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St. Augustine Nights of Lights 2025-2026
2025-11-16 17:30, 2025-11-17 17:30, 2025-11-18 17:30, 2025-11-19 17:30, 2025-11-20 17:30, 2025-11-21 17:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop
2025-11-17 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-20 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 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.

Ximenez-Fatio Nights of Lights Exhibition
2025-11-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-22 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.

The Christmas Market St. Augustine
2025-11-17 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-18 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-19 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-20 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-21 16:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 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

Nights of Lights Shuttle Service
2025-11-21 13:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-22 13:00 - 23:00
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

Festival Of Trees
2025-11-21 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-22 08:30 - 11:00 | St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
5th Annual Festival Of Trees
Step into a Holiday Wonderland at the Festival of Trees! Guests will enjoy live music, holiday treats, and the chance to bid on beautifully decorated trees and wreaths. Best of all, the proceeds support local youth, men, women, and families experiencing homelessness.
Where: Anastasia Catholic Church Celebration Hall
When: Friday-Sunday, November 21-23, 2025
Festivities Schedule
Friday, November 21 — 5:00pm-9:00pm — Festive Night Market — Free Entry
Saturday, November 22
* 8:30am-11:00am — Pancake Breakfast with Santa, Storytime with Mrs. Claus, and cookie decorating — $20.00 per person
* 6:00pm-10:00pm — Elegant Jingle Ball Gala with holiday cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and dancing — $150.00 per person
Sunday, November 23 — 10:00am-2:00pm — Final walk-through for silent auction filled with beautiful wreaths and trees.
The trees will be displayed during the entire weekend-long event and are donated by local businesses and organizations. You do not have to attend to bid as the auction will also be online.
Click the event website link for all the details and to purchase your tickets.

Holiday Shoppes 2025
2025-11-22 10:00 - 16:00 | First Coast Cultural Center, 6000B Sawgrass Village Circle, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Shop local, national, and international this Holiday season at the Holiday Shoppes 2025. You’re sure to find some great gifts for those on your list … or for yourself. Select from local and handmade charcuterie boards, accessories, jewelry, sweets, clothing, shoes, glasswork, and more!
When:
Saturday, November 22, 2025 — 10:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, November 23, 2025 — 11:00am-4:00pm
Where: First Coast Cultural Center
Entry: $5.00 – suggested donation
Click the event website link for additional details … updated as they become available.

Surf Illumination 2025
2025-11-22 16:00 - 20:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, 32080
Surf Illumination 2025
St. Augustine Beach Pier Park is where you want to be for Surf Illumination 2025 — November 22 from 4:00pm-8:00pm!
This annual, family-favorite event features:
* Lighting of the St. Augustine Beach Christmas Tree
* Holiday Music
* Free Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
* Arts & Crafts Vendors with Unique Holiday Gifts
* Kid’s Activities including Face Painting and Balloon Twisting
* amd More …
Click the event website link for all the details.
