Beaches North Pole Express
Area residents are invited to join Beaches Museum for the “Beaches North Pole Express” presented by VyStar Credit Union. Children will have an opportunity to meet Santa and the Conductor.
The two-day event will take place 3-6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11. Visitors are invited to write a letter to Santa, take pictures with Santa, make crafts and enjoy other festivities in the History Park.
In the Upper Depot, visitors will find the Beaches Museum’s very own operating North Pole Express, which will temporarily replace the Florida East Coast Railroad train normally found there.
Beaches North Pole Express is free to museum members with a suggested $5 donation from non-members.
Pre-registration is required by going to interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352392&id=49.
Call the museum at 904-241-5657 for more information.
This event is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, Crawford Electric, Knights of Columbus Council 5535, Lucky 7, Proctor Ace Hardware and Rockaway Inc.
Christmas at the Cabin
The community is invited to the museum’s 1873 Oesterreicher-McCormick Cabin from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 16, for the annual “Christmas at the Cabin” celebration presented by VyStar Credit Union.
This will be a festive evening under the twinkling lights as the sound of Christmas carols fills the courtyard. Live entertainment begins at 5:30 p.m. and will include dancers from First Coast Dance, St. Paul’s Contemporary Choir, Rhythm Theory Dance Ensemble and Community Presbyterian Bell Choir.
Adding to the fun, guests can roast marshmallows amid the period decor that will adorn the cabin.
Admission for museum members is free, and a $5 donation from nonmembers is appreciated. Pre-registration is required. Pre-register at interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E352392&id=50.
For further information, go to beachesmuseum.org or call 904-241-5657.
This event is supported by VyStar Credit Union, Crawford Electric, Knights of Columbus Council 5535, Lucky 7, Proctor Ace Hardware and Rockaway Inc.
