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🎄 Holiday Cheer, Local Style. Forget the last-minute shopping panic and the stress of cooking a Christmas feast for the whole crew. Right in your backyard, Tallahassee is ready to deliver: shelves stacked with local treasures at the Visitor Gift Shop, and restaurants staying open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for effortless holiday dining. ’Tis the season to support the locals. ✨
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In our 538th edition, here’s for Fun:
Local: Visitor Gift Shop
TLH Eats: Open on Xmas
Roboto Tokyo Grill | Catering Services
Event Highlight: Cookies and Cocoa
LOCAL
HOLIDAY GIFTS
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When the Clock’s Ticking, Shop Local. ❤️✨ | Visit Tally via IG
Swing by the Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop to browse shelves stocked with local finds and Tallahassee favorites. The perfect gift is waiting—for everyone on your nice list.
🎁 30+ local makers + artisans
🎁 25+ local authors
🎁 Tallahassee merch + swag
🎁 FSU/FAMU gifts
🎁 T-shirts, hats, bags, and more
Details:
📍 Visitor Information Center & Gift Shop, 414 E. Bloxham St., Ste 115
Located in Cascades Park behind the Amphitheater
TLH EATS
OPEN ON XMAS
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🍽️🎄 No cooking? No Problem! Local Restaurants are Serving Holiday Cheer on Christmas Eve & Day. | Tal Dem
Aaru's | 1108 S. Magnolia Dr. | 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM & 5 PM to 10 PM
Azu Lucy Ho's | 3220 Apalachee Pkwy | 11 AM to 9 PM
Casa Tapas and Cantina | 2705 Apalachee Pkwy | 11 AM to 10 PM
Dao | 3425 Bannerman Rd. | 11:30 AM to 3 PM & 4:30 PM to 9 PM
Earley's Kitchen | 1458 S. Monroe St. | 6:30 AM to 2 PM & 5 PM to 9 PM
Essence of India | 1105 Apalachee Pkwy | 11:30 AM to 3 PM & 4:30 PM to 9 PM
Georgio's Fine Food and Spirits | 2971 Apalachee Pkwy | 4 PM to 9 PM
IHOP | 2840 Apalachee Pkwy | 24 hours
Liberty Bar and Restaurant | 1307 N. Monroe St. | 5 PM to 2 AM
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs | 550 Wakulla Park Dr. | 10:30 AM to 4 PM
Midtown & 3rd | 1002 N. Monroe St. | 11 AM to 10 PM
Nagoya | 1925 N. Monroe St. | 11 AM to 2:30 PM & 4:30 PM to 10 PM
Osaka Steakhouse & Sushi Bar | 1489 Maclay Commerce Dr. | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Pedro's Tacos and Tequila Bar | 750 Apalachee Pkwy | 11 AM to 10 PM
Reangthai Restaurant | 2740 Capital Cir. NE | 11 AM to 2 PM & 4:30 PM to 9 PM
Red Lobster | 2583 N. Monroe St. | 11 AM to 8 PM & 12 PM to 9 PM
Sakura Sushi & Grill | 1318 N. Monroe St. | 11:30 AM to 3 PM & 5 PM to 10 PM
Zaan Indian Cuisine | 1019 N. Monroe St. | 11 AM to 2 PM & 5:30 PM to 9:30 P
✨ P.S.: You can also check out these local caterers and stores offering pre-order Christmas dinners for stress-free holiday cheer.
FEATURED
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Roboto Tokyo Grill | Catering Services
Bring the Flavor of Roboto Tokyo Grill to Your Next Event!
Hosting a corporate lunch, family gathering, school event, or game-day party? Roboto Tokyo Grill delivers bold, fresh Asian fusion flavors straight to your table!
Fun Fact: Roboto Tokyo Grill is trusted to feed the champions of FSU Football, Baseball, and Basketball. 💯
Make your event unforgettable with dishes that wow your guests and keep everyone coming back for more! Book your catering today and taste the difference!
📞 Contact Your Nearest Location:
Pensacola: 850-574-4126
Tennessee: 850-915-0555
Mahan: 850-536-6414
Capital Circle: 850-999-2705
FUN EVENTS
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Events with Santa
Santa Visits Tallahassee Nurseries | Multiple dates | 2911 Thomasville Rd. | Learn More
Santa Claus is Coming to District 850 | Friday, Dec. 19 | 6 PM | 2662 Fleischmann Way | Learn More
Santa's Visits | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 10 AM | Tallahassee Harley-Davidson, 1745 Capital Cir. NW | Learn More
Featured Event: Cookies and Cocoa by LeMoyne Arts | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 11 AM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $5 | Learn More
Christmas at Casa Tapas | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 10 AM | 2705 Apalachee Pkwy | Learn More
Saturday, Dec. 20
100 Candle Day | Shop Local Shop Small | Holiday Winter Market by The Fuzzy Pineapple | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 12 PM | 1205 S. Adams St. | Free Tickets
Hollywood for the Holidays by Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 20 | 3 PM and 7:30 PM | Ruby Diamond Concert Hall | $28 to $74 Tickets | Learn More
Sunday, Dec. 21
Winter Wonderland Day Party by Tallahassee Chapter of the Links, Incorporated | Sunday, Dec. 21 | 4 PM | The Moon | $49.87 Tickets
Until Wednesday, Dec. 24
62nd Holiday Show Art Nouveau Aglow by LeMoyne Arts | Until Wednesday, Dec. 24 | 11 AM | LeMoyne Arts, 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $15 Tickets | Learn More
Until Thursday, Dec. 25
25 Days of Giveaways by Hearth & Soul | Until Thursday, Dec. 25 | Hearth & Soul, 1410 Market St. | Free Learn More
Sunday, Dec. 28
A Musical Tribute to Johnnie Taylor, Bobby Womack & Tyrone Davis by D-Reel Productions | Sunday, Dec. 28 | 7 PM | 1533 S. Monroe St. | $28.52 Tickets
NYE Events
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Ring in the New Year by Amicus Brewing Ventures and Zap Zap LLC | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 4 PM | 717 S. Gadsden St. | Free Learn More
Cascades Park Fireworks viewing at 7:45 PM and 9:45 PM; Complimentary Midnight Bubbly Toast
New Year's at Eve 2025 by Eve On Adams | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 5 PM | Eve On Adams, 101 S. Adams St. | Learn More
Countdown by Visit Tallahassee and The Adderley Amphitheater | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 6 PM | The Adderley Amphitheater at Cascades Park | Free Learn More
New Year's Eve Rockin' Party with the RockitZ and Clever Girl | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 7:30 PM | American Legion Hall, Lake Ella, 229 Lake Ella Dr. | $36.39 Tickets
NYE by Hotel Indigo Tallahassee CollegeTown | Wednesday, Dec. 31 | 9 PM | From $36.39 Tickets
Jan 2026 Events
Monday to Sunday, Jan. 5 to 11
The 29th Annual Demp Week | Monday to Sunday, Jan. 5 to 11 | Learn More
Martini Monday | Monday, Jan. 5 | 4 PM | 3491 Thomasville Rd. | $5 Martinis
Taco Tuesday: College Game Night | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 8 PM | 620-1 Railroad Sq.
2026 R&Black Affair | Thursday to Friday, Jan. 8 to 9 | 10 PM | Eve on Adams, 101 S. Adams St. | $13.45 Tickets
“Demp Jam" 2026 Celebrity Basketball Game | Friday, Jan. 9 | 6 PM | Gaither Gym, 1755 Althea Gibson Way | $12.51 Tickets
Celebrity Basketball Game Afterparty: Loe Shimmy Performing Live in the Garden | Friday, Jan. 9 | 10 PM | Potbelly’s, 459 W. College Ave. | $0 to $116.69 Tickets
Anti-Bully Rally | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 12 PM | The Moon | Free
Birthday Celebration Featuring PLIES | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10 PM | The Moon | $25.97 Tickets
Tuesday, Jan. 6
Customer Appreciation Day by Skate World Center Inc. | Tuesday, Jan. 6 | 12 PM | Skate World Center Inc., 2563 Capital Cir. NE | $0 to $5.50 Tickets | Learn More
Saturday, Jan. 10
World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Tallahassee | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 7:45 AM | Apalachee Regional Park | Register | Learn More
Free Annual Pet Vaccines by It's Meow Or Never for Ferals, Inc. | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 AM | 1210 Capital Cir., Suite J | Free Learn More
The 2nd Annual 2026 Distinguished Black Classical Excellence Awards & Concert by Javacya Arts Conservatory | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 PM | Lee Hall, 1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Tickets | Learn More
The Governor’s Ball by Springtime Tallahassee | Saturday, Jan. 10 | 6:30 PM | Augustus B Turnbull Conference Center, 555 W. Pensacola St. | Register by Dec. 19 | $100 | Learn More
Monday, Jan. 12
Coffeehouse Concert: Gareth Pearson “The Welsh Tornado” | Monday, Jan. 12 | 11 AM | 1400 N. Monroe St. | $10 Register | Learn More
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Opening Reception: Memories of Other Places, Other Times by LeMoyne Arts | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 5 PM | 125 N. Gadsden St. | $0 to $5 | Learn More
The Harlem Globetrotters 100th Year Tour | Tuesday, Jan. 13 | 7 PM | Donald L. Tucker Civic Center | Learn More
Thursday, Jan. 15
Innovations & Libations Networking Event Featuring CityClips | Thursday, Jan. 15 | Domi Station, 914 Railroad Ave. | Free Reserve a Spot
CityClips Ribbon Cutting: 4:30 PM to 5 PM
Happy Hour Celebration: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
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