December Events and Activities in Franklin County

Welcome           Where To Stay           Things To Do           Events & Activities  Click here to book your Holiday getaway. Give The Gift of A Coastal Getaway!  Now is the perfect time to book a last minute holiday getaway or to reserve your Spring 2014 vacation. Looking for a unique stocking stuffer? From now tillFebruary 8, 2014 you can buy a raffle ticket to win a two night Apalachicola Vacation getaway benefitting the Franklin County Humane Society. Click to learn more about the getaway raffle. Below are accommodations offering holiday and seasonal specials. A complete list of Franklin Countylodging providers is available by clicking here.  APALACHICOLA It's not too early to think about New Years' Eve. TheGibson Inn is offering its annual New Years' eve event which will feature a 5 course dining extravaganza and celebration for $120.00 per person.  Water Street Hotel is featuring a winter season rate reduction. Starting in December through February, rates begin at $99.00. Package specials available. Stay at the Best Western Apalachicola Inn through January 15 for one night and get an additional 10% off the second night, a total of up to 20% off. The Coombs House Inn is offering a 20% discount on all midweek booked rooms through the end of the year. Enter the Apalachicola Vacation Getaway Raffle to win a chance for a two-night stay! The House of Tartts is offering a December special: 15% off a two-night stay. ST GEORGE ISLAND The St. George Inn is offering a Couple's Weekend Get-Away: Book a standard king room for 3 nights beginning November 9, 2013 for $299.00 plus tax. Includes a complimentary bottle of champagne!  Enjoy Savings at Collins Vacation Rentals.  Save up to 20% on select properties - a savings of up to $800 on select homes. Or, book four nights and get the 5th night free! Resort Vacation Properties is offering up to 25% off a 7-Night Stay now through March 2, 2104.  CARRABELLE AREA Stay two nights and get the third night free at theSunset Isle RV & Yacht Club Resort. Hilton Vacation Properties is offering a 10% discount for any 7 night stay through October 31st at two of their Gulf view and Carrabelle Riverfront vacation rentals. Save up to 50% when you book a stay of 2 nights or more with Pickett’s Landing Rentals in Carrabelle.    The St. James Bay Golf Villas is offering a  Stay & Play package which includes accommodations at the Residences Condominiums, plus unlimited rounds of golf on the 18-hole championship course. The Old Carrabelle Hotel is featuring a stay three nights and get the fourth night free special. Sand Castle at Carrabelle Beach is offering $900.00 per week thru December, excluding holidays, or $2200/month.  Pets stay  free at the Points to View on Alligator Point. Extended stay discounts also available.   From Harbor Point Vacation Rentals: Mention "FRANKLIN TDC" at time of reservation and they will waive the reservation fee!   Holiday Events  Holiday events are bountiful this month throughoutFranklin County. Here is a glimpse at some of the holiday happenings.  A complete calendar of events is available at Saltyflorida.com. Click here to see the sights and sounds of all of Franklin County's Christmas celebrations. SGI LIGHTING OF THE PALMS  Dec. 6 - St. George Island - Annual island holiday event features “Jingle Jog,” music and refreshments; Santa arrives on a fire truck and island palm trees are ceremoniously lit for the season. Click here for a video promo of the event. HOLIDAY FRESH MARKET   Dec. 7 - Apalachicola -Features handmade, fresh products, locally-made baked goods and natural creations.  ILSE NEWELL HOLIDAY CONCERT Dec. 7-8 - Port St. Joe and Apalachicola. Featuring Bay Area Choral Society performing Holiday Favorites. EASTPOINT CHRISTMAS   Dec. 13 - Eastpoint- Old-fashioned parade and social with food, music and Santa! CARRABELLE HOLIDAY ON THE HARBORDec. 14 - Carrabelle - Beautifully decorated boats line the harbor.You can put your boat in the parade and join in the fun! Great family event! Carrabelle Holiday on the HarborDecember 14 Carrabelle's Marine Street will be glowing with lightsSaturday, December 14 as the town kicks off the holiday season with its annual Parade of Lights.Carrabelle's downtown River Walk is the place for watching the decked out boat regatta. Stroll with old friends, make some new ones, sip cider and see Santa. Festivities begin at 5 pm with an appearance by Santa and the boat parade begins around 7 pm. The event will also feature food, vendors and music. Watch a promo video of the event here! Ilse Newell Concert Series Kicks Off WithHoliday Presentations   The Apalachicola Area Historical Society Kicks off its 2013-2104 Ilse Newell Concert Season Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th with two Holiday concerts by the Bay Area Choral Society. TheDec. 7 concert will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Port St. Joe at 4 p.m. The Dec. 8concert will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Apalachicola at 4 pm. This year's Ilse Newell Concert Series will also feature a special presentation January 8 by the University of Notre Dame Folk Choir. Click here for details about this and other upcoming Ilse Newell concerts.   Take a Video Tour of Events and FestivalsGet an online glimpse of area events in Franklin County. See Apalachicola, St. George Island and Carrabelle.   Count Birds For Christmas When the eggnog is gone, come outside and join your neighbors for Franklin County's 19th Annual Apalachicola Christmas Bird Count (CBC).  The Apalachicola CBC is scheduled for Friday, December 27. Areas included in the Apalachicola count include St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge,  Little St. George Island, and the Apalachicola Bay. Audubon and other organizations use data collected in this longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations - and to help guide conservation action. For more information on how to register, visit the National Audubon website. For more information on birding in Franklin County, click here. St. George Lighthouse Full Moon Climb Want to experience the full moon from a different perspective? The St. George Lighthouse will host a full moon climb December 16 from 5:30 - 7 pm.Admission price includes light hors d'oeuvres and a sparkling cider toast to the  Full Moon. Include Oysters in Your Holiday Fare!  Now is the perfect time to enjoy Apalachicola Bay’s famous oysters. Florida oysters are available year round, but harvest really gears up in fall as water temperatures begin to drop. The cool months are when oysters taste the best. Head to your favorite seafood market or restaurant now and you'll find delicious Apalachicola Bay oysters in abundance. Want to find out more? Click here to link to all Franklin County restaurants.  Upcoming Events  Dec. 6 - SGI Lighting of the Palms Dec. 7 Holiday Fresh Market  Dec. 7-8 Ilse Newell Christmas Concert Dec. 13  Eastpoint Christmas Parade Dec. 14 Carrabelle Boat Parade of Lights and Holiday on the Harbor Dec. 16  SGI Full Moon Climb Dec. 31 SGI New Years' Eve Bonfire Jan. 4 - Tallahassee Swing Band, Dixie Theatre Jan. 8 - Ilse Newell Concert Notre Dame Follk Choir Jan. 17 - Gretchen Peters, Dixie Theatre Jan. 18 - The Old Folkie, Dixie Theatre Jan. 18 - It was a Very Good Year, Dixie Theatre Jan. 18 - Apalachicola Oyster Cook-off Jan. 24-25 - Pas De Vie Ballet, Dixie Theatre Jan. 27-29 - Bill Farnsworth Painting Workshop,Apalachicola Jan. 31-Feb 1 - Patsy Cline Tribute, Dixie Theatre Click here for a complete area event schedule.    Visit  SaltyFlorida.com to explore attractions, natural amenities and cultural heritage as well as our beaches. Accommodations History Fishing and Outdoors Arts and Heritage Birding Eco Tours Museums Marinas and Boating Outdoor Exploration Parks Shopping

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