St. Augustine, the nation’s oldest city, also holds the distinction of being one of the nation’s most charming. Whether you’re a longtime resident or visiting the area for the first time, we’ve gathered all the resources you need to find where to stay, what to do and other community information about our unique little village.
St. Johns County is hosting their Annual free Christmas "Treecycling" Program for residents wishing to recycle their Christmas trees after the holiday. Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills during the holidays. Trees will be recycled and used as mulch in St. Johns County Parks. Artificial trees are not accepted. Please [...]
Be sure to check out the Historic Weapons Demonstrations at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument … every week on Saturday and Sunday! Join park staff and volunteers (usually dressed in period garb). Demonstrations are usually on the Castillo’s gundeck and last approximately 15 minutes. Occasionally, they take place on the grounds outside of [...]
Venardos Circus at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Venardos Circus returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from December 19, 2024 – January 5, 2025. This year is their 10th Anniversary edition and they will celebrate a 'Decade of Dreams' under the big top with a magical, exhilarating experience for guests. The circus is traveling [...]
Stop in the St. Augustine Art Association for the Fantastic Florida Exhibit, November 1 - December 29, 2024. Also online for those not able to stop in. This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations and scenes of Florida ... from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways to the people [...]
Be sure to stop by the St. Augustine Art Association to check out the Sister Cities of St. Augustine Exhibit. Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of St. Augustine’s Sister City relationship with Aviles, Spain! In-Gallery and Online November 1 through December 29, 2024. This multi-media exhibits brings two artists and longtime friends - Amado "Favila" González [...]
Finish out 2024 with a performance of Rossini's The Barber of Seville (with a fully-staged orchestra) by First Coast Opera! Celebrating 25 years of staging unforgettable memories! When: Sunday, December 29, 2024 -- 2:00pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024 -- 7:30pm Where: Lewis Auditorium Join Figaro, the charming barber with a solution to every problem, as [...]
Venardos Circus at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Venardos Circus returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from December 19, 2024 – January 5, 2025. This year is their 10th Anniversary edition and they will celebrate a 'Decade of Dreams' under the big top with a magical, exhilarating experience for guests. The circus is traveling [...]
Stop by the Colonial Quarter between Saturday, November 23, 2024 and January 1, 2025 to check out the first Nights of Lights Holiday Market! Entrance is on St. George Street. * Interactive Holiday Shopping Experience for One-of-a-Kind Gifts * Family Photo Ops * and Fun Hours: Sunday - Thursday -- 3:00pm-9:00pm Friday & Saturday -- [...]
Venardos Circus at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Venardos Circus returns to perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from December 19, 2024 – January 5, 2025. This year is their 10th Anniversary edition and they will celebrate a 'Decade of Dreams' under the big top with a magical, exhilarating experience for guests. The circus is traveling [...]
St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2024-2025 Experience downtown St. Augustine during our annual Nights of Lights November 23, 2024 through January 26, 2025. Rated one of the top 10 Holiday events by National Geographic! Lights come on nightly around dusk (5:30pm). Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting [...]
Magical Holiday Character Rides for Nights of Lights Get ready for a festive adventure like no other! Choose your favorite holiday character and hop aboard one of The Tasting Tours' magical, holiday-themed rides where you'll meet a delightful, quirky cast member ready to entertain, enchant, and surprise you on an unforgettable holiday journey! 🎄 Meet [...]
While you're in downtown St. Augustine, stop by and listen to the Music at Colonial Oak Music Park. You'll hear anything from country to blues to funk to folk to rock 'n roll. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights - with Thursday usually being Country Night - from 7:00pm-10:00pm. Sunday is 6:00pm-10:00pm. Some weekends the music [...]
Nights of Lights: Group Carriage + Wine Rides (shared) Join The Tasting Tours for the 'Social Event of the Season' .... a festive ride that's brimming with holiday magic! Step aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage and meander through the historic streets of downtown St. Augustine all aglow with millions of tiny white lights. It's the [...]
Nights of Lights Private Carriage + Wine Rides Carriage + Wine = Happy! Join the Tasting Tours and step aboard your very own Private old-fashioned, horse-drawn carriage and let the magic of the season sweep you away! Whether it's a romantic escape for two or you want to share the enchantment with friends, our carriages [...]