9 AM
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
214 Stable Rd · Family
The state's only sea turtle hospital and education center, interactive exhibits and rehab tours daily.
10 AM
Jekyll Island Boat Tours
Jekyll Wharf Marina · Family
Narrated 90-minute dolphin and sightseeing trips along the sheltered waterways from the historic wharf.
10 AM
Mosaic Museum & Tram Tour
Historic District · Family
Trolley tour through the Gilded Age cottages and the story of the Jekyll Island Club millionaires.
Shrimp & Grits Festival
Jekyll's signature weekend in the Historic District, a cooking contest, shrimp boat tours, crafts and live music.
Turtle Crawl
A run, ride and beach festival benefiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center as nesting season begins.
Holly Jolly Jekyll
Holiday lights, tree lighting and family events across the Historic District through the season.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.