Every fall, Holiday Shoppes at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach transforms this North Florida coastal town with traditional holiday happenings and fun. The magic of the season continues this year with festivities that run through the weekend.

Everything from holiday flower arrangement demos to one-on-one lessons on how to make a gingerbread house provide a primer that prepares you for a family-filled holiday season. Nearly 20 shops offer great gift ideas, treats and entertaining insights to help you navigate through the holiday season.

This is the cool, off-the-beaten-path place to find your holiday gifts for all of the hard-to-please people on your list. You'll find beautiful handpainted furniture, whimsical children's books and toys, and lovely one-of-a-kind accessories and clothes. On Thursday, the event kicks off with a celebration dinner, followed by a Friday luncheon and floral demonstration.

Throughout the weekend, you can shop with the bevy of vendors who have brought out their very best for this special market.

Tickets range from a $2 member charge to a $30 per family charge. Check out the website and get all of the specific scoop for yourself. You'll be glad you did!

Holiday Shoppes regular hours are Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets available at the door:  $2 members / $5 non-members.