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.
Join a Park Ranger at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park on the First Friday of the month for a Garden Walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the beautiful formal gardens. Meet in the Garden parking lot at 10:00am. Walk is approximately one hour. No registration required. Included with park entry fee. [...]
Festival of Trees 2024 Join St. Francis House and Port in the Storm for a festive display of theme decorated trees and wreaths ... all available for silent auction! All funds raised help St. Francis House and Port in the Storm Homeless Youth Center. Limelight Theatre Viewing This year the fun begins on December 6 [...]
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition Celebrate Art and History through festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! On display, November 23, 2024 - January 18, 2025. The Ximenez-Fatio House partners with the St. Augustine Art Association and area musicians to bring this special event. With [...]
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 [...]
First Friday Art Walk Join us rain or shine for First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine! Galleries open their doors from 5:00pm-9:00pm so you can check out the newest art exhibits while enjoying refreshments and live entertainment. Most galleries are within walking distance of each other. Some are a short ride away over the [...]
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 [...]
Be sure to stop by the Villa Zorayda Museum this Holiday season for their 15th Annual Candlelight Tours. These special tours are on select evenings during St. Augustine's 'Nights of Lights' Celebration. Over 100 candles can be found aglow throughout the Museum as you take the state of the art audio guided tour. Victorian and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Colonial Night Watch Events 2024 - Encampment and Torchlight Parade Join us for the Historic Florida Militia's Colonial Night Watch Events 2024. Friday, December 6, 2024 from 6:30pm-8:00pm -- reenactors will be at the Castillo de San Marcos participating in Enemy at the Gates. As you walk around a lantern and torch lite Castillo, history [...]
Castillo by Candlelight: Enemy at the Gates History comes to life in this after-hours event as townspeople get caught up in the 1740 bombardment and siege of St. Augustine. That's when British forces, led by General James Oglethorpe, laid siege and were poised to run the Spanish from the Ancient City. Citizens, terrified about the [...]
Be sure to stop by the Villa Zorayda Museum this Holiday season for their 15th Annual Candlelight Tours. These special tours are on select evenings during St. Augustine's 'Nights of Lights' Celebration. Over 100 candles can be found aglow throughout the Museum as you take the state of the art audio guided tour. Victorian and [...]