Visitors

Tybee Island is welcoming the holiday season with a festive lineup of events, a brand-new winter attraction, and family-focused initiatives designed to bring cheer to the community. This year’s holiday offerings include the launch of Tybee’s first-ever oceanfront ice skating rink, a series of beloved seasonal traditions, and free parking island-wide from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. As you enjoy the free ice skating rink this season, we’re inviting everyone to bring canned food and pet supply donations to support our local partners who care for neighbors in need—both two-legged and four-legged. 

Ice Skating Comes to the Tybee Pier

For the first time in city history, the Tybee Pier Pavilion will host a FREE open-air ice skating rink overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The rink will be open daily from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, November 26 through December 14 (closed on Thanksgiving Day), offering families and friends a unique coastal holiday experience. Children must be accompanied by an adult; minors may not skate alone.

2025 Holiday Event Schedule

Tybee Island will host a variety of community events throughout the season, showcasing local businesses, island traditions, and holiday spirit:

● Small Business Saturday | Saturday, November 29 Support Tybee’s local shops and makers by participating in Small Business Bingo.

● Christmas Tree Lighting | Monday, December 1 at 6:00 PM Featuring music, lights, and family-friendly festivities.

● Christmas Parade of Lights | Friday, December 12 at 6:30 PM Parade Route: 4th Street → Butler Avenue → Tybrisa Street → Strand Avenue A sparkling procession of illuminated floats and holiday cheer.

● Tybee Island Holiday Market | Saturday, December 13 at 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM A festive open-air marketplace filled with local artisans and seasonal treats.

● New Year’s Eve Fireworks | Wednesday, December 31 at Midnight A celebratory fireworks show to ring in 2026.

● Tybee Island Polar Plunge |Thursday, January 1, 2026 12:00 PM A longstanding New Year’s Day tradition and community favorite.

Free Holiday Parking

To support residents, visitors, and local businesses during the busy season, the City is offering free parking across Tybee Island from Thanksgiving Day through New Year’s Day. Please keep in mind, safety and access rules still apply meaning no-parking zones, hydrants, crosswalks, loading zones are still enforced. Additionally, ADA spaces require valid permits. 

For more information on holiday programs and event updates, visit CityofTybee.org or follow the City of Tybee Island on social media