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2025-10-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-25 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-26 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-28 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | Online
Garden Club of St. Augustine Tour of Homes Tickets on Sale
Mark your Calendar . … tickets for The Garden Club of St. Augustine’s annual Tour of Homes go on sale October 1, 2025. These tickets go fast! This is something you definitely want to add to your list of “things to do”!
This popular, annual Holiday tradition is on Sunday, December 14, 2025 from 12:00pm-5:00pm. This years’ theme is Mistletoe and Ivy. Six houses will be decorated by the Garden Club with all the floral arrangements and greenery live and designed by members.
Don’t miss the Tea and Boutique at the Council on Aging River House from 12:00pm-4:00pm. It includes Holiday cookies made by Garden Club members, coffee, tea, and holiday punch. The Boutique takes place in several rooms. You’ll find Holiday wreaths, ornaments, live arrangements and gift baskets for sale.
Limited transportation will be provided by the COA buses from the Parking Garage Downtown on Castillo Drive to the Tea at the River House.
Tickets: $ To be announced
Click the event website link for all additional information, including all the options to purchase your tickets.
Image used is from the Garden Club’s website.

Tricks & Treats at the Not So Spooky Carnival
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:30 | St. Augustine Beach Police Department, 2300 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Tricks & Treats at the Not So Spooky Carnival
Join us for a fun-filled evening at our Not So Spooky Carnival! This Free and family-friendly Halloween event is full of treats, activities, and just the right amount of fright! Costumes are encouraged!
When: Friday, October 24, 2025 — 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: St. Augustine Beach Police Department
Here’s what will be brewing …
🍬 Trick-or-Treating
🎭 Costumes
🎨 Spooky Crafts & Games
🚓 Police Cars & 🚒 Fire Trucks to Explore
🍿 Popcorn
🎁 Loads of Candy
🌊 Special Guests: National Park Service
Questions? Call 904-471-3600

Hastings Community Trunk-or-Treat Event
2025-10-25 17:00 - 21:00 | Al Wilke Park & Community Center, 6150 South Main Street, Hastings, 32145
Hastings Community Trunk-or-Treat & Movie in the Park
Bring your family to Al Wilke Park for a safe, spooky time with your friends and neighbors! There will be decorated trunks, candy, games, and activities for the entire family!
When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 — 5:00pm-9:00pm
Trunk-or-treating starts at 5:00pm. Be sure to stick around for our Halloween Movie in the Park … Lilo & Stitch! Starting at sunset (7:00pm).
To register your trunk or receive more information, please call Tess Simpson at 904-209-0375 or Emily Fox at 904-827-6972.
Sponsored by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation, the Hastings Branch Library, and Team Up Hastings.

Trunk or Treat at Shores UMC
2025-10-31 18:00 - 19:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, 32086
Bring your family for a night of costumes, candy, and fun at the Trunk or Treat at St. Augustine Shores United Methodist Church!
When: Friday, October 31, 2025 — 6:00pm-7:00pm
Where: Church Parking Lot

Veterans Day Celebration 2025
2025-11-11 09:00 | Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A South, St. Augstine, FL, 32080, United States
Veterans Day Celebration 2025
The public is invited to the annual Veterans Day Celebration at Anastasia Baptist Church on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Celebrating and Honoring All Who Served! Bring your family and friends and come help us honor all our veterans on this special day!
This years’ program, “Passing the Torch”, honors all veterans from World War II through all the most recent wars and engagements.
Doors open at 9:00am
The Traveling Vietnam and War on Terror Walls will be on display in the Atrium. There will also be display tables from local Not for Profits and Military Groups with military displays.
Ceremony begins promptly at 11:00am
There will be remarks by the area’s Veterans from WWII, the Korean War, Vietnam and Gulf Wars along with Iraq and Afghanistan operations. Accompanied by JROTC Cadet escorts from the county’s high schools.
The St Johns County Chamber Singers will be performing patriotic songs.
No Admission | Free Onsite Parking
Hosted by the St. Johns County Veterans Council along with the Military Officers Association of America, Ancient City Chapter.

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
2025-11-13 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-14 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-15 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 10:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-17 09:00 - 21:00 | Bass Pro Shops, 355 World Commerce Parkway, St. Augustine, 32092
Santa’s Wonderland is back at Bass Pro Shops in St. Augustine for the 2025 Holiday season … offering families a magical Christmas experience.
When: Now through December 24, 2025 | Sunday 10:00am-7:00pm & Monday-Saturday 9:00am-9:00pm
Guests can enjoy a Free 4×6 studio-quality photo with Santa, plus holiday crafts, games and activities for all ages.
Kids are invited to drop off their letters for Santa in his mailbox. Those who include an email address will receive a personalized reply straight from the North Pole!
Families can also enjoy special Santa experiences like Christmas Tales … featuring story time with Santa or Mrs. Claus … and/or a Yuletide Breakfast with Santa and his helpers.
Click the event website to reserve your Free photo session and for all additional information.

2025 Holly Jolly Shopping Spree
2025-11-15 08:45 - 15:00 | FL
2025 Holly Jolly Shopping Spree
Mark your calendars for the 15th annual Holly Jolly Shopping Spree! Shop for a good cause … this community fundraiser benefits a local charity.
Do some Holiday shopping — shop Local and receive special discounts and offers from Uptown merchants. And, you’ll also enjoy a trolley ride along with brunch! Capture those special memories in a photobooth!
When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 — 8:45am-3:00pm
Schedule:
* Between 8:45am-9:45am — Park at the Visitor Information Center Parking Garage at 1 Cordova Street where a trolley will shuttle you to The Spice & Tea Exchange for check-in. You can also walk from the public library. NOTE: Please do not park in any trolley parking spots.
* First trolley departs at 9:25am … with trolleys departing every 20 minutes until 10:00am. Limited to 275 guests, so make your reservation early! No tickets are issued; names will be on a guest list at check-in.
* 9:00am-10:00am — kick off your shopping spree at Carrera’s Wine Cellar’s Sparkling Soirée and The Spice and Tea Exchange’s Bloody Mary Kick-off at 167 San Marco Avenue.
* Afterwards, catch a trolley designed especially for you for a whirlwind shopping spree along San Marco Avenue. There will be silent auction items and the photobooth along the way.
* There is a special layover at Raintree Restaurant where you’ll enjoy a tasty lunch. And, you’ll also have an opportunity to win raffle prizes.
Cost: $65.00
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets and for all the additional information.

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
2025-11-15 10:00 - 17:00 | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Celebration of Art & History: Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
Celebrate Art and History through the festive holiday displays on the fireplace mantels at The Ximenez-Fatio House! Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence! Even though Florida did not formally participate in the War for Independence, the people, cultures, and events here had a profound influence on the outcome of the war and the founding of the United States. This exhibit brings those often-overlooked stories to light through art.
The Ximenez-Fatio House has partnered with the St. Augustine Art Association for this special display – November 15, 2025 – January 5, 2026.
Museum Hours: Monday-Saturday — 10:00am-5:00pm. The last tour leaves at 4:00pm
Cost: To Be Determined
Click the event website link for additional details; they’ll be updated as they become available.

Nights of Lights Shuttle Service
2025-11-15 13:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-16 13:00 - 23:00 | FL
Nights of Lights Shuttle Service
The City of St. Augustine is offering Free Park & Ride Shuttle Service to make it easier to get around during Nights of Lights season. Service begins on Light-Up! Night – November 15, 2025 and continues every weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) through January 11, 2026. That includes the week between Christmas and New Years.
Shuttle Schedule Information
1:00pm-11:00pm — ALL Shuttles. However, on December 6 (for the Christmas Parade), shuttle operations will begin at 8:00am.
North City and US 1 Shuttle/Parking Information
Passengers will be dropped off and picked up in the north drive-thru lane trolley entrance at the Visitor Information Center, 10 S. Castillo Drive.

San Marco Lot
301 San Marco Avenue
St. Johns County Health Department
200 San Sebastian View
Broudy’s Lot (corner of US 1 and W. King)
198 W. King Street

Anastasia Island Shuttle/Parking Information (Light Up Night Only)
* Service is from 4:00pm to 11:00pm
* Passengers are shuttled to the east end of the Bridge of Lions … at the corner of Gerado Street and Flagler Blvd. in North Davis Shores.
* Shuttle service on Anastasia Island on Light-Up! Night is provided by Historic Tours of America.

Anastasia Baptist Church
1650 A1A S
R.B. Hunt Elementary
125 Magnolia Drive

Nights of Lights "Light-Up! Night" 2025
2025-11-15 16:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
“Light-Up! Night” 2025 – Nights of Lights Begins
Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in downtown St. Augustine for this magical event … one of the most anticipated events in St. Augustine! It’s a great way to start the Holiday season!
Light-Up Schedule
Festivities begin at 4:00pm in front of the Lightner Museum with a performance by Showtime USA, a song and dance troupe of young people.
At 5:30pm, make your way to the Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución for the start of the All Star Orchestra. They take the stage with great swing and big band sounds all in grand holiday style. Enjoy listening to the Holiday music while waiting for the much anticipated “lighting” countdown.
Then …. at 6:30pm, participate in the much awaited Countdown for the lighting of the Christmas Tree. But wait … there’s more. Another countdown follows, setting downtown St. Augustine aglow in millions of tiny white lights. A sight to truly experience!
Light-Up! Night Honorees
The honorees for this years’ ceremony are Rusty Hall – President of the Menorcan Cultural Society – and Lea Craig – one of the founders of The Minorcan Experience. They’ll have the honor of lighting the Plaza and the holiday tree from the gazebo. “This is an early recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Minorcans settling in St. Augustine,” Mayor Nancy Sikes-Kline announced. “They helped establish a strong and enduring community and are an integral part of our history and culture. It is my privilege as mayor to select the Light-Up! Night honorees every year, and this year is no exception.”
Stick around afterwards. Enjoy the entertainment as the Holiday music continues. Do some Christmas shopping, maybe grab a bite to eat, or just wander around downtown and soak in the ambience of downtown St. Augustine all aglow.
Road Closures/Restricted Parking
* Cathedral Place: Parking is prohibited all day between Cordova St. and Avenida Menendez. Closed to vehicles 5:00pm – 8:00pm
* King Street: Parking is prohibited all day on the north side of King Street between Cordova St. and Avenida Menendez.
Road closures and restricted parking are subject to change at any time at the discretion of St. Augustine Police Department based on security and public safety needs.
In the event of any changes in the program, updates will be posted at www.CityStAug.com and on the City of St. Augustine Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/CityStAug.
Traffic updates and information will be posted on the St. Augustine Police Department Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/StAugPD.
Click the event website link for all additional information.

The Christmas Market St. Augustine
2025-11-15 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Christmas Market St. Augustine
A must-do to add to your list, be sure to stop by The Christmas Market St. Augustine at The Colonial Quarter. Fun for the entire family! The holiday-themed, one-of-a-kind interactive market offering a wide array of Vendors, Live Entertainment, Winter Festivities, Kids’ activities, Santa, and more.
This year there will be two entrances … one off of St. George Street and one across from the Castillo de San Marcos.
When: November 15 – December 24, 2025 (Closed on Thanksgiving – November 27, 2025)
Please Note: The hours have been updated and changed to 4:00pm-9:00pm
Vendors will be on hand offering everything from handcrafted ceramics, jewelry, and florals to hearty Cuban food and festive treats like cocoa and S’mores. There will be 21 vendors daily and they’re always changing.
Cost: $5.00 per Adult | Free for Kids under 14
Questions? Call 904-770-0075

St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2025-2026
2025-11-15 17:30, 2025-11-16 17:30 | Downtown St. Augustine, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2025-2026
Experience downtown St. Augustine during our annual Nights of Lights Celebration! This year starting on Saturday, November 15, 2025 through Sunday, January 11, 2026. Lights come on nightly around dusk (5:30pm).
Rated one of the top 10 Holiday events by National Geographic!
Many shops, restaurants, and businesses are adorned with millions of tiny white lights setting downtown St. Augustine aglow.
Enjoy the festive scenery several ways. Choose from a special sightseeing train tour, carriage ride, water tour, luxury golf cart tour, or tour by air. Or, just stroll along the streets taking in the magic of it all.
The magic begins with Light Up! Night festivities on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 4:00pm.
For more information on Nights of Lights, visit our St. Augustine Nights of Lights Page!

Holiday Hootenanny Improv Comedy Show
2025-11-15 20:00 - 22:00 | Third Space Improv, 200 Malaga Street, #7, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
☃️ Get ready for a festive night of laughter and surprises during The Holiday Hootenanny Improv Comedy Show! The show brings together quick-witted performers for a wild and wacky celebration of the season. From holiday-themed games to spontaneous scenes inspired by audience suggestions, this show is packed with cheer, comedy, and a dash of chaos.
When: Saturdays, November 15, 2025 – January 10, 2026 | 8:00pm-10:00pm
Where: Third Space Improv
Whether you’re a Scrooge or the ultimate holiday enthusiast, our cast members will keep you in stitches with their unpredictable and hilarious antics. Join us for a night of festive fun where anything can happen, and probably will! Elf outfits encouraged!
🎁 Perfect for families, friends, couples, co-workers and anyone looking to add some holiday joy to their evening! This show is for all ages.
Tickets: $15.00 Advance | $20.00 Door
Third Space offers beer, wine, soft drinks, fresh popcorn, and other snacks as well as free parking.
Click the event website link to purchase your tickets and for additional information!
