8:30 am Start Time - Reservations requested.
- Complimentary
Beach Club
December 24th
9-11 am
Santa and Mrs. Claus play hosts to this family fun kick-off to Christmas Eve at the Beach Club. Enjoy crafts, games, and snacks.
- Complimentary.
- Reservations required.
Sea Island Family-Friendly New Year Events
Sea Island Kids
December 28th
3:30 pm
Join Sea Island’s resident artist for an hour of holiday painting fun! You’ll get to make your very own masterpiece to take home and treasure for years to come. All ages are welcome. All materials will be provided.
- 5 years old and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
- Reservations required.
- $65/canvas– a service charge of 24% will apply.
Sea Island Kids
December 29th
3:30 pm
Yo, ho, ho! Calling all pirates for some swashbuckling fun with Captain Blackbanks! All young pirates, ages 3-8, are invited to join him to make some pirate crafts, look for treasure, and have some island-hopping fun! Pirate attire is encouraged.
- Ages 3-8. Must be fully potty trained.
- Reservations required.
- $65/child – a service charge will apply.
The Cloister Clubroom
December 29th
3:30 pm
Hear ye! Hear ye! Princess Cloister is calling all princesses, ages 3-8, from across the land to join her for a royal tea party. All are encouraged to wear their favorite princess dresses.
- Reservations required.
- $65/child – a service charge will apply.
Kid's Night Out New Year's Eve Party
Sea Island Kids
December 31st
6 pm
Join the Junior Staff for our New Year’s Eve party night to ring in the New Year! Come dressed in your best New Year’s outfit and dance the night away. The price includes dinner, games, and activities.
- Appropriate for ages 5-12. Children must be fully potty trained.
- Reservations required.
- $135/child – a service charge of 24% will apply.
Again, please note that you must be a member or guest of Sea Island to gain access to the island. It's not open to the general public.
To view the Golden Isles full holiday event calendar, please click here.
If you’re looking for more Golden Isles holiday event information, you can view St. Simons Island holiday events here, Brunswick holiday events here, and Jekyll Island holiday events here.
